Neo founder launches NGR to drive Neo 4 research and real-world adoption

Neo founder Erik Zhang has launched Neo Global Resources to align Neo 4 research, engineering and enterprise partnerships around real-world use cases and long-term ecosystem growth.

Neo founder Erik Zhang has announced the formation of Neo Global Resources (NGR), a new organization focused on supporting research and commercial collaboration within the Neo blockchain ecosystem, according to a statement released by Zhang.

Neo founder launches new global resource network

The organization aims to align blockchain research, engineering, and enterprise partnerships to promote the long-term development of Neo-related technologies, according to the announcement. Zhang described the initiative as a natural extension of Neo’s founding vision of delivering real-world utility through decentralized systems.

NGR’s stated areas of focus include conducting research in blockchain and adjacent technologies, supporting the translation of research into engineering solutions, building partnerships with enterprises and institutions, and exploring real-world use cases across various industries, the announcement said.

In an interview with Neo News Today, Zhang outlined the organization’s immediate research direction, stating that NGR’s early efforts will align with the Neo 4 roadmap. These priorities include core protocol evolution, improvements to scalability and performance, enhancements to developer experience, and the development of infrastructure to support advanced applications, according to Zhang. The scope of research is expected to expand over time as new technical and application-driven opportunities emerge, he said.

On the commercial side, NGR is positioned to collaborate with industry partners, with an emphasis on enabling real-world deployment rather than exploratory or experimental use cases, Zhang stated. The organization plans to enter discussions with investment institutions in the blockchain space to explore the creation of ecosystem-focused funds aimed at supporting sustainable growth and long-term engagement with the Neo platform, according to the announcement.

NGR is being operated as a globally distributed team, combining former and current Neo Global Development contributors with individuals who bring technical and business expertise, Zhang said. The organization has no immediate plans for a standalone website or social media presence, a decision Zhang described as deliberate to avoid fragmenting the existing Neo community, according to Neo News Today.