In July, TRON ignited a series of strategic milestones: on-chain USDT issuance surpassed $80 billion and continued to set new records; mid-month, TRON opened Binance's Alpha Channel; and at the end of the month, TRON rang the NASDAQ bell, becoming the first blockchain mainnet to enter the global mainstream capital market. In addition to these remarkable achievements, TRON founder Justin Sun officially activated his Blue Origin NS-34 spacecraft ticket. This crypto pioneer, poised to break the record for the youngest Chinese person to complete a commercial space mission, will carry TRON's digital asset experiment into space, completing a transplanetary technological experiment.
On July 21st, Blue Origin, the commercial space project backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced its latest NS-34 passenger list. TRON founder Justin Sun was prominently featured on the list as the sole representative from the crypto community. This four-year journey to space has finally come to fruition: in 2021, he had bid $28 million for a spot on the first flight, but missed out on the opportunity to travel with Bezos due to a schedule conflict. Now, on the spacecraft's 14th crewed flight, he will complete the transition from "crypto pioneer" to "interstellar explorer," becoming the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut and leaving a significant mark in Chinese space history.
From a builder of the TRON ecosystem to a fearless interstellar pioneer, Justin Sun's space journeys have been shaped by his unwavering belief in cryptography. During this space journey, he will likely carry TRON ecosystem digital assets to the Karman Line (the internationally recognized boundary of space), 100 kilometers above Earth, to conduct space experiments in a weightless environment.
To celebrate this important historical moment, the TRON ECO ecological project jointly launched the "Justin to Space Interstellar Plan" series of activities: setting up a prize pool of approximately 6,000 USDT, through multiple activities such as the TRON ECO space content competition, interstellar space station NFT co-creation, interstellar liaison recruitment order, space launch meme coins and trading sprint, etc., to activate the public's participation in the space gold rush and help the TRON ECO ecosystem embark on a new journey of interstellar economy.
This space journey is not only a personal honor for Justin Sun, but also a major breakthrough for the TRON ecosystem and the entire crypto industry. Through this space experiment and the Interstellar Project series of activities, the TRON ecosystem will showcase its strengths in technological innovation, community building, and cross-sector collaboration to the world, setting a new benchmark for the future development of the crypto industry.
After 4 years of interstellar journey, the dream finally came true. The $28 million auction helped the development of aviation.
From crypto pioneer to space explorer, Justin Sun's every step has exemplified a spirit of breakthrough and innovation. From becoming Blue Origin's first bidder for a crewed seat to launching into space and making a significant mark in the history of commercial spaceflight, this four-year interstellar journey has finally come to fruition.
This flight is not only Sun Yuchen's personal journey to realize his dream of space, but also a milestone step for crypto assets to explore deep space, ushering in a new era of integration between commercial aerospace and crypto ecology.
Four years ago in 2021, TRON founder Justin Sun successfully bid $28 million for a seat on Blue Origin's first commercial crewed flight aboard the New Shepard rocket. This money was donated in full to the Blue Origin Foundation's "Club for the Future," which will support 19 nonprofit organizations in the space sector, inspiring the next generation to pursue STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) fields, empowering the planet and helping shape the future of space life. This feat not only caused a sensation in the crypto and aerospace communities, but also marked a new era for the crypto industry to cross-sectorally support the development of aerospace.
This four-year journey could have made history even sooner. In July 2021, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos personally participated in Blue Origin's first crewed spaceflight aboard the New Shepard. As the winner of the first crewed seat on that spacecraft, Justin Sun had the opportunity to fly with Bezos, but unfortunately missed out due to a schedule conflict.
Blue Origin announced on July 21st that the New Shepard NS-34 mission is the spacecraft's 34th flight and 14th crewed flight. It will carry six passengers, each astronaut having a window seat. In addition to TRON founder Justin Sun, the crew also includes Indian-American real estate investor Arvinder Singh Bahal, Turkish businessman Gökhan Erdem, Puerto Rican meteorologist and journalist Deborah Martorell, British philanthropist Lionel Pitchford, and entrepreneur JD Russell, who is making his second flight. The exact date of the flight is yet to be determined, but a live broadcast will begin 30 minutes before liftoff.
