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Hanyang University, one of South Korea’s most prestigious educational institutions, has embarked on launching a new major dedicated to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, named &#34;Bitcoin Philosophy&#34; at its graduate school. Yoon Seong-ho, the vice dean of the College of Humanities, will spearhead organizing the new major and overseeing its courses, <a href="https://www.etnews.com/20240411000135" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">according to</a> local media ETNews.The Bitcoin Philosophy major merges two different academic fields – philosophy and emerging blockchain studies. This unprecedented combination has drawn the attention of many local crypto investors and industry insiders. Typically, crypto or blockchain experts in Korea have educational backgrounds in computer science, software engineering, information security studies or cryptology.<h3 id="strong-humanistic-approach-to-cryptocurrency-strong">Humanistic approach to cryptocurrency</h3>The school stated that the planned major will be taking a humanistic approach to Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, focusing less on their technological aspects. The specifics of the courses, however, are yet to be disclosed.Hanyang University is no stranger when it comes to blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The institution has already established the Department of Blockchain Computing and Cryptoeconomics back in 2018, which started enrolling students the following year. Currently, around 20 experts from across various fields including engineering, business management, law and medicine, serve as faculty members.Furthermore, the school is considering a proposal to establish a &#34;Bitcoin Philosophy Research Center&#34; on campus and dedicated courses for the Advanced Management Program (AMP). If approved, admissions for the new crypto major could open as early as next year.

South Korea's prestigious university to launch philosophy major dedicated to Bitcoin

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