General Description:
TON is a fast, secure, and scalable blockchain platform. Think of it as a large distributed supercomputer that can handle millions of transactions per second and host a variety of applications and services.
Main Components:
1. TON Blockchain:
- Example: Imagine a large road network (blockchain) in which there are different levels of main roads (masterchain), highways (workchains) and secondary roads (shardchains). Each level has its own function, but they all work together to transport vehicles (transactions) efficiently.
2. TON P2P Network:
- Example: It is like a network of secondary roads where vehicles travel to reach their destination. Users can send data and receive updates without having to go through a centralized network.
3. TON Storage:
- Example: Consider a huge library where books (data) are stored that users can consult at any time. In addition, there is a special section for old files that can also be reviewed.
4. TON Proxy:
- Example: It's like a messaging service that hides the identity of the sender to protect their privacy. This prevents users from being tracked when they send sensitive information.
5. TON DHT (Distributed Hash Table):
- Example: Imagine a digital phone book that helps you find the address of a person or company in a vast network. It makes it easier to search for data in a distributed network.
6. TON Services:
- Example: It's like an application platform where you can find different services, from messaging services to gaming applications, all accessible through a common portal.
7. TON DNS:
- Example: Similar to the Internet's DNS service, which translates domain names into IP addresses, TON DNS assigns human-readable names to accounts and services on the network.
8. TON Payments:
- Example: It's like an online payment system that allows you to make small money transfers quickly, similar to using mobile payment apps like PayPal or Venmo.
