Basics
What TON is, how the network works, foundations and first steps.
68 articles
- Basics Jun 21, 2026
Accept Gram and USDT on Your Website: Widgets 2026
How to accept Gram (formerly Toncoin) and USDT-on-TON on a regular website or online store: self-hosted vs hosted gateways, payment checks and UX.
6 min read Read more - Basics Jun 11, 2026
How to Start TON Development: 2026 Guide
Where to begin TON development in 2026: install Blueprint and sandbox, choose FunC/Tact/Tolk, write your first contract, wire TON Connect, deploy testnet…
8 min read Read more - Basics Jun 11, 2026
TON Development Company: How to Hire in 2026
A practical buyer's guide to hiring a TON development company or freelancer: what services exist, how to vet audits and portfolios, typical scope, red flags…
6 min read Read more - Basics Jun 8, 2026
TonAPI vs Toncenter vs Orbs: TON RPC providers compared
Side-by-side review of the three main TON RPC providers in 2026: TonAPI, Toncenter and Orbs TON Access. Rate-limits, free tier, latency, WebSocket, code…
12 min read Read more - Basics Jun 6, 2026
Tact vs FunC vs Tolk: which language for TON contracts
Head-to-head of three TON languages in 2026: Tact, FunC, Tolk. Syntax, gas, ecosystem, hello-world jetton in each, plus a decision matrix — when to pick what.
12 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
Full Circle: From Gram 2018 to Gram 2026
Eight years, two launches, one token. How Telegram lost Gram in 2020 and brought it back in 2026. A detailed rebrand timeline with the legal and technical…
7 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
Gram vs Telegram Stars: When to Use Which in 2026
Detailed comparison of Gram (formerly Toncoin) and Telegram Stars: when to use each, how to convert, fees, taxes. A practical guide for any Telegram user.
5 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
NFT on TON in 2026: Complete Ecosystem Guide
Full review of TON's NFT ecosystem in 2026: TEP-62 standard, Telegram Gifts, Fragment usernames, Getgems, collection revenues, real cases and trends.
6 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
Pavel Durov and TON: A 9-Year Journey from Gram to Gram
The full history of Pavel Durov's relationship with the TON blockchain — from the 2017 whitepaper to the 2026 rebrand.
8 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
TON First Year: What to Expect After 365 Days (Guide)
Full guide to the first year in TON: month-by-month milestones, portfolio rebalance, security upgrades, what changes at 6 and 12 months holding.
5 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
TON for Beginners: Next 30 Days (Day 31-60)
Sequel to our beginner guide: the next 30 days in TON — DeFi, staking, NFTs, real utility. What to do after the first month.
5 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
WalletConnect vs TON Connect 2026: The Real Difference
Comparison of two wallet-connection protocols: WalletConnect (EVM standard) and TON Connect (TON-native). Architecture, security, what to use in 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
TON Storage and TON Proxy in 2026: TON's Decentralized Web
What TON Storage and TON Proxy are: decentralized file storage and anonymous VPN protocol on TON. How to use, prices, real adoption in 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
What Toncoin Holders Should Do During the Gram Rebrand: A Checklist
Toncoin is becoming Gram. Here's the full step-by-step checklist of what to verify, what to update, and what NOT to do — no swap, no migration, no panic…
6 min read Read more - Basics Jun 1, 2026
Why Toncoin → Gram Needs No Swap: a Technical Deep Dive
Technical breakdown: what is a native coin in the TON blockchain, why a rebrand doesn't require a swap, how metadata updates work and where it all lives.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 27, 2026
7 beginner mistakes with TON and how to avoid them
The most common TON beginner mistakes: lost seed, phishing, address poisoning, Telegram scams, yield chasing. How to avoid each in 2026.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 27, 2026
Best Mini Apps on TON in 2026: directory by category
Directory of Telegram Mini Apps on TON: finance, games, marketplaces, utilities. Where to start as a newcomer and what to try as a seasoned user.
