# TRON > Decentralize The Web TRON lets users deploy applications and transfer assets with low-cost transactions on a high-throughput blockchain. TRON helps developers and users build and interact with decentralized applications on a high-throughput blockchain. Users can deploy smart contracts, transfer assets with low fees, and participate in DApp ecosystems. The platform uses Delegated Proof of Stake consensus and provides infrastructure for applications requiring fast transaction settlement. - Type: Network - Sector: Blockchain Platforms - Status: Active - Founded: 2017-09-01 - Profile: https://thegrid.id/profiles/tron ## Products - [Tron Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tron): TRON is an L1 network that uses Delegated Proof of Stake consensus with EVM-compatible smart contract execution, enabling high-throughput decentralized applications and asset transfers. The system processes thousands of transactions per second through an Energy and Bandwidth resource model, providing infrastructure for high-volume payments, decentralized finance, and autonomous AI agent payments. (L1, Live, Main Product) - [Sun Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tron): Sun Network is a DPoS sidechain scaling solution for TRON that provides lower energy consumption and enhanced transaction processing. The system supports unlimited capacity expansion while maintaining compatibility with TRON mainnet protocols. (L2, Discontinued) - [TronScan](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tron): TronScan is a block explorer and analytics platform for the TRON network, providing blockchain data indexing and query capabilities. The platform supports transaction tracking, token creation tools, and comprehensive on-chain analytics through web interfaces. (Block Explorer, Live) - [TRX Staking](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tron): TRX Staking is a governance staking service that enables TRX holders to stake tokens and obtain TRON Power for participation in Super Representative elections. The system provides Energy and Bandwidth resources to stakers for fee-free transaction execution and distributes block production rewards proportionally to voters through elected Super Representatives. (Staking Service, Live) ## Assets - [TRON (TRX)](https://thegrid.id/profiles/tron): TRX is the native token of the TRON network. It is used to pay transaction fees, acquire bandwidth and energy resources, and participate in Delegated Proof of Stake consensus by voting for Super Representatives. Holders stake TRX to gain voting power, with elected Super Representatives producing blocks and distributing rewards back to voters who supported them. (Native) ## Links - [Main](https://tron.network) - [Documentation](https://developers.tron.network) - [Whitepaper](https://tron.network/static/doc/white_paper_v_2_0.pdf) - [Forum](https://forum.trondao.org) - [Privacy policy](https://tron.network/static/doc/Privacy_Policy.pdf) - [Terms of Service](https://forum.trondao.org/tos) - [Governance](https://tronscan.org/#/sr/votes) - [Blog](https://tron.network/resources) - [Telegram](https://t.me/TronOfficialDevelopersGroupEn) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/TRONDAOofficial) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/trondaoofficial) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/trondaoofficial) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/trondao) - [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/pn6WWmXtQV) - [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@trondaoofficial) - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Tronix) - [Twitter / X](https://x.com/trondao) - [GitHub](https://github.com/tronprotocol/sun-network) - [Telegram](https://t.me/tronnetworkEN) ## Relationships - [Just Network](https://thegrid.id/profiles/just_network): Subsidiary ## Legal This data is provided under two licensing models. 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