# TON

Status: Unclaimed

## One line

TON (The Open Network) is a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain originally developed by Telegram and maintained by the open-source community.

## Segments

L1 / L2

## Key numbers

TVL $57M · per DefiLlama · Updated 2026-09-27 · Source: https://defillama.com/chain/TON

## Overview

TON builds and operates a proof-of-stake blockchain designed for high throughput, with sub-second finality and near-zero fixed fees. Its network is integrated directly into Telegram, giving developers and users access to payments, NFTs, mini-apps, staking, and decentralized storage within an environment used by 1B+ active Telegram users. Gram is its native coin, used for fees, validation, and governance. Developers can build bots, mini-apps, and token systems on top of TON using its SDKs, APIs, and smart contract tooling.

## Recent activity

- seen: 2026-09-20 — Received 196 submissions for the Telegram Contest for Artists · https://t.me/s/contest

## Links

- website: https://ton.org
- x: https://x.com/ton_blockchain

Source: https://sindo.io/c/ton