Currency and network guide

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TRON payment guide

TRX travels on the Tron network. Tron uses Bandwidth and Energy resources, with TRX able to cover network costs when needed.

Network details

Network details can change. Check the receiving wallet's current instructions before sending.

TRX on Tron

Tron

TRX is the native currency of Tron. Transfers consume Bandwidth, and TRX can be used when the wallet does not have enough network resources.

  • Network fee paid with TRX
  • No separate tag or memo is normally required

TRX on the Tron network

TRX is Tron's native currency. Do not confuse it with USDT on Tron (TRC-20), which is a token carried by the same network.

Receiving TRX

Open the Tron account in your personal wallet and choose Receive. Tron addresses commonly begin with T. Copy the full address or use its QR code, then state that it is for TRX on Tron.

An address shape is not a complete network check. Read the Tron label in both wallets and compare the full destination after pasting or scanning.

Bandwidth, Energy, and transfer costs

Tron measures network activity with resources called Bandwidth and Energy. A basic TRX transfer uses Bandwidth. Smart-contract activity, including TRC-20 token transfers, also uses Energy.

Wallets can obtain resources through the network's staking system. When enough resources are not available, TRX can be consumed to cover the cost. Before a payment, read the wallet's current fee or resource estimate before approving.

TRX is not TRC-20 USDT

Both use Tron addresses, but TRX and USDT are different currencies. If the recipient requests USDT on Tron (TRC-20), sending TRX does not satisfy the request. Choose the exact token inside the wallet and make sure the wallet has the resources or TRX needed for its transfer.

Check before sending

  • The request says TRX on Tron.
  • The sending and receiving screens both name Tron.
  • The full T address matches.
  • The requested currency is TRX, not a TRC-20 token.
  • The TRX amount and current network cost are clear.
  • You have read the wallet's final resource or fee summary.

A normal personal-wallet TRX transfer does not use a separate destination tag or memo. Follow any additional instructions shown by a hosted recipient. Tron transfers are normally irreversible.

Official references

TRON documentation explains the network's TRX currency and its Bandwidth and Energy resource model.