Ethereum News Today: TRON's P2P stablecoin transactions surge 11.6% QoQ, 70% via wallets

TRON’s blockchain network has emerged as a dominant force in peer-to-peer (P2P) stablecoin transactions, with over 70% of USDT transfers on the network now occurring directly between wallets rather than through centralized exchanges. This shift reflects a growing preference for low-cost, high-speed transactions, a hallmark of TRON’s infrastructure. The surge in wallet-to-wallet activity has driven daily P2P volume to triple since 2023, with TRON’s expanding DeFi ecosystem playing a pivotal role. By Q2 2025, USDT transaction volumes on TRON reached $21.3 billion per quarter, a 11.6% increase from the previous quarter, while average daily transactions climbed to 7.7 million—a 12.6% rise in the same period [1].

The growth underscores TRON’s technical advantages, including its TRC-20 token standard, which facilitates faster settlement times and lower fees compared to competing blockchains. TRON’s daily USDT transaction count now ranges between 2.3–2.4 million, outpacing Ethereum by a factor of 6.8 [2]. This efficiency has attracted users seeking alternatives to congested networks like Ethereum, where transaction costs and delays often deter microtransactions and everyday usage. Analysts attribute part of the growth to TRON’s early optimization for stablecoin transfers, which allowed its ecosystem to scale organically as demand for P2P activity increased [3].

The network’s utility has extended beyond speculative trading, with USDT increasingly serving as a medium of exchange for remittances, informal commerce, and cross-border settlements. This trend aligns with TRON’s broader vision of decentralizing financial systems, enabling users to bypass traditional banking infrastructure. For example, large-scale capital movements, such as the withdrawal of $646 million in ETH from Aave by TRON co-founder Justin Sun and other stakeholders, highlight confidence in the network’s scalability and cost-effectiveness [4]. These actions, coupled with rising P2P activity, suggest a strategic reallocation of assets within the TRON ecosystem.

While the surge in wallet-to-wallet transfers positions TRON as a key player in stablecoin infrastructure, challenges remain. Critics caution that the network’s reliance on a single blockchain for a majority of USDT transactions could introduce vulnerabilities if regulatory pressures or technical disruptions arise. However, TRON’s performance metrics, including consistent quarter-on-quarter growth in daily transactions without major setbacks, demonstrate robust adoption. The network’s ability to handle high throughput—averaging 7.7 million daily USDT transactions—further reinforces its capacity to meet expanding demand [1].

The evolving role of stablecoins on TRON also reflects a broader industry shift toward utility-driven use cases. By reducing intermediaries, users leverage TRON’s infrastructure to transact directly, bypassing traditional financial systems. This aligns with the network’s mission to create a decentralized financial ecosystem where low barriers to entry and high throughput enable global participation. As stablecoin adoption accelerates, TRON’s focus on practical applications—rather than speculative activity—may solidify its position as a leading blockchain for real-world transactions.

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Sources:

[1] [TRON’s Explosive Growth in Q2 2025](https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/8bc9a-messari-state-of-tron-q2-2025-report-stablecoin-dominance)

[2] [TRON’s Record-Breaking Performance in H1 2025](https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trons-record-breaking-performance-in-h1-2025-highlighted-in-cointelegraph-and-cryptoquant-research-reports/)

[3] [Stable: A Digital Nation of, by, and for USDT](https://bloomingbit.io/en/feed/news/93416)

[4] [Justin Sun, Whales Withdraw $1.7 Billion ETH From Aave](https://zycrypto.com/justin-sun-whales-withdraw-1-7-billion-eth-from-aave-whats-going-on/)