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A widespread synchronization failure has hit Lite Servers and Full Nodes, triggering Error 651 and testing the network's resilience.

An in-depth look at why the ecosystem's largest lock-up initiative offers lower returns than standard staking and what it means for the community.

On April 9, 2026, the TON blockchain successfully activated the Sub-Second upgrade — the largest consensus-layer change in the network's history.

Over the past decades, digital security has been based on the fundamental properties of classical mathematics - tasks that are extremely difficult for modern computers to solve. This is what cryptography is based on, protecting the internet, banking transactions and, of course, blockchain networks. But with the development of quantum technologies, this balance is beginning to shift.

The Open Network closed out 2024 as one of the most talked-about blockchain ecosystems. Within months, its metrics surged across the board — from TVL to daily user activity. Telegram integration, a wave of viral mini-apps, and gamified mechanics drew massive attention from across the crypto industry. Now, six months later, the question being asked is very different.

Alexander Zinchuk — the founder and driving force behind MyTonWallet, one of the most notable projects in the TON ecosystem — began his journey with a passion for technology at an early age, eventually creating a product that puts security, openness, and user experience first.

In March 2025, the TON Foundation announced it had raised over $400 million in Toncoin from some of the world’s most prominent venture capital firms. Among the participants were Sequoia Capital, Benchmark, Ribbit Capital, Draper Associates, Vy Capital, Kingsway, CoinFund, Hypersphere, and others. The scale of the round and the names involved make it one of the most significant institutional allocations in the crypto space in recent years.

Telegram has expanded its built-in Wallet by adding new features to the Trade section. Users can now buy and exchange more than 30 popular cryptocurrencies directly within Telegram. New tokens include Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Litecoin, Shiba Inu, Polkadot, Aptos, Injective, Worldcoin, and others.

TON is now available in the Blockchain․com wallet — one of the most recognized and established platforms in the crypto space. This marks a pivotal step for the TON ecosystem. Founded in 2011, Blockchain․com handles millions of wallets, operates across the U.S. and Europe, and remains one of the few crypto platforms with strict regulatory compliance.

The metaverse is an ever-evolving digital space where millions of people interact, work, create, and grow. Once confined to entertainment and online communication, it is now emerging as a new social and economic paradigm. Virtual and augmented reality are no longer just cutting-edge gadgets; they are shaping a hybrid environment where the digital and physical seamlessly merge.

International money transfers remain a critical financial tool for millions of people worldwide. According to the World Bank, the global remittance market has reached ~$905 billion in 2024. These funds provide financial support to migrant families, drive economic growth in entire regions, and serve as a primary income source for many countries.

Every blockchain system eventually faces a fundamental question: how to create a sustainable and predictable economic model that ensures long-term network growth? In the Web3 world, different tokenomic approaches exist—ranging from Bitcoin, with its strictly capped supply of 21 million coins, to Ethereum, where inflation rates vary based on network activity.

When Donna Haraway published her “Cyborg Manifesto” in 1985, it was widely dismissed as a provocative intellectual game or futuristic fantasy. Haraway argued that the human "self" had already lost its autonomy and purely biological nature, becoming dissolved within technological flows and networks. At the time, this sounded like an intriguing philosophical metaphor with little relevance to everyday life.

Speed is a critical factor for every blockchain network. When it comes to cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications, users expect instant transactions, but technical limitations often dictate otherwise. TON has announced a large-scale upgrade aimed at addressing two key challenges: minimizing transaction processing delays and increasing the network’s throughput.

Cryptocurrency thrives in a stream of information. Every day, hundreds of thousands of transactions, price fluctuations, liquidity injections, and the launch of new projects all influence the price and position of a coin within its ecosystem. But seeing this data isn’t the same as understanding it. Numbers alone aren’t enough; it’s crucial to interpret them, find connections, and use analytics to make informed decisions.

Hamster Network is the first Layer 2 (L2) network built on TON (The Open Network), designed to support Web3 applications and gaming platforms. Developed by the Hamster Kombat team in collaboration with TON developers, it provides infrastructure to speed up transactions, lower fees, and maintain compatibility with the main network.

The internet is no longer a safe playground. Where digital assets move, the stakes are higher, and the attacks are sharper. It’s not just money at stake—your data, accounts, and even reputation could be on the line. Scammers evolve at lightning speed, fine-tuning their schemes to keep up with new technologies. Today, their tricks are more cunning than ever. Let's break down the traps they set and how to sidestep them.

The Kraken exchange has listed two TON-based memecoins — Notcoin (NOT) and Dogs (DOGS). As of February 13, 2025, users can deposit these tokens, with trading set to begin soon. This marks the first-ever registration of TON tokens on a licensed U.S. cryptocurrency exchange. Kraken, established in 2011, is one of the oldest platforms in the industry. Known for its strict asset selection criteria, the exchange serves both retail and institutional investors. The listing of DOGS and NOT expands TON’s reach in the U.S. and introduces its ecosystem to a broader audience.

In an age of rapid decentralized technology development, integrating different blockchains has become a strategically critical task. Today, TON—recognized as one of the most ambitious ecosystems—has announced a partnership with the LayerZero protocol. This collaboration aims to create a unified, scalable platform that enables users to seamlessly move assets across various networks and allows developers to deploy tokens using a single contract.

TON Core has presented its Roadmap for the first half of 2025, introducing large-scale updates aimed at improving performance, security, and user experience. In this article, we will explore the key initiatives, including the Accelerator Mainnet Upgrade, validator tools, enhanced APIs, and the implementation of Layer 2 solutions.