On the evening of May 22, Eastern Time, Kronos Research CIO Vincent was invited to attend a VIP dinner hosted by Trump at the National Golf Club. Odaily Planet Daily contacted Vincent immediately after the dinner to interview him about his observations and feelings during the event, including the flow of the dinner, the composition of attendees and their interactions, information related to regulation and industry impact, and his reflections after attending.

Vincent also expressed on X that simply holding Trump tokens gives people the opportunity to meet the U.S. President and hear his speech in person, which is an unprecedented opportunity… Trump affirmed his support for cryptocurrency, which is exciting and inspiring.

Scene Review

Odaily Planet Daily: How long did the entire dinner last? What was the general flow? Was there any part that made you feel “this is not an ordinary dinner”?

Vincent: The dinner started receiving guests at 5:30 PM and lasted until around 10:30 PM. The overall arrangement was relatively orderly: guests arrived and mingled freely at round tables; after a brief speech by President Trump, the dinner officially began.

What impressed me the most was the “exclusivity” created at the scene—especially during the segment where he met privately with the top 25 token holders. The atmosphere was not like a traditional social dinner; both the security arrangements and the verification requirements for token holders gave the event a sort of “token threshold” access mechanism. To some extent, it also conveyed a message: cryptocurrency, especially tokens, is no longer just a speculative tool but is evolving into a new type of asset on social and political levels.

Odaily Planet Daily: Was Trump’s demeanor and speech content as “entertaining” or boring as expected? Were there any remarks that shocked people or seemed to inadvertently reveal deeper signals?

Vincent: After a brief private conversation with the top 25 token holders, Trump gave a public speech to all guests. His speaking style included some light-hearted and humorous segments while also releasing certain policy signals—such as reiterating his support for cryptocurrency, proposing the establishment of a “U.S. Bitcoin Reserve,” and positioning crypto as part of the “America First” economic strategy.

While the speech was not short of entertaining elements, what is more noteworthy is the strategic intent he conveyed: he clearly recognizes the influence of the crypto community in the current political landscape and is trying to connect with it and leverage its voice.

Odaily Planet Daily: Who were the people you interacted with at your table? Were there figures from outside the crypto space, such as finance or politics?

Vincent: The guests present had diverse backgrounds but were generally of high caliber, ranging from crypto-native entrepreneurs and market makers to investors from Web2 or traditional finance backgrounds. I interacted with many core figures from trading institutions, exchanges, and mining sectors.

Notably, some guests were not long-term active participants in the crypto field, indicating that the influence of this event has spilled over beyond the industry itself, attracting more individuals focused on macro trends, capital flows, and even political impacts.

(All images in this article are from Vincent)

Odaily Planet Daily: Was the security and inspection as strict as rumored? How did you pass KYC and wallet background checks?

Vincent: Overall, the security was indeed as strict as expected, with multiple security checks set up at the entrance to ensure the safety of personnel and the venue. In terms of participation, all guests had to pass a token verification based on on-chain snapshots, along with basic identity and background verification processes.

This is a fairly typical scenario: on-chain behavior was applied as a “pass” in a real-world political setting for the first time, and this attempt to combine blockchain with real-world identity is itself quite symbolic.

Odaily Planet Daily: Were there any segments, speeches, gifts, dishes, or arrangements at the dinner that were “laughable” or had a strong political connotation?

Vincent: There were indeed some segments with a “performative” feel, such as Trump presenting watches to the top four token holders. These designs had certain symbolic significance in form while also carrying strong dramatic elements.

From a market perspective, this is also an excellent sample to observe how tokens are used as tools for political engagement. Tokens not only provided access qualifications but also transformed into real-world rewards and exposure opportunities. Although the overall atmosphere was relatively relaxed and did not involve deep policy discussions, the potential signals were very clear: tokens are being redefined as a new channel for entering certain social strata or spheres of influence.

