The TON Blockchain takes a decisive step towards the future with the launch of Tolk 1.0, the new programming language that promises to revolutionize the creation of smart contract within the Web3 ecosystem based on Telegram.
Announced by the Open Network Foundation – the non-profit organization that supports the development of TON – Tolk 1.0 is proposed as the definitive solution to make development more expressive, accessible, and cost-efficient.
TON Blockchain accelerates with Tolk 1.0
Tolk is created to become the main language for writing smart contracts on TON Blockchain.
Specifically developed for the asynchronous actor model of TON, Tolk offers a modern syntax and a clean structure, without sacrificing the deep control and performance that TON developers already know and appreciate.
The new language is based on the solid foundations of FunC, the original language that has powered the smart contracts of TON since its inception.
However, Tolk goes further: it introduces a more intuitive and powerful development experience, approaching the standards of the most advanced and widespread programming languages.
One of the most revolutionary aspects of Tolk concerns gas optimization: contracts written in Tolk consume up to 40% less gas compared to their equivalents made in FunC.
This means not only faster development but also more economical and naturally scalable implementations. The reduction in execution costs paves the way for greater adoption and more sustainable growth of the ecosystem.
As highlighted by Anatoly Makosov, Core Developer of TON Core, “With Tolk, writing smart contracts is now as intuitive and expressive as working with today’s leading programming languages.
It offers the clarity and power that developers expect, without sacrificing performance, control, or efficiency.”
Whether it’s a beginner dealing with their first dApp or an advanced team engaged in the development of high-throughput applications, Tolk significantly lowers the entry barrier.
Its simplified structure and new language features make the development path more straightforward and accessible, encouraging the arrival of new talents and ideas in the TON ecosystem.
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Comprehensive tools and migration support
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The launch of Tolk 1.0 is accompanied by a complete suite of tools, including support for migrating existing FunC contracts and integration with major IDE.
This allows developers to quickly adopt the new language without having to abandon already started projects, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted transition.
The introduction of Tolk 1.0 represents a fundamental milestone in TON’s commitment to offering a world-class development experience.
By modernizing the smart contract workflow and removing historical obstacles, Tolk is set to stimulate the growth of the ecosystem, encourage adoption, and enable new use cases in sectors such as DeFi, gaming, social, and much more.
The greater efficiency, combined with a gentler learning curve, promises to attract developers from all over the world and to accelerate the realization of innovative projects on the TON blockchain.
The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) is a non-profit entity established in Switzerland in 2023, supported by community contributors with the aim of promoting the development of TON.
The foundation brings together diverse expertise to support the evolution of the protocol, contribute to the definition of the platform, and facilitate the growth of the ecosystem.
While supporting the mission of TON, the foundation does not exercise any direct control over the blockchain, which remains open-source and independent from any central authority.
TON welcomes contributions and suggestions from everyone, maintaining an open and collaborative approach.
Conclusions: Tolk 1.0, the future of smart contracts on TON
The launch of Tolk 1.0 marks the beginning of a new era for the TON Blockchain and for all developers who wish to build innovative and scalable decentralized applications.
Thanks to a modern syntax, greater efficiency, and advanced development tools, Tolk aims to become the reference point for creating smart contracts on TON.
With this evolution, TON strengthens its position as the reference platform for Web3, ready to welcome the next generation of developers and projects.
For more information about the foundation and the opportunities offered by TON, you can visit the official website [ton.foundation](https://ton.foundation).