Hooked Unitour Reaches Global Milestone with 74+ Universities
Hooked Unitour Reaches Global Milestone with 74+ Universities
🌍 74 Unis and Counting
Hooked's global Unitour has achieved significant reach across four continents, partnering with 74+ prestigious universities including MIT and NUS. The initiative has connected with 1.9 million individuals, focusing on Web3 education and development.
Key achievements:
- Expanded presence in APAC, Americas, Europe, and Middle East
- Established partnerships in key Web3 hubs: Korea, Taiwan, Singapore
- Collaborated with 170+ industry leaders across Web2 and Web3
The program continues to focus on building inclusive Web3 education and fostering next-generation leadership in the space.
#HookedUnitour ✨ Reflecting on Hooked’s Unitour Progress ✨ As we look back on the incredible impact of our Unitour: 🌍 Expanded across 4 continents with 74+ top-tier universities 💼 🚀 Empowered over 1.9 million individuals to discover Web3 mastery 💻 We’re accelerating
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