Project Name: TronLess
Project Track: pay-defi
Overview & Team
TronLess is a platform for renting Energy on the TRON network. The project is already live in the form of a Telegram bot, which allows users to rent Energy using TRX and make zero-fee USDT TRC-20 transactions.
We are a centralized solution. We do not own our own Energy — we purchase it from the market and earn by reselling it at a margin.
Team: 2 people: a technical developer and a marketing/business lead.
Contacts:
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Telegram bot: @tronless_bot
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Support: @doddydy
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Email: tronless.app@gmail.com
Metrics
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2,000+ users in Telegram -
50,000+ Energy purchases -
5,000,000,000+ Energy delivered -
300+ unique customers per month
Problems We’re Solving
Lack of Energy awareness in TRON
Roughly 15% of all transactions still happen without using Energy. This number hasn’t improved over the past year. Many users still don’t understand what Energy is or how to use it. And that 15% is just the visible part — because exchanges and B2B services use Energy by default, the real number of users who don’t understand or manage Energy is likely much higher.
This year
A year ago (keep in mind that Energy was twice as expensive back then)
TRON is losing share in USDT
Over the past year, TRON’s share of USDT circulation has declined. This trend may continue if users don’t see compelling benefits in TRC-20.
Here’s the data comparing just ETH, TRON, and BNB for May 1st:
| BNB | TRON | ETH | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume | |||
| A year ago | 9% | 60% | 31% |
| This Year | 9% | 57% | 34% |
| Total Change | 0% | -3% | 3% |
| Tx Count | |||
| A year ago | 49% | 47% | 4% |
| This Year | 51% | 43% | 6% |
| Total Change | 2% | -4% | 2% |
Daily drop (nowadays):
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Volume: -3% → $850M daily loss = ~$25B/month
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Tx count: -4% → ~200K fewer daily tx = ~6M/month
More context: Other chains like Solana (~$2B volume & 2M tx/day) aren’t included due to unavailable historical data. But if you trust DefiLlama, TRON even lost its leadership in USDT as of January
Poor UX in current platforms
Most platforms require wallet connection, complex interfaces, or are just untrustworthy. Renting Energy turns into a complicated and risky process for beginners.
How TronLess Benefits the TRON Ecosystem
Increased Energy Usage Across the Network
TronLess helps users complete TRC-20 transactions with zero fees every day — helping people actually use and benefit from Energy instead of ignoring it.
Retaining USDT on TRC20
We lower the barrier to entry and offer real savings. This keeps users within TRON and reduces migration to low-fee alternatives.
Simple and Secure UX
Energy rental is available via Telegram and (soon) our website — no wallet connection, no onboarding stress. This solves trust and complexity issues.
Infrastructure Layer
Our bot and API are already live. Any dApp or wallet can integrate TronLess as an Energy module. A full-featured site is also on the way.
P2P Energy Market
Soon, users will not only rent Energy but also supply it — creating a self-sustaining demand/supply economy within TRON.
TronLess Roadmap
Step 1 (Sep–Nov): MVP Telegram bot launched
Step 2 (Dec): Product released to public
Step 3 (Jan–Apr): Internal analytics, UX improvements
Step 4 (May–Mid-June): MVP website in development
Step 5 (Mid-June–July): Full-featured site release
Step 6 (Aug–Sept): P2P Energy marketplace launch
Funding Plan & Use of Funds
Team & Salaries
| Role | Rate | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Developers (2) | $4,000/month | $20,000 (5 mo) |
| Designer | $2,000 (flat) | $2,000 |
| Marketer | $1,000/month | $5,000 (5 mo) |
Budget Breakdown by Dev Stage
| Step | Developer Budget |
|---|---|
| Step 4 | $6,000 |
| Step 5 | $6,000 |
| Step 6 | $8,000 |
Marketing
We’re not just promoting a product — we’re introducing a new way of using TRON. Most users still don’t understand Energy, so education and trust-building are key.
| Channel | Monthly Budget | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram | $3,000 | Reviews, articles, offers |
| Facebook Ads | $2,000 | Awareness & retargeting |
| Google Ads | $1,000 | Search traffic |
| YouTube | $3,000 | Explainer/review videos |
| Forums | $1,000 | Campaigns, giveaways, content |
May–June: Telegram bot ads → $5,000/month
July–Sept: Website launch ads → $10,000/month
Total Funding Request
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Developer salaries | $20,000 |
| Designer | $2,000 |
| Marketer | $5,000 |
| Marketing (May–June) | $10,000 |
| Marketing (July–Sept) | $30,000 |
| Total: | $67,000 |
Why Now?
We’re growing — but too slowly. With a small team and limited resources, we’re hitting our ceiling. A boost from TRON will help us scale at the speed the ecosystem needs.
Why Us?
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We’ve already built and shipped a working product — with real traction
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We don’t just profit — we educate users and expand TRON’s reach
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The product is clean and usable — no need to build from scratch
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We’re honest: no inflated roles, no fake expenses. Any leftover funds go to marketing or are returned.
Conclusion
TronLess will continue to grow — with or without TRON. The real question is:
Is the ecosystem ready to be part of that growth?
P.S. Even this post wasn’t made using the default template — because no template explains the product the way we just did: simple, clear, and to the point.
