TRON mints USD1, opening a new chapter in the stablecoin ecosystem

Recently, the TRON blockchain has reached a historic moment: the first batch of 1,000 USD1 stablecoins has been successfully minted on-chain. This milestone event not only marks a new breakthrough for TRON in the stablecoin sector but also signifies its strategic position as a global financial infrastructure being further solidified. TRON founder Justin Sun announced this news via the X platform, stating, "This is a small step for USD1, but a giant leap for the development of stablecoins!" Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, retweeted Justin Sun's post, expressing gratitude for TRON's support of USD1, highlighting the significance of this collaboration.

USD1 Minting Begins, TRON Leads a New Era of Stablecoins

As the world's largest stablecoin settlement ecosystem, TRON has long been the preferred network for stablecoins like USDT, thanks to its million transactions per second (TPS) throughput, low transaction fees, and ultra-fast block confirmation speed.

According to the CryptoQuant 2024 report, the TRON network sees an average of 2 million USDT transfers per day. As of June 2025, the circulation of TRC20-USDT has exceeded $78 billion, occupying a core position in the global stablecoin market. The first minting of USD1 further enriches TRON's stablecoin matrix, which includes USDT, USDD, USDJ, among others, with the total on-chain stablecoin circulation nearing $80 billion, firmly placing it among the top public chains globally.

USD1, issued by World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is a dollar-backed stablecoin supported 1:1 by short-term government bonds and cash equivalents, combined with the reserve custody of BitGo Trust Company and monthly third-party audits, ensuring its transparency and compliance. The minting of 1,000 USD1 on the TRON blockchain marks the official integration of USD1 into TRON's efficient ecosystem.

Market analysts suggest that USD1's choice of TRON as its new battlefield stems from its inherent advantages in payment, settlement, and trading scenarios. Compared to USD1's supply of $47.67 million on Ethereum and $2.141 billion on BNB Chain (of which $2 billion is driven by the MGX sovereign fund), TRON's USD1, although starting later, is expected to rapidly expand its application scenarios due to its 300 million user base and mature stablecoin ecosystem.

Additionally, TRON plans to optimize through smart contracts, aiming to achieve "zero-cost" stablecoin transfers by the end of 2025, further solidifying its competitiveness in the global payment sector. Justin Sun previously stated, "The minting of USD1 is an important step for TRON in promoting financial freedom. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily use stablecoins via their mobile phones and participate in the global financial system."

TRON and WLFI Join Forces to Reshape the Global Financial Landscape

The minting of USD1 is not only a technological breakthrough but also a result of the deep collaboration between TRON and WLFI. At the TOKEN 2049 summit in Dubai in May 2025, Justin Sun, Eric Trump, and WLFI co-founder Zach Witkoff jointly announced that USD1 would be natively deployed on the TRON blockchain, marking a new stage in the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance. Eric Trump emphasized, "TRON's technological strength and user base provide a perfect platform for the promotion of USD1, which will drive the globalization of financial freedom."

The successful minting of USD1 not only demonstrates TRON's leadership in the blockchain industry but also brings more efficient and transparent financial services to global users. TRON has stated that it will focus on promoting the widespread use of USD1 among global merchants, exploring its potential as a stable value carrier by connecting with regional payment systems, injecting new vitality into financial inclusion in emerging markets. "As USD1 gradually takes root in the TRON ecosystem, TRON is accelerating its goal of becoming a 'global financial free port,' providing unlimited possibilities for inclusive finance for 8 billion people."