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#TONRenamesNativeTokenToGram
Pavel Durov announced that the name of the project, Toncoin (TON), will be changed to Gram (GRAM), as stated in the initial technical documentation. The transition is expected to take approximately three weeks.
* Toncoin → Gram
* The cryptocurrency's name will change from Toncoin to Gram.
* The blockchain itself will continue to be known as the Open Network (TON).
* Return to the original vision
* Durov described this move as "returning to our roots" and "turning a new page."
* Gram was the original token name before Telegram withdrew from the project in 2020 due to a regulatory dispute with the US SEC.
* Token transition not expected
* Reports indicate that balances, wallet addresses, smart contracts, NFTs, staking positions, and DeFi applications will not be affected.
* Following the rebranding, holders are expected to automatically own Gram without requiring token swaps.
* Part of a broader roadmap
* The renaming is reportedly step 4 of Durov’s “Make TON Great Again” roadmap, which includes Telegram’s deeper involvement in the ecosystem and various network upgrades.
Why is this important?
The “Gram” brand has historical significance. Before regulatory actions halted Telegram’s direct involvement, it was the original cryptocurrency associated with Telegram’s ambitious blockchain project. Reviving the name could strengthen the link between Telegram and TON while giving the ecosystem a more distinct identity:
This distinction is similar to how some blockchain ecosystems differentiate between the network and the asset.
Market reaction
The announcement was positively received by the market. Reports show TON rising by approximately 9-15% following the news, indicating that investors view the rebranding and Telegram’s increased involvement as bullish developments. A practical note to our users: Messages claiming you need to "change," "convert," or "migrate" your TON to GRAM simply because of a name change should be treated with caution, as reports indicate that no user action is anticipated for the rebranding itself. $TON