The TON Foundation introduces Tolk 1.0, a new programming language for smart contract development on the TON platform. This marks a significant step in simplifying smart contract creation and expanding the TON ecosystem.
TON Sets New Standards for Smart Contracts
The launch of Tolk 1.0 marks the first instance of standardizing a language for TON smart contracts. The language is designed around a specific asynchronous actor model, allowing developers to optimize gas usage. 'This is a turning point for TON developers,' said Anatoly Makosov, Core Developer at TON Core. According to him, with Tolk, writing smart contracts is now as intuitive and expressive as working with today’s leading programming languages.
TON Aims for Ecosystem Growth
Due to reduced activity in the ecosystem in recent months, the launch of Tolk focuses on improving the workflow for smart contracts and speeding up their deployment. Since the end of the airdrop season, token activity in the network has also been quite low. Nevertheless, the TON Foundation has provided tools for migrating existing contracts from FunC.
The Future of TON and Its Impact
The TON ecosystem has seen user outflows in the first half of 2025, as activity returned to a baseline following the airdrop season. The success of Tolk may help restore interest in the ecosystem. In the coming months, the TON Foundation aims to develop the project further and increase its appeal to the U.S. market, hoping to move beyond its niche as a platform for Russian traders.
The launch of Tolk 1.0 creates new opportunities for developers of smart contracts on the TON platform, which may lead to an increase in activity and a broader impact of the ecosystem in the future.
