Geneva, Switzerland, October 10, 2026 — TRON DAO, a community-governed DAO focused on accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), took part in TOKEN2049 Singapore as Title Sponsor and in Blockworks’ Digital Asset Summit (DAS) Asia 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands. TRON Founder Justin Sun joined fireside discussions at both conferences, sharing his views on stablecoins, institutional adoption, AI-driven commerce, machine-to-machine payments, and the need for quantum-resilient blockchain infrastructure.
On October 7, Sun joined Michael Ippolito, Co-Founder of Blockworks, on the main stage at DAS Asia 2026 for a fireside talk titled “In Conversation with Justin Sun.” Organized by Blockworks, DAS Asia is an institution-focused digital asset conference that examines the intersection of traditional finance and the digital asset economy. The conversation covered the evolution of stablecoins, institutional adoption, agentic AI payments, and TRON’s role in the global digital asset economy.
Sun highlighted the growing role of tokenized assets and stablecoins as practical financial infrastructure, especially for cross-border payments and access to digital dollars and U.S.-based assets. He also discussed the emerging role of AI agents in the economy, predicting that in the near future, AI agents will increasingly make payments, purchase digital services, and manage financial activity on behalf of users.
On October 8, Sun joined Kevin Follonier, Founder of When Shift Happens, for “Fireside Chat with Justin Sun” on the TOKEN2049 main stage. The discussion explored the future of blockchain, stablecoins, AI agents, and the broader evolution of global finance. Sun also discussed the need to prepare blockchain networks for quantum computing, noting that TRON has already made meaningful progress toward post-quantum readiness, with end-to-end post-quantum signature support deployed on the Nile testnet.
Furthermore, pointing to the mathematics behind the cryptography that secures blockchain networks, Sun turned to the Justin Sun Prize, which he describes as the “Nobel Prize of the AI Era.” Structured as a zero-trust, decentralized academic bounty mechanism built around a “problem list,” the prize recognizes breakthroughs in fundamental disciplines verified through machine formal verification. It seeks to accelerate fundamental research through collaboration between humans and AI.
“AI agents using crypto will become the industry’s biggest use case within the next five years,” said Sun. “As AI agents begin to transact, pay and operate autonomously, blockchain will become the financial infrastructure behind them. TRON’s focus is to provide the fast, efficient and accessible settlement layer that can support this next generation of global finance.”
TRON DAO also hosted a dedicated booth at the conference, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with the broader TRON community and learn about the ecosystem’s work across stablecoin payments, decentralized applications, and AI-driven financial infrastructure. Beyond the conference floor, TRON DAO also hosted a Creators and Media Networking Happy Hour, welcoming industry leaders for an evening of light bites and conversation.
Across both events, the discussions underscored TRON’s focus on building blockchain infrastructure for a rapidly evolving financial system being shaped by stablecoins, tokenized assets, AI agents, and increasingly resilient digital-asset networks.
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, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. Today, TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $94 billion. As of October 2026, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 407 million in totAccording to TRONSCAN, there are over 200 million user accounts, more than 15 billion total transactions, and over $28 billion in total value locked (TVL). TRON is recognized as the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases, with proven success. Its motto is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of frequently asked questions regarding Justin Suns vision for AI and quantum technology as presented at TOKEN2049 Singapore and Blockworks DAS Asia
General Beginner Questions
What exactly did Justin Sun announce at TOKEN2049 Singapore
He presented a vision for integrating AI and quantum technology into the blockchain space specifically focusing on how these technologies can make crypto networks faster smarter and more secure
Why is Justin Sun talking about quantum computers
Quantum computers are extremely powerful machines that could eventually break the security codes protecting current cryptocurrencies Sun is advocating for quantumresistant technology to prepare for that future
What does AI have to do with crypto
Sun envisions using AI to manage blockchain networks automatically This means the system could fix itself predict congestion and optimize transactions without human intervention
Is this a new project or just a concept
It is a strategic vision While specific products are still in development the focus is on moving the TRON ecosystem and other affiliated projects toward this AI Quantum future
Why should the average crypto user care
If successful these technologies could lead to lower fees faster transaction speeds and better protection against hackers It is about making the crypto you use every day safer and more efficient
Technical Advanced Questions
What is quantum resistance in the context of blockchain
Quantum resistance refers to cryptographic algorithms that are secure against attacks from quantum computers Sun emphasized the need to upgrade blockchain encryption before quantum computers become powerful enough to crack current standards like ECDSA
How does AI improve blockchain scalability
Sun suggested that AI can act as a predictive layer Instead of waiting for a network to clog up AI can predict hightraffic periods and adjust network resources in realtime to prevent bottlenecks
What is the Fusion of AI and Quantum in Suns vision
The vision combines Quantum Computing with AI The idea is to create a selfsustaining intelligent network that is virtually unhackable
Will this change how smart contracts work
Yes In Suns vision smart contracts could become intelligent contracts They would use AI to execute complex logic and adjust terms based on realworld data rather than just following simple ifthen commands