Ethereum News Today: TRON's 40% Stablecoin Surge Drives 273M Transactions, 51% USDT Dominance in H1 2025

TRON’s network achieved unprecedented growth in the first half of 2025, as highlighted in independent research reports from Cointelegraph and CryptoQuant. The TRON blockchain processed over 273 million transactions in May 2025, marking its second-highest monthly total ever, while active addresses surged to 28.7 million in June—the highest since mid-2023[1]. The network’s dominance in stablecoin transfers further solidified, with over 51% of circulating USDT now hosted on TRON. This accounts for 2.3–2.4 million daily USDT transactions, outpacing Ethereum by 6.8 times, and a daily transfer volume of $24.6 billion, more than 2.7x Ethereum’s[2].

Cointelegraph’s mid-year analysis credited TRON’s growth to strategic protocol upgrades and ecosystem expansion. The GreatVoyage-v4.8.0 (Kant) update enhanced performance and Ethereum compatibility, while USDD 2.0 evolved into a fully decentralized stablecoin with TRX/USDT minting. Gas-free USDT transfers, allowing users to pay fees in USDT, also contributed to user adoption[1]. Ecosystem integrations expanded across infrastructure (Chainstack, Chainlink), cross-chain solutions (Router Protocol, Tomo Connect), and payment gateways (Mercuryo, MoonPay). New Super Representatives like Nansen and P2P.org further diversified governance[1].

CryptoQuant’s review emphasized TRON’s operational efficiency and DeFi momentum. SunSwap, the network’s decentralized exchange, maintained monthly wTRX swap volumes above $3 billion, peaking at $3.8 billion in May. JustLend, a lending platform, saw significant growth in stablecoin deposits and borrowing, particularly for USDT and USDD[2]. These metrics underscore TRON’s role as a primary infrastructure for USDT transactions and DeFi activity, achieving multi-year highs in transaction volumes and user engagement.

The reports collectively affirm TRON’s position as a leading blockchain platform for stablecoin transfers and DeFi. Its technical upgrades, strategic partnerships, and user-friendly features have driven a 40% year-to-date increase in stablecoin supply on the network. Analysts noted that TRON’s focus on interoperability and scalability positions it to sustain growth in the second half of 2025, though competition in the DeFi space remains dynamic[1][2].

Sources:

[1] [TRON 2025 Mid-Year Report: Stablecoin Expansion Pushes Network Growth](https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-network-performance-h1-2025/)

[2] [1H 2025 TRON Network Review: USDT Dominance and DeFi Momentum](https://cryptobriefing.com/tron-network-performance-h1-2025/)