💳 PAYMENTS: ⚡ Request Network removes a key barrier to USDT payments on TRON One of the biggest challenges for everyday crypto payments isn’t always the asset used, but the technical complexity behind each transaction. Simply holding a stablecoin in your wallet is often not enough—if users also need the network’s native token to cover transaction fees. @RequestNetwork is addressing this friction with the launch of gas-free USDT payments on @trondao, enabling users to send USDT without needing to hold $TRX to cover network fees. The system automatically handles gas costs by integrating the fee directly into the payment process, allowing a wallet containing only USDT to complete a transaction without acquiring or managing an additional asset. This update eliminates a step that has historically complicated the experience for both users and businesses. Previously, users had to purchase TRX, send it to their wallet, and then execute the USDT payment—a barrier that often led to abandoned transactions. The feature is now available for USDT payments processed via Request Network, with fees starting at $3.99. The company states its infrastructure has processed over $2 billion in transaction volume to date. Gas abstraction is becoming a critical component in improving the blockchain experience. By reducing technical complexity, projects like Request Network aim to make crypto payments simpler and more accessible.