How It Works
TRON uses Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) with 27 Super Representatives (SRs) elected by TRX holders to produce blocks every 3 seconds. TRX holders vote for SRs using bandwidth frozen from their TRX. The TRON Virtual Machine (TVM) is EVM-compatible, allowing Solidity contracts to deploy with minor modifications. TRON's fee model is unique: staking TRX provides 'bandwidth' and 'energy' resources that offset transaction costs, making USDT transfers nearly free for active stakers. SunSwap is the native DEX, and the TRON DAO reserve manages USDD, TRON's algorithmic stablecoin.
Consensus Mechanism: Delegated Proof of Stake
Proof of Stake consensus selects block proposers based on the amount of cryptocurrency staked as collateral. Validators risk losing their stake (slashing) if they act dishonestly, creating economic security without energy expenditure. Stake-weighted selection means larger stakers have proportionally greater influence on block production.
Key Architecture Facts
| Category | Layer 1 |
| Consensus | Delegated Proof of Stake |
| Launched | 2017 |
| Founder | Justin Sun |