$TRX
Tron (TRX) is a digital currency and blockchain project aimed at creating a free entertainment system for digital content, allowing users to share content directly without the need for intermediaries like YouTube or Facebook.
In short:
Currency symbol: TRX
Founded: Year 2017 by "Justin Sun"
Network: Its own blockchain network (not independent on Ethereum, for example)
Main goal: To eliminate the intermediary between the content creator and the user
What distinguishes it?
1. Fast transfers: One of the fastest networks, handling thousands of transactions per second (TPS).
2. Low fees: Almost zero, making it popular for transfers.
3. Support for smart contracts: You can run decentralized applications (dApps) like games and platforms.
4. Popular in Asia: Especially in China.
Uses:
Money transfers
Trading on platforms
Running decentralized applications (like games or financing services)
Participating in Staking (freezing the currency to earn profits)
Disadvantages:
Some people consider that Justin Sun exaggerates in marketing the project.
It has strong competitors like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano.