As LBank celebrates its 10th anniversary, the global crypto exchange powerhouse is doubling down on its vision for Web3 innovation with the launch of a $1 billion Talent Program. Known as the “100x Gems Hub,” LBank has built a reputation for spotting high-potential early-stage projects and fostering a global ecosystem, consistently staying ahead of industry trends. In this exclusive interview conducted by BeinCrypto, Czhang Lin, LBank Partner and Head of LBank Labs, discusses how LBank identifies breakout assets, drives Web3 innovation, and plans to balance its dual role as an early value discoverer and global narrative shaper over the next decade.

Q1: LBank marked its 10th anniversary with a $1 billion Talent Program. Can you break down the program and its strategic significance?

Czhang Lin: LBank’s 10th anniversary is a milestone we’re celebrating with significant initiatives—including a $1.7 million claw machine campaign, a $300,000 futures trading competition, and the centerpiece: our $1 billion Talent Program. This initiative empowers the next generation of Web3 builders—developers, content creators, and innovators—by providing funding, global collaboration platforms, and extensive brand exposure. We’re fueling cutting-edge projects in decentralized AI, meme culture ecosystems, and innovative DeFi tools.

This isn’t just a celebration of a decade of success; it’s a strategic leap to shape the future of Web3. The Talent Program expands LBank’s ecosystem beyond providing assets (like LBANK EDGE and Premarket), tools (spot, futures, LBmeme Launch), and liquidity—to now nurturing talent. By backing global innovators, we’re driving the narrative forward, accelerating Web3’s mainstream adoption, and injecting momentum into the next market cycle.

Q2: Over the past decade, LBank has grown from a startup to a global crypto leader with 20 million users and $10.5 billion in daily trading volume. What are LBank’s biggest achievements, and how do they set the stage for the future?

Czhang Lin: The last 10 years have seen LBank evolve from a scrappy startup to a Web3 innovation juggernaut. LBank has scaled to 20 million users, hit $10.5 billion in daily trading volume, and, per our Q3 2025 report, secured a global ranking of #5 in spot trading and #4 in futures, with a 71% quarter-on-quarter spike in daily volume. Our “100x Gems Hub” nickname reflects our knack for spotting early value.

These milestones lay a rock-solid foundation for what’s next. Our massive user base and deep liquidity give LBank Labs’ portfolio projects a launchpad to scale fast. Our bets on meme trading, decentralized AI, and real-world assets (RWA) position us as a bridge between tech, culture, and finance. Looking ahead, we’re shifting from a pure trading platform to a global narrative driver, leveraging an innovative product suite and enhanced user experiences to lead Web3’s mainstream adoption.

Q3: LBank recently partnered with the Argentine National Team and launched a $100M Bonus Pro campaign. What’s the strategy behind these moves?

Czhang Lin: The Argentine National Team sponsorship isn’t just a branding play—it’s a cultural bridge to connect with users worldwide. Football is a universal language, and the grit, strategy, and passion of the Argentine team align perfectly with LBank’s mission to empower users. This partnership brings Web3’s disruptive ideas into the mainstream through the lens of sports and culture.

The $100M Bonus Pro campaign, meanwhile, is about lowering the entry barrier—offering new users a $100 sign-up bonus and a 100% match on futures account deposits (no cap). It’s a “from curiosity to action” play to spark engagement and build long-term trust. We’ve also teamed up with top-tier security firms like CertiK and Elliptic, and established a $100M Futures Risk Protection Fund to ensure a safe, compliant trading environment.

For LBank Labs, a growing user base means a vibrant trading community—critical for early-stage project success. Deep liquidity fuels growth, and these initiatives strengthen the market foundation for our Labs portfolio, cementing LBank’s global influence.

Q4: As Head of LBank Labs, how do you view LBank’s transformation from a standard exchange to the “100x Gems Hub”?

Czhang Lin: The crypto space has gone from fringe to mainstream over the past decade, and LBank’s journey mirrors that shift. We’ve evolved from a traditional exchange to a global leader in early project discovery and ecosystem building. The “100x Gems Hub” title comes from our sharp market instincts and relentless execution, particularly in unearthing high-potential projects early.

