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Blockchain services near social applications.

Toncoin is the native token of The Open Network, a blockchain ecosystem designed to support scalable applications and payments. TON has strong visibility among Telegram-adjacent projects, though the network and Telegram are distinct.

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01 / INTRODUCTION

What is Toncoin?

Toncoin is the native token of The Open Network, a blockchain ecosystem designed to support scalable applications and payments. TON has strong visibility among Telegram-adjacent projects, though the network and Telegram are distinct.

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Start with the fundamentalsFocus on the purpose of the network or token before looking at market activity.
02 / UNDER THE HOOD

Technology & network design

TON uses proof of stake and a multi-chain architecture with sharding concepts designed to increase capacity as use grows.

03 / THE ECOSYSTEM

How it is used

Transfers, mini-app ecosystems, digital identities, games and on-chain consumer services.

04 / THE BIG PICTURE

What makes it different

A focus on high-volume consumer access and developer integrations with messaging experiences informs the ecosystem.

05 / KNOW THE RISKS

Risks & trade-offs

Ecosystem concentration, wallet security, token volatility and the risks of confusing official projects with impersonators.

! Never send funds to an address you have not verified, and never share your wallet recovery phrase.