What Is Gram (GRAM)? A Complete Guide to Toncoin's Rebranding and the MTONGA Roadmap

Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, officially returned the original name of the token TON (The Open Network) After a six-year absence, on June 15, 2026, Toncoin was officially renamed Gram following a community vote with 81.22% support.

This move is part of the larger “Make TON Great Again” (MTONGA) plan—7 steps to transform TON into the primary payment layer for Telegram’s one billion users.

Four steps have been completed: speed upgrade, fee cut, Telegram validator takeover, and rename.

Three steps have yet to be announced.

This article will guide you through what Gram is, the history behind the name's return, and what to expect from MTONGA's still-unexpected roadmap.

Key Takeaways

• Gram is Toncoin's new name. On June 15, 2026, Toncoin officially changed its name to Gram after an 81.22% community vote. There are no swaps or migrations—your tokens are automatically converted.

• Pavel Durov launched "Make TON Great Again" (MTONGA), a 7-step plan to upgrade the network and integrate it with Telegram. Four steps have been completed: speed upgrade, fee cut, validator takeover, and rename.

• MTONGA's three steps have yet to be announced. Traders treat each announcement as a catalyst, following a "buy the rumor, sell the news" pattern.

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What is Gram Token?

Gram is the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON), the blockchain connected to the Telegram messaging app.

On June 15, 2026, the token formerly known as Toncoin was officially rebranded as Gram, with the ticker changing from TON to GRAM after a community vote with 81.22% support. The blockchain itself remains called The Open Network.

Three things changed: the token name (Toncoin → Gram), the ticker (TON → GRAM), and the logo.

No swaps, migrations, bridges, or claims are required. Your balance remains the same: a wallet with 10 Toncoin now holds 10 Grams, with the same value, address, and staking position.

What hasn't changed much longer: the blockchain remains The Open Network, smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi positions remain intact.

On the exchange, the change occurs automatically, converting the balance 1:1.

Why Was Gram's Name Missing for 6 Years?

The Gram name isn't new. It's a return to the original name of the Telegram token from 2018. Telegram raised approximately $1.7 billion by selling Gram to private investors.

But in October 2019, the SEC filed an emergency action to halt the project, alleging Gram's sale was an unregistered securities offering.

Telegram surrendered in 2020, returning more than $1.2 billion to investors, and paying an $18.5 million fine.

Gram died before it could be traded.

Independent developers took the open-source code, rebuilt it as The Open Network, and deliberately renamed the token Toncoin to distance themselves from the legally fraught Gram name.

For six years, the name Gram was not used, while the network built from his ashes flourished under a different label.

The 2026 decision to revive it can only be understood against that backdrop: taking back the Gram meant taking back the original vision.

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MTONGA Roadmap: Durov's 7 Steps

In April 2026, Pavel Durov began publishing a roadmap on his Telegram channel with the provocative name: Make TON Great Again (MTONGA).

This is a 7-step plan to transform The Open Network into the primary payment and application layer for Telegram's one billion users.

4 Steps Completed

Step 1: Catchain 2.0 — Speed ​​Upgrade (April 9, 2026)

The network is approximately 10x faster, with transaction finality under one second. Block times have dropped from 2.5 seconds to around 400 milliseconds.

Step 2: Fee Cut (April 2026)

The base transaction fee is cut by about 6x to around $0.0005 per transfer, enabling micropayments and high-frequency applications.

Step 3: Telegram Becomes the Largest Validator (May 4, 2026)

Telegram replaced the TON Foundation as the primary maintainer and became the largest validator, ending years of deliberate separation since 2020.

Step 4: Gram Rename (June 15, 2026)

The token reclaimed its original name, Gram, after an 81.22% vote. The name and ticker changed, with no other mechanical effect.

Three steps have not yet been announced. Based on Durov's hints about "performance upgrades" and "tech superiority," possible candidates include feeless transactions, deeper Telegram integration for in-app payments, and improved developer tooling.

Read also:1 TON to IDR

Gram vs Toncoin: What's Changed?

Three things changed: name, ticker, logo.

There are no changes to supply, tokenomics, or on-chain mechanisms.

The blockchain is still The Open Network. Balances remain the same. Staking continues.

Smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi positions remain intact. On exchanges, changes are automatic.

What hasn't changed: this token is still the same, just with a new name.

Read also:How to Buy Toncoin (TON) | TON to IDR | TON to USDT

How to Buy Gram Coin on Bittime (Ticker TON)

On Bittime, Gram is still available with the ticker TON because the rebranding process from Toncoin to Gram has not been fully implemented across all platforms.

But it's important to understand: Gram and Toncoin are the SAME asset—only the name and ticker have changed. So if you buy TON on Bittime, you're actually buying Gram.

Here's how to buy it:

Step 1: Open the Bittime app

Make sure your account is verified (KYC).

Step 2: Deposit Rupiah (IDR)

You can do this via bank transfer, virtual account, or DANA digital wallet.

Step 3: Search for the TON/IDR pair on the Bittime trading page.

Step 4: Determine the quantity you wish to purchase

Use Market Order for instant purchase or Limit Order to set your own price.

Step 5:Order confirmation

TON (which is fundamentally Gram) will go into your Bittime wallet.

Important:Since the rebranding is still in transition, some platforms are displaying this asset as "Gram (prev. Toncoin)" or still using the ticker TON. As long as you buy TON on Bittime, you're buying the same asset as Gram—there's no fundamental difference.

Warning: No migration or claim is required. Scammers often exploit rebranding opportunities with "migrate your TON to GRAM" messages—ignore them, as they're a scam.

Read also:How to Set Up and Use TON Wallet

Conclusion

Gram is the new name of Toncoin, The Open Network's native token, after its rebranding on June 15, 2026. Durov's MTONGA roadmap is a framework for understanding price patterns: each step results in a rally that then fades.

Gram vs TON the main differences are the name, ticker, and logo—no fundamental changes.

The Make TON Great Again roadmap has 3 remaining steps that are potential catalysts for traders.

Now, with Telegram back in control, Gram is looking to become the payments backbone for Telegram's one billion users.

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FAQ

What is Gram token?

The new name for Toncoin, The Open Network's native token. Change on June 15, 2026, after 81.22% of the vote.

Is Gram the same as Toncoin?

Yes. Gram is Toncoin with a new name. The ticker changed from TON to GRAM. The blockchain remains The Open Network.

Do I need to swap or migrate?

No. There are no swaps, migrations, bridges, or claims. Your tokens are automatically converted to Grams.

What is the MTONGA roadmap?

Pavel Durov's 7-step plan to upgrade TON and tie it to Telegram. 4 steps completed, 3 remaining.

What are the 4 steps of MTONGA that have been completed?

Catchain 2.0 (speed upgrade), fee cut, Telegram becoming the largest validator, and rename to Gram.