Tocoin serves as a gas currency for developers to pay transactions and access services like storage and VPN, and as a governance token for voting on proposals.
Toncoin is the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network which is a decentralized computer network comprising a Layer 1 blockchain and many auxiliary chains.
Toncoin excels as a medium of exchange in otherwise harsh legal environments where governments place severe restrictions.
Users can use Toncoin to pay for goods and services, transfer funds to other users, or participate in decentralized finance.
Toncoin holders can participate in the governance of The Open Network using Elector, Config, and DNS contracts.
The Open Network has a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, which means that validators are required to confirm transactions and create new blocks.
The initial token supply was established at 5 billion TON, minted before the initial launch; the current circulating supply of Toncoin is 3.47 billion.
The annual inflation rate of Toncoin is 0.6%, which supports the growth of The Open Network.
Toncoin's biggest advantage lies in its symbiotic relationship with Telegram, allowing users to send and receive cryptocurrency directly within the app.
In a message shared on Telegram in 2021, Pavel Durov publicly supported The Open Network and its native cryptocurrency, Toncoin.