The flight is scheduled to depart from a launch site in western Texas, reaching an altitude of approximately 105 kilometers. The booster will lift the capsule to an altitude of 75 kilometers before separating. The capsule will continue its ascent to over 100 kilometers, crossing the Kármán line and entering space. Passengers will unbuckle their seatbelts and float freely, experiencing the wondrous sensation of weightlessness while gazing down at magnificent views of Earth and the universe. The entire flight will take approximately 10 minutes and is autonomously controlled by the system. The capsule will then safely return to Earth via parachute, landing in the Texas desert. Upon completing this remarkable flight, Justin Sun will become the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut.
As a leader in the crypto space and a passionate advocate of decentralized technology, his space journey is not only the fulfillment of a personal dream, but also a highlight for TRON, showcasing its technological prowess and industry leadership to the world. During previous space flight training, users around the world saw the TRON logo surrounding the Blue Origin spacecraft.
The deep integration of encryption technology and aerospace technology: TRON opens a new chapter in interstellar civilization
If Yuchi co-founder Wang Chun's launch into space via SpaceX in May was crypto's first interstellar appearance, then Justin Sun's current space journey is a far more profound journey of exploration. It not only showcases the deep integration of crypto and cutting-edge aerospace technology, but also opens up boundless possibilities for the crypto industry's empowerment in space exploration. While traditional tech giants continue to compete fiercely in low-Earth orbit, crypto pioneer Justin Sun, with his extraordinary courage and forward-thinking vision, has led TRON to stand out in the cosmos. Through a unique space program that blends community excitement, ecosystem empowerment, and a visionary vision for civilization, he has ushered in a new interstellar era for crypto.
The crypto community sees this as more than a simple continuation of the Bezos or Musk space race, but rather a profound transformation and dimensional penetration of the crypto economy into the traditional spaceflight model. While SpaceX is still carefully calculating the cost-effectiveness of manned spaceflight, TRON, through its innovative community incentive mechanism, has successfully enabled millions of users to indirectly participate in the initial development of the interstellar economy. This model not only demonstrates the powerful potential of crypto technology but also provides new ideas and directions for the future development of the interstellar economy.
In May of this year, the crypto exchange HTX launched the "Mars Project Special Event," personally funded by Justin Sun, recruiting lucky users worldwide to win space travel tickets worth $6 million. After Blue Origin announced Sun's space itinerary, crypto influencer AB Kuai.Dong predicted in a post: "This year, more crypto professionals will purchase rocket seats and complete space journeys."
In a recent interview, Justin Sun shared his profound insights on the flight: "As the youngest Chinese commercial astronaut, this space flight is not only a personal breakthrough, but also symbolizes that a new generation of Chinese entrepreneurs are bravely moving from cutting-edge fields such as blockchain and AI to the higher dimensions of space technology. I firmly believe that the integration of crypto technology and space will become a key part of the upgrade of human civilization, because their core philosophies are highly aligned—decentralization and breaking boundaries. Crypto technology has reshaped the traditional financial system, while space exploration has challenged the physical boundaries of the Earth. Both are using technology to redefine the rules."
He further elaborated: "In a sense, cryptography is a pioneering force in the transformation of social structures driven by technology, and space exploration is the next step in humanity's journey to explore the unknown. I would like to use this flight as a bridge to bring the resilience and boundless creativity of the crypto community into space, and at the same time bring the broad vision and infinite possibilities that space offers back to the crypto world."
Regarding the future integration of encryption technology and space technology, Justin Sun proposed four forward-looking concepts:
● Scarce resources such as space satellites, minerals, and communication frequency bands can be efficiently confirmed and reasonably allocated through on-chain technology. On-chain space asset management:
In the era of space colonization or deep space exploration, cryptography will become a cross-planetary value medium that is difficult for traditional finance to reach. Cross-planetary financial system:
● Blockchain technology can provide an unalterable, reliable and trustworthy record carrier for key data generated by space stations and satellite networks. Blockchain empowers space data:
●Future rocket launches, satellite deployments and other plans are expected to be jointly funded and governed by the global Web 3 community-driven space crowdfunding DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) community, achieving true decentralization.
