# Felix Fan > Felix Fan is the CEO of Trust Wallet, appointed in February 2026. A bilingual leader (English/Mandarin), he previously drove growth for OKX's X Layer and held a... - Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/felix-fan - Categories: People in crypto - Tags: DeFi, Founder - Created: 2026-02-11T14:49:11.200Z - Last updated: 2026-02-14T00:56:13.000Z - Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki) --- **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)​ ## Education Felix Fan attended the University of Toronto exchange program where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Industrial Engineering in 2012. In 2013, he graduated from the University of Hong Kong where he got a B.Eng. degree in Total Quality Engineering. [\[4\]](#cite-id-CnZtoMh78vZkZSC4) ## Career ### Trust Wallet Fan 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)​ ### Previous Roles Prior 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. From 2019 to 2022, Fan served as the Product Strategist and Co-Founder of Adventurist App Limited. From 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) His 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)​ ## Leadership and Communication Style Fan's public communications reveal a leadership philosophy centered on community engagement, direct communication, and industry collaboration. [\[3\]](#cite-id-obHLeUOqPnGBAnWR)​ ### Community Engagement A 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)​ He 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)​ ### Industry Collaboration Fan 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: > "[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) ## Views and Philosophy Through his public statements, Fan has shared insights into his personal philosophy, work ethic, and views on the [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) industry. ### On Crypto Culture Fan 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. ### On Work and Life Fan has shared personal maxims that reflect his perspective on his work and the fast-paced nature of the industry. * 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) * 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.