justin sun

Justin Sun is the founder of Tron and CEO of BitTorrent.He holds a graduate degree in East Asia studies from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in history from Peking University. He has become the most renowned figure in the blockchain space, known for his intricate advertising strategies. Sun founded the blockchain-based operating platform TRON and launched the TRX token in 2017. In September 2017 his company Tron held an initial coin offering (ICO) for the TRX token.
Sun also owns the crypto exchange Poloniex and is affiliated with the crypto exchange HTX (formerly Huobi). He is an ambassador, Permanent Representative of Grenada to the WTO, and a Geneva-based Chinese-Grenadian negotiator, business visionary, and business chief. In 2015 he was named CNTV's most essential new business person and was named in Forbes China 30 Under 30 from 2015 through 2017.

Detail

Organization: TRON
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Education: Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Economy from the University of Pennsylvania (2011 - 2013).
Skills: blockchain development, entrepreneurship, strategic vision, market influence, and networking

Awards

Crypto Entrepreneur of the Year: Given at Blockchain Life 2023 in recognition of his leadership at HTX and contributions to the cryptocurrency space.
Centralized Exchange of the Year: Awarded to HTX at Blockchain Life 2023, under his leadership.
Metaverse Navigator Award: Given during the Wiki Finance Expo in November 2023 to recognize his contributions to the metaverse domain.
Financial Independence Ambassador Award: Also given at the Wiki Finance Expo in November 2023 for advocating financial independence via blockchain technology.
Cryptocurrency Entrepreneur of the Year: Recognized at the October 2023 Blockchain Eco Conference in Dubai.

Experience

Founder of TRON: In 2017, the TRON Foundation was founded, and the TRX token was introduced through an initial coin offering (ICO) that brought in over $70 million.
CEO of Rainberry (previously BitTorrent Inc.): Oversaw the creation of the BTT cryptocurrency token when purchasing BitTorrent for $140 million in 2018.
Principal Agent at Ripple Labs: worked from 2014 to 2016, learning about cross-border payments and blockchain technology.
Founder of Peiwo: Before working on blockchain, he launched a well-known voice-based social networking service in China.
Diplomatic Role: From 2021 until 2023, I served as Grenada's Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO), campaigning for cryptocurrency and technological progress.
Acknowledgment: Named a Davos Global Shaper in 2014 and included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list.

FAQs

Who is Justin sun?
Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun founded TRON and is well-known for his acquisitions of BitTorrent and Poloniex as well as his significant influence in the blockchain space.

Justin sun Net worth?
As of early 2024, Justin Sun's net worth is projected to be at least $1.4 billion, however, some sources put it as high as $1.5 billion.