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.