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Interview with Tucker Carlson What happens when you create the most secure app in the world and refuse to hand over user data to authorities? Here are the details we shared earlier about Pavel in France. Pavel Durov gave his first public interview about his arrest in France. He talked about the pressure, legal manipulation, and why Europe might lose face. Key Moments: 00:00 - The Arrest Durov was arrested in France on 16 charges, without trial, amid tensions surrounding Telegram. 02:01 - Conditions of Detention 4 days in isolation: concrete walls, no mattress, a flickering light. His phone was confiscated, no contact with the outside world. 04:21 - Legal Pretext France claims Telegram ignores their requests. Durov says the company complies with EU laws and already provides data through appropriate channels. 11:11 - Publicity and Political PR The arrest instantly hit the press. “I wasn’t allowed to read news about myself, but the whole world did.” 17:22 - Monetization but no Compromises Telegram earns money without selling data. 1 billion monthly active users and not a single tracker. 30:36 - The Real Reason for Pressure? “Some authorities just want to spy. And encryption gets in their way.” 35:18 - Attempts to Legalize Backdoors France tried to ban end-to-end encryption. The bill failed, but the threat remains. 49:52 - Deceived by the ‘Civilized World’ “France treats me as a suspect, but no one’s afraid to travel to Uzbekistan. That’s ironic.” 58:48 - Quantum Threats Mitigation Quantum-resistant encryption is the future. Telegram is preparing for it. 01:02:55 - Complete Rejection of Phones Durov hasn’t used a smartphone in over a year. Only a laptop and iPad - no trackers. 01:09:40 - YouTube Censors the Interview Tucker’s interview was banned. Official reason: lack of “acceptable opinion.” 🔗 Watch the original on YouTube Your interviewer @TonPost

Gold has symbolized lasting value for centuries. Civilizations have risen and fallen, but gold has remained a trusted and coveted asset. Now, in the age of Web3 and record-high metal prices, gold becomes truly digital and accessible — thanks to the launch of XAUt0, the new omnichain version of Tether Gold. The first network to host XAUt0 is The Open Network. In partnership with TON Foundation, Tether is bringing the most reliable gold token to the global stage in a fully onchain format — via a unified, frictionless liquidity infrastructure. What is Tether Gold (XAUt)? Launched in 2020, XAUt was one of the first large-scale Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization solutions. Each XAUt token is backed by one troy ounce of LBMA-certified gold stored in a Swiss vault. As of Q1 2025, over 7.7 tonnes of physical gold are in circulation, with a market cap of over $770 million. Advantages: - 24/7 access to gold — no banking hours - Decentralized and secure storage - Fractional buying and selling - Option to physically withdraw gold to a Swiss address XAUt0 is the omnichain version of XAUt, built on the LayerZero protocol (OFT standard). It allows gold to move between blockchains without wrapping or bridges, while still 100% physically backed. Key Features of XAUt0: - Omnichain access: seamless movement between networks - Efficient liquidity: unified pools backed by real gold - Atomic mint-and-burn: secure cross-chain asset transfers - Composability: use XAUt0 in DeFi like any native asset for lending, arbitrage, and more Unlike ETFs or price trackers, XAUt0 isn't just a bet on gold. It's real ownership of a gold-backed asset fully integrated into the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. If Bitcoin is called “digital gold” because of its scarcity, then XAUt0 is digital gold with real-world backing, fully Web3-compatible. It’s a new, liquid form of gold, built for a global, multi-chain future. TON is a high-performance, scalable blockchain, deeply integrated with Telegram and designed for mass adoption. Its architecture, ultra-low fees, and millions of active users make it an ideal environment for launching reliable assets like XAUt0. TON already powers Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem with wallets, mini-apps, and decentralized services. That’s why Tether chose TON as the launchpad for XAUt0: here, gold becomes not just digital, but truly accessible to millions. Your guide to the digital age, @TonPost

