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Back to Work on the Eighth Day of Lunar New Year

· 3 min read
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle
Backend Engineer @CatFee

CatFee Lunar New Year return-to-work poster

From Scale to Efficiency: CatFee Begins a New Chapter in 2026​

With the Chinese Lunar New Year holiday over, CatFee has fully resumed operations.

We send our warmest New Year wishes to all partners, users, and ecosystem collaborators. May the Year of the Horse bring steady growth, sustainable prosperity, and lasting value.

Lunar New Year is a time for reunions and good wishes, as well as reflection and planning. At the beginning of 2026, we want to look back on the past year's work through data and action.

Analyzing TRON's Stablecoin Gas Payment Feature

· 5 min read
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle
Backend Engineer @CatFee

Gas Free

Analyzing TRON's Stablecoin Gas Payment Feature​

TRON recently introduced a feature allowing users to pay on-chain transaction gas fees directly with stablecoins such as USDT. The feature aims to simplify operations and bring more use cases and users to the TRON ecosystem. This article examines its motivation, ecosystem effects, and possible market changes.

1. Motivation and Goals​

1.1 Lowering Barriers and Improving User Experience

The primary goal of stablecoin gas payments is to make TRON easier to use. Traditionally, users needed TRX to pay gas fees, which created a barrier for newcomers, particularly USDT holders. Allowing direct gas payments in stablecoins such as USDT simplifies the workflow and reduces the extra cost of acquiring TRX, lowering the barrier to joining the network.

USDT holders can participate in TRON transactions and applications more easily without converting assets. This is particularly attractive to existing USDT users and can expand TRON's user base.

1.2 Reinforcing TRON's Position as a Major USDT Network

TRON is the world's largest USDT issuance platform, with a market share above 50%. Allowing USDT gas payments strengthens this relationship and reinforces TRON's position as a main USDT network. The feature is convenient for USDT holders and creates more stablecoin payment scenarios, strengthening USDT's role as network “fuel.”

1.3 Innovating in a Competitive Market

As competition in DeFi and payments intensifies, other blockchain platforms, including Solana and BNB Chain, have begun introducing similar stablecoin gas payment features. TRON's move signals its intention to keep pace. Simplifying operations and expanding USDT's ecosystem role can help TRON maintain its competitive position in DeFi and cross-border payments.

Meanwhile, CatFee, an Energy rental platform and an important participant in the TRON ecosystem, provides convenient Energy delegation services. These simplify Energy purchasing, lower operational barriers, and help users complete on-chain activities smoothly.

CatFee Launches Its New User Center

· 6 min read
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle
Backend Engineer @CatFee

CatFee V2 User Center Is Live: A Better-Looking, More Practical Experience​

We are excited to announce the launch of the CatFee V2 User Center! The new version combines a clean design with powerful features to make everyday operations smarter and more efficient. Here are its main highlights, designed to help you manage accounts, monitor transactions, and track Energy and fund flows.

The images below are English-localized illustrations of the original 2025 interface. Figures and features reflect the original announcement.

1. Account Overview: Key Information at a Glance​

User Center The redesigned account overview provides comprehensive statistics so that you can check your account status at any time. It clearly displays:

  • Available balance: Your remaining balance in real time, helping you keep track of funds.
  • Total deposits (TRX): Your historical deposit total, making incoming funds easier to monitor.
  • Total spending (TRX): Your total spending on the platform, with a clear record of expenditure.
  • Order count: The number of orders you have placed, helping you manage transaction records.
  • Energy purchased: The amount of Energy you have purchased, making resource usage clear.

We have also introduced charts to make account activity easier to understand. View daily order data, order counts, transaction amounts, and more. Balances, spending, and orders are available on one page, saving you time and effort.

Is USDD Worth Holding for Its High Yield?

· 5 min read
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle
Backend Engineer @CatFee

USDD

What Is USDD?​

USDD (Decentralized USD) is a decentralized stablecoin introduced by the TRON ecosystem in May 2022. It aims to provide a transparent, decentralized crypto asset with a stable value pegged to $1. Unlike traditional stablecoins such as USDT and USDC, USDD uses smart contracts and algorithmic mechanisms to adjust its supply, supported by the TRX ecosystem to help maintain stability.

Recently, USDD staking yields have reached as high as 20%, attracting considerable investor attention. Below, we examine USDD's risks and operating mechanisms in detail.


Building Modern Web Applications with Next.js and React

· 5 min read
Owen Hayes
Owen Hayes
Web3 Engineer @CatFee

Technology Stack

As frontend technology advances rapidly, building efficient, modern web applications is increasingly important. This article presents a complete development approach using Next.js, React, shadcn, TailwindCSS, Zod, Zustand, React Query, and openapi-react-query.


1. Technology Stack Overview​

Next.js​

A React-based framework supporting server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and full-stack development. It improves SEO capabilities and optimizes performance.

React​

A modern, component-based frontend library and a core tool for building user interfaces.

shadcn​

A component toolkit combining Radix UI and TailwindCSS, offering a broad selection of foundational UI components.

TailwindCSS​

A utility CSS framework for quickly building responsive, modern interfaces through class names.

Zod​

A type-safe validation library for validating form data or API request data, with strong TypeScript integration.

Zustand​

A lightweight state management tool suited to complex but localized application state.

React Query​

A server state management tool that handles data fetching, caching, synchronization, and updates.

openapi-react-query​

Generates type-safe React Query API clients from OpenAPI specifications, improving development efficiency and safety.


Happy New Year 2025!

· 2 min read
Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle
Backend Engineer @CatFee

Happy New Year

Dear CatFee.IO users and partners,

The New Year bells have rung, welcoming a 2025 full of hope and opportunity! Everyone at CatFee.IO sends you our warmest greetings and best wishes. May the coming year bring you good health, a thriving business, and success in all your endeavors!