TON ecosystem AMA

"Our latest milestone is TON (The Open Network) Testnet support, which unlocks Universal Apps and seamless flows between TON and other..."

Zondacrypto, a regulated exchange with over 1.3 million users, announced the listing of Toncoin ($TON), the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON), a layer-1 blockchain initially developed by Telegram to onboard 500 million users on-chain.Toncoin enables low-fee, global transactions and supports TON’s network operations, including security, games, and collectibles, with deposits and withdrawals starting April 8, 2025, and trading pairs TON/PLN and TON/USDC launching April 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM UTC+2.TON’s origins tie to Telegram’s 2018 blockchain vision, which faced SEC scrutiny and led to a $18.5 million fine in 2020, after which the project became community-driven, highlighting the resilience of decentralized initiatives despite regulatory challenges.

Event DetailsAfter four years and over 100M $TON bridged, the Toncoin Bridge will stop supporting outbound transfers from TON to Ethereum and BNB Chain starting May 10, 2025. Past transfer claims will remain accessible, and inbound bridging stays live for now, with a future sunset date TBD. The bridge was crucial in TON’s early days, enabling users to trade $TON on Ethereum and BNB Chain DEXs like Uniswap before TON had its own DeFi ecosystem. Now, with native USDt-TON, thriving DEXs, and cross-chain solutions like LayerZero, TON is ready to stand on its own [blog.ton.org]. Recent NewsTON has been on a roll lately! In April 2025, the TON Foundation appointed Maximilian Crown, MoonPay co-founder, as CEO to drive mainstream adoption, leveraging Telegram’s 900M+ user base. The network recently hit 41M active accounts and 121M Toncoin holders, showcasing massive growth [ton_blockchain X post, April 24, 2025]. Future PlansUnder Crown’s leadership, TON aims to onboard world-class IP (stickers, collectibles), make DeFi more user-friendly, and power real-world crypto payments. With gasless transactions and TON Teleport BTC already live, TON is positioning itself as a top Layer 1 blockchain, competing with giants like Ethereum and Solana [crownmax X post, April 25, 2025]. Onchain DataTON’s Total Value Locked (TVL) peaked at $740M in July 2024, now sitting at $248M—an 18x increase since January 2024. Daily active wallets reached 177K in August 2024, driven by gaming mini-apps like Hamster Kombat [dwf-labs.com, Dune Analytics]. Community SentimentThe X community is buzzing with optimism! Users like @TeaonaX and @TaofiqSz are excited, asking, “What’s $TON cooking?” while @Den_DCT sees TON leading technological progress. The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising TON’s growth trajectory.

"Get ready for: Latest GameFi updates | TON gaming ecosystem deep dive | Live Q&A with builders & devs," at 2 PM CEST.

This virtual meetup will cover updates on TON’s payment solutions, practical tips for building on the network, and an interactive Q&A session. The focus on payments taps into a massive market—global digital payment transactions reached $8.1 trillion in 2024, per the World Bank—positioning TON to compete with giants like Visa and PayPal. Registration and question submissions are open via official TON links, with a live stream on YouTube for all to join. This event aligns with TON Nest, a 2025 growth program offering mentorship and funding to early-stage projects, signaling TON’s commitment to ecosystem growth.Recent NewsOver the past three months, TON has made waves with its new tiered grant model, announced on May 30, 2025, by Coinmania. This initiative targets DeFi, GameFi, payments, Telegram apps, and AI, providing milestone-based funding to Contenders (early-stage teams) and Champions (established projects). This strategic shift reflects TON’s focus on measurable outcomes, bolstered by its integration with Telegram, which continues to grow rapidly.Future PlansTON’s roadmap is ambitious, aiming to onboard 500 million users by 2028, as outlined by the TON Foundation. Future developments include expanding Telegram-based Web3 apps and enhancing payment infrastructure. The TON Nest program will support this vision, offering ongoing resources to builders, while the blockchain’s sharding technology promises scalability to handle millions of transactions.Onchain DataSpecific onchain metrics for June 2025 are not yet available as of June 17, but TON Stat reports steady network growth, with daily transactions and fees increasing throughout 2024. Toncoin’s price sits at $3.00 USD with a 24-hour trading volume of $172 million, per CoinMarketCap, indicating robust activity. These trends suggest growing adoption, though exact staking or wallet data awaits the next update.Community SentimentX reactions to the event are overwhelmingly positive. Users like @Ox_Fatimaa and @MoonMasterAI have expressed excitement, with @DappRadarDAO urging question submissions. Some, like @ergul61535, mention competing projects (e.g., Solana), but the general tone is bullish, with @Web3_Foreign calling it “packed!” This enthusiasm reflects TON’s rising profile.Additional InsightsTON’s edge lies in its Telegram integration, outpacing competitors like Solana in user accessibility. The payment focus could attract merchants and developers, though volatility risks remain typical in crypto. A risk disclaimer: Always research and assess risks before investing, as market conditions can shift rapidly.Join the call to stay ahead in the crypto payment revolution! Register at https://t.co/nNVsuRy4Ju.Sources: TON Foundation, Coinmania, World Bank, CoinMarketCap, TON Stat, X posts.