In the development history of China's blockchain industry, Xiao Feng is undoubtedly a name that cannot be ignored. As a pioneer and promoter in the field of blockchain in China, he is known as the 'Godfather of Chinese Blockchain'. From traditional finance to the digital economy, Xiao Feng, with his profound financial background, forward-looking strategic vision, and outstanding leadership, has promoted the commercialization and upgrading of blockchain technology in China.
This article will comprehensively analyze this leading figure in China's blockchain industry from multiple dimensions, including Xiao Feng's personal background, career, contributions to the blockchain field, industry influence, and future prospects.
One, Xiao Feng's personal background and early career
1. Educational background and accumulation in the financial industry
Xiao Feng was born in China and has a deep academic background in finance. He graduated from Nankai University with a Ph.D. in economics and accumulated rich experience in financial investment. Before entering the blockchain industry, Xiao Feng held important positions in China's traditional financial industry, including general manager of Bosera Asset Management Co., Ltd.
During his time at Bosera Asset Management, Xiao Feng promoted the company's internationalization process and made it one of the most influential asset management companies in China. This experience laid a solid foundation for his later exploration in the fields of fintech and blockchain.
2. Transformation from traditional finance to digital economy
Around 2015, with the rise of Bitcoin and blockchain technology, Xiao Feng keenly realized the potential of this emerging technology. He gradually shifted his focus from traditional finance to the blockchain and digital asset field, and began to delve into research on distributed ledger technology and smart contracts.
In 2016, Xiao Feng officially entered the blockchain industry and became the founder of Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory, marking a new phase in his career and opening a new chapter in China's blockchain industry.
Two, Xiao Feng and the development of China's blockchain industry
1. Establish Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory
In 2015, Xiao Feng co-founded the Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory with Wanxiang Group, one of the earliest blockchain research institutions in China. This laboratory is dedicated to the research, application exploration, and industry ecosystem construction of blockchain technology, attracting a large number of top technical experts and scholars.
The establishment of Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory not only promoted the research of blockchain technology in China but also incubated multiple blockchain projects, including PlatON (privacy computing network) and HashKey Group (digital asset financial services platform).
2. Promote the development of blockchain industry standards and policies
As a leading figure in China's blockchain industry, Xiao Feng actively participates in the formulation of industry standards and policy discussions. He has repeatedly called on the government and enterprises to pay attention to the potential of blockchain technology and to promote the improvement of relevant regulatory frameworks in public forums.
Under the influence of Xiao Feng, Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory collaborates with many domestic and foreign institutions to explore the application of blockchain in supply chain finance, the Internet of Things, digital identity, etc., and promotes the industry towards compliance and standardization.
3. Initiate the 'Blockchain+' strategy to empower the real economy
Xiao Feng believes that the core value of blockchain technology lies in empowering the real economy. He proposed the 'Blockchain+' strategy to promote the deep integration of blockchain technology with traditional industries (such as finance, logistics, healthcare, and government).
In the financial sector: Wanxiang Blockchain collaborates with multiple banks to explore the application of blockchain in cross-border payments and supply chain finance.
Internet of Things: Achieving trustworthy data interaction between devices through blockchain technology, enhancing the security and efficiency of the Internet of Things.
Digital Government: Promoting the application of blockchain in government scenarios such as identity authentication and data sharing, improving government governance capabilities.
This strategy not only accelerates the commercialization of blockchain but also provides important support for the development of China's digital economy.
Three, Xiao Feng's core viewpoints and industry influence
1. Blockchain is the cornerstone of the value internet
Xiao Feng has repeatedly emphasized that blockchain is the next-generation value internet infrastructure after the internet. He believes that the internet solved the problem of free flow of information, while blockchain will achieve the free flow of value.
"The essence of blockchain is to build a trust machine that allows strangers to exchange value without intermediaries through mathematical algorithms and distributed consensus mechanisms."
2. The future of the digital economy and token economy
Xiao Feng is a strong supporter of the token economy. He believes that tokens are not only digital currencies but also a new type of production relationship and organization method that can reshape business models and social collaboration.
