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Geneva, Switzerland, February 25, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced expanded university collaborations through its TRON Academy initiative with leading academic institutions, including Dartmouth College, Oxford University, Cambridge University, and Princeton University. These institutions extend TRON DAO’s academic network, which already includes top-tier universities such as Columbia, Harvard, Yale University, MIT, Cornell University, Imperial College London, and the University of California, Berkeley.
TRON Academy is a global initiative that empowers students to explore blockchain development through rewards, technical resources, mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities. The initiative works directly with student-led blockchain organizations at each university, representing active communities of over 100 to more than 2,500 members supporting the development of future Web3 talent. By connecting academic study with real-world application, the program enables student organizations to build practical skills and contribute to the broader decentralized ecosystem.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, TRON Academy has formalized collaborations with Dartmouth Blockchain, Princeton Blockchain Club, Oxford Blockchain Society, and Cambridge Blockchain Society. These collaborations will support workshops, educational events, and career engagement opportunities designed to strengthen blockchain literacy and developer readiness through both in-person and hybrid programming.
“University blockchain organizations are playing a critical role in shaping the next generation of Web3 developers and researchers,” said Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO. “Through TRON Academy, we are committed to providing students with access to infrastructure, mentorship, and practical learning opportunities that connect academic study with blockchain innovation.”
TRON Academy reflects a broader shift toward the formal integration of blockchain and AI within leading universities, as students increasingly pursue career paths aligned with emerging digital infrastructure. By engaging leading academic institutions, TRON DAO is helping equip the next generation with the technical skills and practical exposure needed to build in decentralized systems, tokenized finance, and AI-enabled applications, areas expected to shape the future of global digital infrastructure.
From supporting academic research to hosting global builder programs, TRON DAO continues to connect emerging talent with practical development opportunities. TRON Academy builds on this commitment by providing students with access to rewards, mentorship, and technical resources needed to develop scalable blockchain solutions and contribute meaningfully to the decentralized ecosystem. For more information about upcoming educational initiatives, please visit TRON DAO’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 $85 billion. As of February 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 366 million in total user accounts, more than 13 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.”
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