If you regularly transfer USDT on the TRON network, you've likely encountered transaction fees in TRX. But did you know you can eliminate those fees entirely if your wallet has enough Energy?
What is Energy in TRON?
Energy is one of TRON's two essential resources, used to execute smart contracts, including TRC-20 token transfers (such as USDT). Without Energy, the network will deduct TRX from your balance as a fee. But if you have enough Energy, the transaction will be free.
How much Energy is required to send USDT?
On average, a single USDT transfer on the TRON network requires:
- ≈ 65,000–131,000 units of Energy
This amount can vary slightly depending on network conditions, the smart contract's structure, and blockchain-level variables (such as the dynamic energy consumption model). In general, if your wallet has 65,000 Energy, you can send 1 USDT transaction without paying a fee.
How to get Energy?
There are three ways to obtain Energy:
- Stake TRX — Lock up TRX to receive Energy (approximately 1 TRX ≈ 11–12 Energy)
- Burn TRX — If no Energy is available, TRX will automatically be burned to pay the fee
- Rent Energy — The easiest option. FeeSaver allows you to rent the required Energy in just a few seconds.
So, if you want to send USDT on the TRON network without fees, make sure you have at least 65,000 Energy in your wallet. Otherwise, the equivalent amount of TRX will be deducted.
How to save on fees using Smart Mode
If you send USDT frequently and don’t want to manually top up Energy every time, try FeeSaver’s Smart Mode — an automated system that monitors your Energy level and replenishes it as needed.
How to activate Smart Mode:
- Go to the Telegram bot @FeeSaver_bot
- In the main menu, select Smart Mode
- Tap +Add Address
- Enter the TRON wallet address where you want automatic Energy top-ups
- The system will automatically send 131,000 Energy to your address
The activation fee is 5 TRX. After that, FeeSaver will monitor your wallet and top up Energy whenever it falls below the threshold.
