After the 2024 US presidential election, the cryptocurrency market saw a marked shift, with Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies recording significant gains. The global financial market has entered a new phase, in which Web3 (including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications) is expected to be a game-changer in the digital economy. Political moves in the United States, especially the supportive policies of the new administration, are opening up a great development opportunity for this field.
Against this backdrop, Chinese blockchain and cryptocurrency projects, such as TRON founded by billionaire Sun Yuchen, are increasingly asserting themselves and participating in the global Web3 revolution.
Cryptocurrencies began to be widely known from the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009. However, it wasn't until 2017, when Ethereum was born and popularized the concept of "smart contracts," that the cryptocurrency market really took off. According to a report from CoinMarketCap, the capitalization of the entire cryptocurrency market has jumped from less than $20 billion in 2013 to $800 billion in 2017.
However, the development of cryptocurrencies has not been smooth. After the Bitcoin Mining Debacle and the massive hack from Mt.Gox in 2014, cryptocurrencies have been seen by many countries as a threat to the traditional financial system. As a result, countries such as China, South Korea and India have taken control measures. In particular, in 2017, China introduced a ban on ICOs (Initial Coin Offerings) and cryptocurrency trading activities, causing many investors and blockchain projects here to divert outwards.
However, in the following years, countries began to open up more to cryptocurrencies. In 2021, the US passed the Infrastructure Act, which clearly stipulates taxes on cryptocurrency transactions. This is an important step in promoting the development of the cryptocurrency market in developed countries.
The US, especially under the leadership of President Joe Biden, has shown a shift in its approach to crypto and Web3. In March 2022, the US government created a special committee to study cryptocurrencies, and announced plans to issue a digital dollar (Digital Dollar) in the near future. According to a report by the US Treasury, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are now not only for investment purposes but also have the potential to become global payment methods in the future.
Several other countries have also started accepting cryptocurrencies as legal means of payment. El Salvador was the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. According to the Central Bank of El Salvador, as of the end of 2023, more than 1 million people of the country have used Bitcoin in daily transactions.
One of the key factors that has helped cryptocurrencies thrive is the emergence of stablecoins, which have a stable value and are less volatile than Bitcoin or Ethereum. Stablecoins, such as USDT (Tether) and USDC (USD Coin), are widely used in international payments thanks to their ability to mitigate risk from fluctuations in the value of other cryptocurrencies.
According to data from CoinGecko, by the end of 2023, the total market value of stablecoins has exceeded $150 billion, accounting for nearly 20% of the total crypto market capitalization. These stablecoins are mainly used in cross-border transactions and payments in DeFi (decentralized finance) platforms, which reduces transaction costs and increases processing speed.
TRON, the blockchain platform founded by billionaire Sun Yuchen, has quickly grown to become one of the largest stablecoin trading platforms. TRON supports USDT trading on its network, which reduces transaction costs and times. According to data from the TRON Foundation, the number of TRC20 USDT transactions on TRON has exceeded 100 million transactions per day, confirming TRON's position in the stablecoin ecosystem.
Meme coins, although they come from "jokes", have created an extremely strong community in the cryptocurrency industry. Dogecoin, which was created in 2013, has become a cultural icon, not only in the crypto community but also among investors and celebrities such as Elon Musk.
While Dogecoin leads the meme coin market, TRON is not out of the game. Projects like SunPump have leveraged the power of the community to attract users and investors, and provide an opportunity for founders to build new products and services based on meme coins. Recently, TRON has developed a new product, "SunPump", with strong community support, and attracted the attention of investors from countries such as China, South Korea, and the United States.
Forecasts from Standard Chartered bank show that the cryptocurrency market could reach a value of up to $10 trillion by 2026. This is a sign of the strong growth and potential of Web3 and blockchain technology in the near future. Along with the explosion of decentralized applications (dApps), decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), Web3 is forecast to become the cornerstone of financial systems and digital societies in the next decade.
In the current blockchain ecosystem,TRON,EthereumandSolanaare three prominent platforms with special features that enhance the development of Web3.
With the continuous development of technology,TRONis forecast to play an increasingly important role in the global Web3 ecosystem. Thanks to features such as fast transactions, low fees, and the ability to handle large trading volumes, TRON is attracting many development projects on its platform. Moreover, TRON is making strong strides in partnering with large organizations and developing practical Web3 applications, thereby increasing user adoption.
According to data fromTRON Foundation, the number of transactions on TRON reached $5.77 billion in Q3 2024, setting a record high. The platform is also expanding its scope of use, not only in the crypto sector but also in applications such as decentralized social media and online entertainment services. TRON will continue to be a strong contender in the race to build a Web3 ecosystem with support from the vast user community and developers.
TRON, founded by billionaire Sun Yuchen, is one of the prominent blockchain projects from China with global influence. TRON is currently one of the blockchain platforms with the highest transaction volume in the world, supporting the trading of stablecoins and meme coins, and developing a robust Web3 ecosystem.
Despite the controversy surrounding Sun Yuchen's promotional methods, there is no denying that TRON has created a strong community and is constantly innovating. TRON's ecosystem currently supports thousands of dApps, and offers services such as DeFi and NFTs, helping to drive the growth of Web3 globally.
With support from the friendly policies of the US government and other countries, Web3 is entering a period of strong development. Leading blockchain companies such as TRON, Ethereum, and Solana are leading this trend and are expected to dominate in the future. Chinese projects like TRON will continue to be pioneers in promoting Web3 technology, bringing a bright future to cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications.