Recently, the first crypto column dialogue live program "HTX Executive Face-to-Face" produced by HTX was officially launched. In the first episode, Justin Sun, global advisor of HTX, conducted an in-depth interpretation of the strategic concept of the "Mars Project Special Edition", forward-looking layout of cooperation with the Trump family's crypto project, and the driving engine behind the platform's strong growth in the first quarter. He emphasized that he hopes to enhance transparency communication between HTX and users through face-to-face interactions and continuously promote platform trust building. Additionally, HTX spokesperson HTX Six Master also attended the live broadcast and answered user questions.
Q: The launch of HTX's "Mars Project Special Edition" has sparked heated discussion in the crypto community. What strategic intent lies behind it, and what signal does HTX want to convey to users?
Justin Sun: Mars Project is actually my personal hobby, and it happens to be a perfect combination with the name of HTX. I have always dreamed of going to space and am taking step-by-step practical actions to realize this dream. Currently, due to technical limitations, it's not possible to send me or users to Mars, but it's a beautiful dream that I hope to achieve in my lifetime.
We'll start with space travel as the first step. Although this hobby is relatively niche, I believe we should let HTX users share this dream, and if possible, everyone can go to space. Of course, this is a very challenging task that may not be accomplished overnight. My own space journey has already been delayed for over 4 years, so we must manage expectations. However, we will continue to invest in space and maintain long-term cooperation with Space X and Blue Origin, and in the future, there might be more than just this edition.
Regarding the safety of space travel, just like working in an exchange, everyone cares most about safety. You don't need to worry about this - it will be much safer than driving out normally. The three points I want to emphasize are difficulty, long-term nature, and safety.
Users can also rest assured that HTX will not neglect product updates due to focusing on the Mars Project. In terms of listing new assets, we are very proactive and leading in the industry. HTX is a Top 10 exchange with considerable momentum. Users can pay attention to our new listings, which are no less in quality or speed than any peer.
The Mars Project symbolizes the vast universe, while we remain very down-to-earth. Airdrop activities and empowerment of $HTX are continuously progressing, bringing more benefits to users.
Q: Justin Sun has collaborated with the Trump family's crypto project WLFI and had a dialogue with Eric Trump in Dubai. HTX was also the first platform to list TRUMP and USD1 tokens related to Trump. How do you view this real-time hot topic response mechanism's value in exchange brand building and user growth? Will HTX continue to bet on topic-based assets in the future?
Justin Sun: Of course we will. Regarding the layout of the Trump family, we are leading in the industry. I believed very early that President Trump would bring many positive influences to the crypto world. We can see that after his election, the entire crypto world was transformed, so I'm also very grateful to him.
I have personally joined the Trump family team as an advisor, providing many suggestions and establishing a communication bridge between our crypto industry and the president. To some extent, this might also be a bridge for future communication between China and the US. My original intention was to establish a good relationship with the Trump family and bring more people from the traditional world into the blockchain world. We will cooperate long-term and continuously with President Trump's crypto projects to promote the development and progress of our entire industry.
Q: HTX is the only Top 10 exchange that achieved trading volume growth in the first quarter of this year. Can you share HTX's current revenue performance and which sectors are becoming the main growth engines?
Justin Sun: I believe it's not difficult for HTX to achieve growth as long as we stay on the right path. HTX has good brand momentum and is an established exchange with a good reputation among users. The platform has a lot of natural traffic and organic growth, with high visibility and trust in the industry. We will continue to do the right things, especially in terms of safety and risk control. There are still many safety incidents in the industry, but we haven't had any problems for over twenty months, and we will continue to maintain this.
Recently, we will launch a massive recall activity for old users. If you are an HTX old user, it's time to come home.
I also want to talk about my expectations for the "HTX Executive Face-to-Face" column. This is a column I proposed because safety is the most important thing for crypto users. Some exchange executives who don't show up might affect trust. By creating this face-to-face column, we hope HTX executives can maintain close communication with users, increase user trust, let people concerned about us see the latest developments, and receive good user feedback.
Nothing can build trust better than face-to-face communication. This direct communication between executives and users is crucial for promoting trust between users and executives, as well as users' trust in the platform and products, which is what I value most.
Additionally, HTX Six Master answered the question about "How does the platform internally view the future role of exchanges? Are they redefining 'trading platforms'?" She stated that HTX is moving away from the traditional exchange positioning and no longer acting as a "crypto casino", but is committed to becoming a builder promoting industry evolution. Whether exploring DAO culture or improving community activity, HTX is connecting miners, developers, and users to push Web3 from the margins to the mainstream through real consensus. She emphasized that "gradual progress is not just a slogan; writing solid code and providing transparent user service is the foundation for redefining exchanges." For HTX, rankings and short-term honors are not the goal; user trust is the core asset. "We'd rather be slow to ensure every 'brick' can withstand a bull market."
Facing the user's question "What is the difference between $HTX and other exchange tokens?", HTX Six Master said, "$HTX is HTX's 'stock', and its momentum relies not on hype, but on building a solid foundation. Strict selection of new assets and zero security incidents are the best empowerment!"
When looking forward to HTX's global vision, Six Master spoke with determination. She believes that instead of competing for rankings, HTX cares more about empathetic connections with users, "The sound of users making money is our KPI." With Justin Sun recently expanding layout in the US, HTX is taking a crucial step, sending a signal to the world: Chinese exchanges not only have speed but also faith and future.
