Gram Wallet to Get a Dedicated Smart Contract

New lines of code related to a dedicated smart contract for the upcoming Gram Wallet in Telegram have appeared on GitHub. They already reveal several potential features of the wallet:

• The smart contract code can be updated centrally for all wallets through the TON configuration. Changes will be applied after a validator vote, without requiring users to update each wallet individually.

• The contract supports gasless transactions – transaction fees can be paid in the token being transferred. For example, when transferring USDT, users will be able to pay the fee in USDT even if they have no GRAM in their balance.

• The contract supports batch operations – up to 255 messages in a single call. This will allow multiple transfers to be combined into one operation, for example, sending 10 GRAM to multiple wallets at once.

• The contract includes the ability to link a Telegram ID to a wallet. An experimental branch is already testing the storage of the Telegram ID directly in the smart contract data.

• Additional features, including 2FA and subscriptions, could be added at the contract level in the future.

Like other wallets, Gram Wallet will support tokens, NFTs, and connections to dApps via TON Connect.

TON Is Preparing for Increased Network Load

In the TON Status channel, validators were asked to prepare for possible increased load on the blockchain.

Similar warnings were previously issued ahead of airdrops by major services, such as Hamster and Kombat.

It is possible that the blockchain is preparing for increased load related to the launch of the non-custodial wallet Gram Wallet in Telegram, which Pavel Durov previously announced for this summer.

DTrade: Trading Contest for $5,000

DTrade launched a trading contest with a prize pool of 5 000 USDT, where participants receive rewards for high trading activity in the bot. The goal is to trade as much as possible and accumulate a large number of tickets.

For every 50 GRAM of trading volume, 1 ticket is awarded. The more tickets a participant has, the higher their chances of securing a prize position:
🥇st place — $1 000
🥈nd place — $600
🥉rd place — $400
• 4th–10th places — $100 each
• 11th–25th places — $70 each
• 26th–50th places — $50 each

Rewards may also be awarded to participants who did not make it into the top 50 but earned at least 1 ticket. Among such users, 50 prizes of $7.50 each will be raffled.

The contest runs from June 19, 12:00 PM UTC to June 29, 12:00 PM UTC. Rewards will be distributed by July 1.

Gram Wallet from My Wallet

My Wallet (formerly MyTonWallet) launched a separate wallet — Gram Wallet. In the new application, priority is given to the TON blockchain, tokens of this network, as well as functions related to Telegram:

• Users can set two-factor authentication (2FA) on their W5 wallet and confirm transactions via Telegram. Even if a scammer gains access to your seed phrases, they will still need to confirm transactions via Telegram to steal funds. In the event of a Telegram hack, your funds will remain secure if the attacker does not know the seed phrases.

• Avatars in the wallet. If a user has an NFT in the form of @usermame and has linked a .t.me domain to the wallet, then in the wallet settings their avatar from Telegram will be displayed.

MyTonWallet changed its name to My Wallet and will continue to develop as a multi-chain wallet. In the future, developers plan to add support for Bitcoin, as well as many other blockchains.

Renaming TON to GRAM

Pavel Durov announced, that the 4th step of MTONGA is the renaming of the native coin Toncoin to Gram. Only the coin ticker will change to GRAM, while the blockchain name will remain The Open Network (TON). The post contains a link to the future website gram.org.

There is a public vote on TON Vote, in which any user can participate and contribute funds to the vote. If more than 50% vote "For", the coin ticker will be changed.

It is important to note that users do not need to take any action with Toncoin; the coins will automatically change their name in their wallets.

#MTONGA

Happy Birthday, TON!

Today marks the 5th anniversary of The Open Network's mainnet – TON's first major milestone.

On November 15, 2019, TON launched testnet2, and on May 26, 2021, the testnet2 network was renamed to Mainnet.

Later, in August 2021, the domain ton.org and the TON repositories were transferred to the TON Foundation.

Zero-Fee Transactions

Pavel Durov announced that within a week, transaction fees on the TON blockchain will be reduced by 6 times, reaching as low as 0.00039 TON regardless of network load.

It is also reported that after a major blockchain upgrade, fees for most transactions could become zero.

Previously, transaction speeds in TON were increased by 10 times – primarily as part of the Make TON Great Again (MTONGA) program. The reduction of fees is now the second step.

#MTONGA

Testnet Update

Anatoly Makosov shared information on the TON testnet update in his Telegram channel, where transaction speeds are now less than one second.