The data speaks for itself: in Q3 2025, 12.85% of our newly listed assets delivered 10x returns, while 1.39% achieved 100x gains. LBank EDGE zone assets averaged an 1,837% surge, and LBmeme Launch tokens soared by an average of 6,382%. Products like tokenized equities, LBmeme Launch, and BoostHub keep us at the forefront of asset discovery and user engagement.

Our success isn’t just about listing tokens—it’s about rigorous due diligence, community insights, and a global network that pinpoints the next market breakout. We focus on frontier narratives, creating a “belief cycle” that drives growth through narrative, utility, and community resonance.

Q5: LBANK EDGE zone and tokenized equities have caught attention for bridging Web3 innovation with traditional finance. How does LBank balance these demands?

Czhang Lin: The EDGE zone and tokenized equities cater to two sides of the same coin: innovation and stability. EDGE is our high-octane engine for early-stage, high-growth assets, capitalizing on narrative-driven opportunities like DUPE and LAUNCHCOIN with a “fast, precise, deep” approach. We back it with 100% trading guarantees, deep liquidity, and a $5M ecosystem fund to help users seize alpha opportunities.

Tokenized equities (like MSTRX and CRCLX) bring traditional financial assets into blockchain’s 24/7 trading arena, lowering barriers and letting users tap into Web3 through familiar tools, blending the stability of traditional markets with blockchain’s flexibility.

By marrying forward-looking narratives with real-world value, LBank empowers users to explore innovation while staying grounded in mainstream markets.

Q6: What trends do you see shaping the crypto industry post-2025?

Czhang Lin: After 2025, the crypto industry will shift from hype to integration with traditional finance, driven by three key trends.

First, institutional capital is flooding in, with crypto ETFs acting as the bridge to mainstream markets, making digital assets accessible and legitimate for traditional investors.

Second, Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) are gaining traction. Companies are holding crypto to optimize their balance sheets, boosting stock performance and signaling innovation.

Third, SPACs are emerging as a fast, transparent way for Web3 projects to go public, blending crypto’s agility with the scale of public markets.

For LBank, these trends are both opportunities and a mission. Through our EDGE zone, LBank Labs investments, and global ecosystem network, we’re empowering projects to tap into the liquidity of both exchanges and capital markets, enabling users to reap the rewards of this dual-market advantage.

Q7: With the crypto market—especially altcoins—experiencing significant volatility recently, what advice do you have for altcoin traders navigating this uncertainty?

Czhang Lin: Altcoin trading is a high-stakes game of “narrative + liquidity,” where volatility is both risk and reward. Take recent Binance ecosystem memes like BIANRENSHENG, CAIWUZIYOU, HAJIMI, and BIANQICHE—success hinges on reading the market’s pulse, understanding narrative drivers, and managing risk.

First, timing the narrative beats chasing price spikes. Losses often come from bad entry/exit timing, not wrong calls. Smart traders position early in a narrative’s lifecycle, not at its boiling point.

Second, risk management is non-negotiable. Altcoins can moon hard but crash harder. Position sizing, stop-losses, and staggered entries are your lifelines.

Finally, as we emphasize in our LBANK EDGE, structured strategies unlock alpha. LBank’s AI-driven screening and on-chain signal analysis help users spot high-potential assets early, while 100% trading guarantees and deep liquidity ensure smoother execution. It’s not about blind FOMO—it’s about playing the game rationally in a volatile market.

Q8: A 10th anniversary is a new beginning. How will LBank balance being an early value discoverer and a global narrative shaper in the next decade?

Czhang Lin: Over the past decade, LBank’s sharp instincts and execution cemented our role as an early value discoverer. The next decade? It’s about amplifying narratives and shaping trends.

We’re building on three pillars:

1. A richer product matrix: From tokenized equities to volatility tools and consumer-facing DeFi, we’re creating intuitive, composable investment gateways. Users won’t just participate—they’ll co-build the ecosystem.
2. Composable user experiences: Through task systems, reward programs, and governance, every interaction will create lasting value. It’s not just trading—it’s co-creating narratives.
3. Global brand influence: By blending sports, culture, and Web3—like our Argentine National Team sponsorship and the 1001 Nights Festival—we’ll bring crypto’s story to the mainstream, making Web3 visible, usable, and trusted.

In the next decade, LBank will evolve beyond value hunting to lead narratives and amplify trends.

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