TON (Toncoin) Latest Updates (April 2026)
There are several significant updates regarding TON (Toncoin) recently. Here is a summary of the key highlights:
1. Technical Upgrade (Catchain 2.0)
On April 10, a major upgrade to the TON Blockchain, Catchain 2.0, was launched on the Mainnet.
Faster Transactions: Previously, confirming a transaction could take around 10 seconds. Now, it achieves sub-second finality (under 1 second).
Block Speed: Block generation speed has increased to 400 milliseconds, effectively boosting the overall network performance by nearly 10 times.
2. Roadmap Update (Make TON Great Again - MTONGA)
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced a new 7-step roadmap for TON:
Fee Reduction: The second phase aims to reduce current transaction fees by an additional 6 times, making them even more affordable.
Bitcoin Interoperability: Plans are in place to launch the TON Teleport Bridge by mid-2026, allowing Bitcoin to be used securely within the TON Network.
3. Market and Exchange News
Rakuten Wallet (Japan): Starting April 15, Rakuten Wallet, a prominent Japanese exchange, enabled Spot Trading for TON. This marks a significant step into the Japanese market.
Major Investment: Investments in the "Crypto Valley" ecosystem have surpassed $728 million, indicating strong long-term growth potential for the TON ecosystem.
Overall, TON is integrating more deeply with Telegram, and the technical improvements are keeping the ecosystem very active.
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