In the video, he clearly demonstrated token transfers on the network and the instant display of data in the MyTonWallet wallet and the tonscan.org blockchain explorer. Speed upgrades are also being prepared for the TON mainnet.

At the same time, TON retains all its key advantages: high performance, the ability to process a large number of transactions, and fixed network fees that do not increase during high network load.

You can also test the speed of the testnet using the guide from The Daily TON.

#testnet #update

One Year of Non-Stop Excellence

MyTonWallet has showcased all 12 of its updates released throughout the year and added more than 100 useful features to the wallet.

Major updates:
• UPD v3.4 – Mini App (@myapp) in Telegram, Knowledge Base, increased transparency.
• UPD v3.8 – NFT attributes, improved feed.
• UPD v4.0 – instant incoming transfers, the new Air interface.

Other important features introduced this year:
• Mini App @myapp – a convenient mini-application in Telegram that allows users to send funds and connect the wallet to bots without leaving the app.
• On-chain transfers in Telegram @push – fast on-chain transfers directly inside Telegram.
• Help Center – a website with extensive information for users who are new to blockchain: ways to protect against scams, wallet usage guides, and more.

Download • Mini App • Web

@MyTonWalletEn

Coinbase has added TON to its listing roadmap

On its 𝕏 page, Coinbase announced that it has included Toncoin in the listing roadmap.

At the same time, Coinbase clarified that the listing will not happen immediately, market-making support must first be established and basic technical preparations completed. Once all the details are ready, Coinbase will announce the launch of the listing on its page.

Crypto Wallet Introduces Instant Card Withdrawals

Wallet in Telegram has launched instant bank card withdrawals in its custodial service through its partner Mercuryo.

For now, users can withdraw TON, USDT, BTC, and several other tokens directly to their bank cards in just a few moments.

The feature allows not only the withdrawal of assets from the available balance but also those held in Earn campaigns.

Here’s how it works:

1. Open Crypto Wallet, tap “Send” and choose “Bank Card”
2. Choose the asset you want to withdraw and enter the amount
3. Add your bank card details and confirm the withdrawal
4. Done. Funds go straight to your Bank card.

Tokenized U.S. Stocks Coming Soon to Wallet

Crypto Wallet plans to launch trading of tokenized U.S. company stocks this October in its custodial service.

What’s planned:

• The Wallet will offer access to over 60 instruments, including Apple, Tesla, and the S&P 500 index fund.

• Each token will be backed 1:1 by the underlying asset, making it a full digital representation of the security.

• Trading will be available 24/7 on weekdays, regardless of U.S. market hours.

• The feature will first launch in the custodial Crypto Wallet, with a rollout to the non-custodial TON Wallet to follow.

• According to Kraken and Backed Finance, trading volume of xStocks has already reached billions of dollars.

Key considerations:

• Holding tokens does not grant shareholder rights or voting privileges.

• Availability will depend on jurisdiction and local regulations; some regions may face restrictions.

• Regulatory frameworks for tokenized securities are still evolving, with agencies like the SEC actively reviewing this market.

MyTonWallet Update 4.1 — Air, Smooth Performance, NFT Carousel, and Precise Charts

MyTonWallet has been updated to version 4.1, combining the classic app with MyTonWallet Air in a brand-new design. Previously, the team held a bug bounty contest for testers, and now the refreshed interface is available to all users.

• Speed and Optimization
The app now works 40% faster and consumes less battery power.

• NFT Carousel
NFTs in your wallet can now be easily swiped through, pinned, rearranged, and placed in a separate menu.

• Precise Charts
MyTonWallet Air now provides detailed charts with custom timeframes, allowing you to highlight and analyze specific periods.

• Improved Mini-Browser
In the “Explore” tab, you can now open websites, decentralized apps, and minimize them for more convenient multitasking.

Download • Mini App • Web

@MyTonWalletEn

Max Crown Appointed CEO and President of TON Foundation

Max Crown has been appointed President of the TON Foundation, while retaining his position as CEO. Former TON Foundation President Manuel Stotz will become Executive Representative of TON Strategy Co.

It's an honour to take on this expanded role and continue building on the incredible foundation Manny helped establish” said Max Crown.

The CEO of TON Foundation proposed making gift payments default in TON.

Max Crown, CEO TON Foundation, suggested to Pavel Durov on 𝕏 that gift purchases should be made in TON by default, noting that Apple’s policy regarding apps is changing, especially in the USA.

This decision is primarily a strong measure against the refund of funds for purchased Stars, which will help prevent fraud and make TON more integrated into Telegram.

