Geneva, Switzerland, December 3, 2024
TRON DAO recently participated as a Platinum Sponsor in the Berkeley Security Summit at DevCon 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted by Blockchain at Berkeley, the event aimed to explore the transformative potential of decentralized technologies.
Empowering Emerging Markets through Stablecoin Payments
Steven George, a TRON Community Spokesperson, highlighted the impact of stablecoin payments on the global economy. He emphasized how stablecoin solutions on the TRON blockchain are driving financial inclusivity, reducing transaction costs, and enabling seamless cross-border payments.
“Stablecoins are not just a technology—they are a gateway to greater financial access,” George said during his presentation. “TRON’s network provides the speed, reliability, and scalability necessary for a thriving global economy built on decentralized payments.”
A Year of Blockchain Education: TRON Builder Tour Highlights
TRON DAO organized a series of events at academic universities across North America as part of the TRON Builder Tour. These events aimed to inspire the future generation of blockchain developers and provide hands-on experiences in blockchain technology.
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Columbia University:
Co-hosted with Blockchain at Columbia and Boston University Blockchain, this hackathon attracted over 120 participants from prestigious institutions like Harvard and Princeton. Students developed innovative dApps guided by mentors and received real-time feedback from industry experts.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT):
TRON DAO sponsored the MIT Fintech Conference, where they organized a Happy Hour event to discuss TRON’s Bitcoin Layer-2 development and HackaTRON with over 90 attendees.
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Princeton University:
As a Ruby Sponsor, TRON DAO participated in Princeton Blockchain Club’s Crypto TigerTrek, bringing students and industry leaders together to explore blockchain technology.
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Harvard University:
TRON DAO sponsored Harvard Blockchain Club’s conference and hosted a networking event with organizations like Pantera and A16z to discuss building communities and Real-World Assets.
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Cornell University:
TRON DAO was a Platinum Sponsor at the Cornell Blockchain Conference, where they co-hosted a networking event to facilitate discussions about industry challenges and TRON DAO’s capabilities.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed organization dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and dApps. Founded in 2017 by Justin Sun, the TRON network has made significant advancements in the blockchain industry.
As of November 2024, the TRON network has over 273 million total user accounts, more than 8.9 billion transactions, and over $20 billion in total value locked (TVL). TRON also hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin globally.
TRON’s partnership with the Commonwealth of Dominica in developing its national blockchain infrastructure marks a significant milestone in the blockchain industry.
For more information, visit TRON Network.
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