TRON is often marketed as a 'gas-free' blockchain, but this is only partially true. While TRON does not use the same gas model as Ethereum, it does have transaction costs through its Energy and Bandwidth system. Here is what you actually pay for TRC20 transactions.
TRON is often marketed as a 'gas-free' blockchain, but this is only partially true. While TRON does not use the same gas model as Ethereum, it does have transaction costs through its Energy and Bandwidth system. Here is what you actually pay for TRC20 transactions.
| TRX native transfer | Near free (Bandwidth only) | ~$0.10 |
| USDT TRC20 transfer | Energy required | ~$1.87–$3.20 |
| Ethereum USDT (ERC20) | Gas required (market) | $5–$25+ |
| After Proposal #104 | 100 sun/Energy unit | ~50% cheaper than 2024 |
Fee Reference
KEY DATA POINTS
- Network
TRON (TRC20)
- Token
USDT, TRC20 Tokens
- Fee Currency
TRX (native TRON token)
- Standard Fee
$1.00–$3.20 USD
- After Proposal #104
~50% reduction (Aug 2025)
- Speed
~3 seconds