TLDR
- Telegram plans to become TON’s largest validator, moving the network closer to Pavel Durov’s platform.
- Toncoin climbed 30% to $2.89, extending gains after fee cuts and validator plans emerged publicly.
- The token’s market value reached $7.6 billion and briefly passed Chainlink in crypto rankings Thursday.
- Durov said Telegram’s validator role may help more TON stay locked for staking rewards competition.
- Analysts linked the move to closer Telegram alignment and possible room from crypto rules changes.
Toncoin jumped 30% in 24 hours after Pavel Durov moved Telegram deeper into TON. The rally followed a sixfold fee cut and Telegram’s plan to become the network’s largest validator, raising market interest as TON climbed to $2.89 and briefly passed LINK in the crypto rankings.
Toncoin price rises after Telegram shift
Toncoin, also called TON, climbed to $2.89 after strong buying across the market. The move marked a 30% rise in one day. It also lifted the token more than 110% from its recent low.
The rally followed Pavel Durov’s update on Telegram and The Open Network. He said Telegram would replace the TON Foundation as the network’s largest validator. The change brought fresh attention to the Toncoin price.
Market data showed TON reached a market value of $7.6 billion. The move helped Toncoin briefly pass LINK in crypto rankings. However, the price did not move in a straight line.
TON first moved above $2.50 before falling 12%. It later recovered and rose from $2.45 to $2.89. That was its highest level since October 7, 2025.
Pavel Durov outlines Telegram’s validator role
Durov said Telegram’s validator role could support the network’s structure. He wrote, “Telegram becoming TON’s largest validator strengthens decentralization.” He also said Telegram could act as a balance for other large validators.
Durov added that more TON may get locked through validation. He said validators could compete for “20% plus APR.” That comment drew attention from traders watching TON staking rewards.
The plan marks a closer link between Telegram and TON. Telegram had moved away from the project after its earlier SEC case. The TON Foundation then managed the network as an independent group.
The new move suggests Telegram wants a larger operating role. It may also make TON more central to Telegram’s crypto plans. The change comes after Durov also announced a sixfold fee cut.
TON market watches rules, users, and supply
Analyst Elliotrades called the move a “regime change” for TON. He said it may answer concerns about Telegram’s past distance from the chain. The analyst also pointed to Telegram’s large user base.
Telegram has hundreds of millions of users worldwide. That reach could help TON gain more use inside the app. Still, wider adoption depends on product use, rules, and market demand.
The analyst also linked the timing to the Clarity Act. He said the law could give more room for crypto links with large platforms. The report did not show any direct policy outcome yet.
For now, traders are watching price levels, validator activity, and staking demand. They are also tracking whether more TON gets locked. Toncoin’s next move may depend on Telegram’s rollout and wider crypto market conditions.
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