TON Suffers Second Outage in Two Days, Now Back Online

At 7:19 PM UTC, TON experienced a second outage when block production halted due to a spike in transactions linked to the DOGS meme coin.

The Open Network (TON) experienced its second outage in two days on Wednesday, August 28. This latest disruption, lasting several hours, has further raised questions about the network’s stability under heavy transaction loads.

The trouble began at 7:19 PM UTC when TON’s block production came to a halt due to a surge in transactions tied to the DOGS memecoin, TON’s posted on X. TON’s developers quickly identified the root cause as the strain on the network from the minting of DOGS tokens, a problem that had already led to a six-hour outage on Tuesday.

In response to these repeated interruptions, TON’s core team urged mainnet validators to update and restart their nodes to restore normal operations.

TON Recovers but Faces Scrutiny

The TON network was restored by 1:30 a.m. UTC on Thursday, as reported by the TON Community channel on Telegram. This quick action allowed transactions to resume, but it did not escape the community’s close examination.

Earlier on Tuesday, a significant outage had already caused major disruptions. Validators lost consensus due to an overwhelming number of transactions that persisted longer than expected. This problem worsened with DOGS’ recent airdrop, which distributed 81.5% of its 550 billion token supply to eager community members. Over six million users requested tokens, putting additional strain on the network.

The DOGS memecoin has gained considerable attention in the crypto world, especially due to its planned integration within the Telegram platform. However, this popularity has tested TON’s infrastructure to its breaking point.

Meanwhile, Telegram’s founder and CEO Pavel Durov faced legal challenges in France during this period of technical difficulties. On Wednesday, a French court indicted Durov after he was released from police custody earlier in the day. His arrest was part of an investigation into claims that Telegram’s encryption tools were being used for illegal activities, including money laundering and drug trafficking.

Toncoin Resilient Amid Network Struggles

Despite recent network problems, Toncoin, the native token of the TON blockchain, remained strong. Over the past 24 hours, Toncoin’s value rose by 3.40%, trading at $5.53 at the time of writing. This resilience offered some reassurance to investors, even as the network’s ability to handle high transaction volumes faced scrutiny.

These recent outages highlight the ongoing challenges TON faces as it scales. The DOGS memecoin has attracted new users and attention to the network, but it has also exposed the need for stronger infrastructure. As TON continues to expand, resolving these technical issues will be essential for maintaining user trust and ensuring the network’s long-term success.

In response, the TON team has committed to improving network stability to avoid future outages. The blockchain community will be closely monitoring how TON addresses the growing demands on its infrastructure. While the network is currently operational, the path ahead remains challenging.

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