Tron approves its largest-ever fee reduction, cutting costs by 60% to drive adoption and support blockchain growth.
The Tron blockchain has approved a 60% reduction in network fees, marking the largest cut since its creation. The change will take effect on August 30, 2025, at 20:00 (GMT+8), after a community vote by Tron Super Representatives.
Details of the Fee Reduction
The proposal reduces the cost of energy units from 210 sun to 100 sun, directly lowering transaction expenses across the network. This affects TRC20 token transfers, smart contract usage, and stablecoin activity on the platform.
Voting began on August 26, and the measure was approved before being scheduled for activation. The decision was influenced by the doubling of TRX prices since 2024, which had made on-chain activities more costly.
According to community statements, the aim is to expand Tron’s user base by making transactions more affordable. This is expected to increase adoption and encourage both developers and users to remain active on the network.
Justin Sun’s Statement on the Proposal
Tron founder Justin Sun commented that the fee cut is designed to directly benefit users by lowering costs. He noted that a 60% reduction is unusual for any blockchain and provides a major advantage for adoption.
On August 26, 2025, the Tron Super Representative community proposed to reduce Tron network fees by 60%. This is the largest fee reduction since the founding of the Tron network. The proposal has already passed and will take effect at 20:00 (GMT+8) this Friday!
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— H.E. Justin Sun 👨🚀 (Astronaut Version) (@justinsuntron) August 29, 2025
Sun also addressed the effect on network revenue, admitting that income may drop in the short term. However, he emphasized that greater usage and more transactions should lead to improved profitability over time.
He further explained that Tron’s Super Representatives will review network fees every three months. These reviews will consider TRX price movements, activity levels, and growth trends to maintain competitiveness and financial balance.
Broader Network Growth and Market Context
The fee change comes during a period of growth for Tron, particularly in stablecoin activity. Its USD1 stablecoin has seen a rise in demand, and the overall supply of stablecoins on Tron has grown by 40% since the start of 2025.
Tron currently ranks as the fifth-largest blockchain by total value locked, with more than $6 billion recorded on August 28, according to CoinGecko. The network has also maintained steady growth in decentralized finance activity, which benefits from reduced operating costs.
Industry watchers believe that lower fees could encourage more projects and applications to deploy on Tron. Developers often weigh costs when choosing a blockchain, and cheaper energy units could make Tron more appealing.
