Events that changed the TON (The Open Network) ecosystem forever:

1. TON's Inception (2019)

Telegram's announcement of TON, a decentralized network aimed at bringing blockchain to the masses.

2. Gram Token Sale (2019)

Telegram raised $1.7 billion in two private token sales, making it one of the largest ICOs in history.

3. TON Blockchain Testnet Launch (2019)

The testnet launch marked the beginning of TON's decentralized network development.

4. Telegram Open Network Virtual Machine (TON VM) Launch (2020)

TON VM enabled smart contract execution, paving the way for decentralized applications.

5. Mainnet Launch (2020)

TON's mainnet launch signified the network's transition from testnet to a fully operational blockchain.

6. TON Developers Conference (2020)

The conference brought together developers, showcasing TON's potential and fostering community growth.

7. Integration with Telegram Wallet (2020)

Seamless integration with Telegram Wallet enabled users to easily interact with the TON ecosystem.

8. Launch of TON-based DApps (2020)

Decentralized applications (DApps) began launching on TON, expanding its ecosystem.

9. Partnership with Major Exchanges (2020)

Partnerships with prominent exchanges listed Gram (TON's native token), increasing accessibility.

10. Community-driven Initiatives (Ongoing)

TON's community continues to drive adoption, develop new use cases, and improve the ecosystem.