4 min read Read more - Basics May 27, 2026
TON for beginners: your first 30 days
A step-by-step plan for your first 30 days in TON: setting up a wallet, first purchase, first staking, first swap, safe habits. Beginner guide for 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
ACTON: First Smart Contract on TON
Install Acton, write your first Tolk counter contract, run tests, mutation testing, fuzzing, deploy to testnet — step-by-step hands-on for TON developers.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
All ways to spend TON in real life in 2026
Exhaustive catalogue of real-world TON spend rails: eSIM, split.tg, gift cards, NFT, off-ramp, DeFi gas. Where it works at scale, where it is still exotic.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
Dategram and dating apps in Telegram: a Tinder alternative
Review of Dategram and Telegram dating mini-apps. What is better than classic apps (social graph, no install, native pay), what is worse (verification…
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
Digital nomad lifecycle: eSIM, TON and Telegram services in 2026
End-to-end nomad playbook for 2026: eSIM via Mobile, TON wallet for receiving fees, USDT for spend, Crypto Bot for invoices, off-ramp routes, tax discipline.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
How to Accept TON Payments in a Telegram Bot
Five working ways to accept TON in a Telegram bot: Crypto Pay, Wallet Pay, xRocket Pay, custom TON Connect, Stars. Fees, integration time, when to use which.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
All ways to buy Telegram Stars with crypto in 2026
Seven working channels to buy Telegram Stars for TON, USDT and other crypto in 2026: Fragment, split.tg, Crypto Bot, xRocket, Wallet Pay — prices and UX.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
TON SDKs Compared: tonweb vs ton-core vs tonconnect-sdk (2026)
TypeScript SDKs for TON in 2026: tonweb (legacy), @ton/ton + @ton/core (recommended), @tonconnect/sdk. When to pick which and why.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
split.tg: Buying Telegram Premium for TON Without KYC (2026)
split.tg — Telegram bot for buying Premium and Stars with TON and USDT, no KYC. How it works, pricing, how it differs from Fragment, notes for Russian users.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
split.tg vs Fragment vs Wallet Pay: Where to Buy Stars 2026
Three main ways to buy Telegram Stars and Premium with crypto in 2026: split.tg, Fragment, Wallet Pay. Prices, UX, legal status for Russian users.
5 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
Telegram as a platform: 5 mini-app categories in 2026
Taxonomy of Telegram mini-apps in 2026: finance, gaming, social, lifestyle, gifts. Top-3 examples per category, business model, and growth outlook.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
Telegram as the social layer for crypto: networking and communities
Analytical breakdown of why Telegram became crypto's de-facto social platform — tradable usernames, native payments, mini-apps.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
TON Connect 2.0 + TonProof: Sign-in with TON Tutorial (2026)
Build Sign-in with TON via TON Connect 2.0 and TonProof: server-side signature verification, nonce payload, typical mistakes, production-ready code.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
TON Domains as Investment: the .ton Market in 2026
Are TON domains worth investing in 2026: short-name pricing, Fragment auctions, liquidity growth, risks, strategies for building a .ton portfolio.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 21, 2026
TON vs Sui vs NEAR — Where to Build a Mini-App in 2026
Comparison of TON, Sui and NEAR for building a mini-app or dApp in 2026: performance, ecosystem, tooling, distribution, economics. What to pick.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 18, 2026
Crypto Bot vs Wallet in Telegram: 2026 comparison
Detailed comparison of the two main Telegram-native financial services: features, supported tokens, fees, KYC, Russian availability and who picks what.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 18, 2026
TON sharding: how Catchain 2.0 hits 104K TPS in 2026
TON's sharding in depth: masterchain, workchains, dynamic split/merge, Catchain 2.0 sub-second finality. Real TPS vs the 104K test, honest limits inside.
