Tron Unveils New Protocol Upgrade Amid Rising Network Activity
Tron DAO has announced a new network upgrade as its real-world asset integration and network metrics gain momentum.
Tron DAO has announced a new network upgrade as its real-world asset integration and network metrics gain momentum. Solana (SOL) is trading at ₹9,626 ($101.32), down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by The Coin Republic, with live market data added, as of Sun, 25 Oct 2026 16:45:01 UTC.
The upgrade aims to enhance network performance and security, while the focus on tokenized stocks and US Treasuries positions Tron to compete in the growing real-world asset sector.
- Tron DAO requests node operators to install new protocol upgrade.
- Weekly fees on Tron surpass Solana, indicating strong network usage.
- Justin Sun plans to bring tokenized stocks and US Treasuries to Tron.
- Tron's market cap is $31.27B, with TRX price at $0.329088.
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- Tron Unveils New Protocol Upgrade Amid Rising Network Activity — this brief
Tron DAO has announced a new network upgrade, requesting node operators to install the update to enhance network performance and security. This development comes as Tron's network activity and real-world asset integration plans gain traction.
The announcement coincides with recent data indicating that Tron's weekly fees have surpassed those of 
Solana, a notable competitor in the smart contract platform space. This suggests robust usage and demand for Tron's network services.
Justin Sun, a key figure in the Tron ecosystem, has outlined plans to bring tokenized stocks and US Treasuries to the network. This strategic move aims to position Tron as a major player in the real-world asset sector, which is seeing increasing interest and adoption.
In the broader market context, the total crypto market cap stands at $2.76 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a 24-hour gain of 1.11%. Tron's native token, TRX, is currently priced at $0.329088, with a 24-hour increase of 0.09% and a 7-day decrease of 0.77%.
The Fear & Greed Index is at 54, indicating a neutral market sentiment. As Tron continues to develop its network and expand its offerings, market participants will be watching for further updates on the upgrade and the rollout of tokenized assets.
Since this brief published about 45 minutes ago, Solana (SOL) has moved from ₹9,638.85$101.46 to ₹9,625.55$101.32 — -0.14%.
The chart plots SOL's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution; intraday detail builds over the first day). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 SOL ≈ ₹10,172.02 (about $101.32), up 1.4% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 5.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 25, 2026.
Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Tron Unveils New Protocol Upgrade Amid Rising Network Activi — questions & answers
What is the new Tron network upgrade about?
The upgrade aims to enhance network performance and security, with node operators being asked to install it.
How does Tron's fee performance compare to Solana?
Tron's weekly fees have surpassed those of Solana, indicating strong network activity.
What are Justin Sun's plans for Tron?
Justin Sun plans to bring tokenized stocks and US Treasuries to the Tron network.
How much is 1 Solana worth in rupee today?
About ₹10,172.02 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $101.32. The rupee price moves with both SOL's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Solana in rupee page for any amount.
Has Solana's price moved since this brief was published?
SOL is down 0.14% since this brief first published — trading at ₹9,626 ($101.32) now versus ₹9,639 ($101.46) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from The Coin Republic. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.