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title: "TON — t0ns Blog"
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# t0ns Blog

Categories: [All](https://t0ns.com/blog) · [DeFi](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=DeFi) · [TON](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=TON) · [Product](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=Product) · [Web 3](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=Web+3) · [Security](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=Security) · [AI](https://t0ns.com/blog?category=AI)

TON · July 5, 2026

## [TON to GRAM: Why the Rename Is More Than Branding](https://t0ns.com/blog/from-toncoin-to-gram-why-crypto-names-are-more-than-branding)

Toncoin became Gram (GRAM) on June 15, 2026, while the chain stayed TON. What the TON to GRAM rename changed for users and why the Gram name came back.

TON · April 17, 2026

## [The Next 100M Users in Crypto: Where Will They Actually Come From?](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-next-100m-users-in-crypto-where-will-they-actually-come-from)

Why the next 100 million crypto users are more likely to arrive through everyday apps like Telegram than through trading, and what lowers the barrier.

TON · March 20, 2026

## [The Evolution of User Control in Web3: From Custody to Autonomy](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-evolution-of-user-control-in-web3-from-custody-to-autonomy)

How user control in Web3 moved from custodial exchanges to self-custody, DeFi and usable autonomy, and the responsibility that still comes with it.

TON · February 13, 2026

## [The Role of Social Context in TON Adoption](https://t0ns.com/blog/the-role-of-social-context-in-ton-adoption)

How Telegram’s chats, channels, and communities shape TON adoption through social onboarding, community trust, and a shorter path from discovery to use.

TON · January 30, 2026

## [From Bots to Infrastructure: How Telegram Products Are Evolving on TON](https://t0ns.com/blog/from-bots-to-infrastructure-how-telegram-products-are-evolving-on-ton)

How Telegram products evolved from simple bots into Mini Apps and on-chain infrastructure on TON, and where DeFi fits into that shift.

TON · September 12, 2025

## [Why Mini Apps Are the New Frontier for Web3 Access](https://t0ns.com/blog/why-mini-apps-are-the-new-frontier-for-web3-access)

Mini apps bring Web3 tools inside platforms people already use, such as Telegram. That could cut the wallet and setup steps that slow adoption.

TON · August 7, 2025

## [TON vs Other Blockchains: What's the Real Difference?](https://t0ns.com/blog/ton-vs-other-blockchains-whats-the-real-difference)

How TON compares with Ethereum, Solana, Polygon and BNB Smart Chain on consensus, fees, languages and design, and what each trade-off costs.

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