Telegram is preparing to launch Gram Wallet, a new cryptocurrency wallet offering enhanced security and transaction features.
Tech & Launches ·
Telegram's wallet product has rebranded as Walt and is expanding beyond its original scope as a Toncoin wallet into a broader crypto platform. The rebrand reflects a shift in positioning as the underlying native asset itself underwent transition—the network's token was rebranded from Toncoin to Gram following community approval with 81.22% support, with the new ticker taking effect in June 2026. Walt's expanded scope moves beyond self-custody to incorporate DeFi functionality, allowing users to earn onchain yield on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT through third-party strategies routed directly within the wallet interface.
The timing aligns with broader momentum around Telegram and TON infrastructure. Recent protocol updates have cut transaction fees dramatically—by 6x to approximately $0.0005, with most transactions set to become feeless—removing friction for mainstream use. Catchain 2.0 activation reduced finality to 1 second and block times to 400 milliseconds, improving user experience for payments and settlement.
Details remain limited on Walt's specific feature roadmap and rollout timeline beyond the rebrand announcement itself. The extent to which Walt will integrate additional blockchains or remain TON-focused, and whether the wallet will introduce new monetization or governance mechanisms, has not yet been disclosed.