TRON fees explained
While Tron is known for its low transaction fees compared to other blockchains, there are still costs associated with
using the network.
TRON fees explained
Section titled “TRON fees explained”SRs incur real costs to maintain the network, and these costs are passed on to users in the form of fees. Thus these fees take the form of either Energy or Bandwidth depending on the type of transaction being executed. And if either of these resources are insufficient, the user will need to pay the fee by burning TRX tokens to complete the transaction.
| Transaction | Bandwidth used | Energy used | Cost if no resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal TRX transfer | ~270 | 0 | ~0.27 TRX |
| USDT transfer — recipient has USDT balance | ~345 | ~64,000 | ~6.75 TRX |
| USDT transfer — recipient has 0 USDT | ~345 | ~130,000 | ~13.35 TRX |
How to lower TRON fees
Section titled “How to lower TRON fees”The best way to lower TRON fees is to have the required resources (Energy or Bandwidth) available at the time of the transaction.
Wallets start with a small amount of Bandwidth(600), but start with 0 Energy. Thus, a new wallet will need to either stake TRX to obtain Energy or rent it from the Tron Energy Market.
| Energy required | Burn TRX | Energy market — 1h | Energy market — 1 day | Possible saving* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~65,000 Energy | 6.50 TRX | ~1.76 TRX | ~3.25 TRX | ~73% |
| ~130,000 Energy | 13.00 TRX | ~3.51 TRX | ~6.5 TRX | ~73% |
The approximate cost of burning TRX is based on the current network conditions and may vary over time, as well as the value of TRX in USDT at the time of the transaction.