Justin Sun, founder of Tron, has played a pivotal role in the crypto world since its early days.
He recalls buying Bitcoin for under $1, a far cry from its current valuation, and notes that even platforms like Taobao were selling it back then.
Sun’s journey continued at Ripple Labs, where he worked on XRP and recognized the potential of blockchain. By 2014, he focused on building a blockchain that would support smart contracts, a feature that had yet to be implemented in major cryptocurrencies. He believed smart contracts could enhance blockchain’s flexibility and use cases.
In 2015, Sun saw Ethereum’s ICO as a confirmation of his vision and invested heavily. With the rise of Ethereum and decentralized finance platforms like Poloniex, it was clear that blockchain was entering a new phase. However, Sun saw room for improvement in scalability and smart contract efficiency, leading to the creation of Tron.
Reflecting on Bitcoin’s early volatility, Sun remembers how its price fluctuations made it hard to gauge its true value. Despite this, his belief in blockchain drove him to take bold risks that have since shaped the industry.
From early Bitcoin investments to pioneering smart contracts and launching Tron, Sun’s impact on crypto remains profound, helping shape the future of blockchain technology.
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Ric Edelman, one of the most influential voices in personal finance, has radically revised his stance on crypto allocation. After years of cautious optimism, he now believes that digital assets deserve a far larger share in investment portfolios than ever before.
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