Recently, the first crypto column dialogue live program "Face-to-Face with HTX Executives" produced by HTX was officially launched. In the first episode, Justin Sun, global advisor of HTX, provided an in-depth interpretation of the "Mars Plan Special Edition" strategic concept, 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 and 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 Plan 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: The Mars Plan is actually my personal hobby, which perfectly combines with HTX's name. I have always dreamed of going to space and am steadily working towards realizing this dream. Currently, due to technical limitations, it's not possible to send me or users to Mars, but it's a beautiful dream I hope to achieve in my lifetime.
Our first step is to start with space travel. Although this hobby is relatively niche, I believe HTX users should also share this dream and have the opportunity to go to space. Of course, this is a very challenging task that may not be achieved 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, potentially extending beyond this current phase.
Regarding space travel safety, just like working in an exchange, safety is paramount. Users can rest assured that it will be much safer than driving a car. The three points I want to emphasize are the challenge, long-term nature, and safety.
Users can also be confident that HTX will not neglect product updates while focusing on the Mars Plan. In terms of asset listings, we are very proactive and leading in the industry. As a Top 10 exchange, HTX has considerable momentum. Users can pay attention to our new listings, which are comparable to any competitor in both quality and speed.
The Mars Plan symbolizes the vast universe, while we remain grounded. 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 engaged in a dialogue with Eric Trump in Dubai. HTX was also one of the first platforms to list Trump-related tokens like TRUMP and USD1. 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?
Justin Sun: Certainly. Our layout with the Trump family is leading in the industry. I early believed 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 grateful to him.
I personally joined the Trump family team as an advisor, providing many suggestions and establishing a communication bridge between the crypto industry and the president. To some extent, this might also become a bridge for future US-China communication. My original intention was to establish a good relationship with the Trump family and introduce more traditional world people into the blockchain world. We will continue to cooperate long-term 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. Can you share HTX's current revenue performance and which sectors are becoming the main growth engines?
Justin Sun: I believe achieving growth is not difficult for HTX as long as we stay on the right path. HTX has good brand momentum and is an established exchange with a positive reputation among users. The platform has substantial natural traffic and organic growth, with high industry recognition and trust. We must continue doing the right things, especially in safety and risk control. While many safety incidents still occur in the industry, we have not had any problems for over twenty months and will continue to maintain this record.
Recently, we will launch a massive recall campaign for old users - if you are an HTX user, it's time to come home.
I also want to share my expectations for the "Face-to-Face with Executives" program. I proposed this program because safety is the most crucial aspect for crypto users. Some exchange executives who don't appear might affect trust. By creating this program where HTX executives communicate directly, we hope to increase user trust, allow interested parties to see the latest developments, and receive valuable user feedback.
Nothing builds trust better than face-to-face communication. Direct interaction between executives and users is crucial for promoting trust in the platform and its products, which is what I value most.
Additionally, HTX Six Master addressed the question of how the platform internally views the future role of exchanges and whether they are redefining "trading platforms". She stated that HTX is moving beyond the traditional exchange positioning, no longer acting as a "crypto casino", but striving to become an industry evolution builder. Through exploring DAO culture and improving community activity, HTX is connecting miners, developers, and users to push Web3 from the margins to the mainstream through genuine consensus. She emphasized that "steady progress is not just a slogan" and that writing solid code and providing transparent user service is the foundation of redefining an exchange. For HTX, rankings and short-term honors are not the goal; user trust is the core asset. "We'd rather be slow to ensure each 'brick' can withstand a bull market test."
When outlining HTX's global vision, Six Master spoke with determination. She believes that HTX cares more about empathetic connections with users than competing for rankings, stating that "users' profitable laughter is our KPI". With Justin Sun's recent expansion in the US, HTX is taking a critical step, sending a global signal that Chinese exchanges not only have speed but also belief and future.
