The Blockchain Gemini

𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗧𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

Last week delivered another clear snapshot of how the @BitTorrent ecosystem continues to expand across staking, on-chain activity, and real-world utility, and this weekly report helps put all of it into proper context for users, builders, and long-term supporters.

BitTorrent is not just a file-sharing brand, It is one of the world’s largest decentralized P2P networks, now extended into Web3 through BTT, BitTorrent Chain (BTTC), BitTorrent Speed, and BTFS.

The weekly report covering January 12–18, 2026 summarizes how these pieces are progressing together, both on-chain and at the user level 👇

➠ For users focused on yield and network participation, staking remains a key highlight.

The APY for $BTT staking on BTTC reached up to 10.48%, reflecting strong validator performance and healthy participation on the network.

This gives BTT holders a practical option to:

▫️Put idle tokens to work

▫️Support network security and consensus

▫️Earn predictable staking rewards without active trading

➠ From a broader ecosystem perspective, BitTorrent Speed continues to show massive real-world adoption.

According to BTFS SCAN, more than 570 million wallets have been created on BitTorrent Speed.

This is important because BitTorrent Speed connects Web3 incentives directly to everyday file sharing, allowing users to:

▫️Earn BTT by seeding files

▫️Use BTT to bid for faster download speeds

▫️Participate in crypto without complex DeFi steps

This level of wallet creation shows that BitTorrent is onboarding users at a scale very few blockchain projects can reach, and it reinforces the idea that utility-driven crypto products can grow beyond niche audiences.

➠ The report also outlines steady on-chain activity across the BTT ecosystem, including:

▫️Millions of total BTT transactions processed

▫️Thousands of new transactions added within the week

▫️Continued usage across BTTC, BitTorrent Speed, and BTFS

➠ On the infrastructure side, #BTFS (BitTorrent File System) continues to operate as a decentralized storage layer, supporting Web3 data needs with transparent pricing and measurable network usage.

Combined with BitTorrent Speed and BTTC, this creates a full loop where:

▫️Users generate activity

▫️The network processes and secures it

▫️BTT is used as the common incentive layer

For both new and existing users, this weekly report is useful because it turns raw numbers into a clear picture of adoption, rewards, and network health, without requiring deep technical knowledge.

If you hold BTT, use BitTorrent products, or are simply tracking large-scale Web3 adoption, this update is worth reviewing in full.

Read the complete weekly breakdown here:

🖱️ https://medium.com/@BitTorrent/bittorrent-weekly-report-01-12-01-18-ed069d6de20f

Follow BitTorrent for ongoing updates, explore staking on BTTC if it fits your strategy, and keep an eye on BitTorrent Speed and BTFS as real-world usage continues to scale.

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #BTTC #BTT #DePIN #TRONEcoStar

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗙𝗶, 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸
Last week was not about noise, it was about structure, execution, and long-term alignment across the TRON ecosystem.

Several core products quietly pushed forward, strengthening infrastructure, token economics, data services, and user access.

Here’s a clear breakdown so you fully understand what moved, what it means, and how it connects 👇

The TRON ecosystem continues to mature around three pillars: DeFi sustainability, data reliability, and creator and user tooling. This week touched all three.

➠ SUN ecosystem positioning for its next phase

▫️SUN had started warming up for a broader ecosystem evolution. Recent activities, including community campaigns and ecosystem discussions, signal preparation for deeper integrations across trading, liquidity, and governance products built on TRON.

▫️SUN is no longer just a DEX-related brand. It is shaping into a multi-product financial layer aligned with long-term on-chain activity.

➠ $JST Buyback & Burn Phase 2 completed

▫️JustLend DAO finalized its second JST buyback and burn, removing 525,000,000 JST from circulation.

▫️This action reinforces deflationary pressure and ties protocol revenue directly to token value alignment. Buyback and burn programs are not marketing events.

They are mechanical levers that reflect protocol cash flow and maturity.

➠ At the same time, JustLend DAO continues to expand:

▫️USDD 2.0 supply mining rewards entered a new claimable phase

▫️Locked products and yield structures were updated

▫️Total assets and borrowing activity continued to grow steadily

This positions JustLend DAO as a long-term liquidity and lending backbone on TRON.

➠ AINFT nearing AI service platform launch

AINFT is in final testing for its AI service platform. This is not just another NFT tool. AINFT is building AI-native services for creators, developers, and Web3 applications, combining AI agents, NFT infrastructure, and TRON’s low-cost execution.

The upcoming launch will enable:

▫️AI-assisted creation workflows

▫️Scalable on-chain content tooling

▫️Integration with TRON-native storage and marketplaces

This is a foundational step toward practical AI usage inside the TRON ecosystem.

