💪 TON Is Preparing For Mass Adoption
The network will start voting on a fresh set of validator updates in about one hour
Not about raw speed (April already crushed that). This is about what happens when thousands rush in at once:
• Dedicated block-sync channels + 10MB blocks help the network stay resilient during airdrops, meme coin launches, and mass-adoption events, reducing failed transactions when activity spikes
• TVM v14 upgrade brings native Ethereum signature support, allowing MetaMask and ETH wallets to interact directly with TON. It also improves fee estimation, creating a smoother UX for users and developers
• Staking update (max_stake_factor from 3 → 4.5) helps smaller validators remain competitive as staking requirements increase while preserving the influence of larger validators. A positive step for decentralization
• The legacy bridge will officially retire on September 1, so users should migrate their assets before then
April gave TON blazing speed
June is about making sure that speed survives real-world stress while keeping the network decentralized and interoperable
This feels like the kind of infrastructure work teams do before expecting a significant increase in activity
It makes me wonder whether TON is preparing to launch or attract the next major trend, product, or use case that could put the network under serious load
What do you think?
🌊 Why TON Will Be the Most Underrated L1 Heading Into the Next Cycle
Most L1s compete on TPS, low fees, or incentives
TON is competing on something much harder to replicate: distribution, leadership, and consumer adoption
Here are 4 reasons TON stands out 👇
1/ Unrivaled Distribution Through Telegram
No other L1 has native, frictionless access to a messaging platform with nearly 1 billion monthly active users
Crypto activity happens directly inside Telegram through wallets, Mini Apps, payments, bots, and tipping
Users don't need to download a separate app, install browser extensions, or manage complex onboarding processes
This solves the biggest challenge facing most blockchains: bringing mainstream users on-chain
Telegram Mini Apps already generate millions of daily interactions across gaming, social, and payment use cases, turning everyday users into blockchain participants
2/ Telegram Has Become the Network's Driving Force
.@durov recently announced that Telegram is taking a much more active role in TON's future
The company is becoming one of the largest validators, staking millions of TON while supporting network upgrades and ecosystem development
Key initiatives include:
• New developer tools
• A refreshed TON ecosystem portal
• Performance improvements
• Lower transaction costs
This creates a rare alignment where a global technology platform is directly invested in the success and security of its blockchain ecosystem
Few L1s have this level of commitment from a platform with Telegram's scale
3/ Pavel Durov Factor
Most blockchains are represented by foundations, VCs, or decentralized organizations that struggle to capture mainstream attention
TON has something different: a globally recognized leader like Vitalik of Ethereum, CZ of BNB, Justin Sun of TRX, or Toly of Solana
Durov's reputation is built on:
• User-first principles
• Product execution at massive scale
• Resistance to overreach
• Proven ability to attract and retain mainstream users
Whether people agree with him or not, he commands attention
That gives TON a unique advantage in credibility, talent attraction, media exposure, and narrative strength
4/ The Trend Creator Flywheel
This may be TON's most unique advantage
While many chains focus on launching tokens, TON focuses on creating viral consumer products
The formula:
• Fast development using TON SDKs and Telegram integrations
• One-tap wallet onboarding
• Near-instant transactions and low fees
• Built-in social distribution through Telegram chats
The results speak for themselves
.@notcoin sparked the tap-to-earn wave with tens of millions of users
.@hamster_kombat scaled to hundreds of millions of players
.@CatizenAI, Rocky Rabbit, and many others followed
More importantly, the ecosystem has evolved beyond simple clicker games into social apps, strategy games, education products, and hybrid GameFi experiences.
