TRON DAO truly made waves at Consensus Hong Kong 2025 as a prominent 5-Block Sponsor! They weren’t just present; they delivered a series of impactful events and engaging discussions, really highlighting their leadership in the blockchain space. Key moments included a fascinating panel with Justin Sun, the Founder of TRON, alongside a leader from World Liberty Financial (WLFI), and deep dives into the exciting developments at the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU). All of this underscores TRON DAO’s ongoing dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation, working hand-in-hand with industry leaders, and actively building the future of decentralized finance.

Setting the Stage for Consensus Hong Kong 2025

TRON DAO kicked off the Consensus Hong Kong 2025 week with a bang, co-hosting the Official Opening Party! They rolled out the red carpet for over 400 VIP attendees at an exclusive gathering that officially launched the event. At the party, Justin Sun himself set the tone for a great conference with a welcome toast, acknowledging the CoinDesk team’s significant contributions and celebrating the successful start to Consensus Hong Kong.

Justin Sun Panel Discussions with WLFI and T3 FCU 

Justin Sun took center stage at Consensus for a must-see panel titled “Unlocking DeFi for the Masses: A Conversation with WLFI and TRON.” This insightful 45-minute session, held on February 19th, brought Sun together with Zak Folkman, Co-Founder of World Liberty Financial, with CoinDesk’s own Sam Reynolds moderating the discussion. They explored the strategic synergy between TRON and WLFI, spotlighting their combined efforts to accelerate the widespread adoption of decentralized finance across the globe. The panel also dove into TRON’s impressive performance in 2024. They highlighted everything from their substantial revenue growth to their leading position in stablecoin transactions and the exciting progress being made with the T3 Financial Crime Unit.

In another engaging panel, Sun joined forces with a lineup of industry heavyweights including Leonardo Real, Chief Compliance Officer at Tether, Chris Janczewski, Head of Global Investigations at TRM Labs, Arnold Lee, CEO and co-founder of Sphere, and Anthony Yim, Co-founder of Artemis. Together, they tackled the global rollout of T3 FCU and discussed crucial aspects like decentralization, security, and scalability. This insightful conversation really put a spotlight on the collaborative efforts of TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs in the fight against financial crimes in the crypto world – efforts that have already resulted in over $126 million in criminal assets being frozen! It really emphasized their shared dedication to expanding their global reach while staying true to the core principles of decentralization.

Justin Sun CoinDesk Live Interview 

Following up on February 20th, Justin Sun also made an appearance on CoinDesk Live for a dynamic 8-minute in-person video interview, which was streamed live on CoinDesk’s Live Page. The interview was skillfully hosted by Ben Schiller, Managing Editor at CoinDesk, and Jenn Sanasie, Executive Producer & Senior Anchor at CoinDesk. 

Key talking points revolved around TRON’s incredible growth trajectory, now supporting a massive 290 million+ user accounts and 2.5 million daily active addresses! They also highlighted generating over $2 billion in protocol revenue in the past year alone. TRON’s blockchain, known for its speed, low costs, and scalability, continues to be a leader in stablecoin transactions and cutting-edge on-chain security initiatives.

Consensus HK 2025 was a fantastic melting pot, bringing together industry leaders and innovators, and importantly, providing a valuable opportunity for TRON DAO contributors to connect with community members face-to-face. TRON played a pivotal role in shaping the conversations at the event, from thought-provoking discussions on the future of DeFi to the unveiling of exciting new initiatives aimed at driving real-world adoption. The event truly reinforced the ever-growing impact of blockchain technology and highlighted how vital collaboration is in building a more open and accessible financial system. With innovation leading the charge, the journey towards a truly decentralized future is accelerating faster than ever.

About TRON DAO

TRON DAO is a community-driven DAO with a clear mission: to speed up the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and innovative dApps.

Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has seen phenomenal growth since its MainNet launched in May 2018. Notably, TRON has been home to the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, even exceeding $60 billion at times! As of February 2025, the TRON blockchain boasts impressive numbers: over 290 million total user accounts, more than 9.7 billion total transactions, and over $20.5 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to TRONSCAN.