Geneva, Switzerland, May 2, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed decentralized autonomous organization dedicated to accelerating internet decentralization through blockchain technology and dApps, participated in the Bitcoin 2026 conference held April 27–29 at The Venetian Las Vegas. As part of its presence, TRON DAO hosted TRON Whale Night alongside Securitize on April 27, with MetaMask, Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), and B.AI serving as co-hosts. The gathering took place at OMNIA Nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip and brought together hundreds of participants, including leading institutions, builders, developers, and industry stakeholders.
Industry Collaboration at the Forefront
TRON Whale Night served as a flagship event highlighting ongoing collaboration across the blockchain sector and the increasing institutional engagement with blockchain-based financial infrastructure, particularly in stablecoins, decentralized finance (DeFi), and cross-chain interoperability. Remarks and toasts were delivered by Sam Elfarra, Community Spokesperson at TRON DAO; Graham Ferguson, Head of Ecosystem at Securitize; and Molly Woodman, Senior Policy Advisor at the Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA). Their speeches underscored a shared commitment to advancing cooperation across the digital asset ecosystem.“Bitcoin 2026 is one of the largest Bitcoin-focused conferences globally and provides an important opportunity to engage with participants across the digital asset ecosystem,” said Sam Elfarra. “Our presence reflects a commitment to working alongside industry stakeholders to advance the development and adoption of blockchain infrastructure at a global scale.”
TRON Ecosystem Metrics
Since its founding by H.E. Justin Sun in September 2017, the TRON blockchain has experienced substantial growth following its MainNet launch in May 2018. As of April 2026, the network has surpassed 379 million total user accounts, processed over 13 billion transactions, and secured over $27 billion in total value locked (TVL), according to TRONSCAN. Notably, TRON previously hosted the largest circulating supply of the USDT stablecoin, which now exceeds $86 billion. These figures position TRON as a global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases, embodying its mission to “Move Trillions, Empower Billions.”TRON DAO’s participation in Bitcoin 2026 reflects its ongoing commitment to community building, ecosystem development, and cross-industry collaboration. For more information about TRON’s initiatives and upcoming events, please visit the TRON DAO official website.