{"id":"felix-fan","title":"Felix Fan","content":"**Felix Fan** is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of [Trust Wallet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/trust-wallet), a position he was appointed to on February 11, 2026. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-o3TMtUj6cQKD8szf) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-9YOe1p064dSfZ8U0) He previously served as the Product Director at the cryptocurrency exchange [OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx). Fan is known for his community-focused approach and his active engagement with both English and Mandarin-speaking [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) communities. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​\n\n## Education\n\nFelix Fan attended the University of Toronto exchange program where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Industrial Engineering in 2012. \n\nIn 2013, he graduated from the University of Hong Kong where he got a B.Eng. degree in Total Quality Engineering. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-CnZtoMh78vZkZSC4) \n\n## Career\n\n### Trust Wallet\n\nFan was appointed CEO of [Trust Wallet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/trust-wallet) on February 11, 2026, succeeding [Eowyn Chen](https://iq.wiki/wiki/eowyn-chen). [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-o3TMtUj6cQKD8szf) His stated mandate is to lead the company's global strategy, oversee product innovation, and drive the expansion of its ecosystem. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-9YOe1p064dSfZ8U0) [Trust Wallet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/trust-wallet) was acquired by [Binance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/binance) in 2018, and Fan's appointment underscores the strategic relationship between the two organizations. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-o3TMtUj6cQKD8szf) In a reflection of his leadership style, Fan's personal bio on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) humorously describes his role as \"Product intern .\" [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​\n\n### Previous Roles\n\nPrior to his role at [Trust Wallet](https://iq.wiki/wiki/trust-wallet), Fan was the Head of Growth and Co-Founder of Alphastark Limited from 2014 to 2019. \n\nFrom 2019 to 2022, Fan served as the Product Strategist and Co-Founder of Adventurist App Limited. \n\nFrom 2022 to 2025, Fan was the Product Director at [OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx) where he was heavily involved in the development and ecosystem growth of OKX Wallet and Chain, expanding the multichain, and being involved in the growth of the ecosystem. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR) \n\nHis public activity during this period demonstrated a hands-on approach to building the X Layer community. He actively sought out new projects, engaged directly with developers, and promoted community events such as `@okxalphas` meetups. On October 25, 2025, he publicly discussed the possibility of building the [x402](https://iq.wiki/wiki/x402) standard on X Layer, indicating his deep involvement in the network's technical and strategic direction. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​\n\n## Leadership and Communication Style\n\nFan's public communications reveal a leadership philosophy centered on community engagement, direct communication, and industry collaboration. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​\n\n### Community Engagement\n\nA recurring theme in Fan's public statements is the prioritization of the user community. On September 25, 2025, he posted, \"community first.\" [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR) On October 8, 2025, he acknowledged feedback from users, stating, *\"Grateful for the love & hate from our communities—it shows you care... I will always stand by you.\"* [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​\n\nHe maintains an open-door policy for feedback. In an October 13, 2025 post, he wrote, \"I’m eager to engage with every community members and value your opinions. My dm is always open.\" [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR) During his time working with the X Layer ecosystem, he demonstrated this approach by providing a detailed public response in Chinese to community suggestions on September 22, 2025, confirming that a dedicated developer support group had been created to address feedback and increase exposure for new projects. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​\n\n### Industry Collaboration\n\nFan has shown a willingness to collaborate with competitors and maintain positive industry relationships. On October 14, 2025, he publicly addressed and dispelled rumors of a conflict with Xie Jiayin of [Bitget](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitget), stating in Mandarin: \n\n> \"[OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx) 钱包也接入了 Morph， 我和谢家印彼此欣赏，没有矛盾。 期待更多合作！\" (Translation: \"[OKX](https://iq.wiki/wiki/okx) Wallet has also integrated with Morph. Xie Jiayin and I admire each other, there is no conflict. Looking forward to more cooperation!\"). [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)\n\n## Views and Philosophy\n\nThrough his public statements, Fan has shared insights into his personal philosophy, work ethic, and views on the [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry.\n\n### On Crypto Culture\n\nFan has expressed an appreciation for the cultural elements of the [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) space, particularly memes. On October 17, 2025, he posted, \"I ain't against meme, I love meme,\" and quoted [Elon Musk](https://iq.wiki/wiki/elon-musk), stating, \"Who controls the memes, controls the Universe.\" [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR) This reflects an understanding of the informal and culturally-driven aspects of the crypto community.\n\n### On Work and Life\n\nFan has shared personal maxims that reflect his perspective on his work and the fast-paced nature of the industry.\n\n* On October 9, 2025, he posted in Chinese: \"安守我本分 始终相信沉默是金\" (Translation: \"Stick to my duties and always believe that silence is golden.\") [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)\n* On October 10, 2025, he referenced a common crypto aphorism: \"币圈一天 人间十年\" (Translation: \"A day in crypto is like ten years in the real world.\") [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR) Period.","summary":"Felix Fan is the CEO of Trust Wallet, appointed in February 2026. 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