Blockchain platform Tron and crypto exchange HTX are embarking on a “twin-engine strategy for future development,” with the goal of building an “all-encompassing Web3 ecosystem,” Tron founder Justin Sun said in a keynote address.

Speaking at a HTX DAO x Tron afterparty following the Token2049 event in Singapore, Sun outlined plans to create a Web3 ecosystem that “integrates payments, investments, and social interactions” through closer collaboration between HTX and Tron.

“We will focus on driving the growth of the Tron ecosystem, drawing in more high-quality dapps and projects and enhancing the collaboration between Tron and HTX. Meanwhile, we will also tap into HTX's global influence and extensive resources,” Sun said, adding that, “With the joint efforts of HTX and Tron, we are confident that we can create a truly practical, convenient, and thriving Web3 ecosystem for users worldwide within the next decade.”

In the coming decade, Sun argued, blockchain technology and products need to focus on real-world applications, necessitating enhanced interactivity, diversified use cases, AI-driven solutions, strengthened network systems, and broader acceptance.

He pointed to the most recent collaborative effort between HTX and Tron, the SunPump meme token factory, which created a “positive feedback loop” that benefited both platforms through boosting on-chain transaction volume.

As well as Sun’s keynote, the event featured discussions on trending topics including AI, DePIN, BTCFi, and GameFi from speakers representing AI infrastructure provider Alethea AI, GameFi launchpad Tour Billion and Bitcoin layer-2 solution BitWave. Attendees also came away with prizes including cold wallets, cryptocurrency and Formula 1 tickets.

The event marked HTX’s 11th anniversary, with the exchange having grown to support over 700 digital assets and a claimed 47.8 million users. Following its rebranding at last year’s Token2049, the exchange has introduced nearly 200 new tokens. Sun attributed the exchange’s longevity to its “commitment to longtermism, proactive compliance to changing regulations, and its unwavering focus on security and user experience.”