On its path to IPO and Blockchain Super App Telegram, the messaging app trusted by over a billion users worldwide, has completed one of its largest funding rounds ever — issuing convertible bonds worth $1.7 billion. These funds will fuel: - the expansion of TON, Telegram’s blockchain ecosystem - scaling the ad platform and premium features - building collaborative tools for teams (similar to Slack, Miro, or Notion) - preparing for a public stock offering (IPO) This is a move away from the infamous ICO of Gram token, which was halted in 2020 after an SEC lawsuit. Back then, Telegram refunded $1.2 billion to investors. This time, Durov opted for a more conservative route: convertible debt with a 20% premium on future stock prices, giving investors exposure to IPO gains without directly selling tokens. The bonds have a 7-year maturity, with a fixed yield of reportedly 5–7%, and will be repaid in 2032, unless converted into shares. "After the SEC banned ICOs, issuing convertible bonds is a smart move. It signals regulatory compliance without diluting investor stakes ahead of the IPO." — Alex Martin, Senior Counsel at crypto fund Chainbridge Legal Who is the main beneficiary of this capital? TON. Starting from its deeper integration in 2023, TON has become the platform for: - in-app Telegram payments - decentralized apps (dApps) - crypto gifts, NFTs, and games - user/creator reward systems Telegram has already connected over 30 million TON wallets, and the network's market cap peaked at $45 billion — currently around $7.64 billion. This makes Telegram the largest Web3 provider among messengers. "Raising $1.7B isn’t about survival - it’s a move toward total dominance in blockchain communications and Web3 super apps." — Matthew Lang, Web3 analyst at TechFi and author of “Messaging & Monetization in Web3”». In private presentations, Telegram has showed previews of team collaboration tools, including: - project management - visual boards (like Miro) - task systems and collaborative editing These will be part of the Telegram Mini Apps ecosystem, and therefore, TON. The goal is to gether everything in one app: chat, business management, payments, and Web3. Analysts estimate Telegram’s annual costs at $400–500 million: servers, software development, regulatory compliance, and scaling. This provides a 3–4 year runway, suggesting an IPO could happen in 2028, when it's expected to reach the goal of 500 million TON blockchain users. Key monetization sources ahead: - Telegram Premium - TgAds inside Telegram Mini Apps - Business tools and APIs - TON-based services: ads, games, NFTs, decentralized finance This bond issuance positions Telegram as a hybrid company connecting Web2 and Web3. If TON continues to grow, Telegram won’t just thrive - it will define a new standard for digital platforms: with its own economy, transparent monetization, and freedom from Big Tech. Still, let's keep in mind that Telegram must prove its model works, outmaneuver competition both among blockchains and messaging platforms, and avoid repeating past mistakes on its road to IPO. Your strategic @TonPost

Former Visa Executive will Lead Global Payments The TON Foundation has appointed former Visa executive Nikola Plecas as Vice President of Global Payments Strategy. Previously, Plecas held leadership roles at Visa Crypto, where he was launching new crypto products in Europe and developing the crypto business in the region. Plecas will lead the development of TON’s global payment infrastructure, including partnerships with Telegram Mini Apps and compliance strategy. He aims to simplify fiat-crypto bridges (on-/off-ramps) and enhance the user experience within the ecosystem. “TON is increasingly moving into the payments space, and now is the perfect time to focus on this area,” said Plecas. “Our task is to identify where we can bring the most value to TON users and developers.” He will work closely with TON Foundation’s new CEO, Max Crawn, co-founder and former CFO/COO of the payment platform MoonPay. "Payments are key to bringing Web3 into everyday life. Nikola has tremendous experience in this field and a clear vision for how to scale infrastructure,” Crawn commented. Just in the last few months, TON Foundation has assembled an impressive group of leaders: -CEO: Manuel Stotz, venture investor and former partner at Kingsway Capital -Head of Growth: Martin Messer, previously at Revolut and other fintech firms -VP of Payments: Nikola Plecas, former Visa crypto executive TON is making a serious push toward scalable payment infrastructure. With its growth and integration with Telegram, its leadership being staffed with global-level professionals - TON is bringing Web3 closer to millions of users worldwide. Your Expert @TonPost

