The TRON blockchain is widely used for sending USDT (TRC-20) due to its low transaction fees compared to Ethereum. However, users often find themselves paying unnecessary TRX fees because they don’t optimize their transactions. In this guide, we’ll explain how to completely eliminate TRX fees when sending USDT using Energy rental.
Why Do You Pay Fees When Sending USDT on TRON?
Every transaction on the TRON blockchain requires network resources, specifically Bandwidth and Energy:
- Bandwidth: Used for sending TRX and TRC-10 tokens. Each TRON wallet receives 5,000 free Bandwidth points per day.
- Energy: Used for executing smart contracts, including TRC-20 token transactions (such as USDT). If you don’t have enough Energy, TRON will deduct TRX from your balance to cover the cost.
If you’re sending USDT (TRC-20) without enough Energy, you’ll pay a TRX fee per transaction, which can be around 8–15 TRX per transfer.
How to Avoid Paying TRX Fees?
To eliminate fees when sending USDT, you need to get Energy. You can do this in two ways:
1. Stake (Freeze) TRX for Energy
- Staking (freezing) 300–500 TRX will generate enough Energy to send multiple USDT transactions per month.
- TRX will be locked but can be unfrozen after 3 days.
- This is a good option if you frequently send USDT.
2. Rent Energy for a Short Period (Best for One-Time Transactions)
If you only send USDT occasionally, renting Energy is cheaper than staking TRX. The best way to do this is through TronEnergy.market.
Step-by-Step Guide to Renting Energy on TronEnergy.market
Follow these steps to rent Energy and reduce your transaction fees:
1️⃣ Open the Energy Rental Platform
Go to TronEnergy.market. This is a third-party service that allows users to rent Energy for a specific period.
2️⃣ Create or Import Your Wallet
- If you are new to TronEnergy.market, the platform will ask you to create or import a wallet.
- You must fund this wallet with TRX to rent Energy.
- It is recommended to create a new wallet on the site and fund it separately rather than connecting your personal TronLink wallet. This ensures better security and minimizes risks.
3️⃣ Deposit TRX into Your TronEnergy Wallet
- Send TRX from your TronLink wallet to your newly created TronEnergy wallet.
- The amount depends on how much Energy you want to rent. For one transaction, 5–10 TRX should be enough.
4️⃣ Rent the Required Energy
- Find a rental option for 65,000 Energy (1-day) to cover one USDT transaction.
- Confirm the purchase and pay using your deposited TRX.
5️⃣ Use Energy to Send USDT Without Fees
- After renting Energy, go back to your TronLink wallet.
- Send 50 USDT (or any amount) to another TRON address.
- Your Energy will be automatically used, and the TRX fee will be 0.
6️⃣ Done!
- You’ve successfully sent USDT without paying TRX fees.
- The rented Energy will automatically expire after the rental period, and you don’t need to return anything.
How Much Energy Do You Need?
The required Energy depends on whether the recipient already has USDT in their wallet:
| Recipient’s USDT Balance | Required Energy | Estimated TRX Fee (If No Energy) |
|---|---|---|
| Has USDT | ~32,000 Energy | ~8–10 TRX |
| Does Not Have USDT | ~65,000 Energy | ~13–15 TRX |
💡 To be safe, rent at least 65,000 Energy per transaction.
Why Is Renting Energy Better Than Paying TRX Fees?
- Renting Energy costs only 3–10 TRX per day, while paying the default fee per transaction costs 8–15 TRX.
- If you send USDT often, staking TRX may be better, but if you send occasionally, renting is cheaper.
- No long-term lock-up: Renting allows you to avoid freezing your TRX.
Final Thoughts
If you send USDT (TRC-20) via TRON, you’re likely paying unnecessary TRX fees. Instead, you can rent Energy for just a few TRX and send transactions for free.
👉 Next time, before sending USDT, rent 65,000 Energy for 1 day and save on fees! 🚀