DOGS (DOGS) is a meme token issued as a fungible token on The Open Network (TON) and distributed through the DOGS Telegram mini-app. It was inspired by Spotty, a dog mascot associated with Telegram founder Pavel Durov. DOGS is a separate token from TON’s native currency.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Ticker | DOGS |
| Price | $0.00 |
| Market Cap | $0 |
| 24h Change | 0% |
Market data updates dynamically. Supply figures below identify their provider because CoinGecko and TON explorers currently report different totals; figures were checked on 2026-10-22.
How It Works
DOGS is a TON Jetton, TON’s standard for fungible tokens. A Jetton master contract tracks token information and supply, while holders use individual Jetton wallet contracts to keep and transfer their balances. DOGS can be transferred between compatible TON wallets and traded on supported markets; it is not the network’s native fee token.
The campaign distributed DOGS through in-app activities, referrals, and other tasks. The initial claim period is historical; old claim instructions should not be treated as a current airdrop offer. TON’s official naming guide now calls the blockchain TON and its native token Gram (GRAM), formerly Toncoin or TON. Network fees are separate from DOGS and are paid in the network’s native currency.
Tokenomics
The launch plan described 550 billion DOGS. The official DOGS Community said 81.5% was allocated to the community: 73% for Telegram users who earned tokens in the app, with the remainder of the community share for traders, sticker creators, and future members. It announced 10% for the team and future development, with most of that share subject to a 12-month vesting period, and 8.5% for liquidity and listing events. These are launch-era allocations, not a live breakdown of current holders.
Supply figures need careful labeling. On 2026-10-22, CoinGecko listed about 516.75 billion circulating and 550 billion total and maximum DOGS. The TON explorer Tonviewer showed the Jetton’s on-chain supply at about 545.217 billion. The DOGS Community reported burning about 4.8 billion tokens in October 2024; subtracting that announced burn from the original 550 billion yields roughly the explorer’s figure. That arithmetic is an explanation of the difference, not a claim that CoinGecko’s fields use the same definition as the explorer.
Uses
DOGS was designed primarily as a community and reward token. The mini-app awarded tokens for engagement, and the project announced plans for meme stickers that users could mint and trade. Those announcements describe the launch plan; they do not establish that every proposed feature remains available today. Holding DOGS does not by itself provide ownership in Telegram or a claim on its business.
History
- July 2024: Kraken’s UK asset statement dates the DOGS project launch to this month and describes its Telegram mini-app distribution.
- August 2024: the campaign opened claims to exchanges and Telegram Wallet, followed by claims to external TON wallets. Reddit users later discussed delayed or confusing claim screens.
- October 2024: the DOGS Community reported burning about 4.8 billion DOGS and directing unclaimed tokens toward charity.
- October 2026 check: TON’s official media guide names Gram (GRAM) as the native token and The Open Network (TON) as the blockchain.
Common Misconceptions
- “DOGS is the native coin of TON.” DOGS is a separate Jetton. TON’s own media guide distinguishes the TON blockchain from its native Gram token.
- “The full 550 billion supply is circulating.” CoinGecko’s checked listing reports about 516.75 billion circulating. Its total-supply field and the live explorer reading are separate metrics and do not currently match.
- “The original allocation percentages show who owns DOGS now.” They describe the announced distribution plan. Current ownership requires up-to-date on-chain holder analysis, and token addresses do not reveal people’s identities by themselves.
Risks and Limitations
DOGS is a volatile meme token whose demand can depend heavily on Telegram attention, exchange access, and community activity. A large airdrop can create immediate distribution and selling pressure, while exchange listings do not guarantee liquidity or long-term demand. The project’s launch allocations and past campaign features do not guarantee that future rewards, stickers, or other services will continue. Check that a token’s chain and Jetton address match before interacting, and remember that network fees are paid separately from DOGS.
Social Media Sentiment
A Reddit thread from August 26–30, 2024 documents a small, self-selected group of users reporting missing claim buttons, delayed balances, or confusion about which wallet received DOGS. Other replies suggested checking Telegram Wallet or waiting for distribution, so the thread reflects mixed launch-day support experiences rather than a general view of the token. It is historical evidence, not a current report about the claim system.
Last updated: 2026-10
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See Also
- Are Points Programs Just Airdrops With Better Marketing?
- What Is Tokenomics — And Why It Determines Whether a Crypto Project Survives
- How Crypto Invented Its Own Language
- ChangeNOW
Sources
- CoinGecko: DOGS market and supply data — This market listing provides CoinGecko’s current ticker, circulating-supply estimate, total-supply field, and maximum-supply figure.
- Tonviewer: DOGS Jetton contract — The explorer identifies the exact TON token contract and reports its current on-chain supply.
- DOGS Community: Dogenomics announcement — This project-channel post states the original 550-billion plan and community, team, and liquidity allocation percentages.
- Kraken-hosted DOGS MiCA crypto-asset white paper — Kraken’s regulatory disclosure describes DOGS as a Telegram-community memecoin and reports its stated supply and allocation; it is not presented here as a project-authored white paper.
- The Block: DOGS and Notcoin token burn — This October 2024 report describes the community decision to burn about 4.8 billion DOGS and donate some unclaimed tokens to charity.
- TON documentation: Jetton token standard — TON’s developer documentation explains the master-contract and per-holder wallet model used by fungible Jettons.
- TON official media guide: Gram and TON names — TON’s current brand guide distinguishes the TON blockchain from its native Gram (GRAM) token, formerly called Toncoin or TON.
- TON documentation: Gram and network fees — TON’s current technical overview identifies Gram as the primary cryptocurrency and explains that it pays contract-execution, storage, and network-traffic fees.