TRON DAO recently took center stage as a platinum sponsor at the esteemed Cornell Blockchain Conference held at Cornell Tech on Roosevelt Island. Amidst a gathering of over 800 attendees, including students, scholars, and industry luminaries, TRON DAO reaffirmed its commitment to blockchain education and community engagement, positioning itself as a driving force within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

Participation in a thought-provoking panel discussion on decentralized finance further underscored TRON DAO's pivotal role in shaping the future of blockchain technology. Dave Uhryniak, Ecosystem Development Lead at TRON DAO, shared valuable insights alongside esteemed panelists such as Christopher Newhouse from Cumberland Labs and Jasmine Cooper from Ripple. Uhryniak's discourse shed light on how the TRON network is spearheading transformative advancements in DeFi applications, solidifying TRON DAO's position as a key player in the realm of decentralized finance.

In addition to panel engagements, TRON DAO collaborated with ChainGPT and the Cornell Blockchain Conference to host a dynamic side event at The Graduate Hotel's rooftop. This gathering attracted over 150 blockchain enthusiasts, students, and developers, providing a platform for insightful discussions on the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. Through this collaboration, TRON DAO and ChainGPT demonstrated their shared commitment to bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications, fostering innovation and knowledge exchange within the blockchain community.

These initiatives underscore TRON DAO's dedication to advancing educational endeavors and fostering meaningful dialogue within the blockchain ecosystem. By actively participating in events like the Cornell Blockchain Conference, TRON DAO continues to demonstrate its leadership in driving the evolution of decentralized technologies.

About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed entity committed to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps).

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON network has achieved significant milestones since its MainNet launch in May 2018. The integration of BitTorrent into the ecosystem in July 2018 further bolstered TRON's position as a leader in decentralized Web3 services, boasting over 100 million monthly active users. As of January 2023, the TRON network boasts over 205.11 million total user accounts, facilitating more than 6.96 billion total transactions and locking in over $20.43 billion in total value.

Moreover, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin globally, surpassing USDT on Ethereum since April 2021. The network achieved full decentralization in December 2021 and now operates as a community-governed DAO. Most notably, in October 2022, TRON was designated as the national blockchain for the Commonwealth of Dominica, marking a historic partnership between a major public blockchain and a sovereign nation.

This collaboration paved the way for the issuance of Dominica Coin (DMC) and granted statutory status to seven existing TRON-based tokens, including TRX, BTT, NFT, JST, USDD, USDT, and TUSD, as authorized digital currencies and mediums of exchange in the country.