Lower energy costs could unlock wider adoption but carry inflation risks for TRX.
Tron’s network is on the verge of a major cost shift, as Proposal #789 — which aims to slash transaction fees in half — gains strong backing ahead of its Friday deadline.
The plan, submitted on GitHub, suggests reducing the energy unit price from 210 sun to 100 sun. Since 1 TRX equals 1,000,000 sun, this move would significantly reduce costs for users executing high-volume transactions like stablecoin transfers.
📌 Why this matters:
- Lower fees = more accessibility, with estimates showing 45% more users could afford transactions.
- Historical precedent (Proposal #95 in 2024) shows fee cuts spurred smart contract growth.
- Risk: Cutting fees reduces TRX burn rate, which could lead to net inflation if usage doesn’t rise enough.
At present, Tron burns about 76 million TRX at the current 210 sun rate. With the cut, that burn may disappear, turning into inflation unless activity accelerates.
Support and Voting Progress
Voting began Tuesday and closes Friday. So far, 17 Super Representatives have voted in favor, including Chain Cloud, CryptoChain, Nansen, HTX.com, P2P.org and Tron Alliance. Only 18 of 27 votes are needed for approval — making passage highly likely
Tron’s Market Position
Since launching in 2017, Tron has remained resilient across multiple crypto cycles. With a $33.1 billion market cap, it ranks as the 9th-largest blockchain.
Tron has also built dominance in the stablecoin sector — its stablecoin supply has surged 40% in 2025 alone, underscoring how critical network fees are for its continued adoption.
👉 If the proposal passes, Tron may see an influx of new users and activity — but the inflation question will remain a balancing act for the ecosystem.
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