TRON DAO today announced a major milestone: the total circulating supply of Tether (USDT) on the TRON blockchain has officially exceeded $70 billion. This landmark achievement further solidifies TRON’s position as a leading infrastructure for stablecoin settlements, particularly in high-growth sectors like cross-border payments and emerging market economies.
“This is more than just a number — it’s a reflection of how real users are choosing efficient, scalable blockchains to move value across borders,” said a TRON DAO spokesperson.
Why This Matters
TRON has emerged as the preferred settlement layer for USDT, the world’s most widely used stablecoin, thanks to several core advantages:
- Low Transaction Fees: TRON consistently offers near-zero transaction costs, making it an ideal choice for micropayments and remittances.
- High-Speed Transfers: The network boasts high throughput and fast confirmation times, reducing friction for both users and businesses.
- Network Stability: Unlike some competing chains that have faced congestion and outages, TRON has maintained consistent uptime and performance.
Driving Adoption in Emerging Markets
The surge in USDT on TRON reflects growing global demand for stable, dollar-pegged assets, especially in regions with volatile local currencies. Users in Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East are increasingly using TRON-based USDT for:
- Peer-to-peer payments
- Merchant transactions
- Cross-border remittances
- On- and off-ramp fiat solutions
According to industry analysts, TRON’s cost-efficiency and accessibility have been instrumental in onboarding millions of users to digital finance.
“USDT on TRON has become the de facto choice for stable, affordable payments in places where banking access is limited,” said Elena Torres, a blockchain researcher focused on emerging economies.
A Cornerstone for Web3 Settlement
Beyond remittances, TRON’s stablecoin dominance is also enabling growth in:
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi): USDT on TRON is widely used in lending, farming, and staking protocols.
- CeFi Platforms: Many centralized exchanges rely on TRON USDT rails for fast and cheap user deposits/withdrawals.
- Blockchain Gaming & Payments: Developers are integrating TRON-based stablecoins for real-time, low-cost in-game transactions.
Looking Ahead
With $70B+ USDT in circulation, TRON has surpassed Ethereum and other Layer 1s in stablecoin volume, a clear indication of its utility as a financial backbone.
As demand continues to rise for blockchain-based dollar exposure — particularly in markets where traditional financial systems fall short — TRON appears well-positioned to drive the next wave of borderless, user-first financial infrastructure.