Hong Kong Consensus Conference 2025: TRON Joins Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of DeFi and Security
As a 5-Block sponsor, TRON shone brightly at the recently held Consensus Hong Kong 2025. By leading multiple significant events and industry dialogues, TRON not only showcased its leadership position in the blockchain field but also further promoted the innovation and globalization of decentralized finance (DeFi).Conference Highlights: High-Level Dialogue and Industry Collaboration
During the conference, TRON founder Justin Sun engaged in a highly anticipated high-level dialogue with WLFI co-founder Zak Folkman, themed "Unlocking the Future of DeFi: WLFI and TRON's Innovative Practices." This 45-minute discussion, moderated by CoinDesk senior reporter Sam Reynolds, delved into TRON's strategic planning in advancing the globalization of DeFi and reviewed its significant achievements in 2024: including protocol revenue exceeding $2 billion, leading stablecoin trading volume, and the latest developments of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) in on-chain security.
Additionally, TRON co-hosted the conference opening party, attracting over 400 industry elites. Justin Sun delivered an opening speech at the party, highly praising the exceptional contributions of the CoinDesk team and congratulating the successful hosting of the conference, marking a spectacular start to the event.
T3 FCU: Global Collaboration Against Financial Crime
In another roundtable discussion, Justin Sun, along with industry leaders such as Tether's Chief Compliance Officer Leonardo Real, TRM Labs' Global Investigations Head Chris Janczewski, Sphere CEO and co-founder Arnold Lee, and Artemis co-founder Anthony Yim, explored the globalization process of T3 FCU. The discussion emphasized the core roles of decentralization, security, and scalability in the future development of blockchain.
The close collaboration between TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs has achieved significant results in combating financial crime involving crypto assets, successfully freezing over $126 million in related assets to date. All parties expressed their commitment to continue expanding the global influence of T3 FCU, setting new benchmarks for safety and compliance in the industry.
CoinDesk Live Interview: TRON's Outstanding Performance
On February 20, Justin Sun was invited to participate in an 8-minute CoinDesk Live interview, hosted by CoinDesk Executive Editor Ben Schiller and Executive Producer and Senior Host Jenn Sanasie, with a simultaneous live broadcast on the homepage. In the interview, Justin Sun revealed that the TRON network performed exceptionally well over the past year: user numbers exceeded 290 million, daily active addresses reached 2.5 million, and protocol revenue surpassed $2 billion in 2024. With its high-speed, low-cost, and scalable technological advantages, TRON continues to lead globally in stablecoin trading and on-chain security.
The Hong Kong Consensus Conference brought together numerous industry leaders and innovators, providing TRON contributors with a valuable platform for direct communication with community members. TRON played an active role in various conference activities, contributing unique insights to promote the widespread application of DeFi and its integration into the real world. This grand event not only showcased the innovative potential of blockchain technology but also highlighted the importance of building an open and inclusive financial system.
Driven by the wave of innovation in blockchain and DeFi, TRON is leading the accelerated arrival of the future of decentralized finance with its technological strength and forward-looking vision.
