Du Jun is the co-founder of HTX Group and a general partner at ABCDE, a venture capital firm. He is involved in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. ^[1]

Education & Early Life

Du Jun is currently pursuing a Doctor's Degree in Business at HKU Business School and holds an Executive MBA from the National University of Singapore.

Around 2012, Du Jun was introduced to Bitcoin through a QQ group focused on alternative investments. A Japanese friend purchased Bitcoin for him on Mt.Gox, and by March 2013, when Bitcoin's price rose, he began researching its fundamentals. Reading the Bitcoin white paper and learning about its scarcity led to his deeper interest.

In April 2013, during dinner with Li Leon in Shangdi, Du Jun shared his thoughts on Bitcoin's volatility, advising caution about its purchase at the time. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

Du Jun began his career at Comsenz, a software company acquired by Tencent in 2009. He later joined Tencent as a Senior Product Manager, where he worked for over three years. Around 2010, Du Jun connected with Li Leon and other colleagues, which eventually led to the founding of HTX in 2013, reflecting his interest in emerging trends.

In 2022, Du Jun co-founded ABCDE Capital and Elven, focusing on investment and blockchain opportunities. He has also been involved with ChainUp as a Co-Founder and Non-Executive Director since 2017.

Currently, Du Jun holds the position of Executive Director and CEO at SINOHOPE, a role he took on in December 2022. His career spans various leadership roles across blockchain, fintech, and technology, with a focus on adapting to market developments and fostering partnerships. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

HTX

HTX was established in 2013 by Du Jun and Li Leon as a digital asset trading platform. It has since developed into a broader blockchain ecosystem that includes trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, and content initiatives. HTX functions as a connection point to Web3, focusing on offering secure and dependable services to users worldwide.

The decision to create a trading platform was influenced by observing successful examples like Mt.Gox and Bitcoin China. Early efforts focused on addressing challenges such as educating users about Bitcoin's core principles through offline seminars. After briefly stepping away to concentrate on media ventures like Golden Finance and Node Capital, Du Jun returned to the blockchain industry, recognizing the increasing global importance of distributed ledger technology (DLT).

“I hope to return to this collective and meet like-minded friends as well as realize the ideal together.” -Du Jun ^{[1] [2] [4]}