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Justin Sun and Crypto Influencers Share Insights on SunPump’s Rise and Future: Positioned to Reshape the Meme Market
SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SunPump has garnered significant market attention within just ten days of its debut. The market cap of its flagship project, Sundog, a meme coin built on TRON, has surpassed $200 million. The platform now boasts 20,000 daily active users, the popularity of which is rapidly increasing and is on track to catch up with Pump.fun.
From August 20 to 22, Justin Sun, founder of TRON and a member of the HTX Global Advisory Board, engaged in in-depth discussions with leading crypto influencers and representatives from meme projects including SunDog, SunCat, Sunwukong, FOFAR, and SunRats in X Space. They discussed the future of SunPump and the potential of the meme sector.
SunPump’s Role in the Crypto Space—High Risk, High Reward
Justin Sun had been vigorously promoting SunPump through social media channels. During a recent X Space discussion, he offered a clearer perspective on how SunPump integrates into the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.
“TRON supports a three-layer architecture. The first is the widely recognized stablecoin payment tier. As a leading stablecoin payment platform, TRON surpasses both Ethereum and Solana in daily revenue. The second is the DeFi layer, which provides relatively stable yields. The third, SunPump, is essentially a product of the maturity of DeFi and blockchain performance, focusing on high-risk, high-reward investment opportunities.”
Justin Sun highlighted that the meme coin sector remains in its infancy, with many promising projects undervalued. TRON adopts a long-term approach, concentrating on the gradual development of a solid infrastructure and the continuous improvement of user experience to accommodate all users.
Regarding the rivalry with Pump.fun on Solana, Justin Sun stated that SunPump is well-equipped to engage in a direct showdown.
Firstly, an excellent team. The SunPump team has carried out extensive research into the meme market, thoroughly analyzing the needs and preferences of current meme investors while accurately predicting the potential user base. Their profound understanding of memes ensures they deliver top-notch products. Furthermore, The teams behind top meme projects demonstrate strong technical prowess and impressive innovation capabilities.
Secondly, the liquidity support. With over $60 billion in stablecoins issued and more than 2 million daily active users, TRON significantly outperforms Solana. The high trading volume of USDT and TRON’s large user base provide substantial liquidity for the meme market on TRON.
Thirdly, the community support. SunPump has benefited from strong community support, particularly from Asia, which has given it a solid user base.
Lastly, the commitment to enhancing infrastructure. SunPump has established partnerships with prominent crypto companies, including DWF Labs, and anticipates further collaboration with additional ecosystem builders in the future. The platform is eager to engage with more communities and partners to drive the global expansion of SunPump.
Next Moves for SunPump: Enhancing User Experience, Project Quality, and Market Cap
With the meme coin sector heating up and competition becoming more intense, users are increasingly concerned about how SunPump will keep its popularity.
Justin Sun revealed SunPump’s follow-up plans: (1) Improving user experience. This involves improving the trading experience, reducing transaction fees, and increasing platform exposure. (2) Attracting more high-quality projects. SunPump aims to bring more premium meme projects to TRON, which will inject vitality into the platform and contribute to its market capitalization growth. Currently, SunPump is valued at $1.1 billion. (3) Boosting market caps of projects. SunPump will support high-quality projects with the necessary funding, technological support, and resources to boost their market capitalization. A notable increase in market cap signifies a project’s strength and recognition. Achieving a market cap of over $1 million signifies that a meme coin has successfully moved beyond the incubation stage.
Justin Sun highlighted that trust and reputation are crucial for the success of meme coins rooted in culture and consensus. He expects that, with the right approach, meme projects on TRON could achieve a market cap of $1 billion in the future.
Witnessing the Golden Age of meme coins While Avoiding Rug Pulls
Many public blockchains use their flagship meme coins to attract attention and liquidity to their ecosystems. However, with the meme market having thrived for months, it requires courage and extensive planning to develop a new platform for issuing and trading meme coins.
Lovely, a special guest on Space, has pointed out that Poloniex and HTX are both paying close attention to meme coins, because they’re less reliant on Bitcoin’s market performance, making them good investment targets to weather the bull and bear markets.
