$TRX Name: TRON (Token: TRX)

Founded by: Justin Sun

Launched in: 2017

Purpose: TRON aims to decentralize the internet, especially in the entertainment and content-sharing space. It allows creators to publish and monetize content without relying on intermediaries like YouTube or Apple.

Key Features:

High throughput and scalability.

Low transaction fees.

Smart contract support (similar to Ethereum).

Runs on a Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism.

TRX is used for transactions, staking, and governance on the TRON blockchain.

Ecosystem: Includes projects like BitTorrent (BTT), JustLend, and SunSwap (a DeFi exchange on TRON).