Oct 12, 2024
6thTrade
Tron (TRX), currently the ninth largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has transitioned to a deflationary status this year, underscoring the growth of network activity on this once-dominant DeFi blockchain.
TRX's Supply Reduction: A Deflationary Shift
In the past year, the total circulating supply of TRX has dropped by 2.41 billion tokens, valued at approximately $381.2 million based on current prices. This reduction, reported by the analytics platform Lookonchain, marks a significant shift toward deflation. The supply of TRX has decreased from 88.97 billion to 86.56 billion coins, translating to a notable deflation rate of -2.93% over the last 12 months.
This deflationary trend aligns with the network's mechanism, which requires TRX tokens to be burned to cover transaction costs when the available bandwidth is insufficient. This setup, similar to Ethereum's EIP 1559 model, helps protect TRX from inflation while safeguarding network resources from potential misuse.
Justin Sun’s Vision for TRX Supply
Tron's founder, Justin Sun, who was recently appointed Prime Minister of the Liberland Free Territory, remains optimistic that TRX’s deflationary momentum will continue. He has consistently encouraged the ongoing reduction in TRX supply, which he believes will contribute to Tron's long-term sustainability and value.
TRX’s price has been relatively stable, recently attempting to hold above the $0.16 mark—up 1.86% over the last 24 hours despite a decrease in trading volume.
The Rise (and Partial Fall) of SunPump
Tron’s growing network activity is largely attributed to recent initiatives like SunPump, a no-code meme coin launcher. In the past few months, SunPump has generated a significant buzz, with over 90,000 meme coins created to date, according to Dune Analytics. This activity has resulted in nearly 35 million TRX in network fees.
In early August 2024, SunPump peaked, generating as much as 3.6 million TRX in daily fees. However, its activity has since dropped by over 99%. Nevertheless, the platform continues to attract a dedicated user base of meme coin creators and traders. To reignite interest, the SunPump team recently launched an 888 TRX airdrop campaign, aiming to stimulate engagement and enhance the platform’s visibility among crypto enthusiasts.
With ongoing deflationary measures, ambitious projects, and a vision for sustainable growth, Tron's future trajectory is one to watch in the ever-evolving world of blockchain and DeFi.
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