Because these products live inside @telegram, user retention is often far stronger than traditional Web3 applications
Most L1s are trying to build better blockchains
TON is trying to build the consumer layer of crypto
If the next cycle is driven by real user adoption rather than pure speculation, TON may have one of the strongest positions in the industry
🌊 Why TON Will Be the Most Underrated L1 Heading Into the Next Cycle
Most L1s compete on TPS, low fees, or incentives
TON is competing on something much harder to replicate: distribution, leadership, and consumer adoption
Here are 4 reasons TON stands out 👇
1/ Unrivaled Distribution Through Telegram
No other L1 has native, frictionless access to a messaging platform with nearly 1 billion monthly active users
Crypto activity happens directly inside Telegram through wallets, Mini Apps, payments, bots, and tipping
Users don't need to download a separate app, install browser extensions, or manage complex onboarding processes
This solves the biggest challenge facing most blockchains: bringing mainstream users on-chain
Telegram Mini Apps already generate millions of daily interactions across gaming, social, and payment use cases, turning everyday users into blockchain participants
2/ Telegram Has Become the Network's Driving Force
.@durov recently announced that Telegram is taking a much more active role in TON's future
The company is becoming one of the largest validators, staking millions of TON while supporting network upgrades and ecosystem development
Key initiatives include:
• New developer tools
• A refreshed TON ecosystem portal
• Performance improvements
• Lower transaction costs
This creates a rare alignment where a global technology platform is directly invested in the success and security of its blockchain ecosystem
Few L1s have this level of commitment from a platform with Telegram's scale
3/ Pavel Durov Factor
Most blockchains are represented by foundations, VCs, or decentralized organizations that struggle to capture mainstream attention
TON has something different: a globally recognized leader like Vitalik of Ethereum, CZ of BNB, Justin Sun of TRX, or Toly of Solana
Durov's reputation is built on:
• User-first principles
• Product execution at massive scale
• Resistance to overreach
• Proven ability to attract and retain mainstream users
Whether people agree with him or not, he commands attention
That gives TON a unique advantage in credibility, talent attraction, media exposure, and narrative strength
4/ The Trend Creator Flywheel
This may be TON's most unique advantage
While many chains focus on launching tokens, TON focuses on creating viral consumer products
The formula:
• Fast development using TON SDKs and Telegram integrations
• One-tap wallet onboarding
• Near-instant transactions and low fees
• Built-in social distribution through Telegram chats
The results speak for themselves
.@notcoin sparked the tap-to-earn wave with tens of millions of users
.@hamster_kombat scaled to hundreds of millions of players
.@CatizenAI, Rocky Rabbit, and many others followed
More importantly, the ecosystem has evolved beyond simple clicker games into social apps, strategy games, education products, and hybrid GameFi experiences.
Because these products live inside @telegram, user retention is often far stronger than traditional Web3 applications
Most L1s are trying to build better blockchains
TON is trying to build the consumer layer of crypto
If the next cycle is driven by real user adoption rather than pure speculation, TON may have one of the strongest positions in the industry
🚨 Rebrand the-open-network:native to $GRAM as the Native Currency of TON
According to @durov, this rebrand is step 4 of the 7-step “Make TON Great Again” plan. The idea comes from the original name of the-open-network:native before it was changed
The transition will take 3 weeks, while TON will remain the name of the blockchain
Will changing the name and ticker make it feel lighter and more recognizable? Let’s see how this impacts the-open-network:native / $GRAM moving forward
🚨 Rebrand the-open-network:native to $GRAM as the Native Currency of TON
According to @durov, this rebrand is step 4 of the 7-step “Make TON Great Again” plan. The idea comes from the original name of the-open-network:native before it was changed
The transition will take 3 weeks, while TON will remain the name of the blockchain
Will changing the name and ticker make it feel lighter and more recognizable? Let’s see how this impacts the-open-network:native / $GRAM moving forward
🚨 Telegram Wallet Received ~33.3M the-open-network:native from TON Ecosystem Multisig Wallet
Over the last 24 hours, Telegram’s wallet received 33.3M the-open-network:native from the TON ecosystem multisig wallet
What makes this interesting: the previous major inflow happened on May 5, when the wallet received another 20M TON from the same wallet and the-open-network:native later rallied from around $1.5 to above $2
History doesn’t always repeat but the timing is worth watching
Will this be another catalyst for the-open-network:native? What do you think, @ton_blockchain and @telegram?
🚨 Telegram Wallet Received ~33.3M the-open-network:native from TON Ecosystem Multisig Wallet
Over the last 24 hours, Telegram’s wallet received 33.3M the-open-network:native from the TON ecosystem multisig wallet
What makes this interesting: the previous major inflow happened on May 5, when the wallet received another 20M TON from the same wallet and the-open-network:native later rallied from around $1.5 to above $2
History doesn’t always repeat but the timing is worth watching
Will this be another catalyst for the-open-network:native? What do you think, @ton_blockchain and @telegram?
