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TRON DAO announced on September 24, 2026 that total transaction volume settled on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $30 trillion, a figure reached roughly eight years after the network's Main

TRON DAO announced on September 24, 2026 that total transaction volume settled on the TRON blockchain has surpassed $30 trillion, a figure reached roughly eight years after the network's MainNet launch. The milestone was driven by the network's high throughput, low costs, and deep liquidity, positioning @trondao as the settlement layer of choice for stablecoin transfers and digital asset activity worldwide.
The numbers behind the milestone are substantial. TRON has now recorded more than 405 million total user accounts, over 15 billion total transactions, and more than $28 billion in total value locked (TVL). The network currently carries more than $94 billion in circulating USDT, the largest supply of any blockchain. On the stablecoin front, Token Terminal data cited in the announcement shows TRON leading all networks in year-to-date USDT transfer volume, with approximately $6 trillion moved and an average of $25 billion in daily transfers. @justinsuntron, founder of @trondao, framed the milestone in practical terms, saying the volume represents real users relying on stablecoins for payments, savings, and everyday transactions.
The $30 trillion announcement comes alongside a broader expansion of TRON's institutional profile. Canary Capital launched its Staked $TRX ETF in September 2026, while Anchorage Digital added native TRX staking and custody support for TRC-20 assets. TRON also became one of the top protocols represented in the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, a sign that the network is gaining traction in regulated investment circles. Together, these developments suggest TRON's growth is no longer driven purely by retail stablecoin flows, but is increasingly tied to institutional demand for on-chain dollar settlement.
Sources:TRON DAO Official Announcement via GlobeNewswireCoinTelegraph: TRON Surpasses $30T in Total Transaction VolumeCryptometer: TRON Surpasses $30 Trillion as Stablecoin Activity Expands