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In 2025, TRON celebrates its eighth anniversary, a significant milestone. From the tiny spark in 2017, the year of the public chain war, to now becoming the most active public chain platform globally, TRON has spent eight years writing a legendary story of transformation from doubt to glory through relentless innovation and a steadfast vision.

Looking back over these eight years, TRON has not only weathered market storms and external skepticism but has also established its position as a core infrastructure in the crypto industry through technological breakthroughs and ecological prosperity. Standing at the starting point of a new era, TRON continues to uphold its grand vision of "achieving financial freedom for 8 billion people," working hand in hand with the global community towards the vast ocean of a decentralized internet.

From the initial skepticism of "some people thought TRON would disappear," to the astonishment of Xinjiang fruit farmers who found it faster than Alipay, TRON has become the most dazzling Chinese public chain platform in the global crypto industry.

At the Beginning: "Some People Thought TRON Would Disappear"

The birth of TRON coincided with the first year of the public chain war. At that time, the expansion and performance issues of the Bitcoin network were becoming increasingly apparent, and Ethereum had already become the king of second-generation public chains. TRON seemed unremarkable, lacking the luster that EOS had under the support of industry giants.

No one could have imagined that this tiny spark, sown by Justin Sun, would grow into a towering tree. The difficulties and silent endurance have now been forgotten by most, but for early users of TRON, glimpses of the doubts and challenges can still be seen in their memories.

The story shared by community member Kidding mouse-TRX energ best represents the skepticism and cold reception TRON faced at its inception.

"When I first encountered TRON, it was just a fledgling project. Many shook their heads, saying it was just another bubble that would eventually burst. Yet, inexplicably, I invested 90% of my ETH and BTC into it, and everyone in the community laughed at me, saying I was blinded by a worthless clone."

"In the first year, TRON's price fluctuated like a roller coaster. I experienced the shock of an 80% loss in assets and the ecstasy of doubling my investment overnight."

Having steadfastly walked alongside TRON for eight years, he remarked, "I am very grateful to have been one of those who walked with TRON. There are many more eight years to come, and I am still willing to stand by it, witnessing the vast ocean of a decentralized internet."

Community member Crypto President also witnessed the birth of TRON amidst the storm eight years ago.

"In 2017, during the first wave of cryptocurrency, the blockchain world was filled with passion and fantasy. Many white papers were written in extravagant terms, often claiming to 'disrupt the future' and 'change the world.' TRON entered the public eye at this time, with founder Justin Sun attracting a lot of attention in a short period due to his strong marketing skills. However, the good times didn't last long; the official withdrawal policy was introduced, and almost all ICO projects came to a standstill. Many thought TRON would disappear as well."

In 2023, his faith and persistence in TRON paid off handsomely, "I earned my first pot of gold in life—a seven-figure sum, and in the same year, I achieved seven-figure returns three times in a row."

A TRON employee also recalled the time when TRON was not well-regarded by the outside world.

"At that time, the online reviews of TRON were not good; many voices were biased, even mocking. Some said it was an empty concept, others claimed it was overhyped, and skepticism and criticism were everywhere. But I always believed that true voting is never done with words, but with actions."

Eight Years Together: "This Chain is Faster than Alipay"

For TRON, 2019 was a significant turning point. Justin Sun facilitated a partnership with Tether, using stablecoins as a starting point to embark on a rapid growth journey. Today, TRON has grown into the most active public chain platform with a diverse blockchain ecosystem and payment services closely connected to users' daily lives. With 330 million global accounts, nearly 11.5 billion on-chain transactions, and 21 trillion in on-chain value transfer, it stands as one of the most important infrastructures in the crypto industry.

In the memory of community member Gu Jia, "The most impressive moment was helping Xinjiang fruit farmers receive orders from Iran using USDT-TRC20," with even the farmers exclaiming, "This chain is faster than Alipay."

Community member Yao Long shared his "wealth code":

"After deepening my understanding, I bought TRON for the first time in 2023, purchasing 300,000 tokens, and became a small landlord on the TRON chain, collecting rent. Since then, I couldn't stop; collecting rent every day was exhilarating, and I gradually increased my holdings to a position I never dared to imagine."

An early TRON investor recounted the story of "eight years of perseverance, sevenfold returns":

"In 2020, the 'Buffett Lunch' incident made Justin Sun famous, and I gained a deeper understanding of the TRC20 application. I began to invest systematically in TRX, initially investing 5,000 yuan at an average purchase price of about 0.02 yuan. I then adopted a regular investment strategy, adding 50,000 to 100,000 yuan each year. In total, this investment has brought me about seven times the return."

A TRON employee shared his journey of "15 times returns in five years":

"I witnessed the growth of TRON users from a few million to hundreds of millions, and saw narratives like DeFi, JustLend, and NFTs evolve from inception to explosion. With each wave of industry trends, my understanding of TRX's value deepened. Now, five years later, I have achieved a 15-fold return. More importantly, I have gained something more valuable than numbers during this journey—the mindset of long-termism, a deep understanding of the industry, and the opportunity to grow alongside the company."

A Promising Future: "For the Financial Freedom of 8 Billion People"

As the founder, Justin Sun sees TRON's eighth anniversary as the starting point of a new era. After announcing that TRON has become a world-class financial settlement infrastructure, he reiterated that "TRON's goal remains unchanged," which is to achieve financial freedom for 8 billion people globally.

Users from the TRON global community sent their blessings.

Japanese community member Hujimana: TRON "continues to set new records";

Korean TokenPost CEO David Kim: TRON "has inspired the blockchain community with innovation and vision over the past few years";

Thai community member jadenipat7: hopes TRON "continues to develop and connect more people";

Kazakhstani community member crypto_rentier: "Happy to witness a new phase of TRON together";

Turkish community member Alya: feels "proud to be part of this strong community";

Mexican community member Emmanuel: "Honored to be part of this journey."

TRON community member "The World is So Big" also shared his future expectations on social media, representing the voices of users and developers within the TRON ecosystem:

"From a TRON fan to now a 'Gravity Officer,' I have witnessed TRON's journey from inception to becoming a global leading public chain, with every step filled with surprises. I believe TRON will continue to lead the Web3 era, allowing more people to enjoy the charm of financial freedom. TRON is not just an investment opportunity; it is a warm community. In the future, I look forward to continuing this journey with TRON, writing more wonderful stories!"

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