Pavel Durov said that transaction fees on the TON network have fallen roughly six times, approaching negligible levels for typical transfers.

Key announcement

He added that Telegram is becoming the ecosystem's primary driver and now operates as the largest validator within the network.

Fee reduction details

Durov described the adjustment as roughly sixfold, attributing the change to updates in the protocol and validator commission settings.

Telegram’s role

According to his statement, Telegram increased its validation capacity and implemented measures that position it as the dominant staking participant.

Market reaction

On the news, the TON token rose more than 30% within twenty-four hours and entered the top 20 by market capitalization.

About TON

TON, short for The Open Network, is a blockchain ecosystem associated with Telegram that supports token transfers, wallets and on-chain services.

The announcement highlights reduced transaction costs and a shift in validator distribution; market indicators reacted with a rapid price increase for the token.