Our History
Immutable Research Institute (IRI) was incorporated as an Illinois nonprofit on February 15, 2022. Its founders were members of the Champaign Blockchain Meetup, and the organization is run entirely by volunteers. In February 2023 IRI sponsored the Cardano track at HackIllinois, the University of Illinois student hackathon.
Our mission
Our mission is to educate the public about blockchain technology. We explain how these systems work, study how they are governed and used, and share what we learn freely. Our work is nonpartisan. We do not promote any investment, and we do not lobby.
IRI is based in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, home of the University of Illinois.
Our vision
More people use blockchain networks every year, yet the barriers to understanding them remain high. Many people are unsure how these systems work or how they fit with existing rules. We want clear, independent explanations to be free for anyone who is curious.
We work with the Champaign Blockchain Meetup to bring high-quality events to the public. We also host technology discussions, hackathons and educational programs where people can learn about blockchains by trying them.