In a move that caught a lot of attention across the crypto space, Pavel Durov announced that fees on TON have already dropped by six times—bringing them close to zero.
Telegram is now stepping in more directly, taking on a much bigger role in the network. It’s becoming the largest validator, effectively replacing the TON Foundation as the main force pushing things forward.
That’s a pretty big shift. Just last month, TON rolled out a major speed upgrade—around 10x faster—as the first step in its “Make TON Great Again” roadmap. Now, with Telegram more involved, things seem to be moving even faster.
Over the next few weeks, we’re likely to see a series of updates: improvements to performance, better tools for developers, and even a refreshed website. The focus seems clear—make TON not just usable, but genuinely competitive on a technical level.
What really stands out is the combination of Telegram’s massive user base—close to a billion people—and TON’s near-zero fees. That opens up some interesting possibilities: instant payments inside chats, lightweight apps, DeFi tools, all running smoothly without high costs getting in the way.
For developers, it lowers the barrier to building and experimenting. For users, it could make blockchain features feel almost invisible—just part of the app they already use.
And maybe that’s the bigger point here. This doesn’t feel like it’s about hype or speculation as much as it is about everyday use. If Telegram follows through, TON could end up being less about trading and more about actually doing things.
Either way, this looks like the early stages of a much bigger push.
