- Justin Sun finally enjoyed his $4.6 million dinner with Warren Buffett, seeking to bring cryptocurrencies and traditional finance closer together.
- Buffett’s annual charity lunch auction served as a bridge for Sun to try to influence his perception of blockchain.
Justin Sun, the mastermind behind Tron, pulled off a long-awaited dinner with Warren Buffett. The $4.6 million event took place at an exclusive country club in Omaha in late January. Sun expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, noting what an honor it was to share a table with Buffett and learn from his wisdom and vision.
Amazing dinner w/ @WarrenBuffett finally! Thx for your support & advice on how to take #TRON to the next level! Loved our talk on #Bitcoin, @Tesla & #TRON! Glad to support @GLIDEsf as well! C U at #BRK2020 & our reunion meal in 2030! Details below 👇 pic.twitter.com/tjulvv2C9k
— H.E. Justin Sun å™å®‡æ™¨ (@justinsuntron) February 6, 2020
Sun’s gesture did not come out of the blue; it is the result of his winning bid at Buffett’s annual lunch auction, the proceeds of which benefit Glide, a charity focused on combating homelessness in San Francisco.
To the event, Sun invited prominent leaders in the blockchain sector, with the intention of changing Buffett’s perception, traditionally skeptical toward bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Interestingly, he extended an invitation to President Donald Trump, which went unanswered.
The planning of this dinner was not without controversy
Sun postponed the meeting originally scheduled for last summer and apologized for overstating his personal promotion, which triggered several conspiracy theories. Despitethese challenges, the dinner is shaping up to be a strategic effort to bring the worlds of digital finance and conventional investingcloser together , as previously reported.
The key question is whether Sun succeeded in influencing Buffett’s views on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. While the specific details of their dialogue have not been disclosed, this meeting underscores the importance and growth of cryptocurrencies in the financial sector, as well as their potential to attract the interest of more traditionally-minded investors.
The participation of blockchain leaders at the dinner is evidence of a growing desire to broaden the dialogue about the future of investments and the potential for convergence between emerging technologies and the traditional financial market.
