The Open Network (TON) will implement a sixfold reduction in transaction fees within one week, lowering the cost to approximately $0.0005 per transaction. Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated the fees will be fixed regardless of network congestion and that most transactions will soon be completely feeless. This move aims to boost microtransactions and dApp adoption by providing predictable costs.
Pavel Durov has announced that The Open Network (TON) will slash transaction fees by a factor of six. The new fee will be 0.00039 TON, or roughly $0.0005, and will be fixed even during network overloads.
Durov stated that this change will occur within one week. He also mentioned that most transactions on the network will shortly become fully feeless.
The standardized, lower fees are intended to reduce cost barriers for users and developers. This could impact microtransactions, gaming, and Telegram-integrated Web3 services built on TON.
Predictable transaction costs allow for better user experience and developer budgeting. The move is part of broader blockchain scalability and accessibility initiatives.
Durov’s post outlined the roadmap toward feeless transactions, though specifics are limited. Validator incentives, network security, and long-term economic sustainability remain key challenges as fee revenue decreases.
