
p2e
Just when Telegram-based Play-to-Earn (P2E) tokens looked completely written off, they’re suddenly back from the dead and moved fast. The trigger today? A sharp 6x drop in TON blockchain fees, now sitting near zero, per Pavel Durov CEO and founder of Telegram. That single shift flipped sentiment overnight, dragging the entire ecosystem along for the ride.
Well, on its ecosystem, lower fees didn’t just improve usability but even they reignited speculation. TON token price itself surged roughly 40% intraday, instantly pulling attention back to a chain many had quietly ignored or acted to forgot.
Now, this move shows that cheap transactions will mean more activity. More activity means more hype. And in crypto, that’s often enough.
But, the real fireworks was not only in TON today but showed up in the mini-app tokens running on its blockchain. Catizen (CATI) jumped 27%, Hamster Kombat (HMSTR) climbed 24%, and Notcoin (NOT) ripped 35% higher.
These Telegram-based Play-to-Earn (P2E) tokens thrive on simplicity that’s tap, earn, repeat. Massive user bases were already there, but high friction and fading interest had nearly killed its growth. Now, with near-zero fees, that friction is basically gone. It’s not innovation driving this, it’s accessibility but now will demand follow that’s a question for future which has high odds at this point.
So, what’s next in TON price action? That’s where things get tricky. TON is now hovering around $1.84, pushing toward a key $2.0 resistance level. Break that cleanly, and momentum could extend.
But fail? And it could unwind just as quickly. For now, Telegram-based Play-to-Earn (P2E) tokens are riding the wave which are proving once again that in this market, one update can turn a graveyard into a gold rush overnight.
CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.
All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.
Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.
A crypto Ponzi scheme operating under the names DSJ Exchange and BG Wealth Sharing collapsed…
Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm has raised $2.2 billion for its fifth fund, bringing total commitments…
Bitcoin crossed back above $81,000 Monday, reclaiming a level it had not seen in four…
Algorand price has climbed 7% in the last 24 hours, extending its recovery as ALGO…
Kraken has teamed up with MoneyGram to let users cash out crypto at nearly 500,000…
The crypto layoffs wave isn’t slowing down it’s accelerating in 2026, and this time it’s…