What Sets TON Apart from Other Layer 1 Blockchains?

At the Web3Festival in Hong Kong, Jack Booth, CEO of TON Society, highlighted the key factors that differentiate The Open Network (TON) from other Layer 1 (L1) blockchains.

According to Booth, TON’s competitive edge lies in three core strengths:

▪️ Scalability: TON is designed for high throughput and low latency, making it capable of supporting mass adoption without compromising performance.

▪️ Native Integration with Telegram: TON is uniquely integrated into Telegram, one of the world’s largest messaging platforms, offering direct access to digital services within an app already used by hundreds of millions.

▪️ Massive User Base: With Telegram boasting over 1 billion users worldwide, TON is positioned to onboard users at an unprecedented scale—something most blockchains can only aspire to.

This powerful combination of technical capability, real-world application, and user accessibility gives TON a distinct advantage in the crowded L1 ecosystem.

Watch the full short for all the insights: YouTube Video