Justin Sun Proposes TRX Block Reward Cut, Drawing Halving Parallels with BTC

TRON founder Justin Sun has sparked renewed interest in TRX by proposing a reduction in block rewards, echoing the halving mechanism that Bitcoin has employed over the years. According to Sun, TRX, which is already deflationary with a 1% annual decrease in supply, could see its deflation rate increase if block rewards are cut further. The proposal, detailed on GitHub as 'Reduce TRX block rewards #738', outlines several scenarios where a daily reduction of either 1 million or 2 million TRX in block rewards would boost the annual deflation rate to 1.5% or 2% respectively. Sun suggests that this change could bring benefits such as improved network security, enhanced staking incentives, and overall better economic alignment within the TRON ecosystem. By drawing a parallel with Bitcoin’s halving events — where block rewards are systematically reduced as the network matures and the price increases — Sun has opened a dialogue about whether TRX could follow a similar path, with the final decision resting on community governance. This move is seen as a strategic adjustment to promote the healthy and sustainable development of the TRON network.