Verb Technology × Kingsway Capital to Launch a Toncoin Treasury Acquisition Company

Verb Technology has announced a private placement of approximately $558 million to establish the first publicly traded Toncoin treasury reserve, in partnership with Kingsway Capital.

The deal attracted participation from over 110 institutional and crypto investors, including Kingsway Capital, Vy Capital, Blockchain.com, Ribbit Capital, and Graticule (GAMA).

The transaction is expected to close around August 7, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Following the completion, the company intends to allocate the majority of the net proceeds to purchasing Toncoin, further strengthening TON’s position in the institutional space.

MyTonWallet’s 3rd anniversary — Meet the v4.0 Update

This July, MyTonWallet celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the release of a v4.0 update, featuring instant incoming transfers, a brand-new design, and the ability to input transfer amounts in fiat currencies.

• Transfers as Fast as Messaging
Transfers now appear in the recipient’s feed almost instantly — as soon as the sender confirms the transaction. This became possible thanks to the pending transaction feature introduced by the TON Core team.

• New Sleek UI
The app has received a sleek and modern redesign, inspired by the upcoming MyTonWallet Air version currently being tested by users.

• Transfer Amount in Fiat or Crypto
Users can now specify the transfer amount in fiat or other currencies like BTC, TON, USD, EUR, RUB, and more. For example, when sending USDT, you can input an equivalent amount in Toncoin — it will be automatically converted.

Download • Mini App • Web

@MyTonWalletEn

Tac Mainnet Launches - A Bridge Between Ethereum and TON for Telegram users

Tac has launched its mainnet, connecting Ethereum decentralized applications with the TON and Telegram ecosystem.

What’s happening:
• Tac is a Layer-1 EVM-compatible blockchain built on TON.
• Telegram users will gain direct access to Ethereum DeFi protocols (Curve, Morpho, Euler) right inside the Telegram.
• Developers can deploy Ethereum-based apps on TON without rewriting code, tapping into Telegram’s 1 billion-user base.

Funding overview:
• Total funds raised: $11.5M through seed and strategic rounds.
• Latest round: $5M strategic investment led by Hack VC.
• Project was first announced in July 2024.

Tac creates a seamless bridge between Ethereum’s mature DeFi ecosystem and Telegram’s growing audience, opening new paths for integrating decentralized finance into everyday user experiences — while contributing to TON’s value growth.

Send Transfers On-Chain via @push

MyTonWallet has launched the @push bot to send TON, USD₮, and MY directly in Telegram- straight to any TON wallet.

The bot operates on full decentralization principles and is simple to use. To send funds, just write a message in any chat, group, or channel using the format:
@push 10 TON @username Comment

You can also enter the transfer amount in fiat - the bot will automatically convert it to cryptocurrency. Plus, you can use math expressions directly in inline mode to conveniently calculate the transfer amount:
@push 50/2*4 euro @username

How is @push different from Wallet, Crypto Bot, or xRocket?
These services are custodial — your funds are tied to your Telegram account, seed phrases are not available, and transfers happen off-chain.
@push, on the other hand, is fully on-chain - all transactions happen on the blockchain and the bot is compatible with any TON wallet.

How to send funds via @push?
Type a message in any chat or channel starting with @push, specify the amount, optionally the recipient’s @username, and a comment. You’ll then be prompted to confirm the transaction via a non-custodial wallet.

How does the recipient receive the transfer?
They need to press the “Receiving” button, then connect their TON wallet using TON Connect or manually enter their address (or domain).

Due to Telegram limitations, sending transfers from anonymous admins in chats and channels may not work.
If you’re a channel admin, enable Message signing and Show author profiles. For group chats, disable anonymous admin mode.

TON is now 10x faster: Transactions in Just 3-5 seconds

The TON Core team has completed a major series of core optimizations for TON, planned for the first half of 2025. As a result, transaction finality under low to moderate network load has improved nearly tenfold - most operations now complete in just 35 seconds, compared to the previous 30-50 seconds.

Over this period, five updates were released, improving all key components of the network:
• Block validation;
• Cryptographic operations;
• Networking;
• Database performance;
• State serialization and deserialization.

Thanks to these changes, a single shardchain can now handle the current load of the mainnet - previously, up to four shards were needed. This means most operations - like token transfers or DEX swaps - are now processed within a single block, without cross-shard interaction.

Under high load, the blockchain will still scale via sharding, also implemented significant stability improvements for peak periods.