🎙️ #ThankfulForCrypto Space Series: Inside LBank’s Next Chapter

The Spaces brings together Moonlight (host), Chang Lin (Head of LBank Labs), Eric (CEO, LBank North America), and Moha Mohasa (Head of Social Media & Community) for a Thanksgiving reflection on leadership, innovation, and community at LBank. Chang details Labs’ early-stage focus on AI, RWA, and the Hundred x Gems program, plus portfolio support across listings, marketing, and TradFi collaboration, and a 2026 investment philosophy centered on user-first design, higher product qualification bars, and tokenomics integrated with real utility. Eric highlights surpassing 20 million users, increasingly constructive regulator engagement, partnerships with universities and Fortune 500s, and product strides like Bonus Pro, the AFA (Argentina football) partnership, PIX payments in Brazil, QR-code offline spending, and continuous UX upgrades. Moha spotlights culture-driven growth via major IRL events in South Korea and Dubai, creator-led online campaigns (Meet Your Meme, Halloween x Yeti), 920M+ impressions, and a 34% YoY engagement lift. Looking to 2026, the panel expects AI and meme cycles to persist, stronger stablecoin/DeFi use-cases, more regions served, and deeper bridges between crypto, sports, and technology—grounded in gratitude for users, regulators, partners, and the global team.

Thankful for Crypto: LBank’s 2025 Reflections, Community Impact, and 2026 Outlook

Who Spoke and Their Roles

• Moonlight: Host and moderator of the session.
• Xizhang Lin (Head of LBank Labs’ investment committee; referred to variably as Xi/Chuang/Chang in the transcript): Leads LBank Labs’ investments and portfolio support.
• Eric (CEO, LBank North America): Oversees expansion, compliance, partnerships, and product-market fit in the region.
• Moha Mohasa (Head of Social Media & Community): Leads global social/community strategy, campaigns, and online-offline engagement.

Session Purpose and Tone

• A special Thanksgiving edition in LBank’s “Thankful for Crypto” series focused on gratitude, leadership reflections, partnerships, and the human side of building a global exchange.
• The discussion balanced strategy (investments, products, regulation) with community culture (events, social media, campaigns), highlighting how both sides together shaped LBank’s 2025 and its path into 2026.

Key Highlights and Metrics (2025)

• Global users surpassed 20 million by end of September.
• Social media reach: ~920 million impressions across X, Instagram, Telegram, YouTube, TikTok, and regional accounts; engagement rate up ~34% YoY (Moha).
• Major IRL activations: South Korea afterparty (with GRAY and Loco) and Dubai’s “Crystal Nights: 1001 Night” headlined by Nicky Romero; Dubai event drew ~4,000 attendees—among the largest crypto afterparties (Moha).
• Regulatory/Institutional progress: constructive engagement with global regulators; co-hosted an event at South Korea’s National Assembly; ongoing dialogues with US regional regulators amid a pro-business, pro-crypto US administration (Eric).
• Academic and enterprise engagement: joint events with Stanford (completed) and UC Berkeley (upcoming); collaboration with Fortune 500 leadership on education and adoption initiatives (Eric).
• Product enablement for real-world use: Pix payment option (Brazil) and QR-based offline payment features live in select core regions; continued platform performance upgrades by engineering (Eric).

LBank Labs: 2025 Achievements and 2026 Investment Philosophy (Xizhang Lin)

• Thematic focus: Early, high-conviction allocation into AI and RWA (Real-World Assets); active participation and support for LBank’s “Hundred Times Gems” program.
• Two-pronged portfolio support:
  • Traditional finance bridge: Helping portfolio companies evaluate pathways with traditional markets (e.g., SPAC-related options) and collaborations with larger TradFi players.
  • Token-side lift: Leveraging LBank’s listing, marketing, and community OKR support to accelerate growth post-launch.
• 2026 investment approach:
  • User-first: Double down on products that can onboard and retain real users in Web3.
  • Quality over quantity: Stricter product qualification standards; emphasis on durable fundamentals.
  • Tokenomics rigor: Deep focus on token–product integration beyond governance; alignment with clarified regulatory standards (referenced as SEC token classification clarity).
• Founder guidance: Be brave, bold, and creative; communicate frequently with partners; co-create user-centric programs; relentless execution even with lean teams.

North America, Regulation, and Partnerships (Eric)

• Gratitude: Users’ trust; constructive tone from global regulators; collaborative industry progress (including support for impactful pro-crypto legislation); strong global LBank team.
• Partnership showcases:
  • South Korea National Assembly event: Highlighted depth and forward-thinking regulatory engagement.
  • University partnerships: Stanford event completed; UC Berkeley event imminent.
  • Enterprise outreach: Education and discovery with Fortune 500 leaders shaping user experiences globally; announcements expected in the coming year.
• 2026 focus: Serve more users in more regions; make the benefits of crypto technology more accessible in daily life.

