Layer-1 Network, DeFi & Stablecoins
TRON is a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain launched by Justin Sun in 2018, processing an average of 6–7 million transactions daily. The network supports over 211 million accounts and holds $7.8 billion in DeFi TVL. TRON handles 51% of global USDT-TRC20 volume, making it the dominant stablecoin transfer network worldwide.
TRON uses a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism with 27 Super Representatives who validate transactions. The network achieves a throughput of up to 2,000 transactions per second (TPS), making it one of the fastest Layer-1 blockchains available.
| Daily Transactions | 6–7 Million |
| Total Accounts | 211+ Million |
| DeFi TVL | $7.8 Billion |
| USDT-TRC20 Volume Share | 51% Global |
| Consensus Mechanism | Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) |
| MetaMask Integration | Native TRX support (Jan 2026) |
The TRON DeFi ecosystem includes JustLend (lending/borrowing), SunSwap (DEX), and JUST (stablecoin protocol). The USDD stablecoin, launched in April 2022, maintains a minimum 130% collateral ratio and is backed by TRX, BTC, USDC, and Tether.
In January 2026, MetaMask added native TRON support for TRX and TRC-20 token trading, significantly expanding TRON's accessibility to the global DeFi user base.
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