The TON blockchain has resumed operations after a major outage caused by the overwhelming demand from the DOGS token airdrop. This outage, lasting almost seven hours, was triggered by an unprecedented surge in transaction activity as millions of users rushed to claim their airdropped DOGS tokens. At its peak, the network experienced over 67,000 transactions per second, far exceeding its previous records(
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17M users claimed DOGS tokens
DOGS, a memecoin designed for the Telegram community, has seen rapid growth since its launch in July 2024. Over 17 million users claimed their DOGS tokens, contributing to the congestion that led to the network’s disruption. Despite the technical challenges, the TON Foundation was quick to restore operations by coordinating with validators to restart block production>
The outage highlighted the challenges faced by blockchain networks during large-scale events like token generation events (TGEs), yet it also demonstrated the immense popularity and adoption potential of the TON ecosystem.
TON Blockchain Resumes Operations DOGS Token Airdrop
The TON blockchain recently experienced a significant disruption following the airdrop of the DOGS token, which caused the network to halt block production for several hours. The massive user engagement—17 million users claiming their DOGS tokens—overwhelmed the system, reaching a peak of over 67,000 transactions per second. This unprecedented activity led to network congestion, causing validators to lose consensus. The TON Foundation acted quickly, initiating a network restart and reassuring users that no assets would be lost during the outage.
DOGS, a memecoin inspired by Telegram’s mascot Spotty, has quickly gained popularity, especially after its listing on major exchanges like Binance and Bybit. This surge in activity was further fueled by the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov. Despite the technical challenges, the TON blockchain has resumed operations, and DOGS continues to grow, now held by 4.5 million unique wallets(
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This incident highlights both the massive potential and the technical pressures that rapid adoption can place on blockchain networks.