From a frontline builder of the TRON ecosystem to a cutting-edge interstellar pioneer, Justin Sun's space journey has been shaped by his unwavering belief in crypto fundamentalism. While traditional aerospace giants continue to scramble for resources in low-Earth orbit, this crypto pioneer has set his sights on the vast interstellar universe, exploring how crypto technology can lay the foundation for humanity's rapid interstellar development.
Justin Sun has publicly stated that his investment in space exploration is long-term and firm, and will not stop at a single flight. He believes that there may be more space journeys in the future, and that the cooperation between TRON and strategic partners such as SpaceX and Blue Origin will continue to deepen and expand.
TRON ECO launches the "Justin to Space" series of activities to kick off a nationwide interstellar economic boom
To commemorate this milestone space mission, core projects within the TRON ECO ecosystem, including the meme distribution platform SunPump, the AI agent tool SunGenX, the NFT platform APENFT, the one-stop DeFi hub JUST, the decentralized file storage system BitTorrent, and the oracle WinkLink, have joined forces to launch the "Justin to Space" series of interstellar-themed events. With a prize pool of approximately 6,000 USDT, the event will encourage users to participate in space exploration through a variety of activities, including the TRON ECO space content competition, the co-creation of an interstellar space station NFT, a recruitment drive for interstellar liaisons, a meme token launch, and a trading sprint. The event aims to support the TRON ECO ecosystem's journey towards a new interstellar economy.
The "Justin to Space" series of events closely follows the space mission's progress, accompanying users throughout the entire process, from pre-flight preparations to real-time interactive events during takeoff, and post-flight reflections and perspectives. While witnessing the profound integration of the crypto and aerospace industries, participants can also participate in the event to win generous rewards.
This event was not only an incentive feast for the crypto community, inspiring users' enthusiasm and creativity for space exploration, but also an in-depth practice of TRON ECO ecological linkage, realizing resource sharing among various platforms, allowing TRON to demonstrate its strong global influence and industry leadership in the context of interstellar exploration.
Activity 1: "Justin to Space: The Source of Heat" Rocket Content Challenge
The "Justin to Space" Rocket Content Challenge is a content creation extravaganza jointly launched by TRON ECO ecosystem projects SunPump, SunGenX, APENFT, JUST, BitTorrent, and WinkLink. Users simply post space-related content related to Justin to Space, TRON Interstellar, TRON ecosystem projects, and more on the X platform to participate in a share of a 500 USDT prize. Here, every unique idea can shine, and every dedicated creation has the potential to reap rewards.
Event 2: Space Meme Challenge jointly launched by SunPump and SunGenX
This campaign is inviting creative meme submissions from the global crypto community. Everyone is encouraged to unleash their creativity by publishing original space-themed memes on SunPump or using the AI meme tool SunGenX. Unleash your creativity on Justin Sun's cosmic journey. Selected entries will share a generous 500 USDT prize, allowing creativity to shine brightly on the interstellar stage.
Event 3: NFT platform APENFT and TRON Eco interstellar art co-creation event
NFT platform APENFT has partnered with TRON ECO to launch a collaborative interstellar art creation journey. Offering a 1,000 USDT reward, this event encourages users to unleash their artistic talent and creative inspiration on APENFT's carefully prepared "space station design manuscripts" to create their own TRON Eco interstellar art. Users can add TRON ecosystem-related NFTs, logos, memes, and other elements, and through clever splicing and combination, create their own unique "TRON Interstellar Space Station," seamlessly blending art and technology in the interstellar world.
Event 4: Justin to Space Interstellar Liaison Recruitment
TRON community users have specially invited "Justin to Space Interstellar Liaisons". These liaisons will shoulder the important mission of actively paying attention to and spreading space events, becoming a bridge connecting TRON ECO and interstellar exploration. Liaisons with outstanding performance will receive a generous reward of 1500 USDT, allowing your influence to spread widely across the interstellar space. TRON ECO ecological project jointly launched this recruitment event for
Event 5: Leave a message to interact and witness the historic moment when TRON founder Justin Sun embarks on his space journey
SunPump's official Twitter account is also hosting a message-based lucky draw. Participants can post a tweet or image with the theme "I'm witnessing Justin fly into space" along with the hashtag #JustinToSpace emoji and retweet the official event poster to three friends. Thirty winners will be randomly selected to receive USDT rewards and merchandise, igniting this interstellar journey.