🚨 TON Bridge Will Officially Shut Down
TON Core announced the final shutdown phase of TON Bridge. Users must withdraw all wrapped assets before September 1, 2026, as transfers will stop after that date
Assets affected include:
• $WTON
• $jUSDT
• $jUSDC
• $jDAI
• $jWBTC
• Other j-tokens
All user funds remain safe. If you still hold any of these assets, make sure to withdraw them via https://t.co/YgmpjZ4uO7 before the deadline
🚨 TON Bridge Will Officially Shut Down
TON Core announced the final shutdown phase of TON Bridge. Users must withdraw all wrapped assets before September 1, 2026, as transfers will stop after that date
Assets affected include:
• $WTON
• $jUSDT
• $jUSDC
• $jDAI
• $jWBTC
• Other j-tokens
All user funds remain safe. If you still hold any of these assets, make sure to withdraw them via https://t.co/YgmpjZ4uO7 before the deadline
🚀 Top Dapps by TVL Growth in the Last 30 Days
.@ton_blockchain TVL has surged recently, driven by strong capital inflows into the ecosystem. DEXs and Liquid staking protocols have been the biggest beneficiaries of this growth, fueled by high APY opportunities on stablecoins and $TON staking assets
Top performers by TVL growth:
• @Tonco_io | +2392%
• @kton_io | +66.3%
• #Stakee | +57.5%
• @bemo_fi | +51.7%
• @hipofinance | +49%
• @UTONIC_uTON | +48.6%
• @dedust_io | +47.3%
• @ston_fi | +34%
• @AffluentOrg | +24.7%
🚀 Top Dapps by TVL Growth in the Last 30 Days
.@ton_blockchain TVL has surged recently, driven by strong capital inflows into the ecosystem. DEXs and Liquid staking protocols have been the biggest beneficiaries of this growth, fueled by high APY opportunities on stablecoins and $TON staking assets
Top performers by TVL growth:
• @Tonco_io | +2392%
• @kton_io | +66.3%
• #Stakee | +57.5%
• @bemo_fi | +51.7%
• @hipofinance | +49%
• @UTONIC_uTON | +48.6%
• @dedust_io | +47.3%
• @ston_fi | +34%
• @AffluentOrg | +24.7%
💵Optimize Your $TON Holdings with EVAA
My strategy is to stake my $TON on @tonstakers to receive tsTON. Then, I use the tsTON as collateral on @evaaprotocol and apply a boosted reward loop strategy to maximize yield
How does it work?
1/ In single staking:
Suppose you hold 100 $TON and stake it at 5% APY.
After 1 year, you would earn 5 $TON in rewards
2/ In looping:
EVAA allows you to loop your position by borrowing against your supplied collateral.
Loop 1:
You stake 100 TON and receive 95 tsTON for example
- Loan amount:
95 × 70% = 66.5 $TON
- Protocol fee:
66.5 × 0.3% = 0.2 $TON
- Total debt:
66.7 $TON
- This creates new capital for the next loop:
100 + 66.5 = 166.5 $TON
Loop 2:
You stake the borrowed 66.5 TON and receive around 66 tsTON
- Loan amount:
66 × 70% = 46.2 $TON
- After protocol fee:
Total debt = 46.338 $TON
- New total capital:
166.5 + 46.2 = 212.7 $TON
After 2 loops, your annual staking income becomes:
212.7 × 5% = 10.63 $TON
Compared to single staking, the reward is more than doubled
However, looping strategies work best in bullish market conditions. In bearish markets, proper risk management is extremely important
🚨 Avoid:
• Taking too many loops
• Using excessively high LTV
• Going all-in with your capital
Note: All APY figures, LTV ratios, and token amounts above are simplified examples for educational purposes only. They are not actual projections or practical index values and are used solely to help viewers better understand how the looping strategy works
💵Optimize Your $TON Holdings with EVAA
My strategy is to stake my $TON on @tonstakers to receive tsTON. Then, I use the tsTON as collateral on @evaaprotocol and apply a boosted reward loop strategy to maximize yield
How does it work?
1/ In single staking:
Suppose you hold 100 $TON and stake it at 5% APY.
After 1 year, you would earn 5 $TON in rewards
2/ In looping:
EVAA allows you to loop your position by borrowing against your supplied collateral.
