In the fast-evolving world of blockchain, every fraction of a token counts—especially when widespread usability is the goal. Tron’s Proposal
789 aims to do just that, slashing transaction costs to make the network friendlier, faster, and more accessible.
What's the Proposal?
On August 8, GitHub user GrothenDI submitted Proposal: Decrease the transaction fees (Issue #789) to the Tron Improvement Proposals repository. The suggestion? Cut the energy unit price from 210 sun to 100 sun—a 52% reduction. (For context, 1 TRX equals 1,000,000 sun.)
Why It Matters
If approved, this change could make on-chain operations nearly 45% more affordable, especially for transactional-heavy use cases like USDT transfers. This tweak could significantly widen the network’s reach among everyday users and developers alike.
Learning from the Past
This isn’t Tron’s first time lowering fees. Back in 2024, Proposal #95 cut energy costs by 50%, which led to a surge in smart contract deployment and ecosystem activity—proving how powerful cheaper access can be.
The Trade-Off: Inflation vs. Accessibility
Currently, with energy priced at 210 sun, Tron burns about 76 million TRX—limiting total supply. Halving energy costs could flip that, possibly creating net inflation unless usage jumps enough to compensate for the reduced burn rate.
How Decisions Are Made
Voting for the proposal began this Tuesday and wraps up this Friday. So far, 17 of the 27 Super Representatives—who operate as Tron’s governing block producers—have voted in favor, including names like Chain Cloud, Nansen, HTX.com, and Tron Alliance. Approval requires at least 18
What’s Behind It All
Launched in 2017, Tron has endured numerous cycles to become one of the top nine blockchains by market cap (~$33B), per CoinMarketCap. It also remains a stablecoin heavyweight: USDT supply on Tron is up over 40% this
Bottom Line
Tron’s Proposal 789 isn’t just about cutting costs—it’s about leveling the playing field. By making transactions more affordable, Tron hopes to invite more users and developers into its ecosystem. If acceptance continues and transaction volume ramps up, this could mark a pivotal turning point in scaling blockchain utility while managing token economics carefully.
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