TON (The Open Network) rallied approximately 36% following an announcement that Telegram will replace the TON Foundation as the primary driving force and largest validator for the network. Technical data shows the TON/USDT pair rising from roughly $1.45 to nearly $2.00, coinciding with a 6x reduction in network fees. Analysts suggest that moving away from the traditional "crypto foundation" model can remove a significant drag on protocol valuations.