The students of the foundation’s YO PROMETO program will have access to resources that will help them learn about Web3 and other technologies
- The association focuses not only on the children of Akron but also on their families as part of the values that the Foundation holds dear.
Crypto.com has teamed up with 4x NBA Finals MVP LeBron James on a philanthropic pursuit in the latter’s home area, according to a report of Friday in the Akron Beacon Journal. Through the partnership, blockchain and Web3 modules will be integrated into training offered to children under the LeBron James Family Foundation’s I PROMISE program.
“Building on a strong foundation of educational empowerment, the partnership will provide students and families connected to the I PROMISE program with access to the educational tools and resources needed to participate and succeed in building Web3, the future of the Internet,” he said. the LeBron James family. Foundation noted in a press release.
The I PROMISE program has around 1,600 students under its wings who will now be well equipped to learn about blockchain and how it can benefit their lives. The exchange will expand its support to include financial aid to the Foundation, although specific terms of the multi-year deal were omitted.
The association will benefit the community at large.
LJFF praised Web3 and its potential, noting that it creates a fairer and more equitable Internet that everyone can take advantage of.
The Web3-focused educational campaign will also include the children’s families, including siblings and guardians, the press release confirmed. James, widely regarded as one of basketball’s greatest players, added that he is delighted to present this opportunity to his community, so they won’t be left behind.
“I PROMISE that students and families will gain a solid foundation in Web3 and the innovations behind decentralized, blockchain-based applications that power the future of many industries, from finance to media to the arts.” read in a section of the press release.
The Lakers star acknowledged the power of blockchain technology, explaining that it has reshaped and transformed various aspects of life, including sports. Additionally, he noted that technology is redefining day-to-day engagements and interactions.
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Crypto.com has been at the forefront of crypto and sports integration.
Last November, the trade sealed a $700 million deal that saw it acquire the naming rights to the Los Angeles Lakers’ home arena (shared with the Clippers, the NHL’s Kings, and the WNBA’s Sparks) over the next few weeks. Two decades.
The trading platform also recently announced a deal with local Angel City Football to promote financial awareness. Other sports teams the trade has been associated with include Paris Saint-Germain and the Philadelphia 76ers.
