Sahmourah Orochi

Some projects announce burns. Others actually execute them, repeatedly, with real revenue behind it.

Over 1 billion JST removed, nearly 11 percent of total supply gone, and close to $40M permanently destroyed, not from hype cycles, but from protocol activity that keeps running whether the market is loud or quiet.

This is what sustainable token design looks like.

Cash flow first. Supply discipline second. Long term value follows.

Mechanism over marketing, every time.

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @DeFi_JUST

Most rebrands change aesthetics, very few change how an ecosystem is understood.

The recent SUN upgrade is less about visuals and more about system design. As DeFi ecosystems scale, fragmentation becomes the hidden tax.

Products grow faster than clarity, and users are left stitching together how swaps, staking, governance, futures, and incentives relate.

We’ve seen this pattern across DeFi, from early Ethereum to high-growth Solana phases, where complexity eventually slowed onboarding and retention.

SUN’s upgrade directly addresses this problem. By restructuring the brand around a single, coherent system, it reduces cognitive load and makes the ecosystem legible at a glance.

A clearer hierarchy, consistent identity across products, and a unified narrative mean users no longer need deep protocol literacy to understand how everything connects.

This matters more than it seems. Data across Web3 consistently shows that ecosystems with clearer product architecture retain users better and scale more sustainably.

The difference is the same as using a collection of powerful tools versus operating within a well-designed system. One requires constant explanation. The other explains itself.

What stands out is timing. SUN is making this shift before fragmentation becomes a bottleneck, not after. In an increasingly competitive DeFi landscape, clarity is no longer cosmetic. It is infrastructure.

ALL IN SUN.
#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @SunPump_meme

SUN showing up as a Gold Sponsor at GWDC2026 makes a lot of sense, because it’s one of the few TRON products that feels like a full stack DeFi hub, not a single feature.

Most “ecosystems” in crypto are still stitched together by separate apps and bridges. SUN has swaps, meme launches, governance, and perpetuals under one roof, which is exactly the kind of surface area builders and users actually stick around for.

Hong Kong is also the right venue for this kind of statement. When a platform moves from “it works” to “it can support serious volume and serious builders,” you start seeing it on stages like this, not just on timelines.

Feb 8–9, Hong Kong Cyberport. If you’re building on TRON or shipping products that need liquidity, this is one to pay attention to.

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @OfficialSUNio @TRONDAO

This update is less about visuals and more about structure. By introducing a clear top level Chinese brand while tightening how the ecosystem is presented globally, SUN is making itself easier to understand, easier to enter, and easier to scale.

Instead of one brand trying to be everything at once, the ecosystem now feels modular. Each product has a clear job. SunSwap handles liquidity and trading. SunPump captures attention and launch momentum.

SUN DAO anchors governance. SUNX and SUNAI extend utility and experimentation. Nothing feels forced, and nothing overlaps unnecessarily.

That matters. In Web3, the projects that win long term are the ones users can explain in one breath and builders can plug into without friction. This upgrade moves SUN closer to that category.

It’s a quieter kind of progress, but often the most important kind.

Explore the new structure here: sunwukong.sun.io

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @SunPump_meme

If you have been waiting for a cleaner entry to minting, this is one of the best windows to do it.

Phase 10 cuts stability fees down to 0.5% on the TRX Vault and 1% on the sTRX Vault, which is a meaningful difference compared to the higher fee periods many users are used to seeing when demand spikes.

The upside is also direct. There is a 5,000 USDD reward pool for minting, and the structure is simple: the more you mint, the more you earn, with up to 50 USDD back per eligible participant.

The campaign runs Jan 15 to Feb 15, so if you are planning to mint anyway, doing it during the incentive window is the rational move.

Learn more and start minting here: medium.com/@usddio/mint-u…
#sTRX #TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @usddio

USDT on TRON just hit a new all time high of $83.4B, and the context matters more than the headline.

