TRX (TRONIX) is the native #cryptocurrency of the [[Tron]] blockchain network, initially launched in 2017. Key features: - Created by: Justin Sun - Initial launch: As [[ERC-20]] token - 2018: Migrated to Tron mainnet - Total supply: 100 billion - Network role: Powers transactions and smart contracts Uses: - Transaction fees - Smart contract operations - [[Decentralized Finance (DeFi)]] applications - Governance participation - Staking rewards Notable aspects: - High transaction speeds - Low transaction costs - Used for USDD stablecoin system - Popular in Asia markets - Significant DeFi adoption The token serves as the primary currency for the Tron ecosystem, used for both technical operations and financial transactions within the network.