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TON Network

Layer 1 blockchain platform.

About TON Network​

TON (The Open Network) is a decentralized Layer-1 blockchain platform initially developed by Telegram founders Pavel and Nikolai Durov. Now maintained by the open-source community through the TON Foundation, it aims to create a scalable, user-friendly ecosystem for decentralized applications (dApps) and Web3 services. Its architecture supports unlimited sharding, enabling high-throughput transactions while maintaining low fees. Key components include:

  • TON Blockchain: A high-speed base layer with dynamic sharding
  • TON DNS: Decentralized domain name system for .ton addresses
  • TON Storage: Distributed file storage network
  • TON Services: Framework for decentralized apps and smart contracts

As one of the few blockchains natively integrated with a major messaging platform (Telegram), TON positions itself as a gateway for mainstream adoption of blockchain technology, prioritizing accessibility for 500M+ potential users.

Technology​

Architecture​

TON employs a multi-chain hierarchical structure:

  1. Masterchain: Maintains network metadata and validator sets
  2. Workchains: Parallel chains handling specialized tasks (up to 2³²)
  3. Shardchains: Subdivided chains within workchains (up to 2⁶⁰)

This enables:

  • Dynamic sharding for horizontal scaling (claims of 5M+ TPS)
  • Hypercube routing for cross-chain communication
  • Byzantine Fault-Tolerant (BFT) Proof-of-Stake consensus

Key Features​

  1. Telegram Integration: Native wallet bot (@wallet) for 900M+ users
  2. Atomic Cross-Chain Swaps: Built-in DEX functionality with instant settlement
  3. Decentralized Infrastructure: Censorship-resistant DNS, storage, and proxy services
  4. Developer-Friendly SDKs: Rust/C++ tooling with TON Labs support
  5. On-Chain Governance: Protocol upgrades via validator voting
  6. NFT Standard Support: Native tokenomics for digital collectibles
  7. Institutional-Grade Security: Formal verification for smart contracts

Integration with Eliza​

While no official ElizaOS plugin is publicly documented in TON repositories, technical synergy exists through:

  • Wallet API Compatibility: TON's JS SDK enables direct asset management within ElizaOS interfaces
  • Decentralized Identity: Potential integration with TON DNS for human-readable addresses
  • Smart Contract Interoperability: Asynchronous call support for cross-platform dApps

Use cases under exploration may include:

  • Unified authentication using TON DNS aliases
  • One-click deployment of Eliza plugins to TON Storage
  • Shared liquidity pools between Eliza DeFi modules and TON-based DEXs

Recent Developments​

(2024–2025)

  • Launched TON Nominators: Non-custodial staking for retail users (Feb 2025)
  • Partnered with Chainlink: Oracle integration for price feeds (March 2025)
  • Surpassed 10M active wallets, driven by Telegram gaming bots (Q1 2025)
  • Announced zk-TON: Zero-knowledge proof layer for enterprise use (Roadmap Q3 2025)

Market Position​

Competitive Landscape:

MetricTONEthereumSolana
Max TPS5M+3065,000
Avg Fee$0.004$1.20$0.00025
Active Addresses12.7M18M23M

Strategic partners include Telegram, DWF Labs, and HashKey Capital. The network hosts 1,400+ dApps spanning DeFi, SocialFi, and GameFi verticals.