Ethereum News Today: TRON Surpasses Ethereum in USDT Supply with $80.8B as Gasless Transactions Attract Users

TRON has emerged as the leading blockchain for USDT liquidity, surpassing Ethereum with a stablecoin supply of $80.8 billion as of mid-July 2025, according to multiple independent reports [1][4][6]. This shift in the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape follows Ethereum’s previous dominance, which held $73.8 billion in USDT liquidity [1][4]. TRON’s rise is attributed to its gasless transaction model and low-cost, high-speed processing capabilities, which have attracted institutional and retail users seeking cost-efficient stablecoin operations [2][6]. Daily USDT transfers on TRON exceeded $20 billion, outpacing Ethereum’s volume by a significant margin [7].

The surge in TRON’s USDT adoption was further catalyzed by Tether’s recent minting of 1 billion USDT on the Tron network, pushing the total supply on Tron to $82.69 billion, per on-chain analytics firm Lookonchain [8]. This development highlights a broader trend of stablecoin activity shifting to blockchains with lower transaction fees, a factor that historically favored Ethereum but now appears to be outweighed by Tron’s operational advantages [5][7].

Strategic moves by Tron Inc. have also bolstered the network’s ecosystem. The company registered a $1 billion securities offering to expand TRX-focused treasury reserves, signaling a commitment to strengthening the token’s utility and market position [3][9]. Additionally, Justin Sun, Tron’s founder, participated in a symbolic Nasdaq bell-ringing event on July 28, 2025, underscoring the network’s growing institutional credibility [6].

Industry observers note that Tron’s performance improvements have coincided with these strategic initiatives, though views on long-term implications remain divided. While some argue that Tron’s dominance in USDT liquidity could erode Ethereum’s role in DeFi, others caution that Ethereum’s broader smart contract capabilities and developer community may retain its relevance in other sectors of the crypto ecosystem [2]. The competition between the two blockchains is expected to intensify as both platforms invest in infrastructure upgrades, though Tron’s current lead in stablecoin adoption suggests a sustained preference for its transaction model among liquidity providers [1][5].

Source: [1] TRON Surpasses Ethereum as Leading USDT Blockchain, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/ethereum-news-today-tron-surpasses-ethereum-leading-usdt-blockchain-35-growth-2025-driven-gasless-transactions-2507] [2] Tron Overtakes Ethereum in USDT and TRX Price Surges, [https://thecurrencyanalytics.com/altcoins/tron-surpasses-ethereum-in-usdt-supply-and-daily-transactions-as-trx-builds-momentum-in-2025-187684] [3] Tron Inc. Registers $1B in Securities to Pivot Into TRX, [https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/7c21a-tron-registers-1b-in-securities-to-pivot-into-trx-focused-crypto-treasury] [4] TRON Surpasses Ethereum as Leading USDT Blockchain, [https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/tron-mints-1b-usdt-post-nasdaq-debut-amid-regulatory-scrutiny] [5] TRON Sees $1B USDT Mint: Liquidity Wave Incoming?, [https://www.tradingview.com/news/newsbtc:ab7072a92094b:0-tron-sees-1b-usdt-mint-liquidity-wave-incoming/] [6] Justin Sun's Nasdaq Moment Propels TRX Above Cardano, [https://coincentral.com/tron-trx-price-justin-suns-nasdaq-moment-propels-trx-above-cardano/] [7] Tron Inc. Files for $1B Securities Offering to Boost TRX, [https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/tron-inc-files-for-1b-securities-offering-to-boost-trx-reserves] [8] Tether Mints 1 Billion USDT on Tron, [https://blockchain.news/flashnews/tether-mints-1-billion-usdt-on-tron-tron-based-usdt-supply-surpasses-82-69-billion] [9] Tron Inc. Registers $1B in Securities to Pivot Into TRX, [https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/7c21a-tron-registers-1b-in-securities-to-pivot-into-trx-focused-crypto-treasury]