TRON’s Mission to Create an Internet for All, Defining Decentralization

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland / July 27 / – TRON was established in 2017 with the vision to decentralize the web, and it has aligned its mission to follow that purpose over the last five years.

For most blockchains, decentralization is a central theme. It’s a form of administration that delegates power to individuals; as a result, users are able to contribute to and own a piece of the network.

The four elements of TRON’s decentralized architecture are the protocol, nodes, assets, and dApps. Decentralization encourages putting the power in the hands of the people, which is why TRON took its commitment to decentralization to the next stage in December 2021, by dissolving its foundation and establishing itself as a community-governed Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO).

Decentralization of the Protocol

TRON aims to empower developers and users to create and share content without limitations. It uses the Delegated Proof-of-Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism to manage its blockchain. Only elected nodes can approve transaction blocks, unlike a PoS system, which allows anybody with enough assets staked to do so. This structure enables users to safeguard the network by delegating their staked assets through a mechanism of incentives.

Every blockchain network uses a consensus mechanism, and DPoS is one of the most efficient consensus algorithms available. DPoS consumes less energy and completes transactions faster than PoW (Proof-of-Work) or traditional PoS systems. Every six hours, the TRON community elects 27 block validators to serve as “Super Representatives” (SRs) in the ecosystem.

Due to the numerous advantages, many blockchains have transitioned to a DPoS mechanism to power their networks. Regardless of the amount of staked TRX or how many votes SRs receive, each SR has identical voting power on the TRON network, ensuring that the governing percentage per SR is equally balanced.

Decentralization of Nodes

Nodes are the foundation of every blockchain network. As a result, any examination of decentralization must evaluate them. TRON’s geographical diversity in nodes makes it more secure and durable.