TRON Ecosystem Reports Growth in DeFi and AI Sectors for H1 2026

During the first half of 2026, the TRON ecosystem achieved significant growth despite broader market volatility. The network's USDT circulation surpassed $90 billion, reinforcing its position as a leading stablecoin settlement network. TRON pursued a dual-track strategy: strengthening its DeFi foundation through token buyback and burn mechanisms across projects like SUN.io, JUST, WINkLink, and BitTorrent, while simultaneously expanding into the AI sector with new infrastructure. As of September 1, 2026, TRON's total value locked (TVL) exceeded $5.18 billion