2026-01-02 07:22:03

Tron's Justin Sun dropped a hefty IDR 75 billion to sit down with legendary investor Warren Buffett over lunch—a bold move to pitch Bitcoin and emerging tech opportunities.

But here's the thing: Buffett wasn't buying it. The Berkshire Hathaway boss remains unconvinced about Bitcoin's merit, maintaining his long-standing skepticism toward cryptocurrency. The lunch, while a high-profile moment, highlighted the stark generational divide in how traditional finance titans and blockchain innovators view digital assets.

Sun's willingness to spend big for face time shows the persistent drive from the crypto community to convert mainstream finance into blockchain believers. Yet Buffett's steadfast rejection underscores why mainstream adoption in the traditional investment world still faces considerable headwinds.

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HalfIsEmpty

· 01-05 06:09

75 billion IDR spent and only got "Not interested" in return, this deal is a total loss Old Ba's generation really can't be saved, let's just wait for them to gradually exit Spending so much money just to hear a no? Haha, I can't understand this logic Alright, different eras, destined to not see eye to eye, keep enjoying yourself This is called a generation gap, the traditional finance approach should have been overthrown long ago Sun's move was indeed generous, although the result was disappointing, but the attitude is clear People get stubborn as they age, new things really need time to prove themselves

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GamefiEscapeArtist

· 01-05 05:31

7.5 billion rupees for a meal, but Old Ba still doesn't believe in BTC, haha, it cracked me up --- This is exactly the generational gap. The traditional financial logic simply can't be broken --- Brother Sun is really willing to spend money, but unfortunately he ran into the toughest nut to crack --- Want to brainwash Warren Buffett? Brother, you probably didn't understand what's in his bones --- Spending 7.5 billion and still being politely declined, how awkward... but if it were me, I wouldn't change my stance either --- The generational divide is real; the older generation just can't understand our way of thinking --- No matter how much money is spent, beliefs are hard to change. Warren Buffett sees it as a matter of principle --- Sun's move this time is grand, but as for the effect... we still have to wait for time to tell

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ser_ngmi

· 01-02 07:52

Sun's buddy spent 7.5 billion Indonesian Rupiah just to get a retort from Buffett, really ruthless. The old man still sticks to his usual argument; in his eyes, BTC is just a paper tiger. The generational gap is indeed huge. Retail investors are still dreaming that traditional finance will accept us. Buffett's decisive action gave a slap to that illusion. Is this lunch worth it? Anyway, I can't see any substantial progress; it's just a big news story. What's funny is that the crypto community really thinks they can persuade him. Man, you must be so optimistic.

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MEVSupportGroup

· 01-02 07:49

Haha, Old Buffett simply doesn't buy into this. No matter how much money there is, it's useless. --- 75 billion IDR just to brainwash Warren? Wake up, Brother Sun. --- This is why traditional finance has always looked down on us... --- Spending more on lunch can't change the old man's stubbornness. --- The so-called generational divide is just mutual contempt. --- Sun is really hardworking, but Buffett's generation simply refuses to believe in Bitcoin. --- So, mainstream adoption isn't that easy; it has to happen gradually. --- 75 billion gone to waste; this deal isn't worth it... --- Old Buffett's attitude is right there; no point in pitching again. --- A typical clash between new and old forces; neither side can persuade the other. --- Just consider this meal as a way to spend money and gain some insight. --- It's really absurd; even with money, you can't buy trust.

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TokenTherapist

· 01-02 07:47

Spending 7.5 billion Indonesian Rupiah only to be criticized by Buffett, this business loss is truly thorough --- The old man just doesn't understand, Bitcoin is not something to rush --- Another big drama of traditional finance vs. the blockchain circle, it never ends --- Did Sun spend money to buy a lesson? Is it worth it? --- Buffett's obsession is really stubborn, but on the other hand... it's quite normal for him to say he doesn't believe --- 75 billion, what can it buy? Might as well build a node --- This is called "using real gold and silver to face a cold shoulder," truly resilient --- It's just a generational difference, we should do our own thing --- Smiled, Sun didn't expect to hit such a hard nail --- Having too much money with nowhere to spend, insisting on throwing it to an old man who doesn't believe in crypto

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StakeWhisperer

· 01-02 07:32

75 billion Indonesian Rupiah all in, Old Ba still doesn't believe in Bitcoin, this generation gap is really hopeless haha --- Sun's approach is a bit too aggressive, no matter how much money he has, he can't buy Buffett's approval --- Actually, traditional finance and the blockchain world are two parallel universes, they can't be forced together --- Spending 7.5 billion on a meal and ending up being disrespected, if I were Sun, I would be broken --- That's why it's so difficult for institutions to adopt; old money is reluctant to change --- Buffett's generation really can't hold the fort anymore, but people do have their temper, haha --- Another scene of the "I am here to save traditional finance" dream shattering

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