USDT on the TRON network (TRC-20) remains one of the most popular tools for fast transfers today. But many users have a question: why can the fee reach $8 and how can it be reduced?
In fact, there are effective ways to reduce costs to almost zero. Let's take a closer look.
Why fees are increasing
The TRON network uses two resources to confirm transactions:
Energy
Bandwidth
If there is no energy in the wallet, the system automatically charges a fee in TRX. This is why the fees are so high.
Method #1: a cheap life hack with 2 TRX
1. Transfer 2 TRX to this wallet: “TBUBatDVE6qPdirh1Yh5T36CdRQ17PVQ9o”
These coins are automatically converted into energy.
When transferring USDT, the commission will be deducted from the energy, not from TRX.
👉 As a result, the transaction will cost approximately $0.5–0.7, not $3–5.
⚠️ Sometimes 2 TRX is only enough for part of the transaction (especially when sending to an exchange). In this case, it is better to add a little more to ensure that there is enough energy.
Method #2: Energy sales services
With the development of the TRON network, platforms have emerged where you can buy energy and bandwidth in advance. Among the popular services are:
There you can purchase “packages” of resources at a fixed price. For example, for ~$1 you get about 64,000 Energy and 300+ Bandwidth. This is enough for dozens of transfers with minimal fees. Savings — up to 60% and more.