to answer the question of why $TON is still alive and feeling more active than any other blockchain.

There are two large-scale reasons that currently support this blockchain, and it is likely that in the absence of one of these two factors, this network would probably have a different track record.

The first reason, is DeFi. I think it's no secret that DeFi networks $TON as a separate world of cryptocurrencies in general. But let's not go into details, and touch on the largest DEX, which is doing so well and developing, namely the exchange STONfi, I think everyone has heard of it, but here are the features of why it stands out among the others:

- A lot of cooperation with other both little-known and the largest projects, such as integration with TON Wallet, inside the most popular messenger Telegram, well or another equally popular platform Swap Coffee.

- A variety of tools and features. Take the same protocol Omniston, which is implemented in every corner of DeFi, and improves the trade bringing it to a new level, or take the grant program, which allows start-up projects in the development stage, to complete their project, and fully present themselves to the world presenting new opportunities.

- The volume of trades, TVL, the number of transactions, through this exchange is very large, so large that a large half of all transactions are made through this exchange.

Another important reason is Pavel Durov, who is the face of this blockchain. There are always a lot of different events happening around him that directly affect how $TON will behave.

In addition to events, it is worth considering that he creates so many powerful ideas that have a positive impact on the ecosystem and the blockchain, the latest being the launch of Telegram gifts, which have now surpassed the popularity of NFT, which at one time also turned the concept of the crypto industry upside down.