EPISODE 35

Unraveling The Open Network (TON): An Ambitious Roadmap for Scalability, Security, and Innovation

TON has set out to redefine the possibilities of dApps for everyone — startups, creators, gamers, and developers.

Self Custody
5 min readJun 1, 2023

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The Open Network (TON) has emerged as a groundbreaking blockchain project, captivating the interest of blockchain enthusiasts and industry experts alike. With its innovative approach and commitment to decentralization, TON has set out to redefine the possibilities of decentralized applications and services for everyone — startups, creators, gamers, and developers.

In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of TON’s mining and its ambitious plans for the future. Also, we delve into empowering individuals to contribute to the network’s growth and security by becoming validators on TON.

Mining on TON

TON’s mining journey had an unexpected start.

Following a court case in 2020, the Telegram team settled with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, leading them to cease involvement in The Open Network. To facilitate the transition and allow enthusiasts to continue exploring the technology, the Telegram team placed all available coins…

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