In the next node update, the developers plan to introduce the ability to pre-compile smart contracts. This means that the most popular smart contracts, written in C++, will be embedded directly in the node, bypassing the need for TVM execution.
This adjustment reduces resource consumption and, consequently, the fees associated with these contracts. After the announcement, the price of TON fell by 2.4% to $5.55 at the time of writing.
Toncoin has continued to decline in price shortly after updating its all-time high of $7.65 on April 11.