➠ $BTT milestone on JustLend DAO

▫️BitTorrent reached a major milestone with BTT total supply exceeding $1.89B on JustLend DAO.

▫️This reflects increased utilization of BTT as a productive asset rather than a passive token.

As BTT continues to integrate across storage, bandwidth, and DeFi primitives, its presence on JustLend DAO strengthens capital efficiency across the ecosystem.

➠ WINkLink expands oracle coverage with HTX price feeds

WINkLink added live support for HTX price feeds, including the HTX/TRX trading pair. Reliable oracle data is a non-negotiable requirement for DeFi, derivatives, and automated strategies.

This upgrade allows:

▫️More accurate pricing for TRON-based financial products

▫️Safer lending, trading, and liquidation mechanisms

▫️Expanded support for future markets and integrations

WINkLink continues to function as TRON’s core data layer.

Beyond the main highlights, the broader network also recorded structural growth:

▫️TRON total transfer volume surpassed $24 trillion, according to TronScan

▫️TRX options went live on Deribit, expanding exposure to institutional-grade derivatives

MetaMask expanded TRON network integration across web and mobile, reducing onboarding friction for new users

Taken together, these updates show a clear pattern. TRON is not chasing short-term trends.

It is reinforcing fundamentals: sustainable DeFi mechanics, dependable oracle infrastructure, AI-enabled creator tooling, and wider access through mainstream wallets and exchanges.

If you are a user, builder, or investor, this is the phase where systems quietly lock into place.

Start exploring the ecosystem:

🔹 TRON Network: tron.network

🔹 JustLend DAO: justlend.org

🔹 SUN ecosystem: sunwukong.sun.io/home

🔹 AINFT: ainft.io

🔹 BitTorrent: bt.io

🔹 WINkLink: winklink.org

More ecosystem updates are already in motion. Stay aligned.

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #TRONEcoStar

𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗸𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗧𝗫/𝗧𝗥𝗫 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱

@WinkLink_Oracle oficjalnie rozszerzył swoją usługę cenową na łańcuchu o wsparcie dla $HTX/TRX, teraz na żywo w sieci TRON.

Oznacza to, że deweloperzy, protokoły i aplikacje oparte na danych w TRON mogą teraz uzyskać dostęp do wiarygodnego, zdecentralizowanego źródła cen dla HTX bezpośrednio na łańcuchu.

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡’𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗼𝗻-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲.

The data coming out of 2025 makes one thing increasingly clear: @trondao is no longer just a high-throughput chain, it is operating as a global settlement layer at scale.
According to on-chain analytics from @Dune, TRON processed $727B in stablecoin settlement volume over the year. That figure alone places it among the most heavily used financial rails in crypto, driven primarily by real transfer activity rather than speculative flows.
The transaction layer tells the same story. In November alone, the network processed 318 million transactions, reflecting sustained, high-frequency usage. This level of activity is difficult to achieve without consistent demand from payments, transfers, and on-chain financial operations happening every day.

Stablecoins sit at the core of this growth:
▫️$80B in USDT currently hosted on-chain
▫️One of the largest concentrations of USDT liquidity across all blockchains
▫️Heavy usage for retail-sized and cross-border transfers where cost and speed matter most

These numbers are not isolated metrics. They reinforce each other. High stablecoin supply enables liquidity. Liquidity drives transaction volume. Transaction volume feeds protocol usage and network reliability. Over time, this loop turns infrastructure into habit.

What stands out about TRON’s position going into 2026 is how utility-driven the activity has become:
▫️Stablecoin settlement is continuous, not episodic
▫️Transactions are frequent and distributed across millions of users
▫️Usage persists regardless of short-term market conditions
This is the profile of a network being used as financial plumbing rather than experimental infrastructure.

As blockchain networks compete on relevance, scale alone is no longer enough. What differentiates TRON now is that it is quietly becoming indispensable for stablecoin settlement, especially in regions and use cases where efficiency, predictability, and low fees are essential.
For anyone tracking where real on-chain finance is happening and where it is heading next, TRON’s trajectory into 2026 is one worth watching closely.
Explore the live TRON dashboard on Dune:
👉 dune.com/blockchains/tr…

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #OnChainAnalytics #defi #TRONEcoStar

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟯𝟲𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲
Najnowsze dane on-chain potwierdzają wyraźny obraz tego, jak daleko rozwinęła się sieć TRON i jak głęboko jest wykorzystywana w rzeczywistej działalności.
Zgodnie z danymi śledzonymi przez @TRONSCAN_ORG, łączna liczba kont na TRON przekroczyła już 360 milionów, co stanowi kolejny ważny kamień milowy w adopcji przez użytkowników na rynkach globalnych.

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗸, 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲
@trondao is now live on @MetaMask, marking a major step forward in making one of the world’s most widely used blockchains directly accessible inside one of the most widely adopted self-custody wallets.
With native TRON support now available on both MetaMask mobile and browser extension, users can manage TRON assets and interact with TRON dApps without leaving their existing wallet environment.
This integration between TRON and MetaMask, developed by @Consensys, brings TRON’s high-performance, low-cost blockchain infrastructure directly into MetaMask’s multichain experience. It removes the need for extra wallets, manual network setups, or complex bridges, allowing users to operate across ecosystems in one unified interface.
Through the TRON DAO integration, MetaMask users now get access to:

▫️Multichain account support that includes native TRON alongside EVM chains, Solana, and Bitcoin
▫️Built-in on-ramps to TRX and USDT, making entry into the TRON ecosystem simple and direct
▫️Seamless swaps between TRC20 tokens and assets across Bitcoin, EVM networks, and Solana
▫️Direct connection to TRON dApps for sending USDT, staking TRX, and managing assets with fast confirmation times and low fees

TRON has established itself as a core settlement layer for global stablecoin activity, processing more than $21 billion in daily stablecoin transfer volume and supporting millions of active accounts across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and other high-growth regions.
By becoming natively available in MetaMask, TRON’s real-world payment rails and DeFi applications are now easier to access for both new users and experienced Web3 participants who already rely on MetaMask as their primary wallet.
From a user perspective, this integration significantly reduces friction. Assets can be moved, swapped, and used across TRON, EVM, Solana, and Bitcoin networks without switching tools.
From an ecosystem perspective, it expands TRON’s reach into a massive global user base while strengthening MetaMask’s position as a true multichain gateway to Web3.
This collaboration reflects the continued shift from isolated blockchains toward a more connected, user-friendly decentralized economy, where infrastructure strength and usability move together.
With TRON now natively supported, MetaMask users gain a faster, cheaper, and more flexible way to participate in stablecoin transfers, DeFi, and on-chain applications at global scale.
Read the full coverage from Cointelegraph:
cointelegraph.com/press-releases…
Read MetaMask’s official announcement:
metamask.io/news/tron-on-m…
If you already use MetaMask, update your wallet and explore TRON directly from the same interface you know.
If you are part of the TRON ecosystem, this is a clear signal that global accessibility and multichain usability continue to expand.
@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #Web3 #Stablecoins #CryptoAdoption #TRONEcoStar

𝗝𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀

The first JST buyback and burn marked a clear shift in how the JustLend DAO ecosystem converts real protocol revenue into long-term value for token holders, and the price action since then tells a very straightforward story.

On October 22, 2025, JustLend DAO completed its first on-chain buyback and burn, permanently removing JST from circulation. At the time of completion, JST was trading at $0.03314. There was no instant spike or artificial pump. Instead, the market responded gradually as supply reduction met sustained demand.

One week later, on October 29, JST had moved to $0.03467, representing a 4.62% increase. This early move reflected the market beginning to price in the impact of reduced circulating supply rather than reacting to short-term speculation.

By November 22, one full month after the burn, JST reached $0.03746, a 13.04% increase from the burn completion price. At this stage, the trend was no longer noise. The token was establishing higher lows while liquidity remained healthy.

The strongest confirmation came on January 9, 2026, when JST recorded a recent high of $0.04489, representing a 35.46% increase from the burn completion level. This move happened well after the event itself, showing that the impact of supply reduction compounds over time rather than delivering instant gratification.

As of January 16, 2026, JST is trading at $0.04109, still 23.99% higher than the price at the moment the burn was completed. Even with normal market pullbacks, JST has held a structurally higher range than before the burn.

What makes this important is not just the price movement, but the mechanism behind it. JustLend DAO is not burning tokens based on hype or temporary incentives. It is using real protocol revenue generated from lending, staking, and energy rental activity across the TRON ecosystem. This creates a direct feedback loop where higher usage leads to higher revenue, which in turn leads to permanent supply reduction.

This is a clear example of a DeFi protocol operating like a mature financial system:

➠ Revenue is generated from real usage

➠ Supply is reduced transparently on-chain

➠ Market pricing adjusts over time as fundamentals strengthen

If you are tracking JST, the key takeaway is simple. The first burn did not create a short-term spike. It established a higher long-term valuation baseline. As additional buyback and burn phases are executed, the same dynamic compounds.

If you want to follow the data directly and stay updated on future burns and DAO decisions, you can explore everything here:

▫️JustLend DAO: justlend.org

▫️JST token overview: coinmarketcap.com/currencies/jus…

▫️On-chain activity and burns: justlend.org/transparency?l…

If you believe in DeFi protocols that turn real revenue into measurable, on-chain value, JST is worth paying attention to.

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #jst #JUSTLENDDAO #TRONEcoStar

W ciągu ostatniego roku dane on-chain wykazały jeden trend, który jest niepodważalnie oczywisty: @trondao stało się jednym z najważniejszych poziomów rozliczeniowych dla stablecoinów na całym świecie, z USDT w centrum tego wzrostu.

Zgodnie z danymi z @TRONSCAN_ORG, 22,7 miliarda USDT zostało nowo wydane na TRON w ciągu ostatnich 12 miesięcy. To podnosi całkowitą podaż USDT na TRON do około 82,4 miliarda USDT, co plasuje sieć wśród największych torów stablecoinów na świecie.

Ta ekspansja nie ogranicza się tylko do podaży. Przyjęcie przez użytkowników wzrosło równolegle.

𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 & 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻: 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗔𝗢 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟬.𝟵𝟲% 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿
On January 15, 2026, #JustLendDAO executed its second major JST buyback and burn, permanently removing 525,000,000 JST from circulation in a single on-chain action.

Valued at over $21 million, this burn alone accounted for 5.3% of the total JST supply, and when combined with the first burn, brought the cumulative reduction to 1,084,890,753 JST, representing 10.96% of total supply eliminated in under three months.

This was not a symbolic gesture or market-driven maneuver, but a deliberate capital allocation decision backed entirely by real, verifiable protocol earnings.

The funds used for this burn were sourced 100% from JustLend DAO’s real yield, specifically:

▫️$10,192,875 from JustLend DAO’s Q4 2025 net profit

▫️$10,340,249 from accumulated ecosystem earnings reserves

This execution confirms that JST’s deflationary model is not dependent on external financing, inflationary emissions, or speculative treasury movements. Instead, it is powered directly by operating cash flow generated across the JUST ecosystem.

At a protocol level, this burn highlights the scale and consistency of JustLend DAO’s revenue engine. As the flagship lending platform within the JUST ecosystem and one of the most active lending protocols on TRON, JustLend DAO closed Q4 2025 with:

▫️Total Value Locked exceeding $7.08 billion, consistently ranking among the top three lending protocols globally

▫️Strong growth in its SBM lending market, reaching new cyclical activity highs

▫️Expanding income streams beyond lending alone

Notably, a significant portion of the burn funding came from reserve assets that had been redeployed into the SBM USDT market during the first buyback cycle.

The appreciation of those funds demonstrates JustLend DAO’s ability to compound protocol profits internally, creating a self-regenerating capital loop that continuously feeds future buybacks without weakening operational liquidity.

Revenue diversification has been central to sustaining this model. Beyond lending, JustLend DAO has built multiple high-performing verticals:

▫️sTRX (Staked TRX), which allows users to earn staking rewards while keeping assets liquid for DeFi usage. As of January 15, more than 9.3 billion TRX had been staked, producing a stable and recurring income stream.

▫️Energy Rental, designed to reduce on-chain transaction costs, which saw a sharp rise in demand after base rates were reduced from 15% to 8%, driving sustained revenue growth through higher utilization.

▫️GasFree Smart Wallet, launched in March 2025, enabling users to transact without holding TRX for gas. Fees can be paid directly in tokens like USDT, dramatically lowering entry barriers.

To accelerate adoption, a 90% fee subsidy reduced USDT transfers to roughly 1 USDT. By January 15, this wallet had processed over $46 billion in transaction volume, saving users more than $36.25 million in fees.

This scale is not only a usability milestone but a meaningful revenue contributor that strengthens JustLend DAO’s long-term earnings base.

Another critical pillar supporting the buyback program is the USDD multi-chain ecosystem.

Any surplus USDD revenue above $10 million is redirected into JST buybacks, directly linking stablecoin adoption to JST value accrual. USDD has expanded beyond TRON to Ethereum, BNB Chain, and other major networks, significantly broadening its reach.

On January 14, USDD surpassed $1 billion in TVL, doubling in less than two months. This growth provides a predictable and expanding source of capital for future JST burns, reinforcing a closed-loop system where ecosystem expansion continuously strengthens token scarcity.

