Core Insights - The event "Whales & Insiders: BTCFi and New Yield Opportunities" was co-hosted by TRON and MetaEra, featuring TRON founder Justin Sun as the keynote speaker, discussing the underlying logic of BTCFi and providing actionable yield strategies based on TRON's ecosystem [1][2] - The rise of BTCFi signifies a shift in blockchain finance from "asset storage" to "yield creation," with the total value locked (TVL) in global BTCFi protocols exceeding $12 billion, a 300% increase since the beginning of the year [2][4] - TRON's BTCFi protocols account for 28% of the total TVL, making it the second-largest ecosystem after Ethereum, highlighting TRON's strategic position in the BTCFi landscape [2][4] BTCFi and New Yield Opportunities - The private event attracted over 100 industry elites from more than 30 countries, including representatives from leading institutions like Bitwise and Grayscale, as well as core developers from DeFi protocols such as Chainlink and Aave [2] - The focus was on exploring the integration of Bitcoin's ecosystem with decentralized finance (DeFi) to uncover new yield models driven by blockchain technology [2] TRON's Technological Support - Justin Sun emphasized that the scalable development of BTCFi requires two core capabilities: cross-chain technology for asset interaction and high throughput to handle frequent transactions and complex computations [4] - TRON has developed a complete solution through its JustLend 2.0 cross-chain protocol and a network capable of millions of transactions per second (TPS), creating a "flywheel effect" for the BTCFi ecosystem [4] Future Development of BTCFi - Sun outlined TRON's plan to launch a "BTCFi dedicated chain" by 2025, aiming to reduce transaction costs for BTCFi protocols by over 50% through a customized consensus mechanism and virtual machine [6] - TRON will establish regional centers in Dubai, Hong Kong, and Panama to promote localized compliance for BTCFi protocols [6] Industry Leadership - As a leading figure in the blockchain industry, Justin Sun is driving the practical application of technology and ecosystem prosperity, transforming decentralized ideals into real-world value [8] - The successful hosting of the high-end private event provides new perspectives for the industry and showcases China's blockchain technology leadership on the global stage [8]