The stablecoin transaction world is moving quickly, and new data offers a surprising look at how various blockchain networks are being employed to transfer value.
Notably, while Ethereum and Tron continue to fulfill the roles of primary network and infrastructure providers, newer entities such as Mantle and Sui are quickly distinguishing themselves, especially when average stablecoin transaction sizes are considered.
Stablecoin adoption keeps on expanding, recently reported statistics from CrytoRank and SentoraHQ state. However, while each network is clearly making strides, the CryptoRank and SentoraHQ reports highlight that these networks are doing so in different ways. Some show more strength in transaction volume. Others show more strength in transfer size. Still, others show strength in user base, which in this case is represented by the number of user addresses.
Ethereum Leads in Transfer Size, Base and Tron in Pursuit
Ethereum remains the leader in terms of the average stablecoin transfer size. The network logs a stunning average of $68,000 per transaction, which places it heads and shoulders above the other networks in this regard. That figure suggests that Ethereum is still very much the layer-1 network of choice for high-value users, institutions, and DeFi protocols.
Following closely behind is Base, a Layer 2 solution developed by Coinbase. It has managed to secure a strong place in the market with an average transaction size of $20,000, which is quite incredible for a relatively new solution. Tron, which is best known for its ultra-low transaction fees and efficiency, ranks next with an average of $8,900 in stablecoin transfers.
Mantle and Sui lead in stablecoins transaction size
Ethereum firmly holds the lead with an average stablecoin transaction size of $68K. @base ($20K) and @trondao ($8.9K) also rank among the top performers.
Interestingly, @Mantle_Official ($6.8K) and @SuiNetwork ($5.8K) have… pic.twitter.com/o6XEiqCLnA
— CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) May 15, 2025
Nonetheless, what stands out most in the latest report is the emergence of Mantle and Sui, two blockchain networks that have quietly eclipsed more established players like Optimism and Arbitrum when it comes to average transaction size. Mantle registers $6,800, while Sui comes in close at $5,800—both of which surpass several other well-known Layer 2 and alternative Layer 1 networks.
Mantle and Sui Outpace Optimism and Arbitrum in Transfer Volume per Transaction
Mantle and Sui have only recently stepped into the limelight, but their performance is impressive. Both networks now have a steadily upward trend in average transaction size, which is a clear indicator that users feel more and more comfortable handling larger sums on the platforms. Mantle and Sui might be succeeding because they both have efficient transaction throughput, competitive gas fees, and growing developer ecosystems. But what’s really going on?
Mantle and Sui are signaling a user behavior shift. They are by no means the first to signal something like this, but they are the first in a while to kind of plow ahead of Optimism and Arbitrum, which were once the prime competitors in this space and were long considered very solid parts of Ethereum’s Layer 2 scaling strategy. Users seem more and more willing to try out alternative chains that do, in fact, offer similar kinds of benefits to what those Layer 2 parts were offering. Segueing into another part of the user behavior shift, though, is that users really don’t seem to care too much, or aren’t concerned at all, about what they might have to do to get to those alternative chains.
The presence of decentralized finance platforms and their high-yield protocols could be leading to development of larger transaction volumes from active traders and institutions across both networks. Whether this influx of cash is sustainable or merely a flash in the pan remains to be seen.
Tron Dominates USDT Adoption with Unmatched Volume and User Base
While Ethereum may lead in value per transaction, Tron continues to be the dominant network in terms of total USDT volume and user adoption. According to SentoraHQ, Tron processed a staggering $623.9 billion in stablecoin volume over the past 30 days. This is a testament to its role as the preferred network for USDT transactions, particularly in regions where low fees are critical.
Tron is the most widely used network for USDT, processing $623.9 Billion in volume in the past 30 days.
And with over 57 million USDT addresses on TRON, it accounts for more than 3 quarters of all USDT addresses. https://t.co/PquYZkmebs pic.twitter.com/vLNNckGxMn
— Sentora (previously IntoTheBlock) (@SentoraHQ) May 16, 2025
In addition, Tron accommodates more than 57 million USDT addresses, which makes up over 75% of all active USDT addresses in the world. This colossal user base illustrates Tron’s exceptional standing as a network that’s friendly to retail transactions. More than any other network, Tron is a place where everyday payments, cross-border transactions, and peer-to-peer transfers—especially the kinds of transactions that developing markets carry out—take place.
The efficiency, high throughput, and minimal fees of Tron have made it the choice for speed and cost-effectiveness in the movement of stablecoins—especially in transactions outside the traditional banking system.
Conclusion
The stablecoin environment keeps diversifying, with each blockchain network claiming its own space. Ethereum is still the best for value transfers, while Tron can’t be touched for volume and adoption. Yet those newer networks, like Mantle and Sui, are quickly coming into their own with competitive transaction sizes.
This trend underscores an increasingly fragmented—and specialized—blockchain ecosystem. Users and developers pick platforms that suit their specific needs, be it scalability, transaction costs, or yield. In this fast-moving environment, watching the emerging players may give us hints about the next big winners in stablecoin infrastructure.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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