USDT networks compared
Where USDT lives and what it costs to move it: supply, live transfer fee and block time on the five biggest USDT networks.
Updated
| Network | USDT supply | All stablecoins | USDT transfer fee | New recipient extra | Block time | DeFi TVL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRON | $92.44B | $93.96B | $2.27* | $2.21 | 3.0 s | $5.61B |
| Ethereum | $73.47B | $145.96B | $0.08 | none | 12.1 s | $53.31B |
| BNB Chain | $9.18B | $13.84B | $0.0013 | none | 0.45 s | $5.63B |
| Solana | $2.73B | $16.12B | $0.00059 | $0.18 | 0.26 s | $6.49B |
| Polygon | $797.32M | $2.96B | $0.0020 | none | 1.5 s | $769.21M |
* TRON: TRX burned when the sender has no energy. With staked or rented energy the burn disappears — see the USDT fee calculator. Fees: gas of a real USDT transfer × live gas price × coin price, refreshed hourly. New recipient extra: TRON charges more energy for a first-time USDT holder; Solana requires creating a token account (rent). Supply and TVL: DefiLlama, daily. Block time: average over the last 100 blocks (slots on Solana).
TRON vs each network
- TRON vs Ethereum — USDT fees, speed and liquidity
- TRON vs BNB Chain — USDT fees, speed and liquidity
- TRON vs Polygon — USDT fees, speed and liquidity
- TRON vs Solana — USDT fees, speed and liquidity
USDT networks FAQ
Which network is cheapest for sending USDT?
Right now Solana: about $0.00059 per transfer to an existing holder. Fees on EVM chains and Solana follow gas prices and coin prices, so re-check before large or frequent transfers.
Why is USDT on TRON more expensive than on BNB Chain or Solana?
Without energy, TRON burns TRX for the ~65,000 energy a USDT transfer needs — about $2.27 today. With staked or rented energy the burn disappears and only bandwidth remains (free for your first transfers each day), which is why wallets and exchanges that manage energy send USDT on TRON for a fraction of that.
Which network has the most USDT?
TRON with $92.44B — 52% of the USDT on the five networks compared here. More USDT means deeper exchange and P2P liquidity for that network.
Can I send USDT from one network to another?
No. USDT TRC-20 and USDT on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon or Solana are separate tokens. Always pick the same network on both sides; sending to the wrong network can lose the funds. Moving between networks needs an exchange or a bridge.