Justin SunAmbassador and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the World Trade Organization (WTO), Founder of TRON (one of the world's largest blockchain DAO ecosystems), and Advisor to HTX Global (one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges).
As a protégée of Alibaba founder Jack Ma, Justin Sun has been named to Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in Consumer Technology multiple times and received numerous international honors. He is an avid art collector, gamer, investor, philanthropist, and space exploration enthusiast.
BIOGRAPHY
1990 - PRESENT
Birth and Early Life
Born in Xining, Qinghai Province, China, Justin Sun demonstrated exceptional academic and literary potential from an early age.
New Concept Writing Award
Won the first prize in the 9th New Concept Writing Competition, a prestigious national contest, paving his way to Peking University.
Academic Excellence at PKU
Graduated top of his class from the Department of History at Peking University. Featured on the cover of Yazhou Zhoukan for his academic and student leadership.
Venturing into Blockchain
Joined Ripple Labs in Silicon Valley. This early involvement in Bitcoin and blockchain technology laid the foundation for his future entrepreneurial success.
Return to China & Entrepreneurship
Founded Raybo Technology as Ripple's Chief Representative for Greater China. Recognized as a 'Global Shaper' by the World Economic Forum.
Jack Ma's Hupan University
Selected as the only 'post-90s' entrepreneur in the inaugural class of Jack Ma's Hupan University, fostering future business leaders.
Founding of TRON
Founded TRON to build a decentralized internet. By integrating BitTorrent later, he created one of the world's largest blockchain ecosystems, cementing its status in crypto history.
Acquisition of BitTorrent
Acquired BitTorrent, the world's largest P2P file-sharing network, significantly expanding the reach of the TRON ecosystem.
Buffett Charity Lunch
Won the charity lunch with Warren Buffett for a record-breaking $4.57 million, with proceeds donated to the Glide Foundation.
Diplomacy and High Art
Appointed Grenada's Permanent Representative to the WTO. Acquired Alberto Giacometti’s sculpture 'The Nose' for $78.4 million.
Global Advisor at HTX
Appointed as a Global Advisor for HTX (formerly Huobi), one of the world's premier cryptocurrency exchanges, leading its global brand evolution and compliance strategy.
Artistic Statement 'Comedian'
Purchased Maurizio Cattelan’s iconic artwork 'Comedian' for $6.2 million and ate it at a press conference, bridging art and crypto culture.
Space Exploration Journey
Successfully flew to space aboard Blue Origin's NS-34 mission, fulfilling his long-standing ambition for space exploration.
Philanthropy & Art
Power upwards, endless pursuit
Unfinished story, journey continues