Date: Tue, Sept 03, 2024, 04:13 AM GMT
The Open Network (TON), a blockchain platform closely tied to the popular messaging app Telegram, has reached an impressive milestone, surpassing one billion transactions. This achievement highlights the network’s growing strength and resilience, even as it faces challenges along the way.
According to data from Tonscan, the network’s transaction volume continues to rise. At the time of writing, TON has processed over 1.04 billion transactions, with an average of more than 35 transactions per second (TPS). This consistent activity underscores the platform’s increasing popularity and usage.
The DOGS Coin Wave
TON’s rapid growth is largely driven by the surge in activity surrounding DOGS, a memecoin launched on the network in July. DOGS has not only contributed to the platform’s success but has also put it to the test, causing significant strain on its infrastructure.
The TON network now averages over 800,000 transactions per day and boasts approximately 280,000 daily active users, placing it among the most utilized blockchain networks today. The popularity of DOGS has been a key factor in this surge, with the memecoin sparking widespread interest and engagement.
Interestingly, the very token that has fueled TON’s growth also led to two outages on the network. In late August, DOGS transactions overwhelmed TON’s validators, causing the network to buckle under the intense demand. During this period, the network processed over 20 million transactions, with DOGS transactions making up more than 30% of the activity. At peak times, DOGS transactions accounted for over 35% of transactions in some blocks, forcing the network to handle an average of 100 transactions per block in mere seconds.
TON’s Growing Ecosystem
The TON ecosystem is gaining significant traction, thanks to the rise of Tap to Earn gaming projects on Telegram. Projects like Notcoin, DOGS, and Hamster Kombat have attracted large numbers of users, further boosting TON’s growth. These projects have drawn massive interest, bringing more users into the TON ecosystem and accelerating its development.
As TON continues to expand, the platform’s ability to handle increasing demand and transaction volumes will be crucial to its ongoing success. The network’s recent milestone is a testament to its potential, and with the continued popularity of projects like DOGS, the future looks bright for TON.