What’s Happening and Why It Matters for the Future of the Internet Telegram and TON are more than just a messenger and a blockchain. Their infrastructure represents a new digital reality: one where users (not governments) control data, transactions, and freedom of expression. But 2024–2025, this came under a large-scale attack. It all started in France 🇫🇷 🟡August 2024: Pavel Durov detained at a Paris airport. The official reason: "cybercrime investigation." French President Emmanuel Macron insists it’s "not political." Still, the arrest of the founder of the world’s largest independent messenger, at the request of prosecutors after a “long investigation,” sends a strong signal. 🟡March 2025: the court allows Durov to leave France for two weeks. He returns to Dubai. 🟡May 2025: Durov reveals that France demanded Telegram block political channels in Romania ahead of elections. He refused. «We didn’t block protesters in Iran, Belarus, or Russia — and we won’t start in Europe.» - Pavel Durov. 🟡France’s Foreign Ministry dismissed Durov’s claims as fake and cited concerns over foreign interference. In response, Durov publicly stated that Nicolas Lerner, head of French intelligence (DGSE), asked him to remove "conservative voices" and impose censorship on certain channels. Elon Musk replied to Durov’s tweet: “Listen, listen”, showing support for Telegram in its dispute with France. 🟡France blocked Durov from traveling to the U.S. (to meet with investors) and to Oslo (for a human rights conference). He participated in the Oslo Freedom Forum remotely. The Human Rights Foundation called the travel ban “a blow to digital rights.” 🟡Vietnam demanded Telegram hand over user data and remove opposition channels. Telegram refused. Vietnam ordered a ban on Telegram until June 2, officially citing the platform’s refusal to cooperate and remove “anti-government content.” All the accusations - from terrorism to extremism - boil down to one thing: governments trying to control Telegram. But the platform refuses to become a censorship tool. Key risks based on current events: - Potential Telegram bans in the EU and allied countries - Sanctions on TON and the TON Foundation infrastructure - Media campaigns portraying Telegram as a “threat to democracy” - Political pressure on partners and advertisers But if Telegram holds its ground, it will set a historic precedent for Web3. Proving that a global platform can resist state control and preserve freedom of communication. Every move against Telegram also affects TON - the blockchain is deeply embedded in the messenger’s ecosystem. But this is also its strength: if Telegram is blocked, TON infrastructure (Proxy, DNS, Storage) could preserve communication freedom. This is a clash between governments and Web3. Between centralized control and decentralization. Between open information in the future and information warfare in the present. Not just a dispute with France or Vietnam. This is a front in the global struggle for freedom of information. A battle for the right to roam online freely: without surveillance, censorship, or control. Your dissident @TonPost

Through Telegram, Celebrities, and Giveaways While crypto companies fight over the American audience through speculation, tokenomics, and token-gated content, Telegram and TON are taking a different path — one where celebrities, giveaways, and memes act as the key to Web3. Recently, a photo surfaced online showing Jason Falovitch, one of the largest whales in Telegram usernames, standing next to Manuel Stotz, President of the TON Foundation. The very next day, Snoop Dogg launched his own Telegram channel — @snoopdogg, which quickly reached level 30 and received over 1,400+ gifts. Snoop tweeted about his new channel, and Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, supported it with a repost. For context: Falovitch is closely connected to dozens of celebrities, from Drake and Wiz Khalifa, to Jake Paul and major NFT investors. He's in direct contact with them and is involved in their calls and productions. Telegram has long outgrown its role as just a messenger. With the launch of TON Space (a built-in wallet), TMA (Telegram Mini Apps), and NFT gifts, it has transformed into a Web3 platform without any need for external onboarding. Everything works natively inside the app. This makes Telegram the perfect gateway to crypto for the mass audience. No other network fulfills this role at such scale as Telegram and TON. Especially with Snoop Dogg leading the way. A clear picture is forming: TON is entering the U.S. via celebrity marketing. The strategy is simple yet brilliant: - Celebrities start their own Telegram channels - They share exclusive content not found on other social platforms - fans follow them - Telegram showcases its features: gifts, premium, stars, giveaways - Media and bloggers begin covering this trend - The audience learns how to use Telegram’s marketplace - Advanced users spread knowledge about Fragment — how to buy usernames, numbers, etc. (including bypassing KYC) - Gradually, this becomes an entry point into TON technology This way, TON is introduced through Telegram as a native Web3 layer, embedded into a familiar messenger. No excessive cryptography, no wallet installations — just a simple, elegant experience, guided by beloved artists. Whereas Web3 was once pushed as a complex technology that needed to studied, Telegram and TON Foundation’s strategy is to get people using it without realizing it’s blockchain-based. This is the new era: Content-based Web3, not Crypto-based Web3. Your revolutionary @TonPost

