What is it?

USDT TRC-20 is the same Tether coin (1 USDT = 1 USD), but issued on the TRON blockchain using the TRC-20 standard instead of Ethereum.

The main advantages are extremely low transfer fees (often around one cent) and fast transaction speeds. TRON was founded by Justin Sun in 2017. According to Tether Transparency, over 40–45% of all USDT in circulation is on the TRON network.

Who issues it?

The issuer is the same — Tether Limited.

The TRC-20 version was launched in 2019 as a cheaper and faster alternative to ERC-20.

Who uses it?

USDT TRC-20 is most commonly used for fast P2P transfers between users, especially in countries with high banking fees or currency restrictions: the CIS, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

It is widely used by freelancers, small businesses, and private exchangers. Many P2P platforms (Binance P2P, OKX P2P, Huobi P2P) offer TRC-20 as the most cost-effective way to buy and sell USDT.

What is it used for?

• Low-cost transfers between exchanges and wallets
• Payments for goods and services without intermediaries
• Micropayments and mass payouts

Advantages of USDT TRC-20

• TRON network fees are typically under 1 TRX (about one cent)
• Transaction confirmation takes just a few seconds
• Easy to use with mobile wallets (TronLink, TrustWallet, SafePal)

Disadvantages of USDT TRC-20

• Sending USDT TRC-20 to an ERC-20 address will result in permanent loss — the networks are incompatible
• Smaller ecosystem: unlike Ethereum, TRON has fewer major DeFi protocols and NFT platforms

Where is it used?

• Withdrawing funds from exchanges like Binance with minimal fees
• P2P transactions for cashing out or purchasing USDT
• Payments for freelance work and online services when minimizing fees is important