The TRON network has significantly reduced its block rewards and voting rewards, marking a strategic shift towards a deflationary tokenomics model.
The block rewards for TRON validators have been halved, decreasing from 16 TRX to 8 TRX per block. Furthermore, voting rewards have also been reduced, moving from 160 TRX to 128 TRX.
This adjustment aims to transition the TRON (TRX) token from an inflationary trajectory toward a deflationary one. The stated goal is for the network to achieve an approximate annual deflation rate of 1.29%, targeting greater network sustainability in the long run.
The decision followed extensive community discussions, including deliberations on Github and core developer calls. These discussions sought to balance the need for continued incentives for network participants (validators and voters) with the objective of increasing token scarcity.
Despite the deflationary target, recent network data indicates a continued gradual growth in the total TRX supply. This ongoing inflation is primarily attributed to an expansion in the network’s total energy limit.
This move represents a calculated adjustment of TRON’s tokenomics, designed to better align block and voting rewards with the network’s current transaction volumes and operational dynamics to ensure long-term health and viability.