TRON DAO Takes Center Stage at Berkeley Security Summit, Highlights Year of Blockchain Education with TRON Builder Tour

Geneva, Switzerland, December 3, 2024 — TRON DAO made a significant impact at the prestigious Berkeley Security Summit held during DevCon 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 11, 2024. As a Platinum Sponsor of the event, TRON DAO joined forces with Blockchain at Berkeley to bring together industry leaders and innovators to explore the transformative power of decentralized technologies.

Empowering Emerging Markets Through Stablecoin Payments

At the summit, Steven George, a spokesperson for TRON Community, delivered a compelling session titled "Empowering the Global Economy: The Impact of Stablecoin Payments." In his presentation, George highlighted the pivotal role that stablecoin solutions—such as those integrated into the TRON blockchain—are playing in driving financial inclusion, reducing transaction costs, and facilitating seamless cross-border payments.

“Stablecoins are not just a technology—they are a gateway to greater financial access,” said George. “TRON’s network offers the speed, reliability, and scalability necessary to support a thriving global economy built on decentralized payments.”

The discussion on stablecoins at the summit underscored TRON's mission to enable decentralized financial systems that are accessible to all, particularly emerging markets that stand to benefit the most from stable and low-cost digital currencies.

TRON Builder Tour: A Year of Blockchain Education

In addition to its participation at the Berkeley Security Summit, TRON DAO has had a transformative year of educational outreach with the TRON Builder Tour. The tour, which traveled to top universities across North America, aimed to inspire the next generation of blockchain developers by providing students with hands-on experiences and practical insights into blockchain technology.

• Columbia University: TRON DAO partnered with Blockchain at Columbia and Boston University Blockchain to co-host a 12-hour hackathon. The event attracted over 120 students from top institutions, including Harvard and Princeton, who worked together to create innovative decentralized applications (dApps) while receiving real-time feedback from industry experts.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT): As a Silver Sponsor at the MIT Fintech Conference, TRON DAO played a key role in a successful networking event attended by over 90 people. The event focused on TRON's development of Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions and provided an opportunity for attendees to engage with TRON’s HackaTRON initiative.

• Princeton University: As a Ruby Sponsor, TRON DAO participated in Princeton Blockchain Club’s 3rd Annual Crypto TigerTrek. This immersive event offered students the chance to engage with industry leaders and discuss the future of blockchain technology.

• Harvard University: As a Platinum Sponsor at the Harvard Blockchain Club’s conference, TRON DAO hosted a highly successful networking event that included top organizations such as Pantera, A16z, Arbitrum, and Hedera. Attendees participated in key discussions on building blockchain communities and the role of Real-World Assets (RWAs) in decentralized ecosystems.

• Cornell University: TRON DAO sponsored the Cornell Blockchain Conference as a Platinum Sponsor, underscoring its commitment to advancing blockchain education. After the conference, TRON DAO co-hosted a networking event with ChainGPT and the Cornell Blockchain Club, facilitating discussions on industry challenges and the diverse capabilities of the TRON network.

These events have been instrumental in fostering a deeper understanding of blockchain technology among students and professionals alike, empowering them with the knowledge to contribute to the evolving blockchain ecosystem.

Founded in 2017 by Justin Sun, TRON DAO is a community-governed organization dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps). Since the launch of its MainNet in May 2018, TRON has made significant strides, integrating BitTorrent in July 2018 and gaining widespread attention for its innovative approach to decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 services.

As of November 2024, TRON has achieved over 273 million total user accounts on its blockchain, processed more than 8.9 billion transactions, and secured over $20 billion in total value locked (TVL). TRON is also home to the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoins, overtaking Ethereum as the leading blockchain for USDT since April 2021.

In December 2021, TRON completed its full decentralization, transforming into a community-governed DAO. One of TRON’s most significant milestones came in October 2022 when it was designated as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica. This partnership marked the first time a major public blockchain collaborated with a sovereign nation to develop its national blockchain infrastructure. Additionally, TRON-based tokens—including TRX, BTT, NFT, JST, USDD, USDT, and TUSD—were granted statutory status as authorized digital currencies in Dominica.

TRON DAO continues to lead the charge in decentralization and blockchain innovation, and its involvement in global initiatives like the Berkeley Security Summit and the TRON Builder Tour reinforces its ongoing commitment to shaping the future of blockchain technology and decentralized finance.

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