Together, these mechanics redefine JST’s role. JST is no longer positioned purely as a governance or utility token. It is evolving into an equity-like asset whose value is anchored to real cash flow generated by lending, staking, energy services, wallets, and stablecoin infrastructure. Every buyback-and-burn cycle converts protocol profits into permanent supply reduction, aligning long-term holder incentives with ecosystem performance.

Market data reflects this shift. On January 8, CoinMarketCap showed JST’s market capitalization surpassing $400 million for the first time, accompanied by a 21.92% increase in 24-hour trading volume to $31.49 million. Price appreciation followed alongside rising liquidity, signaling growing confidence in JST’s fundamentals rather than short-term speculation.

Governance dynamics are also strengthened by this approach. As supply contracts irreversibly, each remaining JST represents greater proportional voting power. Long-term holders gain increased influence over protocol parameters, treasury decisions, and ecosystem expansion, aligning governance weight with sustained commitment rather than inflationary dilution.

From a broader DeFi perspective, JustLend DAO’s execution sets a new benchmark for token economics. Retiring nearly 11% of total supply in two rounds demonstrates that real-yield-funded deflation is not theoretical but operational at scale. Instead of relying on emissions or narratives, JST’s value loop is grounded in transparent earnings and disciplined capital return, offering a clear blueprint for sustainable DeFi value creation.

With quarterly buybacks planned, JST now follows a predictable deflationary roadmap where each reporting cycle reinforces scarcity, strengthens governance, and compounds ecosystem value. This second burn is not the end point but a clear signal that the JUST ecosystem has entered a new phase, where profits flow back to the token and token strength feeds back into ecosystem growth.

For those tracking long-term DeFi models built on real revenue rather than assumptions, JST’s second buyback and burn marks the acceleration of a value engine that is already in motion.

For full documentation and execution details: support.justlend.org/hc/en-us/artic…

To track DAO revenue, buyback allocations, and burn history in real time: justlend.org/transparency?l…

Explore the ecosystem and follow future updates:

JustLend DAO: justlend.org

JUST Ecosystem: just.network

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #Tron #JSTBuybackburn2 #TRONEcoStar

𝗧𝗥𝗫 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡’𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱-𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺

The launch of $TRX options on @DeribitOfficial by @coinbase marks a clear turning point for the @trondao ecosystem, signaling a transition from years of large-scale infrastructure building into the phase of a mature, market-driven financial ecosystem with institutional-grade tooling.

TRON has already established itself as one of the most heavily used public blockchains globally, powering high-volume stablecoin settlement, payments, DeFi protocols, and on-chain asset transfers.

With TRX options now available on one of the world’s most established crypto derivatives venues, the network takes a decisive step toward deeper integration with professional and institutional trading frameworks that dominate global capital markets.

For eligible Deribit users, TRX options are introduced with a robust expiry structure designed for both short-term and long-term strategies:

▫️Two daily expiries supporting precise short-term positioning

▫️Two weekly expiries for tactical exposure management

▫️One monthly expiry for medium-term portfolio structuring

▫️One quarterly expiry enabling longer-horizon hedging and directional views

This is not simply a new listing. Options markets are a defining feature of mature financial systems. They allow participants to express views on volatility, hedge spot exposure, construct complex strategies, and manage risk without relying solely on spot or perpetual markets.

By adding standardized TRX options, TRON gains a critical market layer that improves price discovery, strengthens liquidity formation, and expands the strategic toolkit available to sophisticated market participants.

As TRX integrates into Deribit’s established derivatives ecosystem, market depth around TRX is expected to improve through:

▫️More efficient pricing across spot, futures, and options markets

▫️Volatility-based strategies that reveal forward-looking market expectations

▫️Increased arbitrage activity that tightens spreads and stabilizes pricing

▫️Greater capital efficiency for institutions managing TRX exposure

This evolution directly benefits the broader TRON network. Stronger price discovery and deeper liquidity make TRX a more reliable settlement and utility asset across DeFi, payments, and on-chain applications.

It also lowers friction for institutions that require hedging instruments before allocating capital at scale, reinforcing TRON’s position as a production-ready blockchain rather than a speculative platform.

Deribit’s decision to list TRX options follows its broader expansion into altcoin and linear options, reflecting growing demand for stablecoin-settled, capital-efficient derivatives products. The inclusion of TRX alongside other major digital assets reflects TRON’s scale, consistent on-chain activity, and sustained total value locked across its ecosystem.

From an ecosystem perspective, this development aligns with TRON’s long-term strategy: maintain a stable, scalable, and open network while enabling third-party financial infrastructure to build on top of it. Instead of relying on internal tooling alone, TRON is increasingly embedded into global market venues where institutions already operate, accelerating adoption through familiarity and standardization.

