TRON SELFDESTRUCT Upgrade Aligned with Ethereum EIP-6780 for Enhanced Security
TRON has proposed a SELFDESTRUCT instruction upgrade to align with Ethereum’s EIP-6780, boosting network security and cross-chain compatibility. Under the new rules, full contract deletion is only allowed if SELFDESTRUCT is called within the same transaction as contract creation; otherwise, only assets are transferred while the contract remains on-chain. The proposal also raises the SELFDESTRUCT energy cost from zero to 5,000 energy to deter abuse and reduce denial-of-service risks. By mirroring Ethereum’s gas cost update, TRON aims to streamline smart contract deployment across both ecosystems. Developers can expect clearer deletion rules, improved interoperability, and a more stable environment for decentralized applications. The upgrade underscores TRON’s commitment to robust blockchain innovation and secure contract management.
Neutral
The proposed SELFDESTRUCT upgrade delivers important security and compatibility improvements without introducing new token incentives or protocol-level rewards. While higher energy costs and stricter deletion rules reduce abuse risks, they do not directly affect TRON’s tokenomics or market liquidity. Historically, similar Ethereum EIP-related updates (such as EIP-1559) had limited short-term price impact but supported long-term developer adoption and network resilience. We expect minimal immediate trading volatility, with potential long-term benefits as interoperability and security foster wider dApp deployment.