Geneva, Switzerland, February 14th, 2026, NewsDirect
TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), proudly served as a continuous sponsor of CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong 2026 and showcased AI and Stablecoin Infrastructure Leadership. Justin Sun, Founder of TRON, also delivered a keynote address at Consensus and joined a fireside discussion at Cointelegraph’s Longitude, where he spoke on resilient blockchain infrastructure and the growing convergence of artificial intelligence and decentralized networks.
Consensus Hong Kong, one of Asia’s largest digital asset conferences, convened leaders across blockchain, digital finance, and emerging technologies. Throughout the conference, TRON DAO hosted a networking lounge that served as a central hub for ecosystem partners, developers, and community members.
Justin Sun Headlines Mainstage with AI and Infrastructure Vision
Justin Sun delivered a keynote on the Mainstage titled “Building Resilient Blockchain Infrastructure for a World in Constant Change.” His address outlined TRON’s strategic priorities, including scalability, security, and operational durability amid rapidly evolving market dynamics. During the keynote, Sun introduced AINFT, a new initiative designed to enable users to access leading AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, with payments and access managed securely on-chain. By integrating advanced AI capabilities with blockchain-based financial rails, TRON aims to position itself at the forefront of AI-native commerce and agent-driven economies.
“As AI continues to grow, it will need a reliable financial infrastructure behind it. That means stable liquidity, fast settlement, and networks that operate globally, 24 hours a day,” said Sun. “Blockchain infrastructure like TRON is built to support that kind of environment.”
Sun also participated in Cointelegraph’s invite-only Longitude Hong Kong forum at the Four Seasons Hotel. The event convened industry leaders to discuss regulatory developments, institutional integration, and the convergence of traditional finance with decentralized ecosystems. During a fireside chat with Cointelegraph reporter Ciaran Lyons, Sun emphasized blockchain’s emerging role in machine-driven transactions and AI-native systems.
“AI agents interacting with blockchain will need identity, settlement, and coordination. That area is still early and underexplored,” said Sun. “TRON can be used for various use cases, and I hope to see a more diverse ecosystem in the near future.”
He further highlighted TRON’s expanding developer ecosystem, emphasizing that builders gravitate toward networks demonstrating reliability, sustained user activity, and meaningful transaction throughput. The discussion closed with a discussion about his recent Blue Origin spaceflight. Sun described the experience as a defining moment that strengthened his conviction in advancing frontier technologies. He reiterated his commitment to expanding access to space and supporting long-term innovation.
Meanwhile, Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at the TRON DAO, contributed to the panel “Public Chains Are Infrastructure Now” at the Hack Seasons Stage at the Hopewell Hotel. Alongside Igor Lessio, CEO of AIFlow Labs; Steven Goldfeder, Co-Founder & CEO of Offchain Labs; and Alex Gluchowski, Co-Founder of ZKsync, CEO of Matter Labs, the panel explored the evolution of public blockchains into foundational financial infrastructure.
Elfarra also participated in several key side events. He joined the Stablecoin Odyssey 2026 panel, “Yield Sources and Risk Boundaries in DeFi & CeDeFi,” addressing sustainability and risk across decentralized and centralized financial models alongside “Tim”, APAC Lead at Spark; Gary Yang, Incubation Investor at CICADA Finance; Evie Yan, Head of Partnerships at Kaspa Foundation; and Dr. Mark Richardson, Project Lead at Bancor.
Elfarra also delivered a keynote at Mr. Block Hong Kong, a Consensus side conference, titled “Navigating the TRON Ecosystem and the Broader Payments Landscape.” His presentation highlighted TRON’s role in stablecoin settlement and global payments infrastructure.
Through keynote presentations, AI-focused dialogue, and targeted industry forums, TRON DAO reinforced its position at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 as a global leader in blockchain infrastructure and real-world adoption.
For more information about TRON's initiatives and upcoming events, please visit TRON DAO's official website.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps.
Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Until recently, TRON hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $85 billion. As of February 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 364 million in total user accounts, more than 13 billion in total transactions, and over $22 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN. Recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases with proven success, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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