TRON's Bold Fee Cut Aims to Rewrite Blockchain Cost Rules

TRON's Super Representative community has implemented a historic 60% network fee cut, marking the most aggressive reduction in the network's history. Effective August 29 at 20:00 GMT+8, the move aims to enhance adoption by reducing the cost of on-chain transactions. The change was submitted under Tron Improvement Proposal 789 and reduces the energy unit price from 210 sun to 100 sun. TRON founder Justin Sun described the cut as a bold and rare move, emphasizing the long-term vision of increasing the network's usability and competitiveness, particularly in emerging markets where high fees have been a barrier to adoption [1]. The TRON community has committed to quarterly reviews of the fee structure to balance profitability with accessibility, ensuring that adjustments are made based on TRX price movements, network usage, and ecosystem growth [2].

TRON’s unique fee model, which replaces traditional gas fees with Energy and Bandwidth units, allows users to stake TRX to access these resources. This model provides more predictable costs and reduces friction for developers and enterprises, particularly in the stablecoin sector where TRON is a major player. With nearly 53% of the Tether supply issued on TRON, the network is well-positioned to expand its footprint in global payments and decentralized finance (DeFi). The fee reduction is expected to lower costs for everyday users, developers, and enterprises, potentially increasing network activity and transaction volumes [3].

However, the immediate impact of the fee cut is a reduction in short-term network revenue. Justin Sun acknowledged that this could temporarily affect profitability but argued that the long-term benefits of increased adoption and usage would outweigh these initial losses. The TRON network has previously demonstrated a commitment to reducing costs for users; in early 2025, it lowered weekly USDT transfer fees by 71%. The latest change reinforces this trend and embeds a dynamic governance model through quarterly fee reviews, potentially setting a precedent for other blockchain networks [4]. This approach could allow TRON to maintain its cost-efficiency while adapting to market conditions, ensuring the network remains competitive with Ethereum Layer 2 solutions and other low-fee chains like Solana and Polygon.

Technical indicators for TRX show a mixed picture. The token is currently consolidating near $0.34, down approximately 20% from its December 2024 highs. The RSI stands at 48, signaling neutral momentum, while short-term moving averages and MACD remain bearish. Key resistance levels are set at $0.36, with potential for a breakout toward $0.37–$0.38. If the price falls below $0.34, it could face further downward pressure, testing the $0.33 support level. Analysts are monitoring whether the fee cut will stimulate enough demand to shift TRX into a bullish phase [1].

In contrast, Toncoin (TON) has experienced a period of sideways movement and bearish momentum. The token trades at $3.13, below its 20-day, 50-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a lack of upward impetus. Despite a significant surge in volume and institutional demand following its listing on Robinhood on August 28, technical indicators such as RSI (36.8), Stoch RSI (18.9), and CCI (-103.5) all suggest an oversold market. Momentum signals remain negative, with the D1 MACD forecasting a sell and the ADX indicating weak trend direction. The Ichimoku Kijun level at $3.382 represents the nearest dynamic resistance, and the current price near $3.13 is below this level [5]. Viktoras Karapetjanc of Traders Union noted that unless TON can reclaim the $3.224–$3.293 area and break above the Kijun line, the probability of a price increase remains low, with bearish risks still present.

Meanwhile, BlockDAG has captured attention at the Token2049 Singapore conference with its 2049% presale bonus. The project has already raised over $386 million in its presale and boasts 3 million active miners using its X1 App. BlockDAG's Proof-of-Engagement model has driven strong user engagement, and its upcoming showcase at Token2049—Asia’s flagship Web3 conference—adds to its visibility. With audits completed by CertiK and Halborn and a robust community-driven structure, BlockDAG is being positioned as one of the top investment opportunities in the current market [4].

Source: [1] TRON Price to Look Stable After Record-Breaking 60% Fee Cut (https://coinlaw.io/tron-price-fee-cut-60-percent/) [2] TRON Slashes Network Fees by 60% to Boost Blockchain Use (https://www.xt.com/en/blog/post/tron-slashes-network-fees-by-60-to-boost-blockchain-use) [3] Tron Community Approves 60% Fee Cut To Bolster Network Adoption (https://blockchainreporter.net/tron-community-approves-60-fee-cut-to-bolster-network-adoption/) [4] BlockDAG's Token2049 Bonus and 3 Million Miners (https://crypto-economy.com/blockdags-3-million-miners-and-token2049-bonus-takes-the-edge-off-ethena-update-and-stellar-price-outlook/) [5] Toncoin: Weak Technical Signals Led to Sideways Action (https://tradersunion.com/news/cryptocurrency-news/show/467535-toncoin-slips-price)