10 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
Bybit vs OKX vs MEXC for buying TON in 2026
Comparing three CEXes popular with Russian users: KYC, P2P liquidity, RU card support, withdrawal limits, history of account blocks and operational cost.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
DAOs on TON: Voting, Governance, and Frameworks 2026
What DAOs actually exist in the TON ecosystem, how voting works without an Aragon-style framework, off-chain Snapshot vs on-chain execution, and how…
7 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
Telegram Ads: Paying Ad Campaigns with TON
How Telegram Ad Platform works, whether you can pay in TON, minimum budgets, channel revenue share, and how it compares to Coinzilla and other crypto ad…
7 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
Telegram Premium via TON: Paying for the Subscription in Crypto
How to buy Telegram Premium with TON via Fragment.com, how it differs from App Store payments, why use it (privacy, gifts, regions without cards)…
6 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
Telegram Stars to TON: How to Convert and Withdraw
Practical guide to converting Telegram Stars into TON via Fragment: for channels, bots, and mini app developers.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
TON Connect 2: What Changed in the Wallet Connection Protocol
How TON Connect 2 differs from v1 — JSON-RPC, deep and universal links, bridge servers, multi-wallet picker, and what developers should know in 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
TON or USDT on TON: Which to Hold in 2026
Compare Toncoin and USDT-jetton as a holding asset: volatility, yield, risks, taxes. Portfolio split strategies for different horizons.
5 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
TON Society: SBTs and On-chain Reputation in the Ecosystem
What TON Society is, how Soul-Bound Tokens (SBT) work on TON, why on-chain reputation matters, real use cases, and privacy risks to consider in 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 17, 2026
USDT TRC20 vs USDT TON: Differences, Fees, and What to Pick in 2026
Compare USDT on Tron vs USDT on TON: fees, speed, risks, exchange and wallet support. What to choose for Telegram payments and for cold holding.
4 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
Gas Stations on TON: Battery, Gasless and W5
How USDT moves on TON without holding TON: Tonkeeper Battery, @wallet Gasless flow, W5 sponsored transactions, and how it compares to ERC-4337 paymasters.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
How to sell TON and cash out: 2026 guide
Five working routes to sell TON for fiat in 2026: Crypto Bot P2P, Wallet in Telegram, centralised exchanges, DEX-to-off-ramp, and OTC. Fees and risks compared.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
How TON Sharding Works — 2026 Guide
Masterchain, workchains and shardchains: how TON splits load, dynamic split/merge, how Catchain differs from standard PoS, and what users actually feel.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
TEP-74: TON Jetton Standard Deep Dive
Technical deep dive into TEP-74: jetton master + wallet pattern, transfer messages, forward fees, mint/burn, get-methods, and how jetton differs from ERC-20.
8 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
TON Storage and TON Proxy: the decentralized web in 2026
How TON's decentralized-web stack works — Storage, Proxy, .ton sites, the economics of paid hosting and an honest take on real adoption in 2026.
7 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
Tonviewer vs TonScan: which explorer to choose
Comparing TON's two main block explorers in 2026: UX, data depth, APIs, failed-tx debugging and phishing trace workflows. Decision matrix per use case.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
USDT on TON 2026: $1B+ liquidity, gas in Gram, vs TRC-20
USDT on TON crossed $1B TVL. How fees are paid in Gram, how it compares to TRC-20 and ERC-20, where to deposit safely, real risks for 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
What is a jetton and how it works: 2026 guide
Jetton is the TON token standard. How it differs from ERC-20, what jetton-master and jetton-wallet do, how to verify authenticity, and why DEXes use pTON.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 16, 2026
Where to buy TON in Russia: complete 2026 guide
All ways to buy TON from Russia: P2P on Bybit and OKX, Telegram bots Wallet and Crypto Bot, exchangers, card fintech routes and the July 2026 regulation.
