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Without tron energy, you can’t complete any of the more complex transactions (like sending USDT) on the Tron blockchain.
In this guide we’ll dive into the three main ways of how to get Tron energy:
- Burning TRX
- Staking TRX
- Buying energy from other users
Each method has its own positive and negative sides that are important to understand.
Keep reading to discover the most suitable way for your needs.
PS! If you are new to Tron Energy make sure to read our free guide on What is Tron Energy to understand the basics first.
- Burn TRX for Energy [METHOD 1]
- Stake (Freeze) TRX for Energy [METHOD 2]
- How to Get Tron Energy by Staking TRX
- How to Unstake my TRX?
- Total Amount of Available Energy from Staking TRX
- Tron Energy from Staking Recovers Every 24 Hours
- How Much Energy Do I Get by Staking TRX?
- Buy Tron Energy [METHOD 3]
- Summary
Burn TRX for Energy [METHOD 1]
Burning Tronix (TRX) is the main and default way to get Tron Energy on the Tron Blockchain. When you burn TRX, it gets permanently removed (from your account and from the whole tron network), so the total number of TRX in circulation decreases as a result. This method helps protect the Tron network by making it very costly for any hackers to attack.
Burning TRX for Tron Energy is the Tron Equivalent to the “Gas” fees of the Ethereum Blockchain.
Positive:
- Instant Energy – Get Tron Energy instantly whenever you need it
- Unlimited Energy – As long as you have TRX available in your wallet
- No extra steps needed – Just make sure you have enough TRX in your Tron wallet
Negative:
- The burned TRX tokens are lost forever
- Expensive because you need to buy TRX tokens
How to Get Tron Energy by Burning TRX
Burning TRX for energy happens automatically. The wallet will calculate exactly how much Tron Energy is needed to perform the requested actions and automatically burn the necessary amount of TRX to convert them into Tron Energy. All you need to do is make sure you have enough TRX in your wallet before starting a transaction. If you don’t have enough, your transaction might fail because of low energy, and you’ll waste the TRX you already used.
How Much Energy Do I Get for Burning TRX?
The amount of energy you get from burning TRX isn’t fixed. It changes based on network settings decided by Tron Super Representatives. They set a parameter called the “fee of 1 unit of Energy.” which you can find here.
Example:
At the time of writing this article the “fee for 1 unit of Energy” is set at 0.00021 TRX.
At this rate burning 1 TRX will produce 4761 Tron Energy ( 1 / 0.00021 = 4761.90476
Stake (Freeze) TRX for Energy [METHOD 2]
The Tron network has a staking system where you can stake (or “freeze”) your Tronix (TRX). This means locking up your TRX so you can’t spend it, but in return, you get Tron Energy and other Tron resources. This lets you make transactions on the Tron blockchain in essence for free since your TRX isn’t actually spent.
Positive:
- Free transactions
- You can participate in the Tron’s governance system by voting for your chosen Super Representative.
- You can earn extra rewards for being loyal to the Tron network in the form of voting rewards.
Negative:
- Limited energy. If you use up all your energy, you must wait or use other methods to get energy
- The amount of energy you get is unpredictable because it’s split among all the people staking TRX.
- You need to buy a lot of TRX upfront, which can be very expensive.
How to Get Tron Energy by Staking TRX
Staking TRX can be a bit tricky, but there are many apps that make it easy. One popular option is using the Tronscan resources tool.
Here’s how:
- Transfer TRX to your Tron wallet.
- Connect your wallet to Tronscan.
- Go to the Resources tab.
- Click “Get Energy” (or “Get Bandwidth” if you need that instead).
How to Unstake my TRX?
If you want your TRX back, go to the Freeze section of your wallet and click “Unfreeze.” After unfreezing, your TRX will be available for use after a certain number of days.
The waiting time can change, as it is decided by the Tron Super Representatives. This parameter is called the “lock-up days of staked assets” which you can find here.
Example:
At the time of writing this article the “lock-up days of staked assets” parameter is set to 14 days.
Total Amount of Available Energy from Staking TRX
Unlike burning TRX which allows for infinite amount of energy, the total amount of energy from Staking is limited.
To ensure stability of the Tron Blockchain the total amount of total energy available on the network is fixed by the protocol and can only be changed by majority vote of the Tron Super Representatives. The parameter showing the total energy is called “total Energy limit” and can be found here.
Example:
At the time of writing this article the “total Energy limit” parameter is set to 180 billion (“180000000000 ENERGY”)
Tron Energy from Staking Recovers Every 24 Hours
Unlike burning TRX, the energy you get from staking gradually recovers back to full every 24 hours. This means you can use your energy again each day. For more details about energy recovery, you can check it out here.
How Much Energy Do I Get by Staking TRX?
The amount of Tron Energy you get depends on 3 factors:
- How much TRX you freeze.
- How much total TRX is frozen by all other users on the Tron Blockchain.
- The total energy limit set by the Tron Super Representatives.
To find out how much energy you’ll get by staking TRX, it’s best to use a calculator. It will show you everything you need to know.
For those who want to understand the calculation, here’s how it works:
Formula:
Energy obtained = (TRX staked for the Energy) / (Total amount of TRX staked for Energy on TRON) * (total Energy limit)
1. TRX staked for the Energy” – This is the amount of TRX you decide to stake for energy.
2. Total amount of TRX staked for Energy on TRON” – Total TRX staked for energy by all users. Find the value “Staked for Energy” here
3. total Energy limit” – already discussed earlier and can be found here.
Example:
1. TRX staked for the Energy = 100 TRX
2. Total amount of TRX staked for Energy on TRON” = 15 billion TRX (15,000,000,000 TRX)
3. total Energy limit” – 180 billion ENERGY (180,000,000,000 ENERGY)
Energy obtained = 1000 / 15,000,000,000 * 180,000,000,000 = 1200 ENERGY
Buy Tron Energy [METHOD 3]
On the Tron network, users can share their energy with others. This sharing is called “delegation.” You can get energy from other users in two ways. First, a friend could share their energy with you for free. If you don’t have a friend who can help, you can buy energy from other users.
Positive:
- It’s much cheaper (up to 80% savings is possible) than burning TRX for energy
- You get the energy right away (usually within 30 seconds or less)
- No need to invest money upfront like with staking TRX.
Negative:
- Limited availability. You have to find someone selling energy.
- There’s some extra setup needed to buy energy safely.
- You need to trust the seller. There’s a risk they could take your TRX without giving you the energy.
How to Buy Tron Energy?
Buying Tron Energy is easy, but there are a lot of important details to think about and consider before you make your first tron energy purchase. You can check out our full guide on how to buy Tron Energy safely here.
What are Tron Energy Markets?
To help buyers and sellers connect, there is a whole market that has emerged over the years. The Tron Energy Market serves the main purpose of facilitating tron energy exchange between users.
There are hundreds of different providers that make up this Tron Energy Market with various levels of service quality and energy availability.
You can use this Buy Tron Energy Tool to browse a public tron energy markets to find the most suitable for you. We keep this list updated on a regular basis.
Summary
There are 3 ways how to get Tron Energy.
- Burning TRX for Energy: Instant energy, but you lose TRX permanently and it’s costly.
- Staking TRX for Energy: No fees, earn rewards, but limited energy and need a large upfront investment. Energy refills gradually every 24 hours.
- Buying Tron Energy: Much cheaper than burning TRX and also instant, but limited availability and extra setup is needed to buy safely.
Tron Energy Market: Large market of buyers and sellers. Buyer must trust the seller.