What is TON?
TON (The Open Network) is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain — originally designed by Telegram — built for mass adoption with dynamic sharding, tiny fees and deep Telegram integration.
TON in plain English
TON stands for The Open Network. It is a layer-1 blockchain — its own base network — first designed by the Telegram team and now developed by the TON community. It is built for huge scale using sharding, so it stays fast and cheap even with millions of users, and it is tightly tied to Telegram, putting crypto in front of a billion people.
What makes TON different
- Telegram integration: wallets and tokens live right inside the Telegram app.
- Dynamic sharding: the chain splits to handle load, keeping fees tiny.
- Fast & cheap: quick confirmation and fractions-of-a-cent fees.
- Asynchronous smart contracts: a unique message-based contract model.
Gas is paid in Toncoin (TON)
Every transaction and token deployment on TON is paid in the native coin, Toncoin (TON). Fees are tiny — usually a fraction of a cent — and you keep a small amount in your wallet for gas.
How tokens work on TON
On TON a token is called a Jetton (standard TEP-74). It uses a master contract for the token plus a separate wallet contract for each holder — all handled automatically. Creating a Jetton deploys these contracts for you; our TON token creator does it with no coding.
Why people choose TON
- Telegram reach: instant access to a massive built-in audience.
- Tiny fees: ideal for meme coins and high-volume use.
- Great wallets: Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet and the Telegram Wallet.
- Fast-growing ecosystem: DeFi, payments and mini-apps.
Creating a token on TON
You can launch your own Jetton in minutes — connect a TON wallet, set the name, symbol, supply and icon, and deploy. See how to create a TON token.
Frequently asked questions
Is TON made by Telegram?
TON was originally designed by Telegram and is now developed by the independent TON community and Foundation. It remains deeply integrated with the Telegram app.
What coin does TON use for gas?
Toncoin (TON), the network's native coin. You keep a small amount in your wallet for fees.
What is a token on TON?
A Jetton — TON's token standard (TEP-74). Each token uses a master contract plus a wallet contract per holder, all created for you automatically.
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