⚡TON + Telegram: The Chain Putting Crypto in Every Pocket
TON Deep Dive
If I were to rate the most important applications for the crypto industry, Telegram would easily rank in the top 5:
Business is done on Telegram
Most every new token launches a Telegram group for their community
On-chain degens troll the depths of Telegram group chats to find alpha
Even though it isn’t a crypto app per se, Telegram is integral to the crypto economy. And recently, it’s embraced that synergy.
In April, Telegram announced that Telegram channels would be able to earn an ad share, with all payments running on TON:
TON originated as a blockchain built by Telegram, before spinning off into its own, decentralized organization (more on this below), but it’s still closely integrated with Telegram as a platform.
After diving into the TON ecosystem, I’d characterize the network has having massive potential. Many of the protocols that I’ll cover can be utilized from directly within the Telegram app - on real mini-apps - and the mobile interfaces are a leap forward.
The TON ecosystem - DEXs, perp trading, lending & borrowing, gaming - can be accessed and managed easily directly from your phone. TON has the technology, the social reach, and the interface to bring DeFi directly to Telegram’s 900 million monthly users.
In this article you’ll find several airdrop opportunities, 100%+ APY farms, and dapps with millions of users.
We’ll cover many of the top growing projects on TON:
This comprehensive deep dive also covers the history of TON, from its initial setbacks and regulatory challenges to its current resurgence driven by a dedicated team of developers.
Telegram’s Massive Distribution
Over 10% of the global population hops on Telegram at least once a month. Business is done on Telegram. News spreads like wildfire on Telegram, and it’s a trusted communication medium between parties.
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