⚙️ Understanding TIP-6780 on TRON — Simple Breakdown

TIP-6780 updates the SELFDESTRUCT opcode to match Ethereum’s EIP-6780, improving security, predictability, and EVM alignment.

1️⃣ What Changes

▫ Updates SELFDESTRUCT behavior

▫ Follows TIP-652, which discouraged its use

▫ Strengthens TRON–Ethereum compatibility

2️⃣ New SELFDESTRUCT Rules

Scenario A — Normal transaction:

▫ Contract is not deleted

▫ Code + storage stay

▫ Execution stops

▫ Assets transfer normally

▫ No burn if sent to itself

Scenario B — During contract creation:

▫ Contract is deleted

▫ Code + storage removed

▫ Assets transferred

▫ Balance burned if sent to itself

Energy: Now costs 5,000 Energy.

3️⃣ Developer Impact

▫ DELETE-based patterns no longer work

▫ CREATE2 + SELFDESTRUCT upgrades invalid

▫ Not suitable for wiping data

▫ TRX burn only works in same-tx create-and-destroy

4️⃣ Ecosystem Benefits

▫ Stronger EVM compatibility

▫ Safer, more predictable contracts

▫ Better long-term maintenance patterns

5️⃣ On-Chain Reality

▫ Very few contracts use SELFDESTRUCT

▫ Most follow create-and-destroy pattern (still supported)

➡ No disruption expected

6️⃣ Governance

TIP-6780 activates after Java-tron v4.8.1 release + community vote.

🔗 Follow governance progress: tronscan.org

TIP-6780 strengthens TRON’s EVM alignment, boosts contract safety, and encourages modern, reliable smart-contract design.

@justinsuntron @TRON DAO #Developers #EVMCompatibility #TRONEcoStar