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Justin Sun’s Tron DAO Invests $30M in Trump-Backed WLFI Protocol

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Qadir AK

Justin Sun, a popular web3 leader under the Tron (TRX) ecosystem, has announced a major $30 million investment by Tron DAO in World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), a protocol backed by none other than Donald Trump. Following the strategic investment, Tron DAO is now the largest investor in World Liberty Financial protocol. 

But why is Sun betting so heavily on this Trump-backed initiative? And how could this partnership influence the future of blockchain and crypto adoption in the U.S.? Let’s dive deeper into the story.

A Lifeline for WLFI Token Sales

The $30 million investment aims to drive the adoption of WLFI tokens, which are central to the World Liberty Financial protocol. So far, over 20,000 investors have joined the project through WLFI token sales.

Despite this momentum, WLFI token sales have faced challenges. The project had raised $21 million, falling short of its $300 million goal. The slower sales have been attributed to the token’s non-transferable nature and restrictions limiting purchases to non-U.S. persons and accredited U.S. investors.

Zak Folkman, co-founder of World Liberty Financial, expressed confidence in the protocol’s future:

“This sizable purchase of WLF tokens underscores the early success of this project. There have been several significant purchases in recent weeks, and we are confident in our future success as we build a platform that promotes freer and fairer finance,”

What This Means for Tron and TRX

This investment could significantly boost the adoption of Tron (TRX) in the U.S. market, providing Tron with a stronger position in the competitive blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) sector.

The timing is noteworthy, as Sun and Tron’s products are currently under investigation by U.S. authorities for potential securities and money laundering violations. However, this strategic partnership may help Tron strengthen its image and credibility in the market.

With $30 million on the line, only time will tell how this partnership influences the future of crypto.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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