Product and Payments: Real-World Utility (Eric)

• Bonus Pro program: Onboarding and benefits for new users; creative, user-friendly incentives still available in permitted jurisdictions.
• AFA partnership (Argentina Football Association): Football as a universal cultural bridge; aligns with users’ passions; builds brand relevance ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
• Payments innovation:
  • Pix support in Brazil: Buy crypto with BRL via the national instant payments system.
  • QR code payments in select regions: Use LBank app to pay for everyday purchases (coffee, meals, retail) with crypto—reducing reliance on fiat.
• Platform upgrades: Ongoing engineering improvements and feature releases; invitation for users to try the new experience.

Community, Culture, and Events (Moha)

• Online–offline bridge: Events in South Korea and Dubai united traders, creators, and builders from diverse backgrounds, fusing Web2 fun with Web3 values and momentum.
• Culture at scale: LBank operates not only as an exchange but as a cultural connector—bringing “fun to builders” and celebrating crypto culture.
• Deep gratitude:
  • To a decade-long community (10+ years): Loyal supporters online and offline power LBank’s brand and mission.
  • To leadership: Users are treated as partners, not numbers; leadership backs creative experimentation and community-first decision-making.

Campaigns and Community Impact (Moha)

• High-impact campaigns:
  • AFA partnership and Bonus Pro: Lowered entry barriers; effectively bridged mainstream football fans into crypto.
  • “Meet Your Meme” and Halloween x Yeti video series: Sparked mass user creativity (PFP changes, user-generated designs); empowered smaller meme communities with voice and exposure; turned community energy into measurable on-chain momentum.
• Measurable outcomes: ~920M impressions and significantly higher engagement; sustained retention and loyalty throughout major campaigns.
• What this means: LBank’s community isn’t just observing; they are participating, co-creating, and teaching newcomers—driving a positive chain reaction across the ecosystem.

Portfolio Learnings from Early Innovators (Xizhang Lin)

• Case references: WFI and Matchain (as cited examples of early innovators well-known in crypto circles).
• Lessons:
  • Small, high-output teams can move fast and innovate continuously.
  • Frequent partner dialogues yield new concepts to test and deliver user benefits.
  • Boldness, creativity, and user-centric co-creation are critical to stand out and scale.

Market Trends and What’s Next (Q4 2025 into 2026)

• Observed momentum: AI and DeFi renewal; stablecoins’ growing role in cross-border payments and value preservation (Eric).
• Near-term priorities (Eric): Expand payment features, lower costs, and improve everyday UX; collaborate with partners to scale accessibility.
• Expected themes (Xizhang Lin and Moha):
  • Continued AI strength and a return of community-driven meme coins.
  • Institutional DeFi maturation.
  • LBank to maintain early-listing leadership and quality curation.
  • More IRL events, regional activations, and co-creation opportunities for newcomers and advanced users alike.

2026 Outlook and Gratitudes

• Xizhang Lin: Expects a larger LBank community, higher trading activity, and a strong 12 months ahead; AI, RWA, and meme coins will all matter; Labs to emphasize user-first, quality-driven investments with robust tokenomics.
• Eric: Top priority is serving more users in more regions while making crypto’s benefits accessible in daily life; gratitude to users, regulators, partners, and LBank’s global team.
• Moha: Anticipates a “crazier” 2026 with continued bull market; LBank will lead by anticipating trends, early listings, and building stronger bridges across culture, sports, and tech; thanks leadership for treating users as partners and the community for showing up daily.

Giveaways and Community Engagement

• Thanksgiving Red Packet giveaways: ~100–150 USDT total across pinned campaigns; additional themed activities (e.g., Crypto Thanksgiving Bingo; “Eagle Eye” with ~$200 prize) encourage community participation.
• Call-to-action: Check pinned posts for multiple live giveaways tied to the Thanksgiving theme.

Core Takeaways

• LBank’s 2025 success has been driven by a dual engine: disciplined strategy (investments, regulation, product) and vibrant community culture (events, campaigns, co-creation).
• Measurable traction: 20M+ users; ~920M impressions; major IRL events; payments rollout in core markets; visible academic and enterprise collaboration.
• 2026 will focus on: expanding access and utility, curating quality projects (AI/RWA/DeFi/meme), and deepening the bridge between crypto, culture, sports, and everyday use cases.

Closing Sentiment

• The session underscored that LBank’s strength comes from people—users, builders, partners, creators—and the shared belief in Web3’s future. Gratitude, collaboration, and execution will continue to guide LBank’s next chapter.