That figure alone puts TRON ahead of most chains combined when it comes to stablecoin settlement. TRON already hosts over 40 percent of global USDT supply, processes $20–30B in daily stablecoin volume, and dominates retail sized transfers, especially across Africa, LatAm, and Asia.

Compare that with higher fee networks where stablecoins are held but not actively used. On TRON, USDT moves. Constantly.

This ATH reinforces what Justin Sun and Paolo Ardoino have pointed to for years. TRON is no longer just a chain where USDT exists. It is where USDT works.

Quietly, TRON has become core payment infrastructure for global digital finance.

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @TRON DAO #TRON

TRON has crossed 12B+ total transactions and now underpins the largest stablecoin settlement activity globally. At that scale, security is no longer about reacting to threats, it’s about preventing them in real time.

This is why the Blockaid integration matters.

While many chains prioritize security only after major exploits, TRON is reinforcing its defenses as usage accelerates.

Few networks processing tens of billions in daily USDT flows can afford blind spots, and fewer still address them proactively.

Compare that to ecosystems where monitoring tools lag behind adoption. TRON is doing the opposite, scaling protection alongside growth.

This is what payment-grade blockchain infrastructure is supposed to look like.

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @TRONDAO

While many L1s celebrate growth in users or narratives, TRON shows dominance where it matters most: real settlement.

By Q4 2025, TRON was processing $23.8B in USDT daily, with $81.8B in stablecoins live on-chain, over $80.9B of that in USDT alone.

That puts TRON far ahead of most networks that still rely on episodic trading spikes rather than continuous payment flow.

Compared to other chains where stablecoin usage is fragmented across DeFi and exchanges, TRON has become the default rail for high-frequency, retail-sized transfers globally.

This is especially visible across emerging markets, where cost efficiency and reliability matter more than experimentation.

These numbers don’t describe hype, they describe infrastructure that people actually use, every single day.

That’s the difference.

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @TRONDAO

New year-end insights from @Messari info highlight how @trondao has solidified its position as the leading settlement layer for USDT.

Highlights:
$7.9 TRILLION USDT moved in 2025
42% of total USDT supply sits on TRON
$20–30B in daily stablecoin transfers
Handles 65% of retail-sized USDT transactions globally

Rapid adoption in LatAm, Africa & Asia
TRON isn’t just for payments its network underpins tokenized real-world assets, remittances, and next-gen DeFi solutions.

The blockchain quietly becoming core infrastructure for global digital finance.
#TRONEcoStar @JUST DAO @TRON DAO @JustinSun

This post highlights the key impact of the second $JST buyback & burn by #JustLendDAO
#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨

Following the community-approved proposal, #JustLendDAO has successfully completed Phase 2 of the $JST buyback & burn, reinforcing transparent, community-led governance. A total of 525,000,000 $JST has been permanently removed from circulation, strengthening deflationary tokenomics and long-term value alignment across the ecosystem. This milestone reflects JustLendDAO’s continued commitment to sustainable growth, stronger fundamentals, and delivering value to the TRON DeFi ecosystem.
#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @DeFi_JUST

New year-end insights from @Messari , @RWA_xyz, and @stablecoininfo highlight how @TRON DAO has solidified its position as the leading settlement layer for USDT.

Highlights:
$7.9 TRILLION USDT moved in 2025
42% of total USDT supply sits on TRON
$20–30B in daily stablecoin transfers
Handles 65% of retail-sized USDT transactions globally

Rapid adoption in LatAm, Africa & Asia
TRON isn’t just for payments—its network underpins tokenized real-world assets, remittances, and next-gen DeFi solutions.

The blockchain quietly becoming core infrastructure for global digital finance.
#TRONEcoStar @TRON DAO @JustinSun

WINkLink’s 2025 progress highlights how important reliable oracle infrastructure has become for Web3 on TRON.

As the first comprehensive oracle on TRON, WINkLink continues to power critical services like price feeds, VRF, AnyAPI, and automation supporting real applications, not just narratives.

