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Will The Open Network (TON) reclaim its throne?
That’s the big question buzzing in the crypto world right now! Let’s break it down with a clear-eyed look at where TON stands and what it’s got in its arsenal.
TON, originally born from Telegram’s vision, exploded onto the scene with insane potential—think 104,000 transactions per second in tests and a massive user base tied to Telegram’s 900 million-strong army. In 2024, it dominated Layer-1 transaction volume, snagging 50% of the market in September, thanks to viral hits like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin. But the crown slipped. Network activity tanked, token prices—including TON’s native Toncoin—plummeted from a $40 billion valuation, and airdrop cash-outs left a sour taste. By February 2025, it’s at a crossroads.
So, can it bounce back and reclaim its dominance? Here’s the fuel for the fire: TON’s integration with Telegram is still a game-changer. Mini Apps and TON Space make onboarding dead simple, turning normies into Web3 players without them even noticing. The "HamsterVerse" and new ecosystem projects could reignite the hype if they deliver real value—not just more tap-to-earn gimmicks. Plus, with Binance and Coinbase listings, it’s got the visibility to pull in serious players.
But the road’s not smooth. Scalability’s a sore spot—sharding’s hyped, but real-world stress tests showed it choking at 1 TPS on some shardchains. Overinflated valuations scared off investors, and early token dumps hurt trust. To wear the crown again, TON needs to nail execution: deploy more workchains, fix bottlenecks, and prove it’s more than a hype machine.
The verdict? TON’s got the tools—Telegram’s reach, a passionate community, and tech that could scale to the stars. If it plays its cards right in 2025, especially with a bull market brewing, it might just blast back to the top. But it’s a tight race—Ethereum and Solana aren’t sitting still.
What do you think: is TON ready to rule, or will it stay a contender?
#TON #TraderProfile #SBF1stTweetIn2Yrs #MarketPullback #crypto
That’s the big question buzzing in the crypto world right now! Let’s break it down with a clear-eyed look at where TON stands and what it’s got in its arsenal.
TON, originally born from Telegram’s vision, exploded onto the scene with insane potential—think 104,000 transactions per second in tests and a massive user base tied to Telegram’s 900 million-strong army. In 2024, it dominated Layer-1 transaction volume, snagging 50% of the market in September, thanks to viral hits like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin. But the crown slipped. Network activity tanked, token prices—including TON’s native Toncoin—plummeted from a $40 billion valuation, and airdrop cash-outs left a sour taste. By February 2025, it’s at a crossroads.
So, can it bounce back and reclaim its dominance? Here’s the fuel for the fire: TON’s integration with Telegram is still a game-changer. Mini Apps and TON Space make onboarding dead simple, turning normies into Web3 players without them even noticing. The "HamsterVerse" and new ecosystem projects could reignite the hype if they deliver real value—not just more tap-to-earn gimmicks. Plus, with Binance and Coinbase listings, it’s got the visibility to pull in serious players.
But the road’s not smooth. Scalability’s a sore spot—sharding’s hyped, but real-world stress tests showed it choking at 1 TPS on some shardchains. Overinflated valuations scared off investors, and early token dumps hurt trust. To wear the crown again, TON needs to nail execution: deploy more workchains, fix bottlenecks, and prove it’s more than a hype machine.
The verdict? TON’s got the tools—Telegram’s reach, a passionate community, and tech that could scale to the stars. If it plays its cards right in 2025, especially with a bull market brewing, it might just blast back to the top. But it’s a tight race—Ethereum and Solana aren’t sitting still.
What do you think: is TON ready to rule, or will it stay a contender?
#TON #TraderProfile #SBF1stTweetIn2Yrs #MarketPullback #crypto
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