TRON DAO expands the TRON Academy program through Dartmouth, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge

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TRON DAO expands the TRON Academy program through Dartmouth, Princeton, Oxford, and Cambridge

Geneva, Switzerland, February 25, 2026 – TRON DAOa community-controlled DAO dedicated to accelerating the expansion of the Internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced expanded university partnerships through its TRON Academy program with higher education institutions, including Dartmouth College, Oxford University, Cambridge University, and Princeton University. These institutions expand TRON DAO’s academic network, which already includes top 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 awards, technical resources, training, and hands-on learning opportunities. The initiative works directly with blockchain student-led organizations at each university, representing active communities of over 100 to over 2,500 members that support the development of future Web3 talent. By connecting academic study with real-world application, the program allows student organizations to build practical skills and participate in a broader ecosystem.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, TRON Academy has formalized partnerships with Dartmouth Blockchain, Princeton Blockchain Club, Oxford Blockchain Society, and Cambridge Blockchain Society. This partnership will support workshops, educational events, and work engagement opportunities designed to strengthen blockchain literacy and developer readiness through both in-person and hybrid programming.

“University blockchain organizations play an important role in shaping the next generation of Web3 developers and researchers,” said Sam Elfarra, Public Spokesperson for TRON DAO. “Through TRON Academy, we are committed to providing students with access to infrastructure, training, and practical learning opportunities that connect academic study and blockchain innovation.”

TRON Academy reflects a wider shift towards the formal integration of blockchain and AI at leading universities, as students increasingly pursue career paths aligned with the emerging digital infrastructure. By engaging with leading academic institutions, TRON DAO helps equip the next generation with the technical skills and practical exposure needed to build on decentralized systems, tokenized finance, and AI-powered applications, areas expected to shape the future of global digital infrastructure.

From supporting academic research to hosting world builder programs, TRON DAO continues to connect emerging talent with opportunities for practical development. TRON Academy builds on this commitment by providing students with access to the awards, training, and technical resources needed to develop decentralized blockchain solutions and contribute meaningfully to the expanding ecosystem. For more information about upcoming educational programs, please visit The official website of TRON DAO.

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the expansion of the Internet through blockchain technology and dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by HE Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON held the largest circulating supply of the USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, currently exceeding $85 billion. As of February 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded more than 366 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and more than $23 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement platform for stablecoin transactions and daily transactions with proven success, TRON “Moves Billions, Empowers Billions.”

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