#show-card ## Project Overview [[TRON]] is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform with [[Smart contract|smart contract]] functionality, aiming to create a decentralized internet and serve as a global entertainment system for digital content. It was founded by Justin Sun in 2017 and has since grown into a large ecosystem. The native cryptocurrency of the TRON blockchain is Tronix (TRX). TRON's core purpose is to enable developers to create and deploy decentralized applications ([[DApp|dApps]]) and share content without relying on centralized intermediaries. Key features include high throughput, scalability, and a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) [[Consensus|consensus]] mechanism. More information can be found on their official website: [TRON DAO](https://trondao.org/). ## Technical Details - **Underlying Technology:** TRON operates on its own blockchain using a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism. This allows for faster transaction speeds and higher throughput compared to Proof-of-Work systems. - **Architecture Overview:** TRON has a three-layer architecture: Storage Layer, Core Layer, and Application Layer. The Core Layer includes modules for smart contracts, account management, and consensus. The TRON Virtual Machine (TVM) is compatible with [[Ethereum]]'s [[EVM]], making it easier for developers to port dApps. - **Unique Selling Points:** High [[Transactions per second|transactions per second]] (TPS) rate, low transaction fees, and a strong focus on the creator economy and digital content space. It also supports various token standards, including TRC-20 (similar to [[ERC-20]]), TRC-10, and TRC-721 (for [[NFT|NFTs]]). ## Use Cases - **Decentralized Applications (dApps):** TRON hosts a wide range of dApps, including games, [[DeFI|DeFi]] platforms, and social media applications. - **Content Sharing:** The platform aims to empower content creators by allowing them to distribute their work directly to consumers, bypassing traditional intermediaries. - **[[Stablecoin|Stablecoins]]:** TRON is a major platform for USDT (TRC-20 USDT) circulation, among other stablecoins. - **Token Issuance:** Projects can issue their own tokens on the TRON network using TRC-10 or TRC-20 standards. ## Getting Started - **How to use/access:** Users can interact with TRON through various crypto wallets that support TRX and TRC-standard tokens (e.g., TronLink, [[Ledger]], Trust [[Wallet]]). TRON dApps can be accessed via web browsers with wallet extensions. - **Official Resources:** - Website: [TRON DAO](https://trondao.org/) - Documentation: [TRON Docs](https://developers.tron.network/) - Explorer: [TRONSCAN](https://tronscan.org/) - **Community Channels:** TRON has a large global community accessible via Twitter, Telegram, Discord, and other social platforms, often linked from their official website. ## Related Links (Optional) - Smart contract - Stablecoin