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View ChartGram (GRAM), formerly Toncoin (TON), has a leg up on the competition when it comes to finding actual users, thanks to its direct connection with Telegram, the most popular messaging software in the world. Envision a blockchain that could instantaneously link up with a vast global audience, enabling digital ownership, applications, and payments on the same platform where millions of crypto discussions occur daily. The idea behind TON is that.
Gram, which originated from Telegram’s desires to make Web3 accessible to all, is more than simply another Layer-1 token. It acts as the backbone of a blockchain ecosystem that aims to be scalable, user-friendly, and quick enough to integrate into regular chats. Investors see TON as a unique opportunity due of its combination of powerful technology, reliable branding, and the possibility of worldwide mass adoption.
One Layer-1 blockchain that aims to provide speed, scalability, and user-friendliness is The Open Network (TON), and its native cryptocurrency is Gram. Toncoin became Gram (GRAM) on June 15, 2026, approved with 81.22% approval; it was a pure branding update covering only the name, ticker, and logo, and no migration was needed. Since 2017, the Telegram team had been developing the codebase for a blockchain network, then named Telegram Open Network (TON), with a native cryptocurrency named “Gram,” and Telegram raised capital for the project in January 2018. The SEC filed an enforcement action on 11 October 2019 over the proposed Gram offering. In May 2020, Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov announced the end of Telegram’s involvement with the TON Blockchain following a court order by the SEC, and the original Gram token was never issued. Since 2020, the technology has been developing thanks to a non-commercial group of supporters and an independent community of enthusiasts who called themselves the TON Foundation; the blockchain was renamed from “Telegram Open Network” to “The Open Network,” and its native cryptocurrency became known as Toncoin.
With its tight integration with Telegram, a globally popular messaging platform, TON stands out among blockchains that have trouble attracting actual users. Telegram has designated TON as the exclusive blockchain for Mini Apps, requiring developers to use TON Connect. This link presents Gram as a platform for widespread blockchain use, which might benefit countless individuals.
Gram is involved in many different parts of the ecosystem. Transaction fees, network security (by staking), governance, smart contracts, and decentralized apps are all powered by it. Sending Gram might one day be as simple as sending a sticker in Telegram, reflecting the long-term goal of making blockchain functionalities feel as smooth as regular chat functions.
A decentralized blockchain platform called the Open Network (TON) uses a multi-level structure built on the principle of sharding or segmentation, and TON can be thought of as “a blockchain of blockchains.” TON’s sharding feature involves the use of multiple subnets (shards) on the same blockchain, and TON is designed to enable processing millions of transactions per second via the infinite sharding paradigm. High scalability, efficiency, and usability are achieved by this design. TON uses a consensus methodology called Proof of Stake (PoS), in which users stake tokens in order to verify transactions and keep the network secure.
Within the TON ecosystem, Gram—the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network—operates as a governance token in addition to a utility token. Token holders are able to take part in decision-making processes related to network upgrades and policies, and it also covers transaction fees and helps smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps) run. Staking Gram tokens also allows users to take part in the network’s PoS consensus mechanism, which means they can receive rewards while also helping to keep the network secure.
Gram is a key component that allows the network to function and encourages validator engagement; TON represents the larger technological framework and ecosystem.
To confirm you are looking at the right asset, check the CoinMarketCap UCID 11419. The contract address is displayed in truncated form as 0x582d...47def1, and the blockchain explorer is tonscan.org. The CertiK rating is 3.6, and the CoinMarketCap rank is #27. A separate, unrelated token also named Gram (ticker GRM, much smaller price) exists at a different URL, so UCID 11419 is the safest check.
Circulating supply is about 2.82B GRAM, roughly 54% of total supply. Total supply is 5.26B GRAM, and max supply is unlimited (∞) per CoinMarketCap. FDV is about $7.66B (CoinMarketCap). Data source: CoinMarketCap; collection time: 2026-10-09 18:02.
The TON Foundation, which launched and developed The Open Network (TON), was established by Anatoliy Makosov and Kirill Emelianenko. The whitepaper contains part of the original codebase written by Dr. Nikolai Durov, co-founder of Telegram and brother of Pavel Durov.
Entities like Ton Strategy (TONX) are building large public treasuries in GRAM, staking over 221 million tokens to support network security and yield.
All-time high: $8.24 on Jun 15, 2024, -82.41% (CoinMarketCap). All-time low: $0.3906 on Sep 20, 2021, +270.8% (CoinMarketCap).
Gram can be bought through supported fiat and card channels. You can verify transactions and contracts on-chain using tonscan.org. Holders can stake GRAM to participate in the network’s PoS consensus mechanism and receive rewards while helping keep the network secure. Always verify the contract address and UCID 11419 to distinguish it from the unrelated same-named token.
Opinion / Speculative scenario. To get Gram (GRAM) to $100 would necessitate widespread use and integration within Telegram’s large user base. Gram has to take center stage as a payment option, decentralized app platform, and digital service inside Telegram if it wants to hit $100. Based on the circulating supply of 2.82B GRAM, reaching $100 would imply a market valuation of roughly $282B; based on the total supply of 5.26B GRAM, it would imply roughly $526B. This is only a hypothetical scenario and does not constitute investment advice.
This potential would be affected by a number of things. In the Telegram ecosystem, widespread adoption would boost demand, and Gram’s potential for growth might be enhanced by the proliferation of decentralized apps, DeFi platforms, and NFTs. There are a number of factors that could influence the price of cryptocurrencies, including institutional investment, collaborations with big financial institutions, and general market movements.
Even with substantial adoption, Gram’s market valuation would still be significantly lower than that of other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, so achieving $100 per Gram is extremely optimistic. This is theoretically doable, but it would take a lot of time, a growing ecosystem, constant innovation, and a lot of users to pull it. Real-world adoption of Gram and Telegram’s skill in integrating blockchain into ordinary communication determine its long-term viability.
Risk disclosure: cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile, and regulatory policies and technical risks may materially affect the value and usability of Gram. The views above are opinions only and should not be treated as facts or investment advice.
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| Metric | Toncoin (TON) | Solana (SOL) | Ethereum (ETH) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus Mechanism | Proof-of-Stake (PoS) | PoH + PoS | Proof-of-Stake (PoS) |
| Network Architecture | Dynamic Sharding (Master/Workchain) | High-Performance Single Chain | Layer 1 + Layer 2 Scalability |
| Distribution Advantage | Direct access to 1B+ Telegram users | Independent Web3 ecosystem & dev base | Largest DeFi/NFT liquidity & dev community |
| Scalability Strategy | Flexible auto-sharding expansion | High hardware requirements for high TPS | Reliance on Layer 2 scaling (Rollups) |
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