According to a source on Twitter, Tencent has officially launched its blockchain accelerator. According to the head of marketing at HashKey (@molllliy) on Twitter, Tencent has launched its blockchain accelerator for the public. Called the “Tencent Industrial Accelerator,” the corporate giant will be training and leveraging experts in all things blockchain.
The sign-up application form for the first phase has been released. The company is looking for 30 co-builders to ‘jointly build’ an industrial-grade blockchain.
There are multiple recruitment directions on the application form. A few industries targeted include government affairs, finance, energy, education, logistics, industrial manufacturing, agriculture, and public welfare. Specific applications mentioned include supply-chain finance, certifications, electronic bills, digital assets transactions, and much more.
Tencent is aligned with China’s recent efforts to accelerate this growing sector. The conglomerate is part of China’s recently formed National Blockchain Committee, which will set standards for the entire country.
