TON is pushing blockchain technology's potential to new heights. The Open Network (TON), originally created by Telegram Messenger's development team and now community-driven, aims to build a fast, secure, and scalable blockchain network. As an innovative blockchain project, TON attracts developers and users with its high performance and flexibility—boasting a theoretical maximum TPS in the millions. With its growing ecosystem and continuous technological iterations, TON is poised to become a major player in the blockchain space, driving the adoption of decentralized applications.
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Key Developments in TON’s Ecosystem
App Connect Protocol by OKX Web3 (2024)
- Launched on September 6, 2024, this protocol supports TON and will soon expand to EVM and Solana networks.
- Enables developers to integrate OKX Wallet directly into Telegram Mini Apps for seamless DApp interactions (e.g., signing transactions).
GameFi Explosion
- Notcoin (35M users) and Hamster Kombat (239M players) chose TON for its scalability.
- TON’s asynchronous architecture and dynamic sharding handle high-load scenarios effectively.
Fixed Fee System
- Network fees remain stable regardless of congestion and can be adjusted via community voting.
Core Insights from Anatoly Makosov (TON Core Developer)
1. TON’s Long-Term Vision
- Goal: 500M monthly active users in 5 years (up from 450K in early 2024).
- Focus: Mass adoption over speculative trends.
2. Why GameFi Before DeFi?
- "Other blockchains cater to traders; we target mainstream users."
- USDT integration on TON (via Telegram Wallet) simplified payments.
3. Developer Tools
- TVM (TON Virtual Machine) vs. EVM: Asynchronous architecture enables scalability.
- Call to Solidity devs: "Adapt or risk obsolescence."
4. Community-Driven Governance
- All services are decentralized; core team focuses on kernel updates.
- Major changes require validator voting via TON.vote.
OKX Web3’s Role in TON’s Growth
Wallet Integration
- Native TON support in OKX Web3 Wallet for cross-chain swaps, NFTs, and DApps.
Developer Support
- OKX OS: SDKs, APIs, and documentation to simplify TON-based app development.
- Co-launched a fund with TON to incubate projects.
Ecosystem Advocacy
- Hosted campaigns (e.g., Cryptopedia) to onboard users to TON DApps.
FAQ
Q: Must Telegram projects use TON?
A: No—but TON’s deep integration with Telegram offers UX advantages.
Q: How does TON compare to Ethereum?
A: "Ethereum pioneered crypto, but TON is built for mass adoption."
Q: What’s next for TON?
A: "Wallet smart contracts (v5.0) with gasless transactions and social recovery."
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