Reflections

Odaily Planet Daily: As a major holder of the TRUMP token participating in this dinner, looking back at your decision to increase your holdings, do you think this was purely an emotional investment or a genuine political financial action?

Vincent: Our holding of TRUMP was based on early market signals and narrative momentum, rather than political stance. As market makers, we participate in trading within liquidity-concentrated markets. TRUMP has gradually evolved into a vehicle that connects real-world access and influence, beyond just the token itself. From this perspective, it indeed reflects an experiment in the intersection of politics and finance, but our participation is entirely based on structural judgment and risk management considerations.

Odaily Planet Daily: As a blockchain entrepreneur, did you have a moment of realization: “I am experiencing a historic moment in the crypto narrative”?

Vincent: Yes—this was not a sudden epiphany but a gradually emerging, even somewhat surreal cognitive process. Seeing token holders gain political engagement opportunities due to on-chain behavior fundamentally changed my understanding of how influence is being redistributed.

From the perspective of someone who has long observed market structures, this marks a transition of crypto assets from financial tools to expressions of social and political identity. It is not just about “participating in history,” but witnessing how a new narrative logic enters the centers of power. This is a highly symbolic signal for the entire industry.

Odaily Planet Daily: If this dinner was a “performance,” what do you think each role's script was? What role do you think you played?

Vincent: This was undoubtedly a carefully designed “performance”—Trump played the role of a populist icon, the guests were like early believers, and the entire scene packaged cryptocurrency as a new coordinate of loyalty and influence.

I positioned myself as an observer—being part of it but focusing more on analyzing the underlying operational logic. I participated in this performance not to express a stance but to understand: what does it mean for market structure when politics, technology, and capital converge in the same narrative?

Odaily Planet Daily: After the dinner, was there a moment when you gained new insights or reflections on the significance of holding TRUMP or participating in such events?

Vincent: After the dinner, one clearer point is that the market is far more than just driven by models and algorithms; it is also deeply influenced by emotions, cognition, and power structures. Tokens like TRUMP, to some extent, are becoming a “narrative container,” whose value does not entirely rely on fundamentals but is more based on how they connect with culture, identity, and social participation.

For us, holding such assets does not mean endorsing a particular political stance but understanding its symbolic function from the perspective of market structure.

Industry Observation

Odaily Planet Daily: Do you feel that crypto is embedding itself in power structures in a deeper way? Does this validate views like “Web3 is entering national narratives”?

Vincent: This event again emphasized a reality: crypto is no longer just a technological innovation; it has become a cultural phenomenon, even possessing political attributes. You can view this as progress or as a performative gesture, but this transformation is genuinely occurring.

When “political capital” begins to directly link with “token communities,” the boundaries between governance, incentives, and ideology start to blur—this is a new characteristic of our era.

Odaily Planet Daily: Did anyone at the dinner mention industry directions like crypto compliance, regulation, or RWA? Were there any new “regulatory signals” or political stances released?

Vincent: The dinner was primarily social, with a relaxed atmosphere, and there was almost no in-depth discussion on regulation, compliance, or RWA topics. There were no explicit policy declarations, but from the repeated mentions of “Bitcoin Reserve” and “promoting crypto growth,” one could sense a clearer inclination: viewing crypto as part of national strategy rather than merely a risky asset.

As for RWA, it did not become the focus of discussion at the event, but as an important direction the industry is developing, its presence was reflected in the composition and focus of the attendees, though it was not systematically expressed in such settings.Odaily Planet Daily: As an industry participant, will Kronos make strategic adjustments in the U.S. market after experiencing this event?

Vincent: From a strategic perspective, we are closely monitoring the developments. If the regulatory environment evolves towards a clearer and more collaborative direction, it will indeed create more space for institutions like ours to engage deeply with the U.S. market.

However, we are not a team that reacts quickly to news headlines. Our responsibility remains consistent—to continuously and steadily provide liquidity and efficiency to the global market, regardless of who is on the podium.

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