> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.ton.place/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.ton.place/eng/general-information/what-is-ton-and-toncoin.md).

# What is TON and Toncoin?

​[TON](https://ru.ton.org/) (Toncoin) is the main cryptocurrency of the TON (The Open Network) blockchain. It’s a 3rd generation Proof-of-Stake blockchain built in 2018 by the Durov brothers, the founders of Telegram.  In 2020, TON was handed over to an open source community that maintains and supports its development to this day.

Learn about Toncoin price [here](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/toncoin/).

Find out more information on the official website: [ton.org](http://ton.org/)