What is TRON: A Guide to Efficiently Using the Network, Key Resources — Bandwidth and Energy

TRON is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables the creation of decentralized applications (dApps) and the management of digital assets. The platform's core is the TRX token, which is used to pay transaction fees and other operations within the network. Additionally, the TRON network supports various types of tokens, each with its own unique features and purposes.

TRX: This is the primary coin of the TRON network. It is used to pay transaction fees, vote for super representatives, and participate in various activities within the TRON ecosystem.

TRC-20: This is the token standard for creating tokens on the TRON blockchain. Using this standard, developers can create various types of digital assets on the TRON platform, such as:

Utility Tokens: Used to access various functions of decentralized applications or ecosystems. These include decentralized exchanges, metaverses, or other Web3 platforms built on the blockchain.

Stablecoins: Tokens pegged to the value of real-world assets (e.g., USDT, tied to the US dollar).

Governance Tokens: Grant holders the right to vote on project development decisions.

What is Bandwidth in the TRON Network Used For

Bandwidth in the TRON network serves as a form of "network capacity" for your account. It determines how much data you can transmit within the network over a given period. Each user is allocated a certain amount of Bandwidth, ensuring a fair distribution of network resources.

If your Bandwidth in the TRON network is depleted and you attempt to perform a transaction, the system will automatically deduct a certain amount of your TRX to cover the required Bandwidth and complete the operation.

Key Functions of Bandwidth:

Sending Transactions: Every time you send TRX or interact with a smart contract, a specific amount of Bandwidth is consumed.

Data Storage: When you create decentralized applications (dApps) or use other services requiring data storage, Bandwidth is required for these operations.

Smart Contract Interaction: Each function call to a smart contract consumes Bandwidth.

What is Energy Used for in the TRON Network

Energy in the TRON network is another essential resource, alongside Bandwidth, required for performing various actions on the network. Unlike Bandwidth, which limits the amount of data you can transmit, Energy determines the complexity of computations you can execute. Each user is allocated a certain amount of Energy, ensuring a fair distribution of computational resources.

If your Energy in the TRON network is depleted and you attempt to execute a transaction—particularly one that requires significant computational resources—the system will automatically deduct a certain amount of your TRX to cover the required Energy and complete the operation.

Key Functions of Energy:

Executing Smart Contracts: Every function call to a smart contract consumes a specific amount of Energy. The more complex the operation, the more Energy is required.

Interacting with Decentralized Applications (dApps): Many dApps involve complex computations that require Energy to execute.

Performing Other Complex Operations: For example, creating TRC-20 tokens or participating in decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols often requires Energy.

The primary way to acquire these resources is by freezing your TRX. When you freeze your TRX, you receive a proportional amount of Bandwidth and Energy based on the number of tokens frozen and the duration of the freeze.

Detailed Guide to Freezing TRX Using the TronLink Wallet

By default, users are allocated 600 Bandwidth units per day. This is typically sufficient for approximately two transactions. If the Bandwidth limit is exceeded, transaction fees will automatically be deducted from the main TRX balance in the wallet.

Unlike Bandwidth, Energy does not have a daily limit. To perform operations that require Energy (e.g., interacting with smart contracts), users must either:

1. Freeze a portion of their TRX to generate Energy, or

2. Pay for each transaction directly with TRX.

Freezing TRX allows users to generate Energy for free, enabling them to execute more complex operations on the TRON network without additional transaction costs.

Launch the TronLink app on your device. Navigate to the Stake section.

In the opened section, click on Stake for Resources & Rewards.

Choose which resource to receive: Bandwidth or Energy. Select the desired option.

Enter the desired amount of TRX to freeze. The system will automatically calculate and display the approximate number of free transactions. Click the "Stake" button to view the transaction details.

In the opened section, check all the transaction details and sign the transaction by clicking the "Confirm" button.

Enter the password for your wallet.

When deciding to unstake your TRX, keep in mind that access to your funds will be restored only 14 days after the request is submitted. During this period, the frozen coins will be unavailable for any transactions.