The TRON network is set to launch a new mechanism allowing Tether (USDT) transfers without gas fees. Previously, users needed to hold TRX to cover transaction costs, but after the upcoming update, they will no longer need TRX to send USDT.
TRON founder Justin Sun announced the changes, stating that the new mechanism will be implemented in the coming weeks. The technology has been in development since 2024, but its finalization was accelerated due to liquidity shortages in the market.
Who Can Access Free Transactions
Zero-fee transactions will not be automatic; they will depend on wallets and applications integrating the new feature. If a service supports this update, users can send USDT without additional costs.
The decision follows user complaints about unpredictable stablecoin fees. In late 2024, BNB Chain implemented a similar gas fee subsidy, reducing costs for specific wallets.
Additionally, TRON has introduced native multi-signature (multi-sig) storage for USDT, enhancing fund security.
Fees and Liquidity Issues
Despite TRON’s lower fees compared to Ethereum, some users have reported transaction costs of up to $9. This is due to the limited energy available in TRON wallets, which can be depleted under high network load.
Under normal conditions, USDT transfers on TRON cost between $3.22 and $6.54, making the network less suitable for micropayments. In comparison, Ethereum’s USDT transfer fees recently dropped to $0.31 due to favorable gas conditions.
One notable TRON feature is reduced fees if the recipient’s wallet contains a small amount of TRX. To help users minimize costs, the network offers a bot that distributes small amounts of TRX for transaction fees.
USDT Activity Trends on TRON
USDT remains the dominant asset on TRON, accounting for 98% of all smart contract interactions. However, small transactions (under $10) have declined, as high fees make them impractical.
A typical USDT transaction on TRON now ranges between $100 and $1,000. Meanwhile, larger transactions increasingly take place on Ethereum, where major capital movements occur.
Over the past month, USDT issuance grew by 4.9 billion tokens, indicating the continued expansion of stablecoins in trading. As of February 2025, total stablecoin supply reached $227.1 billion, with Ethereum remaining the dominant network for usage.
On TRON, USDT is primarily used for peer-to-peer trading, though analysts closely monitor it due to its potential involvement in fraudulent schemes. The introduction of gas-free transactions could reshape the stablecoin economy on TRON and attract more users in the coming months.
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