Taiwan Blockchain's 30 Most Influential Figures 2025: Market Predictions & Web3 Trends

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As we step into 2025, the global blockchain and Web3 ecosystem continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. In Taiwan, a region known for its strong technological foundation and vibrant digital community, innovation in decentralized finance, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, AI integration, and regulatory advancement is accelerating. To capture this momentum, we present the "Taiwan Blockchain 30 Most Influential Figures 2025" — a curated recognition of leaders shaping the future of Web3 across industry, policy, investment, and education.

This annual list highlights individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced Taiwan’s blockchain ecosystem — from pioneering technical infrastructure to driving legislative progress and expanding financial inclusion through decentralized solutions.

Industry Leaders Shaping the Future

Honorary Award – Mei-Hui Chen / Chief Blockchain Financial Crime Investigator, XREX

Mei-Hui Chen dedicated over a decade to judicial reform before transitioning into blockchain forensics. Her work focused on combating human trafficking and crypto-related fraud in Southeast Asia. In 2024, she joined XREX as Chief Blockchain Financial Crime Investigator, where she collaborated with law enforcement agencies to trace illicit transactions.

Tragically, she passed away in a traffic accident on December 4, 2024. Posthumously, Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau acknowledged her critical role in recovering over $930 million in scam proceeds. In honor of her legacy, this year’s list includes a special Honorary Contribution Award, recognizing her unwavering commitment to justice and blockchain integrity.

Evan Cheng / Co-Founder of Sui, CEO of Mysten Labs

Sui’s mainnet launched in May 2023, and its native token $SUI quickly rose to become one of the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market cap, peaking at $4.60. The ecosystem now spans decentralized exchanges (DEXs), lending platforms, liquid staking, and derivatives.

Evan’s 2025 Outlook:
"Web3’s vision is to solve problems in a decentralized way. We can no longer rely solely on centralized systems. The shift is irreversible."

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Dr. Awesome Doge / Co-Founder of TONX

TONX has emerged as a key player in the TON (The Open Network) ecosystem:

2025 Prediction – The Year of DeFi on TON:
With high-speed transactions (6 seconds confirmation), USDT integration, and Telegram’s 950 million user base, TON is poised to become a “super app” for everyday payments and DeFi. Key developments include:

  • Stablecoin + Mini Apps Integration: Seamless fiat-to-crypto experiences within Telegram.
  • Cross-chain Bridges: Connecting TON with Ethereum and BSC to boost liquidity.
  • Oracles: Enabling reliable off-chain data for insurance and synthetic assets.

Ivan Li / Founding Partner, Comma3 Ventures

As an early investor in the Sui ecosystem, Ivan led investments that helped grow total value locked (TVL) from $250 million to $2.35 billion in just 11 months — a 940% increase.

Portfolio highlights include:

"Sui’s performance proves it can handle high-throughput use cases. I expect more breakthrough innovations in 2025."

Jason Fang / Founder, Sora Ventures

Sora Ventures played a pivotal role in building "Asia’s MicroStrategy" through its collaboration with Japanese-listed firm Metaplanet. Within ten months, Metaplanet’s valuation surged from $13 million to over $1 billion.

The fund has launched a $150 million vehicle focused on Bitcoin reserve strategies across Asia.

"We aim to have 10 publicly listed companies holding Bitcoin by end of 2025. Bitcoin innovation still has at least a decade of runway."

Daniel Huang / Co-Founder & CEO, BSOS (Bay Valley Tech)

BSOS secured strategic investment from Tether and partnered with Bitfinex to build compliance-first stablecoin infrastructure.

Key initiatives:

2025 Focus Areas:

  • Stablecoin Commercialization: Global stablecoin adoption accelerating; over 400 million wallets hold USDT/USDC.
  • RWA Deepening: U.S. Treasuries lead tokenized assets; BlackRock’s BUIDL and Ethena’s USDe gaining traction.
  • Yield-Bearing Stablecoins: Programmable tokens offering yield while maintaining dollar peg.

Paul Fan / Co-Founder & CEO, CYBAVO

CYBAVO protects digital assets for Taiwan’s top three crypto exchanges and international clients across Japan, the U.S., UAE, and Europe. Acquired by Circle in 2022, CYBAVO has secured over $35 billion in transaction volume.

"Dollar-pegged stablecoins will deepen their role in RWA and AI agent economies. More fintech giants will issue regulated stablecoins in 2025."

David Wang / Co-Founder & CEO, ZONE Wallet

ZONE Wallet launched recurring crypto purchases, NT dollar onboarding, and contributed to VASP self-regulation frameworks.

David’s 2025 Predictions:

  1. Median crypto user age rising.
  2. Increased Bitcoin allocation by individuals and corporations.
  3. Private chains solving cross-border enterprise trust issues.
  4. Traditional finance entering DeFi with hybrid products.
  5. Blockchain education expanding into university curricula.
  6. AI simplifying blockchain complexity; blockchain improving AI transparency.
  7. Higher regulations balanced with business flexibility.

