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While TON is known for its impressive transaction processing speed (over 100k tps ^[1]) - a major strength of any blockchain - the TON community recently gained exciting news: TON Applications Chain (TAC). This layer-2 solution, built using Polygon technology, aims to bring EVM compatibility and foster DeFi development within the TON ecosystem.

“We chose to build on the Polygon ecosystem for its EVM compatibility, seamless availability of liquidity from EVM chains via AggLayer, comprehensive deployment support, and Polygon's EVM expertise,” Pavel Altukhov, founder of TAC, said to CoinDesk in an emailed statement. “The vibrant community surrounding Polygon was also a crucial factor in our decision.” ^[2]

The launch of Ton Layer-2 caught my attention. While Layer-2 solutions typically address scalability limitations of Layer-1, Ton seems to be taking a different approach. Their Layer-2 focuses on integrating the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) while capitalizing on the existing speed of Ton Layer-1. This strategy contrasts with projects like Near (Aurora) and Solana (Neon) that utilize smart contracts to achieve EVM compatibility. These smart contracts allow Ethereum DApps to migrate seamlessly to new blockchains and expand their user base.

The tokenomics of TAC pique my interest, especially the potential for a native token similar to ARB for Arbitrum and OP for Optimism. This aspect, along with the upcoming launch of TAC, has me eager to see how it will benefit the Ton ecosystem and its users.

I would like to know your opinion on this issue:

• Do you think TAC is really necessary for Ton development and its users?
• Are you currently using Ton and would you be willing to experience TAC?
• Do you think TAC will have its own token? Would you invest in that token?

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References:
[1] 100,000 Transactions Per Second - TON Sets The World Record On Its First Performance Test (https://blog.ton.org/100000-transactions-per-second-ton-sets-the-world-record-on-its-first-performance-test)
[2] TON Blockchain Ecosystem to Get New Layer-2 Network Based on Polygon Tech (https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2024/07/09/ton-blockchain-will-release-new-layer-2-based-on-polygons-technology/)

I think TAC is not necessary for TON ecosystem and users. TON itself is already scalable. This is very different from Ethereum. Ethereum was not a scalable blockchain. It often got congested. TON is very scalable blockchain and i often used it to send stable token, and it takes less than 1 minute to be delivered.

Im currently using TON and i think i have no interest to use TAC. I see this as unnecessary thing to be implemented in the TON blockchain. My reason is, TON blockchain is not a slow blockchain, and create L2 for TON is a pointless idea.

Yes i do think TAC will have its own token because this is their target. I'm sure TAC developers already know TON didn't need L2. But, they are trying to take the benefit TON hype.

The financial motive is the reason why some dudes try to build TAC as ton L2.

I think it is better to wait for the result and then arrive at any conclusion. Yes, I have used TON in the past, and if given an opportunity I will be interested in using TAC and experiencing it. I do not think it will have its token but it all depends on how good it will be. If the team thinks they need a token after getting a good response then they should go ahead. Investment in that token will depend on the situation and how the market reacts to the token. It is too early to decide whether I will invest in a token without the actual TGE.

I think it's quite important knowing it enables EVM compability which means there's greater chance of integration for TON blockchain to all the already established dapps, no need to rewrite entirety of the code base just so a project can integrate to TON blockchain, it's the age of omni chain and I think any blockchain that aren't EVM compatible should implement EVM compability

I used TON quite frequently prominently stable transfers, never found issue with the scalability, but if TAC could bring integration to EVM based dapps, definitely a good thing

They probably will, I mean what project these days doesn't have TGE? Neon and Aurora that you mentioned have token so TAC will have high chance of issuing token based on that but I won't invest, not really fan of these kind of project.

If TON market capitalization is below ETH, i'm afraid whatever L2 it is they introduced will not be as valued as the Ethereum's layer2 because disparity in market capitalization means less money gonna flow to its side chain project.
it is like SOL with its upcoming L2 and its protocols, granted their DEX has been valued quite high, but they fall short in other aspect such as the L2 although these are still in developments as well just like TAC but my expectation isn't high. I only expect TAC to be valued fraction of ARB and OP.

For me, I can't say that it has potential because the risk associated with the disposition of the capital of the investors who will buy this TAC is still quite high. Because of his liquidity pool,
I can say that he is still low, as is the number of holders who have it.

So, I think, it doesn't seem like that will be a disadvantage in the TON blockchain from what I can see. Fish looks better than that, which is one of the Ton meme coins, in my opinion.