With 17 ecosystem partners added across exchanges, wallets, GameFi, and infrastructure, adoption is clearly utility-driven.

Strong infrastructure is what turns scale into real-world impact and WINkLink is helping make that happen on TRON.
#WinkLink_Oracle #TRONEcoStar @JustinSun

$WIN continues to record steady activity on #JUSTLENDDAO , reflecting ongoing participation within TRON’s growing DeFi ecosystem.
This update highlights the latest weekly performance metrics and what they mean for $WIN holders and DeFi users. #TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨

The current data shows a total supply of $606.66K and a total borrow of $2.77K on #JustLendDAO, pointing to a solid supply base with significant room for expanded borrowing and deeper protocol utilization. Strong supply levels often indicate holder confidence, while lower borrow figures suggest potential upside as demand for capital efficiency and DeFi strategies increases.

As TRON’s DeFi infrastructure continues to mature, assets like $WIN are well positioned to benefit from improved liquidity, broader use cases, and increased on-chain activity. #JustLendDAO remains a key pillar of TRON DeFi, providing transparency and stability for users seeking to supply or borrow assets.
🔗 Explore full stats: app.justlend.org/marketDetailNe…
#WINkLink #TRON

This update marks a major milestone for accessibility and adoption across the TRON ecosystem.

With this integration, users can now manage $TRX assets seamlessly and connect directly to TRON-based DApps from the familiar MetaMask interface eliminating friction and simplifying the Web3 experience. It opens the door for millions of MetaMask users to explore TRON’s fast, low-cost network for DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and more, without relying on external tools.

For builders and projects, native MetaMask support significantly boosts visibility, user onboarding, and liquidity potential across the ecosystem. It also reinforces the broader shift toward a truly multichain future, where users move freely across networks with minimal barriers. TRON’s growing infrastructure and real-world adoption continue to position it as a key player in the next phase of Web3 growth
#TRONEcoStar @TRON DAO @JustinSun

The data shows that deflationary mechanisms work over time, gradually shaping price and value rather than triggering impulsive spikes.

After the first burn on Oct 22, 2025, JST’s price followed a clear upward trajectory:
1 week later: +4.62%
1 month later: +13.04%
Stage high: +35.46%

Even during the recent pullback, the price remains ~24% above the burn level, preserving the overall structure and confirming the time-accumulated impact of the mechanism.

With the second burn underway, the market now has a direct basis to observe whether JST can replicate or even amplify this structural growth pattern.

This demonstrates a key insight: well-executed buyback-and-burn strategies don’t chase sentiment they create measurable, long-term value.
#TronEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @DeFi_JUST

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗼𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗲𝗙𝗶. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 “𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗜𝗡 𝗦𝗨𝗡” 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆

@OfficialSUNio has reorganized SUN into a clear, layered system: SunSwap for core DEX liquidity, SunPump for meme launches, SUN DAO for governance, SUNX for on-chain perpetuals, and SUNAI for AI-driven tools. This structure makes the ecosystem intuitive, scalable, and easy to navigate.

The “Wukong Era” adds bold, culturally resonant identity, culminating in the Chinese brand @SUNWUKONG_ZH and site sunwukong.sun.io. Eastern legend meets blockchain innovation, giving SUN a unified global presence.

Beyond visuals, this is strategic maturation. With low fees, high utility,and a connected ecosystem, SUN empowers builders and traders to go “all in” while positioning TRON as a long-term DeFi hub. Community events, quests, and trading battles keep engagement high and momentum strong.
#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @SunPump_meme

TRON USDT issuance is exploding - and the numbers speak for themselves.

In just the past year, USDT supply on TRON is up $22.7B, pushing total issuance to a massive $82.4B. At the same time, the number of holders has grown by 11 million, reaching 70.6M users.

This isn’t speculation it’s real usage at scale.

TRON has quietly become the backbone for stablecoin transfers:
• Fast settlement
• Ultra-low fees
• Preferred chain for global USDT flow

More issuance means more activity.
More holders means stronger network effects.
And stronger fundamentals usually lead price not the other way around.

