# Consumer chain on TON Consumer apps represent a pivotal shift in blockchain technology, catering to the needs of everyday users. It aims to turn decentralized apps once considered niche to only crypto enthusisatics to a solution easy-to-use and attractive to mainstream adoption. The Open Network (TON) is a decentralized, layer-1 blockchain initially developed by the team behind the popular messaging app Telegram. TON was designed to offer a high-performance blockchain capable of handling mass-scale applications and transactions. TON stands out for its transition to a community-driven development model. Conla is built as a Layer 2 solution on TON for several reasons. Firstly, leveraging TON's secure and well-established network provides a solid foundation for Conla's operations. Secondly, by synchronizing its state with TON, Conla enhances its scalability and interoperability while maintaining the security of TON. Additionally, positioning Conla as a consumer-focused L2 solution on TON allows for fast and cost-effective transactions, paving the way for widespread adoption of decentralized applications (dApps) among mainstream users. --- # 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://docs.conla.com/about-conla/consumer-chain-on-ton.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.