Audrey Yang / Founder, Radiance Ventures

Radiance Ventures supports founders beyond capital, emphasizing long-term growth.

Top 2025 Trends:

  • AI x Blockchain Fusion: AI agents managing portfolios, executing trades, and participating in DAO governance.
  • RWA Tokenization: Democratizing access to real estate, art, and commodities.
  • DePIN Growth: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks like Nubila (weather data) and Zuka (rental finance) bridging Web3 with real-world utility.

Rex Chen / CEO, Fuly.ai

Fuly.ai specializes in CeFi automation tools — including lending bots and trend indicators — with over $1 billion in TVL.

Rex’s 2025 Forecast:

  • Stablecoin payments go mainstream.
  • Web3 games offer richer gameplay and economies.
  • AI trading bots reshape market dynamics.
  • Bitcoin becomes national/corporate reserve asset.
  • More RWAs tokenized: private credit, bonds, real estate.

Hedda / Co-Founder, 0xMedia

Hedda focuses on simplifying on-chain analytics and promoting Sui adoption.

Three Key 2025 Drivers:

  • RWA as Capital Magnet: Opens institutional capital flows to blockchain.
  • PayFi Expansion: Banks integrating stablecoin cards (e.g., U Card) for daily spending.
  • Chain Abstraction: Simplifies Web3 UX — “one-click” interactions attract Web2 users.

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Regulatory & Institutional Advancement

Grace Lu / Honorary理事长, Taiwan FinTech Association

As advisor to the VASP Association and chair of the Asia FinTech Alliance, Grace facilitated cross-border anti-fraud MOUs among 14 economies.

"VASP registration with regulators will build public trust. Traditional finance interest is growing. Clearer rules will attract institutional investors."

Johnny Dai / VP of Digital Financial Services, Far Eastern Bank

Far Eastern Bank released a 2024 Virtual Asset White Paper and partnered with MaiCoin and BitoPro to launch crypto-dedicated bank accounts.

"AI and blockchain convergence will redefine lifestyle services. Banks must adapt to remain relevant. Taiwan needs clearer regulatory frameworks to unlock innovation."

Cheng-Kuei Lu / Chairman, Wan Hsu Hung Technology Group

Cheng-Kuei has conducted over 100 AML training sessions and helped 50+ professionals earn ACAMS certification.

2025 Outlook:

  • Anti-fraud systems must evolve with rising scams.
  • Compliance education will expand into academia.
  • Blockchain use cases will grow in supply chains, carbon tracking, and healthcare.
  • Taiwan can become an Asian digital asset hub with progressive policies.

Justin Lin / Chairman & Partner, AppWorks

AppWorks manages $350 million across four funds and supports 129 Web3 startups valued at $13.2 billion collectively.

"Bitcoin ETFs brought institutional attention. With pro-crypto leadership returning in the U.S., expect mass-market applications in 2025 — especially AI agents, DAOs, and RegTech solutions enabling compliant scaling."

Kun-Chu Han / Deputy General Manager, Taiwan Mobile New Tech Division

A rare executive with expertise in law, IT, and business management, Han leads Taiwan Mobile’s Web3 initiatives.

"2025 will see explosive growth in virtual asset services. As VASPs gain legitimacy and traditional finance adopts blockchain, we’ll create new tech-financial lifestyles together."

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Who qualifies as one of Taiwan’s most influential blockchain figures?
A: Individuals are selected based on their impact over the past year — including technological innovation, policy influence, educational outreach, or ecosystem development — regardless of organizational affiliation.

Q: Is this list ranked?
A: No. All honorees are recognized equally for their unique contributions to advancing Taiwan’s blockchain landscape.

Q: Does inclusion imply investment endorsement?
A: Absolutely not. This list reflects past achievements and influence only. It does not constitute financial advice or predict future performance.

Q: How is regulation shaping Taiwan’s crypto industry in 2025?
A: With the introduction of VASP registration rules and anti-money laundering guidelines, Taiwan is moving toward a clear regulatory framework that encourages合规 innovation while protecting consumers.

Q: What role do stablecoins play in Web3 adoption?
A: Stablecoins serve as the bridge between fiat and decentralized finance. Their use in payments (PayFi), yield generation (e.g., BUIDL), and RWA settlements makes them foundational to mainstream Web3 adoption.

Q: Why is AI integration important for blockchain?
A: AI enhances user experience through intelligent agents that manage wallets and execute trades. Meanwhile, blockchain ensures AI transparency and data integrity — creating a symbiotic relationship driving next-gen applications.

Final Thoughts: Building a Sustainable Web3 Future

From grassroots educators to institutional pioneers, the individuals featured here represent the diverse forces powering Taiwan’s blockchain revolution. Whether it's securing transactions, launching scalable networks, or shaping forward-looking policies, each contribution moves us closer to a decentralized future grounded in trust, transparency, and inclusivity.

As we look ahead to 2025, themes like RWA tokenization, AI-agent automation, regulatory clarity, and cross-chain interoperability will define the next wave of innovation. Now more than ever, collaboration between builders, regulators, and educators is essential to ensure sustainable growth.

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