“Unlike the previous two bull markets, this one has seen a more dispersed market capitalization for meme coins. Many small-scale projects have proven to be highly profitable. Concurrently, the duration for which meme coin market capitalization has exceeded $50 billion has been prolonged, indicating a more stable and enduring meme market. As the overall cryptocurrency market continues to expand, meme coin market capitalization is expected to exhibit a similar growth trend. Besides, the notable increase in the growth multiples of meme coin market capitalization not only underscores the strong profitability of meme coin issuances but also suggests that there may be even greater profit potential in the future. Therefore, the next 2-3 years are anticipated to remain a golden age for meme coins. “
Lovely stated that SunPump has fueled and tracked the industry’s development. Meanwhile, Poloniex and HTX will offer more accessible market-making and monitoring tools to provide enhanced one-stop support services for meme projects.
Josephine, the head of SunPump, stated that TRON and SunPump are committed to fully supporting outstanding meme projects in terms of funding, traffic, and technology. However, given the prevalence of rug pulls in the meme market, they will implement rigorous audits and investigations to ensure maximum protection of user assets. Josephine also noted that, given the relatively small scale and early stage of both the TRON meme ecosystem and SunPump compared to Ethereum and Solana, this is an optimal time to enter. Keeping a close eye on new projects launching on SunPump could be the key to discovering the next big wealth opportunity.
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WSPN Appoints Former EY Global Chief Innovation Officer Jeff Wong as Independent Director
SINGAPORE, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a leading stablecoin infrastructure company, announces the appointment of Jeff Wong as Independent Director. Mr. Wong brings over 25 years of experience in technology innovation and enterprise transformation to WSPN. He most recently served as EY’s Global Chief Innovation Officer from 2015 to 2024, where he spearheaded the firm’s global innovation initiatives and established EY’s advanced technology labs focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Web3.
Prior to EY, Mr. Wong held leadership roles at eBay and JPMorgan Partners. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the Forbes Technology Council, and the founding Chair of Asia Society’s Technology and Innovation Council, helping drive the innovation and transformation agenda. He was also a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Innovation Ecosystems. He has previously served on the Oxford Foundry Board at Oxford University and the Advisory Board for AI4All. Mr. Wong is a recipient of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business award and an honoree of the A100 List by Gold House, recognizing individuals with Asian Pacific heritage who have made a significant impact on American culture and society.
“Joining WSPN at this pivotal moment in the stablecoin industry is incredibly exciting,” said Mr. Wong. “I look forward to contributing my experience in emerging technologies and enterprise transformation to help WSPN build the next generation of digital payment infrastructure.”
“Jeff’s appointment represents a significant strategic addition to WSPN,” said Raymond Yuan, Founder and CEO of WSPN. “His deep expertise in innovation management, enterprise transformation, and emerging technologies, combined with his leadership experience at global institutions, will be invaluable as we accelerate our market expansion and global development.”
About WSPN
WSPN is a leading provider of next-generation stablecoin infrastructure, committed to building a more secure, efficient, and transparent payment solution for the global economy. Their flagship product, WUSD stablecoin, is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and aims to optimize secure digital payments for Web3 users. WSPN’s Stablecoin 2.0 approach prioritizes user-centricity, community governance, and accessibility, paving the way for widespread stablecoin adoption.
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Refining Capacity of the Base Surpasses 50 Million Tons per Year
NINGBO, China, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation‘s (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) recently announced the mechanical completion of the second-phase expansion and advanced materials project at its Zhenhai Refinery. This milestone sets new benchmarks for innovation, smart manufacturing, and energy efficiency in large-scale projects. The refinery’s capacity has now been upgraded to 40 million tons per year, contributing to the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base surpassing a total refining capacity of 50 million tons annually. The achievement solidifies its position as China’s largest, most advanced, and globally competitive petrochemical industrial base.
Located in the Yangtze River Delta, a key downstream product consumption hub, the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base plays a vital role in Sinopec’s value chain. The second-phase expansion and advanced materials project, with a total investment of CNY 41.6 billion, incorporates 18 production units, including atmospheric distillation, catalytic cracking, polypropylene, and propane dehydrogenation units. By emphasizing chemical-focused processes, the project creates multiple high-value-added supply chains.
