Ethereum's Gas fees make ERC-20 transfers "a game for the rich." During peak transaction times, the fees deducted for ERC-20 USDT transfers can reach up to dozens of dollars, with confirmation times taking just a few minutes. In contrast, the advantages of TRC-20 are very clear:​
Fees are fixed, and the desktop TRC-20 transfer fee is almost fixed at 13 TRX (), regardless of the transfer amount, the fee does not change. The fees for ERC-20 fluctuate with the degree of network congestion; during the peak of the bull market in May 2023, a single transaction fee once exceeded 50 dollars. ​
Confirmation speed is lightning fast; the block confirmation time of the Wave Field chain is about 3 seconds, while Ethereum may take 5-10 minutes to confirm additional transactions during congestion. For players who need to urgently withdraw funds or adjust their positions, this could be the difference between heaven and hell. ​
Small transfers are more accustomed to the ERC-20 fees, as small transfers (like a few U) will have a large proportion taken up by the fees. The low fee feature of TRC-20 makes small transfers economically viable. ​
Old player operations: Strategy​
Daily small amounts prefer TRC-20​
Check the Gas fee predictions on Etherscan before large transfers and choose low-peak transaction times​
Prepare some TRC-20 USDT as emergency funds to cope with unexpected public health emergencies​
Three principles for safe receipt: Summarized from the bloody experiences of old players​
In the chaotic world of cryptocurrencies, "address verification + check" is the first line of defense for survival. Old players have summarized the "Three R Principles" to remedy 99% of USDT traps inadvertently:​
Request (pre-declaration) clearly inform the other party of the network protocol being used before the transaction. If the other party insists on using ERC-20, declare in advance that "Gas fees are self-catered" to avoid subsequent disputes. There have been players who, due to lack of explanation, received ERC-20 USDT#策略增持比特币 .