TRON

TRON

TRX #8
BB 69% L1 Protocol
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Project Safety Score: 69%

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TRONTRX
Market Cap$32092574501
24hr Volume$692683603
24hr Change2.3%
Price$0.338614
Coverage: 6 buckets · 100% resolved
Concerns raised - see Red Flags below
Scoring rubric: L1 / Protocol Coin - scored on network security, adoption, dev health, economic design, governance
Track Record
71 BBB
100% · medium
Economic Design
75 BBB
100% · high
Developer Health
63 BB
100% · medium
Network Security
80 A
100% · medium
Social Behavioral
48 CCC
80% · low
Adoption Liquidity
76 BBB
100% · high

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TRX TRON Details
Type
Layer 1 (L1) Smart Contract Platform
Launched
2017
HQ
San Francisco, CA, USA
Team
Doxxed
Smart Contract PlatformLayer 1 (L1)Alleged SEC SecuritiesFTX HoldingsDWF Labs PortfolioTron EcosystemProof of Stake (PoS)GMCI Layer 1 Index

TRON is a decentralized blockchain-based operating system established by the TRON Foundation, with Justin Sun as its founder. The platform serves as a global settlement layer for stablecoins and supports decentralized applications through a high-throughput environment. Governed by a decentralized autonomous organization, TRON utilizes a unique resource model based on bandwidth and energy to manage transaction volumes efficiently without significant fee spikes.

The network employs a Delegated Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, whereby token holders elect 27 Super Representatives to validate transactions. TRX, the native utility token, facilitates transactions and access to network resources. Users can stake TRX to obtain TRON Power for governance purposes within the ecosystem. The platform is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, allowing developers to migrate applications seamlessly. Various applications within the ecosystem include decentralized finance and storage solutions.

Cryptocurrency carries risk. Every project listed on this site, regardless of its score, operates in a volatile and largely unregulated market. Tokens can lose most or all of their value. A high score reflects lower structural risk based on the data we can measure. It does not mean a project is safe, that the price will hold, or that losses are unlikely. Always research independently and never commit money you cannot afford to lose.

Track record score 71 out of 100. This score reflects a solid operating history of 8.7 years with a notable regulatory clean record, although one regulatory action has been identified. The project's incident history includes one historical incident which, while concerning, is mitigated by the overall performance data. However, there are additional concerns raised by research that contribute to a lower score in this area.

Economic design score 75 out of 100. The absence of a defined hard supply cap raises potential inflation concerns, but it's important to note that all of the total supply is currently in circulation. This level of circulation demonstrates active engagement in the market and may contribute positively to the asset's overall economic viability.

Developer health score 63 out of 100. The project exhibits a robust developer community with over 3,500 GitHub stars and nearly 1,500 forks, indicating a healthy level of interest and collaboration. However, the commit cadence has slowed recently, with only 19 commits in the last four weeks, which modestly impacts the overall score.

Network security score 80 out of 100. The project's market cap of over $32 billion provides a solid economic security base, while its mature age of 8.7 years signifies stability. Although there is one recorded historical incident, the overall data suggests a strong security profile relative to its peers, which enhances confidence in the network's resilience.

Social behavior score 48 out of 100. The sentiment toward the project indicates a positive leaning with 72% favorable opinions. However, the social audience metrics reveal limited engagement across available platforms, particularly on Twitter and other channels. Additionally, there are several red flags, including regulatory issues and past incidents that warrant careful consideration.

Adoption liquidity score 76 out of 100. The project enjoys strong liquidity, highlighted by a daily trading volume exceeding $692 million and 64 centralized exchange listings, of which 33 are recognized for their trustworthiness. This diverse trading presence fosters accessibility and can attract a broader user base, contributing to better adoption prospects.

Investors should be aware that, like all cryptocurrencies, TRON carries inherent risk due to market volatility, regulatory changes, and potential technological vulnerabilities. While the project shows promise through its established track record and robust liquidity, the identified concerns such as regulatory actions and the lack of a supply cap should be considered carefully when assessing the investment safety.

  • Justin Sun - CEO and Founder LinkedIn ↗
    Prior: Ripple (XRP)
    Recognized by Forbes Asia in their 30 Under 30 for entrepreneurs.
  • CertiK 2025-05-16 pass report ↗
    TRON received a rating of 4.4 out of 5.
  • Cyberscope 2025-11-18 pass report ↗
    Staked TRX received a rating of 4.4 out of 5.
View whitepaper ↗ (2017)
Quality: high
Max supply: 100,000,000,000
Next unlock: 2026-05-03
  • SEC 2018-07-30
    Alleged Securities Violation
  • hack 2019-03-25
    A report claimed that a significant portion of Justin Sun's recent Twitter followers were fake or bots.
  • High Twitter following of 1.2 million as of July 2023.
  • Positive audit ratings from CertiK and Cyberscope.
  • Project has a history of hacks or exploits
  • No hard cap on total token supply
  • Regulatory action has been taken against this project
  • Alleged SEC securities violation in 2018.
  • Report of fake Twitter followers in 2019.

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Market Stats

All-Time High$0.43
All-Time Low$0.0018
Circulating94787026667
Total Supply94790819221
AlgorithmDelegated Proof-of-Stake
Launch2017-08-28

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Developer Activity

GitHub stars⭐ 3530
Forks1438
Watchers369
Commits (4 weeks)19
PRs merged3262
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