# TON Inscriptions ## What are Inscriptions? Inscriptions originated with the introduction of the Ordinals protocol, designed to directly imprint data onto Satoshis, the smallest units in the context of Bitcoin. By efficiently utilizing the data space within transactions, Ordinals enabled the embedding of various data types, including images or text. This pioneering capability not only enabled the formation of unique and identifiable units within the blockchain but also marked a significant transformation in the original design, underscoring its adaptability to accommodate intricate functionalities and foster the development of distinctive digital assets. ## TON Inscription The success of Inscriptions relies on a specific type of high-performance blockchain to mitigate potential issues related to transaction fees and network congestion. TON, being a high-performance blockchain, perfectly meets these requirements with its remarkably fast processing speed and scalability. Furthermore, TON features a stable fee structure that remains unaffected by network loads, ensuring consistent costs regardless of network conditions. Despite consistently operating under high loads since the inception of Inscriptions, the average cost per transaction on TON remains remarkably low at $0.004. TON is uniquely integrated with Telegram, allowing seamless connection and utilization of the TON blockchain by Telegram's built-in mini-applications. This integration provides TON with a distinctive distribution channel, enabling all of Telegram's 800 million users to easily access TON wallets, purchase TON, and engage in TON-based transactions, significantly enhancing both entry-level and end-user experiences. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://squids-organization-2.gitbook.io/squid_tg/introduction/ton-inscriptions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.