A DeFi strategy should account for the cost of using the network, not just the opportunity an application presents. Every smart contract interaction can consume resources, and on TRON, Energy is a key part of that process. Depending on your available resources and the transaction requirements, you may need to obtain additional Energy or burn TRX to cover a shortfall. This is why resource management matters, particularly for people who make frequent on-chain transactions. JustLend DAO has lowered its Energy base rate from 15% to 8%, with current pricing quoted at 4.871 TRX per 100,000 Energy. The change provides a timely reminder that network resource costs can affect the overall expense of participating in DeFi. Practical cost management starts with understanding what your transactions require, checking current Energy prices, and considering the available options before executing an operation. A lower base rate does not mean every transaction will cost the same amount or become cheaper by an identical percentage. Actual expenses depend on Energy consumption, resource availability, and applicable pricing. But keeping track of these costs can help you make better-informed decisions and manage your on-chain activity more efficiently. Check the latest Energy pricing on JustLend DAO at https://t.co/WwXgCFfpEY. @DeFi_JUST @trondao @justinsuntron #JustLendDAO #TRONEcoStar