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# [From JSON to Lean: The Power of TOON for LLMs](https://sanketnmkr.hashnode.dev/from-json-to-lean-the-power-of-toon-for-llms?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover why the TOON token format is emerging as a faster, smaller, and more cost-efficient alternative to JSON for LLM applications. Learn how TOON works,

Nov 20, 2025 · 5 min read · sanketnmkr.hashnode.dev  
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