Loop 1:
You stake 100 TON and receive 95 tsTON for example
- Loan amount:
95 × 70% = 66.5 $TON
- Protocol fee:
66.5 × 0.3% = 0.2 $TON
- Total debt:
66.7 $TON
- This creates new capital for the next loop:
100 + 66.5 = 166.5 $TON
Loop 2:
You stake the borrowed 66.5 TON and receive around 66 tsTON
- Loan amount:
66 × 70% = 46.2 $TON
- After protocol fee:
Total debt = 46.338 $TON
- New total capital:
166.5 + 46.2 = 212.7 $TON
After 2 loops, your annual staking income becomes:
212.7 × 5% = 10.63 $TON
Compared to single staking, the reward is more than doubled
However, looping strategies work best in bullish market conditions. In bearish markets, proper risk management is extremely important
🚨 Avoid:
• Taking too many loops
• Using excessively high LTV
• Going all-in with your capital
Note: All APY figures, LTV ratios, and token amounts above are simplified examples for educational purposes only. They are not actual projections or practical index values and are used solely to help viewers better understand how the looping strategy works
💰$50M of $USDT Was Minted on TON
Over the past 3 days, nearly $50M worth of USDT has been minted on @ton_blockchain, signaling fresh capital inflow and growing demand across the TON ecosystem
More stablecoin minting usually means:
• New liquidity entering the ecosystem
• Rising user and trading activity
• Increasing confidence in TON’s growth
Quiet moves like this often happen before bigger ecosystem expansion
💰$50M of $USDT Was Minted on TON
Over the past 3 days, nearly $50M worth of USDT has been minted on @ton_blockchain, signaling fresh capital inflow and growing demand across the TON ecosystem
More stablecoin minting usually means:
• New liquidity entering the ecosystem
• Rising user and trading activity
• Increasing confidence in TON’s growth
Quiet moves like this often happen before bigger ecosystem expansion
Telegram's X uploaded Mark's picture → Memecoin “80 Billion” is riding a massive hype wave right now
It surged over 7M% in the last 24 hours. What an insane meme on TON!!!
You guys can buy it on @dedust_io now
Telegram's X uploaded Mark's picture → Memecoin “80 Billion” is riding a massive hype wave right now
It surged over 7M% in the last 24 hours. What an insane meme on TON!!!
You guys can buy it on @dedust_io now
Telegram’s Bot-to-Bot Communication Could Be a Huge Unlock for $TON
1/ Telegram just enabled Bot-to-Bot Communication
In simple terms:
Bots inside Telegram can now directly talk and work with each other. Instead of one bot doing everything, multiple specialized bots can now coordinate tasks together
For example:
• Research bot finds information
• AI bot analyzes it
• Trading bot executes
• Content bot posts updates
All happening automatically inside Telegram. This turns Telegram from just a messaging app into a programmable platform for AI agents, automation, and Mini Apps
2/ Why this matters for TON?
More powerful bots = more activity inside Telegram
And since TON powers:
• Wallets
• Payments
• Mini Apps
• Web3 games
TON could benefit from:
• Higher transaction volume
• More wallet usage
• More Mini App adoption
• More onchain activity
Telegram is building the distribution layer for AI agents. $TON could become the payment + settlement layer behind those interactions
🤖 AI devs asked for this — and we delivered.
💬 Bots can now talk to other bots on Telegram.
🧠 Autonomous agents now have a communication layer humans can follow.
🥳 Happy 28th Birthday, @s0meone_u_know!
Thank you for everything you’ve done for TON from the early days to now as Global Community Lead. Your work has helped TON grow massively and build a strong, vibrant community.
Wishing you an amazing year full of success, health, and bigger wins ahead! Keep shining
Telegram founder Pavel Durov recently emphasized that TON is “one of the most decentralized blockchains in crypto”
Here’s a closer look at why that argument can be made 👇
1/ Geographic validator distribution
TON currently ranks among the top blockchain networks by number of countries hosting active nodes/validators
The network has active validators distributed across:
• 36 countries
• 6 continents
This places TON close to Solana, which currently has validators across 46 countries
2/ Validator growth
TON’s active validator count increased 12.7% compared to last month, reaching 417 active validators
That currently places TON around 9th among major blockchain networks by validator count
3/ Network expansion effect
Combined with Telegram’s massive distribution, TON aims to become one of the largest validator ecosystems in crypto
This growth could create a stronger incentive for:
• Institutions
• Infrastructure providers
• Large-scale operators
to participate in securing and expanding the network
🧩 TON Ecosystem Mapping Out
Beyond decentralization, high throughput, and low fees, as emphasized by @durov, the TON ecosystem has seen steady growth in dApps built on the network
Alongside this, new development toolkits have been introduced to accelerate dApp deployment on TON, paving the way for more projects to emerge in the ecosystem in the near future
The fully current ecosystem 👇