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TRON
#8 TRX

TRON

-1.98%

$0.27353100

$25,936,048,023

Total Market Cap

94,830,331,390 TRX

Circulating Supply

$1,007,502,605

24h Volume

$25,936,048,023

Total Market Cap

94,830,331,390 TRX

Circulating Supply

$1,007,502,605

24h Volume

Technical analysis

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TRON can be found on the following exchanges

Logo Exchange Price Pair Spread 24h Volume
Binance logo Binance $0.2742 TRXUSDC $0.00 $5,802,741
BingX logo BingX $0.27448 TRX/USDC $0.00 $84,520
Bitfinex logo Bitfinex $0.27416 TRX/USD $0.00 $183,920
BitMart logo BitMart $0.274354 TRX/USDC $0.00 $78,367
Bybit logo Bybit $0.2743 TRX/USDC $0.00 $228,373
EXMO logo EXMO $0.28068405 TRX/USD $0.00 $481,219
HitBTC logo HitBTC $0.277723 TRX/USDC $0.00 $2
HTX logo HTX $0.274415 TRX/USDT $0.00 $26,797,577
Kraken logo Kraken $0.274403 TRX/USD $0.00 $1,375,441
KuCoin logo KuCoin $0.27468 TRX/USDC $0.00 $28,812
OKX logo OKX $0.27385 TRX/USD $0.00 $5,334
Poloniex logo Poloniex $0.2792 USDC_TRX $0.01 $390
ProBit Global logo ProBit Global $0.2744 TRX/USDT $0.00 $21,412,205

TRON (TRX): A Comprehensive Guide to the Digital Currency

What is TRON (TRX)?

TRON (TRX) is a blockchain-based decentralized platform founded by Justin Sun in 2017. It aims to build a free, global digital content entertainment system that allows easy and cost-effective sharing of digital content. TRON (TRX) has evolved significantly since its inception, transitioning from an ERC-20 token on Ethereum to its own independent blockchain network. With its high throughput, scalability, and commitment to decentralization, TRON (TRX) has positioned itself as a significant player in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

How Does TRON (TRX) Work?

TRON (TRX) operates on a three-layer architecture:

  • Storage Layer: This layer is dedicated to storing data and blocks.
  • Core Layer: This handles smart contracts, account management, and consensus mechanisms.
  • Application Layer: This is where developers can create decentralized applications (dApps) and issue tokens.

TRON (TRX) uses a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism, which allows token holders to vote for "Super Representatives" who validate transactions and create blocks. This system enables TRON to process transactions quickly and efficiently, with a capacity of up to 2,000 transactions per second (TPS).

TRON (TRX) Staking and Mining

TRON (TRX) does not support traditional mining like Bitcoin. Instead, it uses a staking system through its DPoS consensus mechanism:

Staking TRX

TRON (TRX) holders can stake their tokens to earn rewards in several ways:

  • Voting for Super Representatives: Users can freeze their TRX to gain voting power, which they can then use to vote for Super Representatives. In return, they receive rewards from those Super Representatives.
  • Energy and Bandwidth: Staking TRX also provides users with Energy and Bandwidth resources needed to interact with the TRON network and smart contracts.
  • DeFi Platforms: Various decentralized finance platforms on TRON allow users to stake TRX and earn interest.

The annual yield for staking TRX typically ranges from 2-7%, depending on the method and platform used. This makes TRON (TRX) an attractive option for investors looking for passive income through cryptocurrency holdings.

What is TRON (TRX) Used For?

TRON (TRX) serves multiple purposes within its ecosystem:

  • Transaction Fees: TRX is used to pay for transactions on the TRON network.
  • Smart Contract Interaction: Developers and users need TRX to deploy and interact with smart contracts.
  • dApp Usage: Many decentralized applications built on TRON require TRX for various functionalities.
  • Governance: TRX holders can participate in governance decisions by voting for Super Representatives.
  • DeFi Activities: TRON has a growing DeFi ecosystem where TRX can be used for lending, borrowing, yield farming, and more.
TRON (TRX) Distribution and Launch

TRON (TRX) had a unique distribution process:

  • Initial supply: 100 billion TRX tokens were created.
  • 40% (40 billion TRX) was allocated for the ICO (Initial Coin Offering) in 2017.
  • 15% (15 billion TRX) was reserved for private investors.
  • 35% (35 billion TRX) was allocated to the TRON Foundation and ecosystem development.
  • The remaining 10% (10 billion TRX) was allocated to Peiwo, Justin Sun's previous company.

TRON initially launched as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum in September 2017, before migrating to its own mainnet in June 2018. During this transition, ERC-20 TRX tokens were swapped for native TRX coins on the new TRON blockchain.

TRON (TRX) Network Features and Developments

TRON Virtual Machine (TVM)

The TRON Virtual Machine (TVM) is compatible with Ethereum's EVM, making it easy for developers to port their Ethereum dApps to TRON with minimal modifications. This has helped TRON attract developers and expand its ecosystem rapidly.

TRON's Acquisitions and Partnerships

TRON (TRX) has made significant moves to expand its ecosystem, including:

  • BitTorrent Acquisition: In 2018, TRON acquired BitTorrent, one of the largest file-sharing protocols, to integrate blockchain technology with peer-to-peer file sharing.
  • Poloniex Investment: Justin Sun led an investment group that acquired the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange in 2019.
  • Samsung Partnership: TRON has partnered with Samsung to integrate TRX into Samsung's blockchain ecosystem.
TRON (TRX) and DeFi

TRON has been actively developing its DeFi ecosystem, with platforms like JustLend, SUN.io, and JustSwap offering various DeFi services. The Total Value Locked (TVL) in TRON DeFi has been steadily growing, making it one of the competitive blockchain platforms in the DeFi space.

Trading TRON (TRX) with Cryptohopper

Investors and traders can easily trade TRON (TRX) on any major cryptocurrency exchange using Cryptohopper's automated trading bot. Cryptohopper allows users to set up trading strategies for TRX, taking advantage of market movements without needing to monitor the markets constantly. With features like technical analysis tools, backtesting, and automated buying and selling, Cryptohopper makes trading TRX accessible to both beginners and experienced traders across multiple exchanges.

Whether you're looking to capitalize on TRON (TRX)'s volatility through day trading or wanting to accumulate TRX for long-term holding and staking, Cryptohopper's automated solutions can help optimize your trading strategy and potentially increase your returns.

Latest TRX to USD price calculator

Below are the most popular denominations to convert to USD and back into TRX

TRX US Dollar
0.01TRX 0.00USD
0.1TRX 0.03USD
1TRX 0.27USD
2TRX 0.55USD
3TRX 0.82USD
5TRX 1.37USD
10TRX 2.74USD
25TRX 6.84USD
50TRX 13.68USD
100TRX 27.35USD
250TRX 68.38USD
500TRX 136.77USD
1000TRX 273.53USD
10000TRX 2,735.31USD
50000TRX 13,676.55USD
100000TRX 27,353.10USD
US Dollar TRX
0.01 USD 0.03655893TRX
0.1 USD 0.36558928TRX
1 USD 3.65589275TRX
2 USD 7.31178550TRX
3 USD 10.96767825TRX
5 USD 18.27946375TRX
10 USD 36.55892751TRX
25 USD 91.39731877TRX
50 USD 182.79463754TRX
100 USD 365.58927507TRX
250 USD 913.97318768TRX
500 USD 1,827.94637537TRX
1000 USD 3,655.89275073TRX
10000 USD 36,558.92750730TRX
50000 USD 182,794.63753651TRX
100000 USD 365,589.27507303TRX

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