TON, also known as The Open Network (previously Telegram Open Network), is a decentralized layer-1 blockchain. TON was originally developed by Nikolai Durov who is also known for his role in creating the messaging platform, Telegram.

Jul 19, 2023 · Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov disclosed that he holds bitcoin, the largest crypto by market capitalization, and Toncoin (TON), which is independent from Telegram. The CEO also bought a quarter of new Telegram bonds issued by the company.

Dec 23, 2021 · For the first time since Telegram abandoned TON in 2020, CEO Pavel Durov has backed one of the competing spin-off projects. According to Telegram, its TON blockchain is not dead anymore but...

Aug 26, 2024 · The market reaction was swift, with Toncoin, a cryptocurrency linked to Telegram, experiencing a 20% pullback following Durov's arrest. However, 2 Punks Capital General Partner Jacob Martin told...

Aug 26, 2024 · Toncoin, a cryptocurrency tied to Telegram, shed more than 20% of its market value after the weekend arrest of Telegram co-founder CEO Pavel Durov in Paris. The big picture: It since has experienced a slight recovery, and currently is the world's 10th largest crytpocurrency with around a $14.2 billion market cap.

Aug 28, 2024 · Toncoin is the native crypto token of The Open Network blockchain—which began life as the Telegram Open Network developed by brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov. Since the Telegram CEO’s arrest on...

Jun 24, 2021 · TON is a blockchain platform that was supposed to be built on top of Telegram. Its purpose was to enable its 400 million users to exchange value via the Gram token without any governmental...

Jul 28, 2024 · Under the leadership of Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram began exploring blockchain solutions to support its massive user base. Unable to find a suitable technology, they decided to create their own first-layer blockchain called Telegram Open Network (TON).

Aug 25, 2024 · Toncoin (TON) is down over 14.5% after French media reported that Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Le Bourget Airport as part of a warrant issued by OFIM, an office of the...