Geneva, Switzerland – July 23, 2025 – Leading crypto media research arm Cointelegraph and leading crypto research platform CryptoQuant have released comprehensive reports highlighting the TRON network’s exceptional performance throughout the first half of 2025. These reports emphasize TRON’s continued dominance in the stablecoin arena and significant growth in decentralized finance (DeFi), demonstrating its superior technical architecture, enhanced network efficiency, and remarkable growth in user adoption.
Cointelegraph
TRON 2025 Mid-Year Report: Stablecoin Expansion Pushes Network Growth analyzed TRON’s strategic dominance in stablecoin transfers throughout H1 2025. The report highlighted TRON’s expansion in the global stablecoin ecosystem and sustained growth across key onchain metrics, driven by significant protocol updates and strategic ecosystem integrations.
Key Insights from Cointelegraph:
- Stablecoin Growth Drives Network Usage: The total supply of stablecoins on TRON increased by 40% year-to-date. Over 51% of all USDT in circulation now resides on the TRON network.
- Technical Upgrades: TRON launched the GreatVoyage-v4.8.0 (Kant) update for enhanced performance and Ethereum compatibility, upgraded USDD 2.0 to a fully decentralized stablecoin with TRX/USDT minting and introduced gas-free USDT transfers allowing users to pay network fees in USDT.
- Ecosystem Development: TRON integrated a wide range of partners across multiple domains. These include Chainstack, Router Protocol, Tap Protocol, Tomo Connect, and Chainlink in infrastructure and cross-chain capabilities; Nansen, Kiln, and P2P.org as new Super Representatives; Mercuryo, MoonPay, Revolut Pay, and Infini in payment and fiat on-ramp services.
Read the full Cointelegraph report here.
CryptoQuant
1H 2025 TRON Network Review: USDT Dominance and DeFi Momentum report provided detailed analysis of the network’s exceptional performance across network activity, stablecoin leadership, and DeFi expansion. Their insights emphasized TRON’s operational efficiency and market dominance, while achieving multi-year highs in transaction volumes and user engagement, solidifying its position as the leading infrastructure for USDT transactions.
Key Insights from CryptoQuant:
- TRON Network Activity Hits Multi-Year High: TRON processed 273 million transactions in May 2025 — its second-highest monthly total ever. Active addresses also reached 28.7 million in June, the highest since mid-2023.
- TRON’s USDT Dominance: TRON processes approximately 2.3–2.4 million daily USDT transactions which is 6.8 times more than Ethereum. Daily transfer volume reached $24.6 billion, more than 2.7x Ethereum’s.
- DeFi Ecosystem Strengths with SunSwap and JustLend Growth: SunSwap’s DEX monthly wTRX swap volumes have remained above $3 billion in 2025, peaking at $3.8 billion in May. JustLend also recorded a significant increase in both deposits and borrowing, particularly with stablecoins like USDT and USDD.
Read the full CryptoQuant report here.
Strengthening Global Blockchain Infrastructure
These comprehensive research reports from leading industry analysts reaffirm TRON’s position as a transformative force in blockchain technology and global cryptocurrency adoption. With record-breaking network activity, unprecedented USDT dominance, and flourishing DeFi growth, TRON continues delivering scalable, efficient blockchain solutions that drive the future of decentralized technologies.
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Founded in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has experienced significant growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, exceeding $81 billion. As of July 2025, the TRON blockchain has recorded over 321 million in total user accounts, more than 10.9 billion in total transactions, and over $25.8 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on TRONSCAN.
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