TON Improves Block Rate 6× in Major Network Upgrade

The TON blockchain has rolled out an upgrade that increases its block production rate by six times. As a result, transactions that once took longer to confirm now settle in under a second. The network will begin delivering sub-second finality on its mainnet from April 1, according to a statement.

Following this upgrade, TON records a notable 4.3% increase in price. At the time of writing, the asset trades at $1.28. 

Catchain 2.0 Drives Major Performance Boost

The latest upgrade is powered by Catchain 2.0, a new consensus mechanism that changes how the network agrees on transactions. It significantly improves block production and overall efficiency.

With this upgrade, TON has increased its block generation rate by six times. At the same time, block generation now takes just 400 milliseconds. Previously, users had to wait around 10 seconds for transaction confirmations. Now, transfers feel almost instant.

As a result, the network is smoother and more responsive. The improvement also delivers up to a 10× performance boost in overall throughput. This places TON among the faster blockchains in the market today.

Additionally, the impact goes beyond speed alone. Faster processing improves user experience. Payments, gaming, and apps can run with minimal delay. Consequently, developers can build more responsive products. 

“The upgrade also strengthens the economic foundation of the network. More blocks mean more validator rewards, which create stronger staking incentives and bring more TON into the network. TON’s annual inflation is expected to rise from around 0.6% to around 3.6% as a result. As staking participation grows, rewards will settle at a new equilibrium,” the network added.

Next Step Focuses on Lower Fees

However, this upgrade is only the beginning. With over 1 billion users, the network stated that the recent update is the first step in a broader roadmap. The plan aims to improve speed, cost, and usability over time.

Next, TON will focus on reducing fees. Even now, transaction costs are low. Still, the team plans to cut them by another six times. This could make the network more attractive to users.

Moreover, lower fees will support new use cases. Microtransactions and everyday payments could grow faster. Developers may also find it cheaper to build and scale apps. With the recent upgrade and roadmap, TON is evolving into a faster and more scalable blockchain network.