Nvidia recently paused a partnership announcement with Arbitrum, highlighting the company's ongoing exclusion of blockchain projects from its flagship programs. Arbitrum, a Layer 2 network, was set to become Nvidia's exclusive Ethereum partner for the Ignition AI Accelerator, which supports AI startups. However, Nvidia requested to delay the announcement without providing specific reasons. This incident reflects Nvidia's consistent stance against crypto-related initiatives, as seen in their Inception Accelerator's criteria, which explicitly disqualifies cryptocurrency projects. Historically, Nvidia's leadership has been dismissive of the crypto sector, with CEO Jensen Huang referring to the effects of the ICO boom as a 'crypto hangover'. The company has consistently avoided engagements with the crypto space, despite some industry insiders speculating about potential inclusivity in the future. For now, Nvidia's message remains clear: crypto-related projects are not welcome in their ecosystem.

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