After leaving his position as CEO of a leading exchange, this crypto heavyweight hasn’t quieted down—instead, he’s gotten even wilder.

Who could have guessed? Instead of enjoying an easy life after stepping down from the helm of an industry giant, he floored the gas pedal and dove even deeper into the heart of the industry. From driving on-chain ecosystem efforts to re-enter the US market, to running a free crypto education project covering 80,000 children, his latest moves are even more explosive than when he was CEO.

His “letting go” is actually a precise delegation of power. He strongly backed He Yi and Richard Teng to form a new management team and safeguard the core business, while he completely withdrew from daily operations and plunged into three even more hardcore tracks.

First is the resource-heavy “Prairie Fire Plan” for on-chain ecosystems. He’s not just bringing business back to the US; he’s also declared he’s going to help the US reclaim the title of “crypto capital,” connecting global capital and developers through the ecosystem. This is a bold move—using technology and community to turn regulatory pressure into a market advantage.

Second is taking the initiative on the regulatory frontlines. Instead of the previous evasive stance, he’s frequently engaging with regulatory bodies around the world, aiming to help the entire industry tackle the tough “compliance framework” challenge. In his view, it’s better to be proactive in shaping the rules than to passively take the hits.

The most unexpected is his obsession with education. His Giggle Academy has already provided free courses to 80,000 children, is expanding into multiple languages, and even plans to open up tools for users to create their own content. He believes this has far more long-term value than simply donating money to charity—cultivating the next generation of users and builders is the real moat for the ecosystem.

When talking about the future of crypto, his blueprint is practical: make crypto payments as smooth as sending a message and achieve seamless switching between fiat and digital currencies. But there are three hurdles to clear first: unified regulation, integration with traditional finance, and improved supporting standards. He also offers entrepreneurs a dose of hard truth: don’t chase short-term hype—only products and long-term thinking can survive both bull and bear markets.

As for public noise, he has his own filter—only taking in constructive suggestions and treating positive user feedback as fuel for progress. As for mindless trolls? He simply blocks them.

From CEO to industry evangelist, this transformation has truly upended many people’s perceptions. Do you think his new approach can bring real change to the crypto industry?