Brief overview

First of all, let’s have a look at basic definitions and concepts:

Telegram Open Network — fast and secure blockchain and network project.

As the whitepaper states:

TON Blockchain — a scalable and flexible blockchain architecture, that consists of a master chain and up to 2 ⁹² accompanying blockchains.

Eventually, TON platform will consist of the following components:

TON Storage — distributed file-storage technology, accessible through the TON P2P Network and available for storing arbitrary files.

— distributed file-storage technology, accessible through the TON P2P Network and available for storing arbitrary files. TON Proxy — network proxy/anonymizer layer used to hide the identity and IP addresses of TON nodes.

— network proxy/anonymizer layer used to hide the identity and IP addresses of TON nodes. TON Services — the platform for third-party services of any kind that enables smartphone-like friendly interfaces for decentralized apps and smart contracts.

— the platform for third-party services of any kind that enables smartphone-like friendly interfaces for decentralized apps and smart contracts. TON DNS

TON Payments — the platform for micropayments and a micropayment channel network. It can be used for instant off-chain value transfers between users, bots, and other services.

— the platform for micropayments and a micropayment channel network. It can be used for instant off-chain value transfers between users, bots, and other services. TON Light Wallet — wallet built into Telegram applications, automatically allowing millions of users to securely store their funds.

— wallet built into Telegram applications, automatically allowing millions of users to securely store their funds. TON Coin a.k.a. GRAM — main currency of TON economy, that will also be available for external use

GRAM will be used at:

Ad-exchange

Currently a lot of Telegram channels making a living through advertising. Developers want to lead this aspect of a platform to a new level and implement the full ad-network initially working not only with CPM (Cost Per Mile) but also with CPC (Cost Per Click) pay type model. This will provide a huge financial flow from advertisers, that will be able to convert traffic more efficiently.

Bots & Channels

Bots and channels will be able to take payments more authentically for their content and services using GRAM. This will lead to refusal of using fiat or other payment ways inside the platform.

Gateway to decentralized services

As it was mentioned below, TON Services, that will be an analogy of Apple Store and Google Play for decentralized applications, will operate purchases and subscriptions only in GRAM.

Outside the platform

Like any other cryptocurrency, GRAM will be available for use outside the TON platform.

Why I’m betting on GRAM

Telegram is extremely popular. As the official Telegram news stated in March 2018, the platform was used by 200 million people during the month. Also, Telegram officially stated, that they have~1 million signups per week. As we can assume, the number of users has dramatically increased for the past year.

At first Telegram team announced public-ICO, but the needed amount was collected already during the private-ICO part. There are rumors, in private sale took part such giants as Apple, Google, and other Silicon Valley players. Of course, it’s not the best idea to be based on rumors, but the fact is, the entry threshold was extremely high.

All current cryptocurrencies require some initial subject-matter expertise. In the case of GRAM, the wallet will be automatically assigned to all Telegram users and will have a user-friendly interface, that will lead GRAM to widespread usage. Further, it will be easy to buy GRAM using fiat right in the app.

Currently, the team is behind on roadmap, but it doesn’t matter of concern. Such a huge project can’t just stop development, furthermore, it’s not difficult to understand, that the Telegram was originally made for such growth and never planned to be restricted by messenger.

How to start earning on GRAM right now?

Despite the fact, that GRAM is not available on the spot market yet, there is already a possibility to work on it. Futures on this token is already listed on several exchanges, such as Moonbase. It is extremely recommended to start right now because feeling the trend of futures will help you to build the strategy for further trading on the spot market. Also, it’s a great possibility to express your opinion of GRAM fate and to violate at some point.

Summarise

Start watching the futures market .

Long futures right now to accelerate the growth of token value after listing on spot markets.

Buy GRAM as soon as it will be publicly available.