In a bold move that has had ripples across the crypto world, Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced today that fees on the open network (TONCoin) have already been cut by 6 times, dropping to almost zero.
But this is only the beginning. Telegram is set to replace the TON Foundation as the blockchain’s primary enabler, becoming its largest validator.
This change marks a major turning point for TON. After increasing the speed by 10 in April (step 1 of the “Make TON Great Again” plan), the network is now accelerating its transformation with the direct participation of Telegram.
The focus is now on technological superiority, supported by a refreshed ton.org website, new developer tools and significant performance improvements, all to be rolled out in the next 2-3 weeks.
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Why it matters to the Telegram and Toncoin Foundation
Durov bets directly on the ladder.
The thesis relies on Telegram’s nearly 1 billion users combined with TONCoin’s ultra-low-cost infrastructure. Near-zero fees and sub-second transactions open the door to seamless on-board payments, mini-apps, DeFi, and mass adoption on a scale that most blockchains cannot achieve.
Many transactions could soon become completely useless.
For developers, this means easier building and faster iteration. For the broader ecosystem, this demonstrates Telegram’s full commitment to making TON a high-performance backbone for real-world applications, not just another speculative asset.
Speculation is not the end game here. Daily utility is. With Telegram firmly in the driver’s seat, the Make TON Great Again roadmap is only just beginning.
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