This launch reinforces a clear narrative shift. TRON is no longer only about throughput, low fees, and infrastructure efficiency. It is increasingly about financial maturity, composability with global markets, and providing the instruments required for professional capital to participate responsibly and at scale.

For TRX holders and traders, the implications are tangible:

▫️New ways to hedge downside risk without exiting spot positions

▫️Enhanced flexibility to trade volatility rather than direction alone

▫️Better tools for portfolio construction and long-term exposure management

▫️Stronger alignment between TRX markets and traditional financial standards

As blockchain networks continue to converge with institutional finance, developments like this define which ecosystems are ready for sustained, long-term participation. TRX options on Deribit represent that next step for TRON, reinforcing its evolution into a fully formed financial ecosystem with depth, liquidity, and global relevance.

To explore the full announcement and details, read the official coverage from Cointelegraph:
cointelegraph.com/press-releases…

Follow ecosystem updates from TRON DAO and monitor Deribit markets to see how this new derivatives layer continues to shape TRX liquidity, pricing, and institutional participation across the broader TRON network

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #TRONEcoStar

𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗢’𝘀 $𝟯.𝟒𝟖𝗕 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸

Najnowsze dane dotyczące przychodów z @TRONSCAN_ORG pokazują, jak daleko @trondao poczynił postępy jako blockchain o standardzie produkcyjnym.

Tygodniowy zrzut z #JustLendDAO oferuje wyraźny obraz tego, jak jedna z kluczowych platform DeFi TRON nadal rośnie dzięki stałemu użytkowaniu, głębokiej płynności i aktywnemu uczestnictwu, a nie krótkoterminowym skokom.

Zbudowane na TRON, JustLend DAO działa jako pełnoskalowy zdecentralizowany rynek pieniężny. Użytkownicy mogą dostarczać aktywa, aby uzyskać zysk, pożyczać pod zastaw, stakować TRX, wynajmować energię i uczestniczyć w zarządzaniu, wszystko w ramach jednego ekosystemu on-chain.

Aktualne liczby pokazują, że aktywność pozostaje silna na każdym poziomie protokołu:

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 $𝟮𝟭𝗠 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲-𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗝𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻, 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟱𝟮𝟱𝗠 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗢𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻
Dear JustLend DAO community members and $JST holders,
The second $JST Buyback & Burn has now been fully completed by JustLend DAO, marking another verifiable step in the DAO’s long-term value distribution framework and reinforcing a model built on real protocol performance rather than narrative promises.
This process originates from the community-approved proposal passed on October 21, 2025 (SGT).
Under this mandate, all net income generated by JustLend DAO, together with any USDD multichain ecosystem revenue exceeding $10 million, is systematically allocated to repurchasing JST from the open market and permanently removing it from circulation.
Every stage of this process is executed on-chain, ensuring full transparency, auditability, and enforcement without discretionary intervention.
For the second execution cycle, the buyback and burn were carried out on January 15, 2026 (SGT), funded entirely by protocol-generated revenue:

➠ 2025 Q4 net income: $10,192,875

➠ Carried-over income from previous periods: $10,340,249

➠ Total capital deployed directly into buyback and burn

As a result:

➠ Total JST burned in Phase 2: 525,000,000 JST

➠ Estimated burn value: approximately $21 million

➠ Tokens transferred directly to the designated burn address and permanently destroyed

➠ On-chain transaction hash:
5c7cd68483f1d32aebe1084b3dc9a6b742092bde1153db72b79a866617c14314

This single execution removed 5.3% of the total JST supply. Cumulatively, as of January 15, 2026:

➜ Total JST burned: 1,084,890,753
➜ Percentage of total supply removed: 10.96%

The logic behind this second buyback and burn is deliberately simple and non-speculative. Instead of accumulating idle treasury balances or relying on token emissions, JustLend DAO converts protocol usage directly into supply reduction.

Lending interest, borrowing activity, staking-related revenue, and ecosystem services generate income, which is then recycled into buying JST and burning it.

This creates a closed economic loop where usage feeds value accrual without introducing inflationary pressure.

When compared with other leading DeFi protocols such as UNI, the distinction becomes structural rather than numerical.

While many governance tokens rely on indirect value capture, fee toggles, or future governance expectations, JST is already operating under an enforced revenue-to-burn framework.

The burn intensity relative to circulating supply is aggressive, but more importantly, it is repeatable and rule-based, not dependent on market cycles or discretionary governance votes.

Following the first burn round, which established credibility and market confidence, this second execution reinforces rhythm and predictability.

