- TRON founder Justin Sun appointed advisor to Trump’s DeFi project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI).
- WLFI aims to provide lending and borrowing services for digital assets.
- Sun-linked HTX crypto exchange invests $30M in WLFI, becoming its largest backer.
- Sun brings deep crypto expertise and a personal connection to Trump’s alma mater.
In a bold move that’s turning heads in the crypto and political worlds, TRON founder Justin Sun has joined World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a DeFi project backed by President-elect Donald Trump, as an advisor.
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This announcement follows a $30 million investment in the project by HTX (formerly Huobi), a crypto exchange closely tied to Sun.
Trump’s Vision Meets Crypto Leadership
Unveiled during a September livestream event hosted by Trump and his two eldest sons, WLFI is positioning itself as a game-changer in decentralized finance. While the specifics remain vague, the project promises to deliver lending and borrowing services for digital assets.
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Now, with Justin Sun onboard, WLFI is looking to combine Trump’s ambitious vision with Sun’s industry expertise. On November 26, WLFI officially announced Sun’s appointment, highlighting his crypto insights and leadership as critical to the project’s growth.
Justin Sun’s Role and Connection to Trump
The WLFI team described Sun as a “crypto pioneer” and noted his ties to Trump’s alma mater, the University of Pennsylvania. The announcement spotlighted Sun’s achievements, including TRON’s rise to being one of the top 10 cryptocurrencies and one of the largest public blockchains globally.
“Justin Sun brings unmatched expertise and innovation to WLFI,” the team shared.
Sun’s involvement also follows HTX’s $30 million investment in WLFI, a lifeline for the project after it revised its token sale target from $300 million to $30 million in late October. WLFI’s website reports that around 3.52 billion WLFI tokens have been sold so far, with 16.484 billion still up for grabs.
TRON’s Commitment to Innovation
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Confirming TRON’s position as WLFI’s largest investor, Sun expressed his excitement about the partnership. He framed the collaboration as a step toward driving innovation in decentralized finance while aligning with Trump’s broader mission to “make America great again.”
“This is about building the future of finance,” Sun shared, emphasizing TRON’s role in supporting WLFI’s goals.
