Yes. Toncoin was renamed Gram, and its ticker changed from TON to GRAM, on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, after a June 1-8 community vote passed with 81.22% in favor. Only the coin's name, ticker and logo changed: the blockchain is still TON (The Open Network), and your address, balance, jettons and NFTs are exactly as they were, so there is nothing to swap, claim or migrate, and any offer to do so is a scam. As of October 2026, "TON" means the network and "GRAM" means its native coin.
What changed when Toncoin became Gram?
The coin formerly called Toncoin is now Gram (GRAM), and the change took effect on June 15, 2026 at 12:00 UTC. According to the official TON channel, the community vote ran on TON Vote from June 1 to June 8, 2026, and 81.22% voted in favor. The update was coordinated across ecosystem projects, including exchanges, with full ecosystem-wide consistency expected by June 22, 2026.
The official announcement says "Gram was the name the network's founders gave the token in the original TON White Paper," so the rename is a return to the original name rather than a new one. Platforms were advised to display "Gram (prev. Toncoin)" for a transition period, so some apps showed both names for a while. Exactly three things changed:
- The coin's name: Toncoin became Gram.
- The ticker: TON became GRAM, so exchange pairs were relabeled (TONUSDT became GRAMUSDT, per TradeInformer).
- The logo: the coin has a new logo.
What did not change? TON vs GRAM at a glance
Everything except the coin's label is unchanged, and none of it needs action from you.
| Item | Before June 15, 2026 | After June 15, 2026 | Do you need to act? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coin name | Toncoin | Gram | No |
| Ticker | TON | GRAM | No |
| Network name | TON (The Open Network) | Unchanged | No |
| Wallet address | Your address | Unchanged | No |
| Balance | Shown as TON | Same amount, shown as GRAM | No |
| Jettons (such as USDT on TON) | Held on TON | Unchanged | No |
| NFTs | Held on TON | Unchanged | No |
| Staking and DeFi positions | Open positions | Unchanged | No |
| Smart contracts | Deployed contracts | Unchanged | No |
| Seed phrase and recovery | Your phrase | Unchanged | No |
The rename is a relabel, not a conversion. Because there is no swap or migration, "1 TON = 1 GRAM" means the same coin under a new name, not that an exchange rate applies.
Is the TON network renamed too?
No: TON (The Open Network) is still the name of the blockchain, and GRAM is only the name of its native coin. The rule to remember is that TON is the network and GRAM is the coin.
A "TON address" or "TON network" is therefore still correct, while "Toncoin" and the ticker TON for the coin are outdated. When you withdraw from an exchange you still choose the TON network, and the asset is now listed as GRAM.
Jettons are separate from GRAM. USDT on TON is still a jetton on the TON network, and the rename did not touch it. The difference between token standards is covered in jettons, TON's token standard, compared with ERC-20 and SPL.
Do I need to swap, claim or migrate TON to GRAM?
No. The official TON channel states: "There is no swap, bridge, claim, or migration. No action is required from users."
Coins held on an exchange were relabeled by the exchange, and KuCoin's notice likewise says balances, addresses, smart contracts, NFTs and DeFi positions need no migration. Coins in a self-custody wallet were never moved: the wallet app only updates the label, and different apps did that at different times. Your seed phrase does not change, and it should never be entered anywhere to "receive GRAM".
The "TON to GRAM migration" scam: patterns to recognize
Any offer to migrate, claim, convert or upgrade TON to GRAM is fraud. The official warning reads: "Any site, bot, or link asking you to 'claim GRAM' or 'migrate TON' is a scam." The patterns below are what to watch for, not reports of specific incidents:
- Bots and mini apps in Telegram offering to "migrate your TON to GRAM".
- "Claim your GRAM" airdrop sites that ask you to connect a wallet and sign. These are a common front for wallet drainers hidden behind "claim" pages.
- Fake support messages saying your TON will be "frozen" unless you convert it.
- Any page asking for your seed phrase or private key.
- A jetton calling itself "GRAM" that appears in your wallet. The native coin is not a jetton, so a "GRAM" token with its own jetton contract is not Gram.
The rule of thumb: a legitimate rename never requires a transaction from you. If something asks you to sign or send, stop. For the broader checklist, see how to spot crypto phishing messages.
Why does my wallet or exchange show GRAM (or still TON)?
Because wallets, explorers, exchanges and price sites each updated their labels independently, and some may still lag. Platforms were advised to display "Gram (prev. Toncoin)" for roughly three months (TradeInformer), with ecosystem-wide updates expected by June 22, 2026 (KuCoin, the official TON channel). By October 2026 that transition window has passed, so an app that still shows both names or TON is just lagging, not showing a different coin.
Older transaction history, CSV exports, tax tools and price charts may still say TON or Toncoin. It is the same asset. AI chatbots and articles written before mid-2026 may also call the coin "Toncoin", which is outdated rather than a different coin. To confirm that nothing moved, look up your address in a block explorer such as Tonviewer: check your balance on Tonviewer and the amount will match what you held before.
What is the TON network fee token now?
GRAM. TON network fees are paid in the native coin, which ton.org describes as "the native coin of the TON blockchain," used to pay fees, take part in validation, voting and more. The fee mechanics did not change with the rename.
For the full explanation, read how fees work on Solana and TON. If a jetton transfer fails for lack of fees, the fix is the same as before: keep a little GRAM for fees.
How WATS Wallet handles TON after the rename
WATS Wallet, made by Alltoscan LLC, is a non-custodial wallet with a Chrome browser extension and an iOS/Android mobile app that supports EVM networks, Solana and TON. You hold your own keys and seed phrase, so the rename never touched your TON address or balance. See the supported chains for the full list.
- TON network fees in WATS Wallet are paid in GRAM, the TON network's native coin, and Solana pays fees in SOL.
- The single-token ATS fee model, where every EVM action is charged in ATS from one ATS balance on BSC through an ERC-4337 paymaster, applies to EVM networks only; see how ATS fees work on EVM networks.
- WATS Wallet users need take no action because of the rename. There is no migration, claim or conversion step, in WATS Wallet or anywhere else, and no legitimate service needs your seed phrase for the rename, so treat any such message as a scam.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to swap TON for GRAM?
No. It is the same coin with a new name and ticker since June 15, 2026, so there is no swap, bridge, claim or migration, and your balance simply displays as GRAM. Any site, bot or message offering a swap or a claim is a scam.
Is the TON network renamed too?
No. The blockchain is still TON (The Open Network); only its native coin changed from Toncoin (TON) to Gram (GRAM). You still pick the TON network for deposits and withdrawals, and TON addresses are unchanged.
What is the TON network fee token now?
GRAM, the TON network's native coin, which was called Toncoin until June 15, 2026. The fee mechanics did not change, and you should keep a small GRAM balance to send jettons. In WATS Wallet, TON fees are also paid in GRAM, because its ATS fee model covers EVM networks only.