Tron (TRX) Founder Justin Sun Proposes Block Reward Halving

input: Tron founder Justin Sun recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to raise public awareness regarding the digital currency's proposed block reward halving.

Tron founder Justin Sun took to X (formerly Twitter) recently to raise public awareness regarding the digital currency’s proposed block reward halving.

He drew parallels with Bitcoin’s much-touted 4-year halving cycle, in which the premier cryptocurrency undergoes a major bull phase followed by a bearish cool-down before starting things all over again in the ensuing couple of years.

According to Sun, TRX can settle down on a similar halving cycle because it showcases the maturity of the digital asset. He tweeted:

“…As the Bitcoin network grew, block rewards gradually decreased. In the early days, higher rewards were necessary for bootstrapping the network. However, as Bitcoin’s price surged, block rewards were lowered, and the halving cycle played a crucial role in Bitcoin’s long-term sustainability—aligning with Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision….”

On paper, following BTC seems like a straightforward proposal: periodically decrease the block reward halving to mimic the top cryptocurrency, and it can follow the same trajectory. However, in reality, it is easier said than done. Many other digital currencies have tried to come up with a similar model but failed to maintain a strong periodic foothold in the market like Bitcoin.

However, Sun is very enthusiastic about the proposal currently being analyzed by the Tron community. The suggestion titled “Reduce TRX block rewards #738” presents several deflationary tactics, like reducing the block reward by 50% to 1.5-2% per year. Currently, it is set at 1%, which is apparently not enough to kickstart a BTC-like halving cycle.

However, the Tron community has not provided definitive word on this proposal, but it is expected to be put to a vote soon.

Sun tweeted:

“Ultimately, this decision rests with the TRX community!”

TRX to Rise to $0.4?

Here is the TRX/USD graph from the last 4 months:

TRX is the 10th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. It has been able to cling to this coveted position during the last few months, especially during a time of turmoil in the markets. But, like the rest of the crypto market cap, it has experienced significant losses in dollar terms. It recorded an All-Time High (ATH) of $0.44 at the end of November 2024 but has since lost 50% against the greenback and has struggled to remain above $0.24 for long periods.

A $0.4 valuation is very much in the realm of possibility, but a major market rebound or a successful block reward halving will be needed to supercharge the cryptocurrency’s market position.

The Future

While TRX’s long-term future depends on the larger cryptocurrency market, it can also make its way if it offers the perfect tokenization recipe. The network is resurgent and its growing use case in the sprawling meme coin economy has breathed new life into the digital network.