Consensus model
Proof-of-Stake: validators stake GRAM to produce blocks across dynamic shardchains.
Buying Gram with Mercuryo
Everything you want to know before your first GRAM purchase, and how to actually do it
About the asset
Gram: the coin born from Telegram
Gram (GRAM, formerly Toncoin) powers The Open Network, a layer-1 chain built for Telegram-scale audiences. It handles fast, cheap payments and apps inside the messenger
- $3.6BTotal market capitalisation
- 2.76BGRAM in circulation. Network validators govern issuance and rewards
- 1B+Telegram monthly active users, the primary audience for GRAM
GRAM / USD · 2022–2026, monthly$7.61 peakJun 2024
$2$4$6$8
20222023202420252026
First-of-month GRAM (ex-TON) / USD prices, Feb 2022 – May 2026. Source: Bybit.
Market data as of August 2026, chart to May 2026. Sources: CoinGecko, Tonscan, Crypto.com Research, refreshed quarterly.
Block time
~5 seconds per block. Sharding keeps it steady under load.
Steps
How to buy or on-ramp Gram
The flow runs within Mercuryo, so you stay in one widget during verification, payment, or network confirmation
Start with fiat currency and amount
Pick USD, EUR or one of 50+ supported currencies to pay for GRAM. You'll see the live quote with all fees included.
Choose GRAM as your cryptocurrency
Gram is the default for this guide. You can also pick from any other supported asset on the same widget.
Enter your GRAM wallet address
Copy and paste the address of the wallet you want to send GRAM to. Mercuryo will validate the format and network before proceeding.
Choose a payment method and click "Buy"
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard, or bank transfer, pick what works for you. Enter your email for the receipt.
Verify your account
One-time KYC for first purchases. Once confirmed, GRAM arrives in your wallet, usually within seconds after network confirmation.
Wallets
Where to keep your Gram
Here you can find the most popular wallets used with Mercuryo, but you’re also free to pick your own
Telegram Wallet
Custodial wallet inside Telegram. Buy and hold GRAM without leaving the app.
TON Wallet
The official wallet for The Open Network. Self-custody on web, extension and mobile.
Trust Wallet
Mobile multi-chain wallet with native GRAM support and an in-app dApp browser.
Ledger Live
Companion app for Ledger hardware. Sign GRAM transactions fully offline.
Tangem
Hardware wallet in a card. Tap to sign over NFC, keys never leave the chip.
Strong sides
Why buy with Mercuryo
Safe and fast crypto payments with international licenses, and more reasons to trust
Trusted by 12M+ users
Processing crypto-fiat flows since 2018. Regulated, licensed, audited.
150+ countries
Supported across most regions. Fiat-currency picker covers USD, EUR and 50+ more.
15-second checkout
One-tap checkout from "Buy" to network broadcast, no forms to refill, no waiting around.
Popular payment methods
Apple/Google and Revolut Pay, Visa, Mastercard, bank transfer and more. Pick the one that fits your region.
Compliance first
FCA-aligned KYC, AML monitoring, ISO 27001 controls. Security is a brand commitment, not an afterthought.
Caps at 3.95%
Transparent pricing with all fees included in the quote. No surprise spreads, no hidden network markups.
Partners
200+ top Web3 companies
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Get GRAM in about 15 seconds
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, or bank transfer. You'll see all the fees before you confirm, and no Mercuryo account is needed.
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