Geneva, Switzerland, November 17, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), successfully concluded its educational workshop with the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) on November 14. This latest initiative extends TRON DAO’s growing academic network, which already includes world-class institutions such as Imperial College London, Yale University, Dartmouth College, Princeton University, MIT, Cornell University, Columbia University, and Harvard University. The fast growing collaboration demonstrates TRON DAO’s strategic focus on driving innovation within the blockchain education sector while preparing the next generation of Web3 innovators.
Organized through the TRON Academy initiative — a worldwide educational program connecting classroom theory with practical blockchain implementation. TRON Academy provides students with direct access to funding opportunities, learning materials, and professional development experiences. The Academy’s mission centers on empowering student organizations to build impactful, scalable solutions using blockchain technology.
At the UC Berkeley’s campus, Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO, led a workshop of approximately 30 students through an exploration of the TRON ecosystem and emerging sectors defining Web3’s evolution. The curriculum examined Payment Finance (PayFi) across various payment verticals, addressing topics from instant settlement mechanisms to international money transfers, alongside a comprehensive look at Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and its diverse applications. A key discussion through the session was a comparative analysis between blockchain infrastructure and conventional financial systems, where students assessed both obstacles and prospects for the different ecosystems.
“Through TRON Academy, we’re catalyzing substantial progress in blockchain education by equipping students with practical expertise, essential tools, and industry connections to emerge as tomorrow’s pioneers,” said Elfarra. “Following our recent workshops at Columbia and Harvard, it’s incredibly encouraging to witness the genuine interest and commitment students bring to learning about blockchain advancements. Building a community among youths, ensuring students receive the guidance necessary to champion widespread blockchain adoption, is important to TRON.”
After the presentation, the TRON DAO team met with student leaders to collect feedback on Web3 trends within campus and identified opportunities to enhance blockchain educational programming. The active engagement at UC Berkeley highlights rising student enthusiasm for decentralized technologies and universities’ pivotal position in advancing blockchain competency.
As the blockchain sector matures, TRON DAO maintains its dedication to nurturing emerging professionals, facilitating student-led initiatives and closing the gap to blockchain learning opportunities — via programs such as the TRON Academy. For more information about upcoming educational initiatives, please visit TRON Academy’s official website.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $78 billion. As of November 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 346 million in total user accounts, more than 12 billion in total transactions, and over $23 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