He proposed that future companies might operate using the DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) model, and tokens will become key tools for incentivizing and coordinating the interests of all parties.
3. Outlook on DeFi and Web3
In recent years, decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 have become hot topics in the blockchain industry. Xiao Feng believes that DeFi will reconstruct the traditional financial system, while Web3 will allow users to truly control their own data and digital identity.
The Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory he leads is also actively laying out the DeFi and Web3 ecosystem, investing in and incubating several related projects, such as HashKey Capital (cryptocurrency investment fund) and PlatON (privacy computing public chain).
Four, Xiao Feng's industry status and honors
Due to his outstanding contributions in the blockchain field, Xiao Feng is widely regarded as a 'godfather' figure in China's blockchain industry. His influence extends not only to China but also radiates to the global blockchain ecosystem.
In 2018, Xiao Feng was selected as a 'Global Blockchain Influential Person'.
In 2020, Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory was rated as 'China's Most Influential Blockchain Research Institution'.
In 2022, Xiao Feng delivered keynote speeches at several international blockchain summits, further enhancing China's international discourse power in the blockchain industry.
Five, Future Prospects: Xiao Feng and the Next Decade of Blockchain
With the continuous maturity of blockchain technology, Xiao Feng and his team are exploring more cutting-edge fields, including:
The combination of privacy computing and blockchain (e.g., the PlatON project)
The integration of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and blockchain
Ecological construction of the Metaverse and Web3
Xiao Feng believes that in the next decade, blockchain will deeply integrate with technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and 5G, driving human society into a true digital economy era.
Conclusion
As one of the founders of China's blockchain industry, Xiao Feng, with his profound financial background, visionary strategic thinking, and unremitting innovative spirit, has profoundly influenced the development direction of blockchain in China and globally. From Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory to the PlatON and HashKey ecosystems, each of his explorations is driving blockchain technology toward broader commercial applications.
In the future, as blockchain technology becomes more widespread, Xiao Feng's name will continue to be closely linked to the development of this revolutionary technology, and his thoughts and practices will continue to lead the industry forward.
2025 Shanghai Blockchain International Week and the 11th Global Blockchain Summit event preview
In October 2025, the Shanghai Blockchain International Week will grandly open again, among which, on October 23, the '11th Global Blockchain Summit' hosted by Wanxiang Blockchain Laboratory will serve as the core activity of the international week, bringing together prominent figures.
During the Shanghai Blockchain Week from October 20 to 25, dozens of technical sharing sessions, project roadshows, academic seminars, and other peripheral activities will also be held simultaneously at multiple venues in Shanghai, creating a Web3 feast covering technology, business, and culture.
This summit is themed 'Web3, Borderless', focusing on cutting-edge fields such as stablecoins, RWA, and artificial intelligence, with a special discussion on 'land port cooperation'.
Through wind and rain, spring flowers and autumn fruits, since the first summit in 2015, the Wanxiang Blockchain Global Summit has weathered eleven years, witnessing and promoting the complete journey of China's blockchain industry from its inception to its flourishing.
Over the past eleven years, in the face of the ups and downs of the industry, the Shanghai Summit has always adhered to its original intention, building a global dialogue platform, promoting technological breakthroughs and industrial integration, firmly guarding the spark of blockchain innovation in China, and continuously injecting confidence and momentum into industry development.
Eleven years, Web3 remains forever young and passionate, faith immortal. Eleven years, we are still here, our blood remains.
The 11th Global Blockchain Summit will continue to invite speakers from institutions such as the Hong Kong Legislative Council to interpret Hong Kong's latest Web3 policies and conduct face-to-face exchanges with Chinese enterprises interested in global layout, jointly exploring new directions for land and port cooperation. Recently popular topics such as RWA and AI will also be important content of this autumn summit.
Whether you are a developer, investor, scholar, or enthusiast, this grand event will provide you with an excellent opportunity to gain insights into trends and connect resources. Join us in jointly defining a 'borderless' future!
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