The facility’s expanded production capacity supports the development of high-end polyolefins, advanced materials, and specialty chemicals. It is expected to provide approximately 8 million tons of petrochemical products annually, significantly boosting the overall capacity of supply chains for industries such as automotive, home appliances, and textiles in the region. This expansion is forecast to generate trillions of yuan in upstream and downstream industrial value.
The project achieved remarkable progress in technological innovation and sustainability. Highlights include:
- Localization of 10 core technologies, including the world’s highest-load vertical labyrinth compressor.
- Extensive deployment of smart technologies, enabling simultaneous delivery of digital and physical factories.
- Integration of a fully localized industrial operating system and a self-developed industrial internet platform to enhance decision-making and management.
- Implementation of comprehensive energy-saving measures, achieving an overall reduction in energy consumption of 11.7%.
- Safety and quality were paramount during construction, with over 90 million consecutive safe man-hours recorded and a 100% quality pass rate for all units, setting a new industry benchmark.
Zhenhai Refinery, Sinopec’s largest integrated refining and chemical enterprise, boasts an ethylene production capacity of 2.2 million tons per year. It is also the only enterprise in China consistently ranked in the top performance group of the Solomon Global Ethylene Performance Evaluation.
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2025 Will See Increased QR Code Payments but Payment Card IC ASPs Will Not Return to Pre-Covid Levels
ABI Research’s 5th annual Trend Report identifies the key Digital Payment Technologies trend that will come to fruition —and the 1 that won’t—in 2025
NEW YORK, Dec. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As 2025 kicks off, predictions abound on the technology innovations expected in the year ahead. In its new whitepaper, 101 Technology Trends That Will—and Won’t—Shape 2025, analysts from global technology intelligence firm ABI Research. ABI Research analysts identify 54 trends that will shape the technology market and 47 others that, although attracting vast amounts of speculation and commentary, are less likely to move the needle over the next twelve months. In the Digital Payment Technologies space, 2025 will see increased QR code payment acceptance but little growth for payment card IC ASPs.
“2024 has been marked by challenges, from global conflicts and inflationary pressures to political uncertainty. These factors have strained enterprise and consumer spending, leading to market inertia, short-term technology investments, sidelined capital, and the exposure of vulnerable suppliers,” says Stuart Carlaw, Chief Research Officer at ABI Research. “From a technology perspective, many industries and end markets are in that awkward stage of technology adoption where they are formulating implementation strategies, assessing solutions and partners, and trying to see if they have the resources needed to roll out solutions at scale. This is a particularly sensitive time, which tends to suggest 2025 will have tech implementers and end users on the brink of a period of a massive technology shift as they work through these issues.”
What Will Happen in 2025:
QR code payment acceptance will continue to increase with use cases expanding
Although QR code payment acceptance is prevalent in countries such as China and growing in emerging digital payment markets, including in India, use cases and potential growth areas are not limited to these countries. Significant and continued investments by vendors, including PayPal, Stripe, and SumUp, are setting the foundation for increased adoption in other mature and established economies with use cases expanding. Although QR codes are already being used by many Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and pop-up retail businesses, 2025 will mark the year when the technology begins to shift from one niche to partial mainstream.
What Won’t Happen in 2025:
Payment card IC ASPs will not return to pre-COVID-19 levels
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, chipset pricing has been on a continual rise, driven by increased pricing in myriad manufacturing areas, including energy, raw material, transit pricing, and inflation, driving up wages. The chip shortage further compounded this, and according to ABI Research, the Average Selling Price (ASP) for a payment card Integrated Circuit (IC) increased by approximately +30% between 2020 and 2023. However, despite pricing pressures returning, the cost of payment ICs is some years away from matching pre-COVID-19 levels. Although 2025 will mark another year of pricing deprecation, it will not be until around 2028 when pricing is expected to drop to levels similar to those achieved in 2019 steadily.
For more trends that will and won’t happen in 2025, download the whitepaper, 101 Technology Trends That Will—and Won’t—Shape 2025.
About ABI Research
ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.
ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司，拥有得天独厚的优势，充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁，通过提供独家研究和专业性指导，推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略，无缝连接这两大主体。
For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.
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