The market is no longer reacting to a one-time event; it is observing a process with cadence. Quarterly execution, published disclosures, and live on-chain records reduce uncertainty and improve visibility for both long-term holders and ecosystem participants.

From a market structure perspective, recent price behavior and K-line patterns reflect tightening supply conditions rather than speculative spikes.

Reduced circulating supply combined with consistent revenue conversion alters liquidity dynamics over time, encouraging longer holding horizons and reducing reliance on short-term incentive flows.

Beyond the token itself, the burn program highlights the underlying strengths of the JustLend DAO platform:

➜ Deep liquidity and sustained usage across lending and borrowing markets

➜ Integration with USDD-related flows that contribute real, measurable revenue

➜ A mature governance framework capable of enforcing long-term economic rules

➜ Transparent financial reporting through a public DAO transparency dashboard

These product and ecosystem advantages are what make the buyback and burn sustainable. Without real usage and revenue, deflation is temporary. With them, it becomes structural.

Across all ramifications, the broader impact is clear:

➡ Governance power becomes scarcer as supply contracts

➡ Revenue alignment strengthens trust between users, holders, and the DAO

➡ Capital efficiency improves by eliminating idle treasury risk

➡ Transparency reduces governance and execution uncertainty

➡ The TRON DeFi ecosystem gains a reference model for mature protocol economics

This is not positioned as a terminal event, but as a continuing cycle. The JustLend Grants DAO will keep executing the Buyback & Burn plan on a quarterly basis, accompanied by regular financial disclosures and verifiable on-chain records.

For full documentation and execution details: support.justlend.org/hc/en-us/artic…
To track DAO revenue, buyback allocations, and burn history in real time: justlend.org/transparency?l…
This approach does not rely on assumptions. It relies on numbers, execution, and visibility.

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #JUSTLENDDAO #Tron #defi #TRONEcoStar

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗔𝗢 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 $𝗝𝗦𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗻-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻

The second $JST Buyback & Burn is now fully completed, and beyond the headline number, this update quietly confirms how JustLend DAO is positioning itself as a revenue-driven DeFi protocol rather than one dependent on inflation or short-term incentives.

JustLend DAO operates as the core money market within the TRON ecosystem, and JST functions as its governance token.

In October 2025, the community of JustLend DAO approved a proposal that permanently linked protocol performance to JST supply dynamics.

The rule is simple and strict: protocol earnings are not stockpiled or diluted away, they are used to reduce circulating supply.

Under the approved framework:

➠ All JustLend DAO net income is used to buy back JST

➠ Any USDD multichain ecosystem revenue above $10 million is added to the same pool

➠ Bought-back tokens are sent directly to a burn address

➠ Every step happens on-chain, without exceptions

This second execution took place on January 15, 2026 (SGT) and used real, already-earned revenue:

➜ Q4 2025 net income: $10,192,875

➜ Carried-over income from prior periods: $10,340,249

That capital funded the permanent removal of:

➡ 525,000,000 JST

➡ Estimated value of roughly $21 million

➡ Burned via a single confirmed on-chain transaction

➡ Transaction hash: 5c7cd68483f1d32aebe1084b3dc9a6b742092bde1153db72b79a866617c14314

From a supply perspective, this round alone eliminated 5.3% of the total JST supply. Cumulatively, JustLend DAO has now burned 1,084,890,753 JST, meaning 10.96% of all tokens that ever existed are gone permanently.

This has several direct consequences that are easy to overlook if you only skim the announcement.

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁, this establishes a clear revenue-to-token feedback loop. As protocol usage grows and income increases, more JST is removed from circulation. That ties token economics to actual platform performance, not speculation or emissions.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱, governance here has teeth. This burn was not a discretionary decision made after the fact. It was a pre-approved rule executed exactly as voted. That strengthens trust in DAO governance because outcomes are predictable and enforced by process, not promises.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱, dilution pressure is structurally reduced. With quarterly burns funded by income, JST holders are no longer relying on demand alone to offset supply growth. Supply contraction is now a built-in mechanism.

𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵, transparency is non-negotiable. Anyone can verify the burn, the amounts, the destination address, and the timing directly on-chain. There is no dependency on reports or third-party confirmation.

Looking ahead:

▫️Buyback & Burn executions will continue quarterly

▫️Operations are managed through JustLend Grants DAO

▫️Financial disclosures and transaction records will be released each cycle

▫️The mechanism scales with protocol success rather than requiring new incentives

This update signals that JustLend DAO is transitioning from incentive-driven growth to a sustainability-driven model, where revenue discipline, governance execution, and token mechanics reinforce each other over time.

🔹Full official announcement and documentation: support.justlend.org/hc/en-us/artic…

For anyone tracking DeFi protocols that prioritize real yield, accountable governance, and on-chain enforcement, this burn isn’t just a number — it’s a system working exactly as designed.

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #JUSTLENDDAO #jst #defi #OnChainGovernance #TRONEcoStar

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁

The latest TRONSCAN Weekly Report covering Jan 5–Jan 11, 2026 has officially been published, offering a clear snapshot of how the TRON ecosystem continues to scale, optimize, and engage its growing global user base. TRONSCAN, as the official blockchain explorer of the TRON network, plays a critical role in transparency, usability, and real-time network insights, making these updates especially relevant for developers, token holders, validators, and everyday users.

This week’s report highlights meaningful progress on both the technical and operational fronts. On the experience side, message signing and signature verification were optimized, resulting in smoother interactions and reduced friction when confirming transactions or authorizations. Account asset statistics were enhanced to improve data accuracy, ensuring users can rely on clearer and more precise portfolio information. The workflow for network parameter proposals was also streamlined, creating a more consistent and intuitive UI experience for governance-related actions.

Operational growth remains strong and measurable:

The total number of TRON accounts has surpassed 359 million, reinforcing TRON’s position as one of the most widely adopted public blockchains.

A service upgrade announcement was issued to keep users informed and prepared.

Community engagement remained active, with questions collected and answered to address user concerns directly.

97 token entries were recorded, reflecting continued ecosystem activity.

TRONSCAN’s Twitter community grew to 44,802 followers, signaling rising interest and awareness.

These updates demonstrate TRONSCAN’s ongoing commitment to performance, accuracy, and user-focused development while supporting a rapidly expanding network. Whether you are tracking assets, building on TRON, or participating in governance, these improvements are designed to make your experience more reliable and efficient.

Take a moment to explore the full report and stay up to date with the latest developments:

TRONSCAN Explorer: https://tronscan.org
TRONSCAN on X: https://x.com/TRONSCAN
If you actively use TRON or are considering building within the ecosystem, now is a great time to review the updates, share feedback with the community, and follow TRONSCAN for weekly insights and announcements.

@Justin Sun孙宇晨 #TRONEcoStar

Sieć TRON osiągnęła dwa ważne cele, które wyraźnie pokazują, jak daleko poszła ekosystem i jak głęboko jest wykorzystywana na całym świecie.

Łączna liczba kont TRON przekroczyła już 359 milionów, a łączny objętość transferów w sieci przekroczył 24 biliony dolarów. To nie są liczby przewidywane ani izolowane wzrosty, ale odzwierciedlają ciągłą, rzeczywistą aktywność odbywającą się na blockchainie każdego dnia.

TRON został zaprojektowany od samego początku w taki sposób, aby wspierać wysokie obciążenie przy niskich kosztach i szybkim rozliczaniu. Z czasem ta architektura uczyniła go ulubioną blockchainową platformą dla transferów stablecoinów, aktywności DeFi, płatności na blockchainie, gier, NFT oraz aplikacji Web3 wymagających skalowalności bez utrudnień.

TRON został nazwany „Global Blockchain Ecosystem Growth Star” na Top 100 HK Awards 🇭🇰, co jest uznaniem, które odzwierciedla lata stabilnego rozwoju, rzeczywistego użytkowania i wymiernego wpływu na rynki globalne.

Ta nagroda nie dotyczy szumu, chodzi o wzrost, niezawodność i adopcję. @trondao stał się jednym z najczęściej używanych publicznych blockchainów na świecie, napędzając płatności stablecoin, DeFi, NFT, gry i rzeczywistą infrastrukturę blockchainową na dużą skalę.

Na tym samym wydarzeniu @justinsuntron przekazał jasny komunikat z Hongkongu: blockchain aktywnie przekształca globalne finanse, czyniąc je bardziej efektywnymi, bardziej przejrzystymi i bardziej dostępnymi. To jest zgodne z tym, co użytkownicy już widzą na TRON dzisiaj. Szybkie transakcje, niskie koszty i otwarty dostęp bez pośredników.

Rynek się zmienia, cicho, ale wyraźnie.

Gdy krótkoterminowe narracje znikają, a płynność napędzana zachętami słabnie, uwaga wraca do fundamentów: prawdziwe transakcje, prawdziwi użytkownicy i płynność, która pozostaje na łańcuchu.

Ta zmiana przesuwa DEX-y z powrotem do centrum następnej cyklu kryptowalut, nie jako eksperymenty, ale jako podstawową infrastrukturę.

To jest dokładnie to, o czym mowa na jutrzejszej sesji #SunFlash Roundtable Space.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲?