This document contrasts two distinct architectural approaches for implementing automated cross-entity interactions (such as recurring payments or conditional transfers) on high-performance blockchains.
- TON (The Open Network) employs an Actor Model where every wallet is a smart contract. Automation is achieved via asynchronous message passing and internal state transitions.
- Solana employs a Delegation (Pull) Pattern on top of a stateless Account Model. Automation is achieved by authorizing a third-party system to execute transactions on your behalf.
The core difference lies in agency: