Pavel Durov has announced the rebranding of Toncoin to Gram, the name originally used for the cryptocurrency in the first white paper of the TON network. The change brings the token back to its earliest identifier, scrapping the Toncoin label that had been in use since the project's relaunch.
The Return of the Gram
Gram was the currency name laid out in the original TON whitepaper before legal and regulatory challenges forced the Telegram-backed project to pivot. The token has been trading as Toncoin since a community-led reboot took over after Telegram's exit. With this rename, Durov is effectively aligning the current asset with the vision outlined before the project's early setbacks.
What the Announcement Means
Durov's decision affects only the branding of the token. The underlying smart contracts, network structure, and total supply remain untouched. Users holding Toncoin will see their asset renamed to Gram on supported wallets and exchanges that choose to adopt the new name. No swap or migration is required.
The move is likely an attempt to reclaim the project's original identity following years of diluted brand recognition. Since the community takeover, Toncoin has traded on multiple exchanges and built a decentralized ecosystem, but the project has never fully shaken its association with Telegram's early troubles.
Unanswered Questions
It is not yet clear which exchanges or wallets will update their listings to reflect the rename, or how quickly they will do so. Durov did not provide a timeline for the full rollout of the Gram name across the ecosystem. Whether the change will restore the token's original status within the broader crypto community also remains to be seen.