For more event progress and details, please follow SunPump, APENFT, SunGenX official X accounts, etc.
The TRON ECO ecosystem is accelerating towards becoming the "center of the global digital financial universe."
As the "Justin to Space" mission captivates global attention, TRON, a technology-driven blockchain ecosystem, is forging ahead, accelerating its path toward becoming the "center of the global digital financial universe." From crypto entrepreneur to space explorer, Justin Sun's every step is a vivid demonstration of innovation and breakthrough, all underpinned by the ever-growing strength of TRON's ecosystem.
As the founder of TRON, Justin Sun has consistently pushed the boundaries of cryptography and explored new dimensions. Last year, he paid $6.2 million for the iconic artwork "A Banana," which caused a sensation in the art world and became a classic example of cross-border integration. In March of this year, he graced the cover of Forbes Global, being named a cryptocurrency billionaire. He became the second Chinese entrepreneur to grace the magazine's cover, following Jack Ma and Changpeng Zhao, a recognition of his contributions to the crypto space. In May, as the largest holder of TRUMP, he was invited to the Trump dinner and received a $100,000 Trump-branded gold watch, highlighting his status and global influence. In early July, he graced the cover of Asia Weekly again as a cryptocurrency pioneer, explaining the new landscape of stablecoins and charting the course for industry development. At the end of July, he led TRON to ring the Nasdaq bell, opening a new channel for the integration of crypto and traditional finance.
From blockchain to cross-border art collections to his current focus on space technology, Justin Sun has consistently been at the forefront of cutting-edge trends, accurately capitalizing on every opportunity. He constantly expands his own boundaries, leading TRON through the surging tide of technology and writing a new chapter in the crypto world.
The TRON ecosystem has recently achieved continuous success, with a series of milestones attracting industry attention: ringing the first bell for the Nasdaq blockchain mainnet listing, entering the mainstream financial market and ushering in a new stage of integration between blockchain and traditional finance; connecting to the Binance Alpha zone, enabling interoperability with hundreds of millions of users and resources of top CEX, injecting strong liquidity into the development of the ecosystem; on-chain USDT issuance exceeded US$82.6 billion, continuously breaking historical records and further consolidating its absolute dominance in the crypto field, etc.
On July 24th, TRON rang the first bell for its listing on the Nasdaq blockchain mainnet, officially entering the mainstream financial market and opening up access to global capital, completing its strategic transition from a technology-driven to a capital-enabled platform. At the bell-ringing ceremony, Justin Sun clearly stated that Nasdaq is just the starting point; the ultimate goal is to enter the Nasdaq 100 Index.
Capital is rapidly pouring into the TRON ecosystem through the publicly listed company Tron Inc. On July 29th, Tron Inc. filed a statement with the US SEC, announcing plans to issue up to $1 billion in hybrid securities. The funds will primarily be used to purchase TRX tokens and fund business operations. This capital will flow into the TRON ecosystem and efficiently circulate through its comprehensive DeFi infrastructure. This DeFi application matrix, comprised of trading platform SUN.io, meme issuance platform SunPump, lending center JustLend DAO, AI agent application SunGenX, and NFT platform APENFT, is fully prepared for traditional capital to absorb this investment. Through this, TRON will gradually become a global financial hub connecting on- and off-chain financial infrastructure.
In mid-July, the TRON ecosystem successfully integrated into the Binance Alpha Zone and Binance Wallet, enabling direct trading of TRON assets with Binance CEX accounts. This has enabled hundreds of millions of users to seamlessly participate in the TRON ecosystem, injecting vitality into the ecosystem. Three of the ecosystem's most popular NFT tokens, SUNDOG, and PePe, have also been added to the Alpha Zone. A $4 million Alpha trading competition is currently underway, offering TRON's ultra-low gas fee discounts.
In addition, USD 1, a compliant stablecoin supported by the Trump family, and Trump's own meme coin TRUMP have both been listed on TRON and trading pairs have been launched on SUN.io.
From Nasdaq's capital bell to Blue Origin's space capsule, TRON ECO has laid the foundation for the center of the digital financial universe. It is not only the settlement cornerstone of global stablecoins, but also the transformation hub for trillions of capital flows, and the crypto springboard for humanity to move towards interstellar civilization.
