Justin Sun
Chinese-born crypto entrepreneur and founder of the Tron blockchain, known for aggressive expansion and high-profile controversies.
What is Justin Sun?
Justin Sun, born July 30, 1990, is the founder of Tron, a blockchain platform launched in 2017 aimed at decentralizing content and entertainment via smart contracts. Sun has grown the network to over 308 million users and 10.4 billion transactions by 2025, with a personal net worth of $12.5 billion largely in TRX, which he controls a majority of. Tron hosts 32% of global stablecoins, trailing Ethereum. Despite criticisms of centralization (e.g., TRX supply control), Tron’s ecosystem thrives in emerging markets for cheap remittances, with Sun’s bold moves driving adoption.
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