TON Network Upgrades Enable Scalable Wallet Infrastructure for Telegram’s Gram — TON Strategy Company

Event summary

TON Strategy Company approved two network upgrades (Config -123 and Config 30) on September 1, 2026.
Config -123 introduces a shared smart contract architecture for Telegram’s native Gram Wallet, allowing network-level updates without user migration.
Config 30 extends validator leader windows, expected to increase network throughput by up to 30%.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced the Gram Wallet is now accessible to a select group of users, with a gradual rollout planned.

The big picture

The upgrades position TON to support a massive user base by simplifying wallet management and improving network efficiency. This aligns with broader industry trends toward scalable, user-friendly blockchain infrastructure. The success of these upgrades could set a precedent for how large platforms integrate native cryptocurrency wallets.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: How quickly Telegram will roll out the Gram Wallet to its billion-user base and whether it can maintain scalability at that scale.
Governance Dynamics: Whether the shared smart contract architecture can effectively manage updates across hundreds of millions of wallets through validator governance.
Technical Execution: The impact of Config 30 on network throughput and whether the upgrade can sustain the expected 30% increase.