In this world, some people are often equated with "high profile," but you have to admit they're ahead of the curve. On July 30th, Justin Sun celebrated his 35th birthday. From the young man in a suit, who declared in front of a television camera, "Let blockchain change the world," to the man who now helms a vast crypto empire, including TRON and Huobi HTX, Justin Sun remains one of the most talked-about and symbolic figures in the industry. On his 35th birthday, Justin Sun fondly reflected on the hardships of recent years on X. He wrote, "Ten thousand years is too long; now we're fighting for a thousand days. The world is eager to hear stories of young and promising people. Not everyone is Yamal, but fortunately, they debuted early, persevered, weathered the vicissitudes of life, and now, as they reach middle age and take on the responsibility of leading the way, people can't help but wonder, 'How can Pulisic only be twenty-seven? There's a World Cup next year.'" "How can he only be thirty-five? Good things are worth waiting for, and goals always come in the second half. Now it's your turn." And on this birthday, his "three arrows" are being launched: ●TRON. Inc. goes public, reshaping a new round of value capture logic; ●Huobi HTX launches its "Mars Project," laying out the narrative of future space technology; ● HTX's DAO governance has been fully upgraded, and the "People's Exchange" has become a reality. What may seem accidental, is actually a long-term plan; every move conceals a grand vision. Controversy, ambition, and achievement: Justin Sun's 35-year journey through cryptocurrencies. From "94" to "Nasdaq": A counterattack from the cryptocurrency world to Wall Street. Many people don't know that TRON's origins actually came at an extremely difficult time. In September 2017, China's "94 Ban" came to a head, halting the complete IOC operation. Sun Yuchen, who had just launched the Tron project at the time, was hit by a double whammy of both a crypto winter and a swirl of public opinion. Many projects vanished at the time, but he chose to "pack up and leave." Eight years later, in July 2025, TRON not only became the underlying blockchain for mainstream stablecoins, but its native token, TRX, was also included in the financial reporting system of Nasdaq-listed companies as a core strategic reserve asset, marking a significant breakthrough in the traditional financial market. This historic moment felt like a belated reckoning. Justin Sun stood at the bell ringing podium, without shouting slogans or hyping up new concepts. He declared, "This is not only a major step forward for TRON Inc., but also a significant moment for the entire blockchain industry." His words were spoken softly, yet they marked the beginning of an era.

Controversy, Ambition, and Achievement: Justin Sun's 35-Year Crypto Journey

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Four-Year Space Promise: Sending Crypto's Narrative into Space

In Justin Sun's vision, crypto and space exploration converge on the same movement to upgrade human civilization. Their core commonalities lie in decentralization, breaking boundaries, and reconstructing order.

Based on this logic, three clear directions for future convergence are gradually emerging:

1. Space resources and blockchain assets share many similar characteristics.

Whether it's lunar land, Martian minerals, or geosynchronous orbital locations, on-chain ownership confirmation and tokenization are the core means to commercialization.

2. Web3 communities may become the original shareholders and collaborative units of space exploration. Unlike the old model dominated by national governments, future space projects may be initiated by DAOs, crowdfunded by global communities, and jointly governed by on-chain governance.

3. Blockchain*Space Data: Creating a Trusted Universe-Level Information Carrier: Blockchain can serve as a trusted record carrier for data from space stations, satellite networks, and other sources, preventing tampering.

Justin Sun isn't just flying into space; he's also pushing the Web3 narrative to new frontiers.

Controversy, Ambition, and Achievement: Justin Sun's 35-Year-Old Crypto Journey

●Learn More: Voting for Coins Officially Launches, Bringing the People's Exchange to Life

If TRON. Inc.'s listing on Nasdaq was Justin Sun's coming-of-age gift to the blockchain community, then the implementation of the "Voting for Coins" mechanism is his true commitment to the "People's Exchange."

HTX DAO has been established for a year and a half. From the initial DAO architecture prototype, to the continuous refinement of the community governance mechanism and token burn logic, to today's full opening of "Voting for Coins" to global users, this is not only a mechanism innovation, but also a return of voice, allowing Huobi HTX to further explore the "decentralized governance of exchanges."

From now on, listing a token is no longer a one-way choice made by the platform, but rather the collective will of the community. This also means that Huobi HTX and HTX DAO are no longer "rule makers," but "rule maintainers"; no longer "resource monopolists," but builders of "public infrastructure."

Justin Sun has always championed the "People's Exchange": an open platform governed by users and driven by community consensus. In the future, it's possible that the "right to recommend a token" will become more strongly tied to "governance rights" and "profit rights," becoming the core pillars for building user identity, platform consensus, and ecosystem profit distribution. Huobi HTX and HTX DAO will build on this foundation and continue to deepen token governance, truly transforming the "People's Exchange" from concept to consensus, and then into reality.

35 is both a milestone and a starting point

"The cryptocurrency world doesn't need a savior" has been said for years. But only after weathering storms and bull and bear markets do we understand:

This industry needs someone who is always at the forefront—unafraid of being misunderstood or ridiculed, always navigating the balance between faith and order.

Yes, he's certainly high-profile, and he's certainly controversial.

But if you look back at the story of TRON's rise from zero to one, to its bell-ringing ceremony on Nasdaq; the growth of Huobi HTX over the past two years; and the path of HTX DAO from chaos to co-governance, you'll understand:

Every step he took with determination is a journey back in time.

A road of no return, a path paved with aspirations, doubts, glory, and loneliness. Today, Justin Sun stands at the threshold of 35, grounded in reality, yet still daring to reach for the stars.

Some love Justin Sun because he embodies ultimate efficiency;

Some hate him because he always takes center stage;

But no matter what, he cannot be ignored.

We can still look forward to seeing how many more surprises he will bring to the cryptocurrency world in the next decade.

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