TON chain
Overview
TON (The Open Network) is a layer-1 blockchain originally conceived by Telegram and now maintained by an independent community. It is designed for high scalability through dynamic sharding and is used for decentralized applications, fast payments, and its native cryptocurrency TON.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, TON connects to 24 tracked entities, most strongly to Tether USD, Tether, Ethena USDe.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 24 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Tether USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Tether | 95% |
deployed_on | Ethena USDe | 95% |
deployed_on | First Digital USD | 95% |
governed_by | TON Foundation | 95% |
partnered_with | TON Foundation | 95% |
deployed_on | Hamster Kombat | 95% |
launched | Hamster Kombat | 95% |
deployed_on | DOGS | 95% |
deployed_on | Notcoin | 95% |
Frequently asked questions
What is TON?
TON (The Open Network) is a decentralized, proof-of-stake blockchain that uses a multi-level sharding architecture to achieve high throughput and low transaction costs.
How does TON's sharding work?
TON employs a dynamic sharding model where the network can split into multiple shardchains to process transactions in parallel, then merge them back via a masterchain.
What is the native token used for?
The native token (also called TON) is used for transaction fees, network security via staking, and as a medium of exchange within the ecosystem.
What is TON connected to?
In the DeFi Intel knowledge graph, TON is linked to 24 other tracked entities, most strongly to Tether USD, Tether, Ethena USDe.
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