Ripple is extending its partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi, continuing financial support for blockchain research through its University Blockchain Research Initiative. The extension keeps NYUAD in the program, which funds research at the university.
What the extension covers
The partnership involves UBRI providing financial support for blockchain research. The extension means that support continues, though Ripple and NYUAD haven't disclosed specific funding amounts or new research projects. The arrangement is an ongoing one.
Why Ripple keeps funding academia
Blockchain research at universities can shape how the technology develops. Companies like Ripple use programs like UBRI to back that work. For NYUAD, the extension provides a stable source of funding for its researchers.
The extended partnership doesn't come with a public timeline. Ripple hasn't said when the agreement expires or what research it will fund next. For now, the university's blockchain research has a backer.
