Quick Highlights TRON slashes transaction fees by 60% as of Aug 26, 2025 Quarterly reviews will adjust fees based on TRX price, activity, growth Move aims to boost adoption and strengthen TRON’s DeFi role TRON Approves Historic 60% Fee Reduction TRON founder Justin Sun has announced the most significant fee cut on the blockchain since its inception. On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the Super Representative community approved a proposal to slash transaction fees by 60%. Short-Term Costs, Long-Term Gains The changes took effect on Friday at 20:00 (GMT+8) . Sun acknowledged that the move will reduce network revenue in the short term. However, he argued that lower fees will drive adoption, boost user activity, and expand TRON’s ecosystem in the long run. Going forward, TRON transaction fees will be reviewed quarterly . Decisions will weigh factors such as: TRX price movements User activity levels Ecosystem growth rate Why It Matters for TRON’s Future TRON has positioned itself as a leading blockchain for DeFi, stablecoins, and cross-border payments, often competing with Ethereum and Solana. Lowering fees is expected to enhance TRON’s competitiveness by making it more attractive for developers, dApps, and retail users who value low-cost transactions. Industry analysts note that fee reductions could encourage more stablecoin issuers and DeFi protocols to expand on TRON, which already dominates in USDT transactions. If successful, the initiative may significantly increase the network’s daily active users and strengthen its role in the global Web3 economy. Sun stressed that the move reflects TRON’s commitment to accessibility and its mission to build a blockchain ecosystem that is both scalable and affordable for everyday users.
