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USDT (TRC-20)

Tether USD (USDT) on the TRON blockchain using the TRC-20 token standard, known for fast and low-cost transactions.

USDT TRC-20 is Tether's USD-pegged stablecoin issued on the TRON blockchain using the TRC-20 token standard.

Key Characteristics

  • Value: Pegged 1:1 to the US Dollar
  • Network: TRON blockchain
  • Standard: TRC-20 token standard
  • Decimals: 6 decimal places
  • Contract: TR7NHqjeKQxGTCi8q8ZY4pL8otSzgjLj6t
  • Advantages of TRC-20 USDT

    Speed

  • Block time: ~3 seconds
  • Confirmations: 19 blocks (~1 minute)
  • Much faster than Ethereum-based USDT
  • Cost

  • Transaction fees: ~$0.50-1.00
  • Significantly cheaper than ERC-20 fees
  • Paid in TRX (TRON's native token)
  • Adoption

  • Highest USDT transaction volume by network
  • Widely supported by exchanges and wallets
  • Preferred for payments and transfers
  • TRC-20 vs ERC-20 vs BEP-20

    FeatureTRC-20ERC-20BEP-20

    |---------|--------|--------|--------|

    NetworkTRONEthereumBNB Chain Speed~1 min1-5 min~15 sec Fees$0.50-1$5-50+$0.10-0.30 AdoptionHighHighestMedium

    For Merchants

    When accepting USDT payments, always specify TRC-20 to:

  • Minimize customer fees
  • Speed up confirmations
  • Reduce failed transactions
  • Related Terms

  • Crypto Payment Gateway
  • Blockchain Confirmations
  • Settlement
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