Futu Dialogue with Sun Yuchen: A Dual Path of Courage and Responsibility from Space to the Capital Market

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On August 27, at the "From Stocks to Blocks" fireside chat hosted by Futu, TRON founder Justin Sun engaged in an in-depth conversation with Zhu Guyi, Global Head of Digital Assets at Futu, on the theme of "Astronaut Decoding Financial Strategies for Digital Assets." As a leading figure in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, Justin Sun closely linked his personal experiences from space travel to capital market exploration with the development of the blockchain industry and the future of crypto assets, conveying a core idea to the attendees and global investors: courage and responsibility go hand in hand, and innovation and security coexist.

In this dialogue in Hong Kong, Justin Sun used space travel as a starting point to extend into the development logic of the blockchain industry, combining it with the real case of TRON's listing on Nasdaq, fully showcasing his understanding of "courage and responsibility." He believes that courage ignites the spark of innovation, while responsibility is the foundation for sustainable industry development.

As the boundaries between "stocks and chains" gradually blur and the capital market continues to integrate with blockchain, Justin Sun's speech undoubtedly provides a clear reference for the industry: only by navigating on the dual channels of courage and responsibility can blockchain and digital assets sail towards a broader future.

Courage and Security: From Space Travel to Blockchain Innovation

Justin Sun recalled that he prepared for that space trip for four years. From training to adaptation, from simulation to practice, each step required immense patience and courage. He specifically mentioned that he is the 712th human to enter space, and over the decades since the era of Gagarin in the 1960s, only a little over seven hundred people have accomplished this feat, "averaging about ten people a year." This made him deeply aware that true innovation is always rare and difficult.

He mapped this experience onto the development of the blockchain industry: space exploration requires extremely high safety standards, and blockchain must also ensure asset security and system stability; astronauts need the courage to overcome psychological fears, and blockchain entrepreneurs must also dare to break through in the unknown. He cited Bitcoin as an example, recalling that when he bought Bitcoin in 2012, the price was only fifty cents each. Despite doing extensive research, he still felt apprehensive. "Rationality tells you there shouldn't be a problem, but taking the first step always requires a bit of courage. This is very similar to space travel—no amount of practice and simulation can completely replace the psychological challenge of taking that first step."

In his view, the blockchain industry and space exploration share a common logic: safety is the bottom line, and innovation is the driving force, both of which are indispensable. He used a metaphor to explain this: "Riding a motorcycle without a helmet is actually more dangerous than going to space, but because space travel is public-facing, the safety level must be infinitely close to zero." He believes that just as regulatory agencies need to balance "market development and investor protection," blockchain entrepreneurs must also consider "innovation expansion and user asset security."

When discussing the change in mindset after space travel, Justin Sun stated that it made him clearer: future innovations will definitely grow geometrically, but risks must be minimized. He emphasized, "The speed at which humans have gone to space has increased several times over the past twenty years, but the tolerance for accident risk in spacecraft has been pushed to nearly zero. This spirit should also be instilled in the blockchain industry." Courage drives breakthroughs, and responsibility ensures safety; this is what he considers the "innovation formula."

Responsibility and Integration: From Nasdaq Listing to Deepening Capital Markets

If space travel allowed Justin Sun to understand the "dialectics of courage and safety," then TRON's successful listing on Nasdaq deepened his understanding of the weight of "responsibility." He candidly stated that entering the capital market was a "dimension-breaking" leap for TRON: transitioning from the past "crypto circle" to today's "stock market" means operating under higher transparency, regulatory intensity, and public scrutiny.

Justin Sun compared this process to astronaut training: "Some people joke online that astronauts have to practice pressing a button five hundred times, as if exaggerating. But I can tell you, this is true. Because in space, every action is a matter of life and death, and it must be zero-error." He emphasized that this is entirely consistent with companies entering the capital market; seemingly routine operations actually require rigorous systems and processes.

In the dialogue, Justin Sun particularly emphasized that one dollar in the capital market weighs more than one dollar in the crypto circle. "In the past, Bitcoin was only fifty cents; if it crashed, it wasn't a big deal. But today, Bitcoin is one hundred twenty thousand dollars, and the market value of mainstream cryptocurrencies has long surpassed the sky. In this context, practitioners must achieve one hundred percent perfection; any loophole could lead to irreparable consequences."

He further discussed the trend of capital integration. In recent years, the behavior of traditional listed companies purchasing Bitcoin has gradually become normalized, and the combination of blockchain with RWA (real-world assets) and attempts to put stocks on-chain are driving deep interactions between blockchain and financial markets. Justin Sun believes that these actions are similar to the significance of "commercial space travel"—their true value lies not in one-time results but in bringing previously unattainable new things into public life. "When investors in mainstream capital markets can directly access blockchain assets, that itself is a revolution."

As for TRON itself, he revealed that the protocol's annual revenue is about 3.5 billion dollars, with over 2 billion dollars directly allocated to stakers and the community, and nearly 1 billion dollars used for token burn. This stable and healthy fundamental is the foundation for TRON's foothold in the capital market. He emphasized that stablecoins, decentralized finance, and stock on-chain will become important engines for future development.

In addition to the company's own strategy, Justin Sun also shared his experience of meeting Trump face-to-face at the White House. Trump candidly stated at the dinner that he is over eighty years old and cannot predict the future of cryptocurrency, but he sees the young people in their thirties present and feels that the industry still has great potential. "He believes that as long as young people are willing to continue working hard, the cryptocurrency industry will not be bad." Justin Sun deeply resonated with this and pointed out that the U.S. government's policies encouraging innovation will attract more talent into the crypto industry, which is itself an important force in shaping the future.

Regarding a recent report by Bloomberg, Justin Sun responded that the relevant content is "not true." In the future, TRON will adhere to transparency and compliance while hoping to maintain long-term positive cooperation with the media to ensure that investors can obtain real and accurate information.