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Geneva, Switzerland – October 17, 2025 – Three distinct research analyses have recently been released, each examining the TRON network’s performance during the third quarter of 2025. These reports come from CoinDesk Data, the institutional research arm of CoinDesk, a leading media source for cryptocurrency and blockchain information, alongside prominent blockchain analytics firms Nansen and Particula. The combined findings paint a picture of TRON as a dominant force in global stablecoin transactions and retail payments, while also highlighting its growth into a robust, institutionally-viable blockchain poised to fuel the next wave of decentralized finance.
CoinDesk
CoinDesk Q3 2025 Quarterly Report: The TRON Network’s Ascendancy underscores TRON’s sustained leadership in the stablecoin settlement arena, a position strengthened by strategic network improvements and a thriving ecosystem.
Key Takeaways from CoinDesk’s Analysis:
- USDT and Network Prevalence: TRON boasted an average of 2.6 million active daily users, second only to Solana. The network is the premier platform for USDT transfers under $1,000, holding a commanding 65% of the global market share.
- Increased Peer-to-Peer Activity: As of September 30, 2025, roughly 74% of TRON’s daily active users engage in direct wallet-to-wallet transactions, a higher percentage than networks like Base, Optimism, Ethereum, Solana, BNB, and Arbitrum, solidifying TRON’s role as a payment network geared towards retail users.
- Ecosystem Expansion: The Total Value Locked (TVL) on TRON climbed from $4.9 billion to $6 billion, propelled by JustLend’s integration of USD1 as collateral and the expansion of its USDD v2.0 Supply Mining Program.
Access the complete CoinDesk report here.
Nansen
Nansen’s Q3 2025 Report on TRON: A Maturing Financial Ecosystem focuses on TRON’s development into a reliable, large-scale financial platform suitable for institutional use across the global stablecoin and DeFi landscapes.
Key Insights from Nansen:
- Recognition by U.S. Government: The U.S. Department of Commerce has chosen TRON as a primary network for publishing official economic data. This marks the first instance of a federal agency leveraging a public blockchain for data dissemination, recognizing TRON’s demonstrated capacity for scale, speed, efficiency, and global accessibility, evidenced by processing over $22 billion in daily settlements and more than 8.8 million daily transactions.
- Unprecedented User Adoption: TRON’s community-led governance approved a 60% reduction in energy fees during August 2025. Within days, TRON exceeded 2.5 million daily active users, surpassing both BNB Chain and Solana in key activity metrics.
- Growth in Ecosystem and Infrastructure: TRON’s ecosystem has broadened through significant integrations and cross-chain collaborations, including native MetaMask support, PayPal USD and $TRUMP token deployment via LayerZero, and interoperability with over 25 blockchains via deBridge, Everclear, and THORSwap. Further advancements include The Graph for real-time data streaming, NEAR Intents for streamlined cross-chain swaps, and Plume’s SkyLink, enabling access to tokenized U.S. Treasuries and real-world yields. Additionally, collaborations with Kraken and Backed facilitate the integration of xStocks for tokenized equities on TRON.
Find the complete Nansen report here.
Particula
Particula’s Collaborative Research with TRON DAO: Stablecoin Stability Through Blockchain Performance delves into the connection between a blockchain’s operational efficiency and the price stability of stablecoins. The study highlights TRON’s robust technology and deep liquidity as crucial elements in facilitating efficient arbitrage and maintaining peg stability.
Key Discoveries from Particula:
- Exceptional Network Reliability: TRON exhibited a 99% transaction success rate, surpassing Ethereum (97%), BSC (94%), Polygon (92–93%), and Solana (86%).
- Consistent Fees Amidst Volatility: During periods of significant disruption in the stablecoin market, TRON’s resource-based model maintained average transaction fees of $0.63, while Ethereum fees surged to $15–$30, demonstrating TRON’s cost-effectiveness.
- Advanced Operational Capabilities: TRON’s 3-second block time and throughput exceeding 100 Transactions Per Second (TPS) by July 2025 showcases its scalability and ability to maintain stablecoin peg stability even under heavy network usage.
The full Particula report can be accessed here.
Taken together, the conclusions reached by CoinDesk, Nansen, and Particula validate TRON’s position as a leading blockchain platform for global stablecoin settlements and retail payments. Its combination of high dependability, affordability, and institutional confidence emphasizes its increasing significance as a foundational layer for the digital financial system.
With ongoing technological improvements, ecosystem growth, and expanding adoption across both retail and institutional spheres, TRON is solidifying its position as essential infrastructure for the worldwide digital economy, driving the advancement of accessible, efficient, and scalable blockchain-based financial services globally.
About TRON DAO
TRON DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) driven by its community, with a focus on accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and dApps.
Established in September 2017 by H.E. Justin Sun, the TRON blockchain has seen substantial growth since its MainNet launch in May 2018. TRON has historically hosted the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, with a current value exceeding $77 billion. As of October 2025, the TRON blockchain boasts over 338 million total user accounts, more than 11 billion total transactions, and over $26 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), according to TRONSCAN. Recognized as the premier global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases, TRON is “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”
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