While others chase narratives, TRON continues to own the stablecoin economy, onboarding users and liquidity at a pace few networks can match.

Price may lag. Fundamentals don’t.

Pay attention to where the money actually moves.

#TRONEcoStar #USDT #Stablecoins
@Justin Sun孙宇晨 @TRONDAO

The SUN brand has officially entered the Sun Wukong Era a strategic evolution of its DeFi ecosystem.

This is more than a refresh; it’s a fully integrated system linking token creation, trading, governance, and AI-driven insights into a self-reinforcing loop.

SUN.io now operates as the Sun Wukong Ecosystem (孙悟空生态), combining SunPump (structured token launches), SunSwap (liquidity & trading), SunX (advanced trading infrastructure), SUN DAO (governance), and SUNAI (AI-enhanced decision-making). With a deflationary buyback-and-burn mechanism, every action launch, swap, vote, or AI optimization contributes to long-term value creation, network effects, and sustainable growth. Explore the evolution: sunwukong.sun.io

#TRONEcoStar @Justin Sun孙宇晨 @SunPump_meme

The narrative around AINFT has fundamentally evolved. It is no longer positioned as a digital art marketplace but has strategically transformed into the AI infrastructure layer of the TRON ecosystem. This shift redefines the $NFT token from a collectible proxy into a core utility asset fueling autonomous intelligence, decentralized computation, and on-chain AI economies.
From APENFT Gallery to AINFT Infrastructure
The rebrand from APENFT to AINFT marked more than a cosmetic change; it signaled a full strategic pivot. The focus moved from curating static art to building a live, utility-driven AI platform. AINFT’s vision is to enable AI models to be trained, deployed, and coordinated directly on TRON’s high-throughput blockchain, turning AI from theory into production-grade infrastructure.
DeFAI & Autonomous Asset Management (AgenTX)
Through DeFAI, AINFT merges AI with DeFi using frameworks like AgenTX. NFT-based AI agents can autonomously execute DeFi strategies, rebalance portfolios across protocols such as JustLend and SunSwap, and optimize risk and yield using real-time oracle data. NFTs evolve from images into productive digital agents.
AINFT Grid (DePIN Compute Layer)
AINFT Grid decentralizes AI compute by aggregating idle global GPU and CPU resources into a permissionless network. Contributors earn $NFT for providing compute, positioning the token as a commodity for decentralized AI computation.
AINFT is not a trend it’s infrastructure.
@Justin Sun孙宇晨 @TRON DAO
#Tron #AINFT #TRONEcoStar

In the decentralized trading landscape of 2026, a clear divide exists between AMM-based platforms designed for casual swaps and order book exchanges built for precision trading. SunDex firmly belongs to the latter category. It is not simply another DEX interface, but the dedicated central limit order book (CLOB) engine of the SUN ecosystem, delivering centralized-exchange–level execution while preserving full DeFi sovereignty.
The core advantage lies in order books versus AMM slippage. AMMs like SunSwap rely on liquidity pools and algorithmic pricing, where larger trades often suffer price impact and unpredictable execution. SunDex replaces this with a transparent order book, allowing traders to place limit orders at exact prices, eliminate unwanted slippage, and deploy advanced strategies such as laddered entries, partial fills, and strategic exits. For serious traders, this level of control is essential.
SunDex is powered by TRON’s high-throughput infrastructure, featuring sub-second block times and high TPS. This enables near-instant order placement and cancellation, stable execution during high volume, and deep liquidity on major pairs like TRX/USDT, SUN/USDT, and BTT/USDT.
Looking forward, SunDex is inherently aligned with the AI- and bot-driven trading era. Its order book structure supports algorithmic trading, automated market making, and advanced arbitrage—positioning SunDex as critical infrastructure for sophisticated capital in DeFi.

@JUST DAO @TRON DAO @Justin Sun孙宇晨

#TRON #TRONEcoStar