6 min read Read more - Basics May 14, 2026
Acton v1.0 — Foundry for TON: the complete guide (2026)
Acton v1.0 from TON Foundation shipped on May 11, 2026: a single Rust CLI that replaces blueprint, sandbox, Misti and func.
12 min read Read more - Basics May 14, 2026
Tolk: TON smart contract language
Tolk is the next-gen TON smart contract language and Acton's default. TypeScript-style syntax, strong typing, pattern matching.
12 min read Read more - Basics May 14, 2026
ton.app: TON ecosystem catalogue in 2026
What ton.app is, how to use it to find legitimate TON apps, how to avoid phishing clones, and how publishers can get listed in the catalogue.
5 min read Read more - Basics May 14, 2026
What you can buy with TON: real services in 2026
Where TON is actually spent in 2026: Telegram NFT gifts, .ton domains, Premium, SMM, P2P freelance, gaming, donations, merch, charity.
17 min read Read more - Basics Apr 22, 2026
How to buy TON (Toncoin) in 2026: 5 routes
Spot exchanges, P2P, on-ramps, in-wallet purchase and USDT swaps — fees, limits and KYC trade-offs side by side for a global buyer.
5 min read Read more - Basics Mar 10, 2026
History of TON: from the Gram ICO failure to the 2026 ecosystem
How Telegram raised $1.7B in the Gram ICO, lost to the SEC and left the blockchain to the community. The full TON timeline from 2017 to the 2026 ecosystem
7 min read Read more - Basics Feb 19, 2026
TON fees: how they're calculated and why so low (2026)
What makes up a TON fee — gas, storage, forward, action. Real 2026 numbers, comparison with Ethereum and Solana, how to save and why TON is cheap.
7 min read Read more - Basics Feb 16, 2026
TON mainnet vs testnet: what they are and how to switch
How TON mainnet differs from testnet, how to switch Tonkeeper to testnet, where to get free testnet TON and why developers and curious users care about the.
5 min read Read more - Basics Feb 14, 2026
What is TON: Telegram's L1 blockchain (2026 guide)
TON explained for 2026: the Telegram-backed L1, why it scales to billions, how Gram (ex-Toncoin) works, why it's not 'just another Ethereum copy'. Full guide.
5 min read Read more - Basics Feb 4, 2026
TON Connect 2.0: how dApps link to Tonkeeper & rest (2026)
TON Connect explained step by step: how Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, Tonhub link to dApps, why WalletConnect doesn't replace it, what changed in 2.0, code samples.
6 min read Read more - Basics Jan 28, 2026
How to create a TON wallet in 5 minutes: step-by-step
Set up a TON wallet from scratch — Wallet in Telegram, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet. Comparison, seed-phrase verification
5 min read Read more - Basics Jan 17, 2026
Why TON is not EVM-compatible and what it means for users
TON uses TVM instead of the Ethereum Virtual Machine — why it was designed that way, what it costs and gains the user, and which TON-EVM bridges exist in 2026.
6 min read Read more - Basics Jan 12, 2026
.ton domains: how to register, sell and use them in 2026
A complete guide to TON DNS: dns.ton.org auctions, prices, 0.015 TON renewal, NFT-domains, selling on Fragment and getgems.io, and Telegram usernames.
7 min read Read more - Basics Jan 6, 2026
Reading TON transactions in TonScan: 2026 guide
Walking through TonScan and Tonviewer step by step: how to find a transaction by hash, what every field means, how to read messages, jetton transfers
7 min read Read more - Basics Dec 23, 2025
TON for developers: FunC, Tact and Tolk in 2026
The smart contract languages used on TON in 2026 — FunC, Tact, Tolk. Which to pick as a beginner, how they differ, what tooling you need and where to learn.
7 min read Read more - Basics Dec 14, 2025
How to bridge from Ethereum to TON: a user's guide
A practical guide for Ethereum users: moving USDT, ETH and other tokens to TON via bridges, which wallets to use
7 min read Read more