TLDR
- Tron proposes halving transaction fees to improve accessibility for users.
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Proposal could increase user adoption by up to 45%, especially for stablecoin transfers.
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Support for Tron’s fee-cut proposal grows with multiple blockchain leaders backing it.
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Potential risks include net inflation of TRX supply unless transaction activity increases.
Tron has introduced a significant proposal to cut transaction fees in half, aiming to increase accessibility for a wider range of users. This initiative, known as Tron Improvement Proposal #789, proposes a decrease in the energy unit price from 210 sun to 100 sun. This fee structure adjustment would make it easier for users to engage with the Tron blockchain by lowering the cost of transactions, especially for high-volume applications such as stablecoin transfers.
The proposal was submitted on August 8, 2025, by a GitHub user named GrothenDI and is quickly gaining momentum ahead of the voting deadline. The current rate of 210 sun per energy unit is a key factor that affects the cost of transactions on the Tron network. Lowering this fee could provide a more affordable solution for users while expanding Tron’s reach to an estimated 45% more users.
Tron Proposal Gains Momentum as Support Grows
The Tron community is actively backing the proposal, with 17 out of 27 Super Representatives (elected block producers) already voting in favor. The voting period started on Tuesday and will close on Friday. The proposal requires approval from at least 18 Super Representatives for it to pass.
Early support from prominent blockchain participants such as Chain Cloud, CryptoChain, Nansen, HTX.com, P2P.org, and Tron Alliance shows that there is a strong belief in the benefits of the fee reduction.
Tron’s governance mechanism relies on these Super Representatives to vote on important proposals, ensuring that major decisions are made by those who represent the network’s stakeholders. The support the proposal is receiving from these key players indicates that the fee-cut change has the potential to improve the overall network’s accessibility and functionality.
Risks of Fee Reduction: Potential Inflation of TRX Supply
While the proposed fee reduction aims to enhance accessibility, it comes with risks. Tron currently experiences a net burn of around 76 million TRX due to its existing fee structure.
Lowering the cost of transactions could reverse this trend, potentially leading to net inflation in the TRX supply unless transaction volume increases significantly to offset this change.
Blockchain experts have warned that while the fee reduction could attract more users to the network, it may take time for the increased transaction activity to balance out the effects on the TRX supply. As a result, Tron faces the challenge of ensuring that the network’s growth does not lead to inflation, which could undermine the long-term value of TRX tokens.
A Positive Correlation Between Lower Fees and Growth
Tron’s decision to reduce transaction fees is not without precedent. A similar move was made in 2024 with Proposal #95, which resulted in a 50% reduction in energy costs.
After the implementation of that proposal, Tron saw an increase in new smart contract deployments, suggesting that there is a strong correlation between lower fees and network expansion.
According to the proposal’s supporters, the historical success of the 2024 fee reduction is a good indicator that cutting fees further will foster more activity on the Tron network. This would likely include the use of Tron for stablecoin transfers, which are a significant part of the blockchain’s ecosystem.
