Blockchain is moving faster than ever, and the research keeping pace is emerging from the world's leading universities.
Since 2018, Ripple's UBRI has grown to 60+ academic partners, exploring where this tech goes next.
Our 2025โ2026 report showcases breakthroughs across three frontiers:
๐ค Autonomous and AI-enabled financial infrastructure
๐ช Tokenized assets & digital markets
๐ Post-quantum cryptography
Academic theory is achieving real-world utility: