A Luncheon Long in the Making
After what seemed like a dramatic soap opera full of twists and turns, Tron’s founder, Justin Sun, got to have his long-anticipated charity lunch with none other than Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, Warren Buffett. How much did that cost? A mere $4.5 million – that’s around the price of a decent house in the Midwest!
The Star-Studded Guest List
This wasn’t just a lunch for two. Sun and Buffett hosted an illustrious gathering at a plush non-profit country club in Nebraska on January 23. This was not just any table talk; the guest list included notable figures such as:
- Charlie Lee, founder of the Litecoin Foundation
- Chris Lee, CFO of Huobi
- Helen Hai, head of the Binance Charity Foundation
- Yoni Assia, CEO of eToro
Talk about a blockchain power lunch! One can only imagine the talks about future projects and charitable efforts over plates of steak.
A Lesson in Wisdom
Justin Sun took to the media to express his gratitude: “It was really an honor… I’ll always remember his kindness and support.” You could almost hear the fireworks in the background. Sun seems to be all about that mentorship life, and who better to learn from than the Oracle of Omaha himself?
A Rollercoaster of Rescheduling
Sun won this epic auction back in June but had to dial back the party due to medical issues. A plot twist worthy of a Netflix drama, right? He later invited former President Donald Trump to join the lunch, which adds a sprinkle of political flavor to an already juicy story. As for the charity that benefited from this expensive date? That honor goes to the San Francisco-based GLIDE Foundation, fighting inequality and poverty. Talk about a haymaker of a charity punch!
Crypto Meets Philanthropy
It seems Justin Sun has a heart as big as his auction winnings. He also pledged $1 million last December to support Greta Thunberg’s initiatives in combating climate change. Now, will cryptocurrency actually help reduce carbon emissions? Sun believes so, stating, “Decentralized settlement and decentralized finance…” [Insert jargon here] But he’s not the only one making waves; Hyperchain recently unveiled a platform to combat the coronavirus epidemic. Well, at least the blockchain isn’t just sitting around letting it collect dust.
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