What started as cute little memes to share among friends has now become a $60M+ market — now with competition, speculation, upgrades, minting, and… serious players like Jason Falovitch. Tonnel Marketplace: the OG. A centralized bot with liquidity on par with Uniswap. Over 2M deals so far. Trading here is fast, massive, and not always transparent. Telegram’s Official Marketplace is built into the messenger’s interface. It has a 20% commission, a $1500 price cap, 24-hour delays, and refunds are handled via the App Store. All of this may seem “inconvenient,” but it’s really strategic. Telegram is deliberately limiting internal speculation to push users toward Web3. Smart move 🧠 Mrkt launched during a wave of hype. Tyler Durden handed out over $1M worth gifts, old-school style. But behind the facade, his app is plagued by instability, bugs, and the familiar pattern of “airdrop → pump → 🧱.” Mint — a mystery, but a significant one. Falovitch owns @nft, @crypto, gifted Durov a pricey username, and has been seen alongside the TON Foundation president. All of its upgrades and collectibles only appeared after the launch of the built-in marketplace — not by accident. Without it, all the traffic and revenue would’ve gone straight to Tonnel Marketplace. Telegram Gifts aren’t just a feature — they’re a strategic influence tool, through which Telegram: -Tests native trading -Sparks interest in TON -Teaches users how to manage digital assets -Builds a bridge from Web2 to Web3 This is a chance for a new audience to join Telegram’s emerging economy. Watch, trade, and think like an investor (not just a user) - but don’t forget the risks. Your adopting @TonPost

When the blockchain used to be on CLI and Staking relied on amateurs Today, TON is about millions of wallets, Telegram Stars, NFTs, Mini Apps, and epic releases. But once upon a time, it was not at all the same. There were no wallets. No NFTs. No UI. There was only a terminal, chatroom guides, and belief that it was all worth it. One of the first validators, Dr. Awesome Dodge, recalls those days: "To stake TON, you had to manually enter a command in the CLI, specifying node addresses, validator info, and a bunch of parameters. One mistake - and you lost your deposit. A single wrong character - and everything crashed." Earlier, we shared the key milestones in the blockchain development according to Dr. Awesome Doge: It was a testnet. Coins could devalue in seconds. Nodes would crash without warning. Documentation? Barely existed. But people didn't back down. "Proof-of-Work miners considered us crazy. What are you even doing? - they said. It’s just a test network. But to us, TON was not just a blockchain. We saw it as a tool that would one day become the foundation of a new internet." When a validator went down, there was no support, no alerts. All you had was a Telegram chat, and logs to hunt for the error: “We’d stay up until 3 AM. Someone from the community would drop a tip. Someone else would share a script. It was like a brotherhood, even though none of us knew each other personally.” People barely talk about it today. But that’s when the true spirit of TON was born: not out of grants, nor soulbound tokens. But for the idea of decentralization: where anyone could try, no matter if it was working. TON wasn’t an ecosystem then. It was a challenge. And those people: the first validators, the first testers, the first mad believers — laid the foundation for what TON has become. While everyone looks ahead, it’s worth taking a moment to look back. To remember how it all started. Those who’ve been with TON from the very beginning and see what it has become are living proof of the unreal work that’s been accomplished. No matter the SEC, Apple, or any other roadblocks, TON and Telegram keep moving forward. And that is true strength. Your fighter @TonPost

Five years ago, Pavel Durov openly called the App Store a "medieval fortress" for its draconian 30% tax that kills innovation and puts digital startups under threat. He urged regulators worldwide to take notice of the obvious monopoly held by Apple and Google: "You pay more for every digital product. You keep paying even after you've paid. Apple censors content, restricts privacy, delays releases, and destroys the business models of independent developers." said Pavel Durov. For those who haven’t read Pavel’s post titled "7 reasons why Apple’s 30% tax is bad for every iPhone user", it's a good read. And now in 2025, the ice has broken - a U.S. court has sided with developers. Apple can no longer: - Ban external links within apps - Block alternative payment methods - Most importantly: charge a 30% commission on purchases made outside the App Store This was a landmark decision in the Epic Games vs. Apple case that lasted nearly five years. Epic challenged Apple by implementing direct payments in Fortnite - and got banned. A long legal war followed, with appeals, Apple’s 27% “workaround” commissions, and fierce resistance. But this is the finale: Epic has won. Apple is required to allow external payments within the U.S. Pavel Durov responded on X: "Well fought, TimSweeneyEpic - an epic victory. Thanks to you, the US is now free from Apple’s 30% yoke, which has stifled innovation for 17 years. Now, let’s help liberate the rest of the world. You have my support - and the support of telegram ’s 1 billion users." Telegram Mini Apps are the future of the messenger: smart bots, built-in services, marketplaces, games - all of this can now run on TON without needing to buy “stars” through Apple Pay with a 30% fee. In June 2024, Telegram introduced Telegram Stars as a workaround: In-app purchase via App Store/Google Play → Telegram Stars → TON → content creators. Now, we could see changes or even a return to the old model: direct TON payments through wallets (Tonkeeper, Wallet, MTW) or in-app sites. This opens the door to: - Reintroducing TON payments in Telegram apps - Launching the long-promised NFT stickers, collectibles, and memes - A full Web3 economy built into the messenger Stars might remain as a simple fiat gateway, familiar to millions. But they won’t be the only option. TON can return to the game. After Epic’s victory, Spotify immediately updated its iOS app, adding a subscription button via its website. Apple has been blocking such updates for two years - now it can’t. Microsoft, Patreon, Meta, Telegram - all publicly supported Epic in the fight against Apple’s monopoly. This wasn’t about Fortnite, it was about the freedom to monetize on the internet, especially in Web3. Yes, for now it’s just in the U.S., but... - U.S. court ruling sets a precedent - In common law, such a precedent can influence other countries - Europe’s Digital Markets Act has already forced Apple to allow external stores and payment systems - The rest of the world will follow, as their regulators got a clear signal: Apple is vulnerable. No bold predictions, but let’s think about it: - TON payments in Telegram are only a matter of time (at least for U.S. users) - Web3 features in mini-apps become the norm - NFT, DeFi, and similar tech legally integrated into the Telegram experience - Telegram Stars and TON will compete, accelerating innovation Apple can no longer hold a monopoly on digital payments. Pavel Durov and Telegram are among the main beneficiaries. TON could get a second life - and this time, the rules finally work in its favor. Make TON Great Again @TonPost

Today, Ethena published an official announcement on the launch of its USDe stablecoin in the TON ecosystem. What we know so far: - At launch, USDe will be available in the Wallet, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, and Tonhub wallets - USDe will immediately be integrated with the following decentralized protocols: DeDust.io, STON.fi, TONCO, Torch, Titan, as well as lending platforms EVAA and Factorial. - Users can stake USDe and receive tsUSDe (TON’s version of sUSDe). The promo mentions returns of “up to 15% APY,” though the actual APY will depend on market dynamics. In addition to its base yield, tsUSDe holders who meet participation requirements will be eligible for a bonus of 10% APY in TON equivalent. Details of this promo have not yet been disclosed. The exact launch date is unknown - the announcement simply says “soon.” However, partners like MyTonWallet and Wallet mentioned the launch target in May 2025. Support will be available in both custodial mode and through TON Space. A key focus is on investment simplicity - to be achievable “in just two taps.” The integration of USDe on TON marks another step toward mainstream DeFi adoption for everyday users and is potentially a major trigger for increased liquidity and activity on the network. Your stable-news, @TonPost

TON ecosystem is reaching a new level of integration with traditional finance. The company Libre is launching Telegram Bond Fund (TBF) - a fund built on the TON blockchain that will tokenize $500 million worth of Telegram bonds. Libre is a fintech company specializing in the tokenization of real-world assets (RWA). Its partners include BlackRock, Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane, and Nomura (Laser Digital). To date, Libre has already tokenized over $200 million worth of assets and is now expanding its operations to TON. “We’ve created a fund that buys bonds, tokenizes them on TON, and makes them accessible as usable assets — assets you can use as collateral, transfer, and build real utility on,” said Libre CEO Avtar Sehra. Libre created a fixed-income fund that purchases a portion of Telegram’s bonds (Telegram issued a total of ~$2.4 billion) and issues fund tokens on the TON network. These tokens will be available to accredited investors and can be used as collateral for borrowing or to develop products in the TON ecosystem. The expected yield is around 5% in USD annually. This move doesn’t just expand investment opportunities - it puts TON at the foundation of a new financial layer of Web3: • Institutional capital enters the TON network, adding trust and credibility • Developers gain additional capabilities to create DeFi solutions based on real-world assets • TON evolves into an infrastructure for the digital economy, where traditional finance and blockchain work hand-in-hand With TON at the core of this financial logic, Telegram gains a unique advantage. It moves away from being a communication tool to become a gateway into a full-fledged digital asset ecosystem. Users will be able to invest, use tokenized instruments, and earn yield - all within the familiar Telegram interface. Now you can buy more than just stickers and gifts - you can buy income-generating Telegram bonds. In dollars. On the blockchain. A truly institutional-grade upgrade for the entire TON ecosystem. Your institutional @TonPost

Yesterday, Telegram began sending ban notifications to developers whose functionality involves subscriptions and payment for services through bots. The reason? Violation of Apple’s guidelines: accepting payments without using the in-app purchase mechanism. Affected bots had millions of users and millions of dollars invested. Any subscription system through Telegram Stars faces a critical limitation: if a user is out of stars, the subscription can't renew. There’s no way to automatically charge a card either. Buying stars is a challenge for most users, who either don’t know how or simply can’t. They need an Apple ID, specific carriers, workarounds via resellers, etc. There’s also a hint of double standards: @PremiumBot, which allows users to buy Stars directly with a card, is verified and not being blocked. Essentially, Telegram is manually moderating, evaluating, and sanctioning projects. This adds unpredictability for any dev project in the ecosystem. This is a serious warning for all that are building businesses on Telegram. Cases like this demand clear rules, stable mechanics, and proper subscription methods. If you’re working with subscriptions, paid content, or monetization via fiat or TON-based payment systems — stay alert. You could receive such a notification at any time. Plan alternative monetization strategies in advance, prepare communication ways in case of a block, and keep track of updates to both Telegram and Apple guidelines. A revealing comparison: LINE messenger also has its own currency and WebView platform, yet it doesn’t force this kind of repressive policy. This raises the question: is the issue Apple’s rules, or how Mini Apps are implemented as a native part of Telegram? Your paying @TonPost

In April 2024, TON users outside the United States gained the right to purchase Tether (USDt) directly through MoonPay in the Tonkeeper wallet. This part of a strategic partnership between TON and Tether is an important step toward convenient, borderless P2P payments directly within Telegram. And now, exactly one year later they reached a new level of integration: TON has officially become available for purchase through MoonPay across the entire United States (except New York State)! Now, TON is sold via MoonPay using preferred payment methods in 49 U.S. states — opening the TON ecosystem to millions of new users. When purchasing TON from MoonPay balance, there are no fees. TON is getting closer to mainstream Web3. Payments, games, NFTs, and mini-apps inside Telegram are now globally accessible — from Europe to the U.S. Your friendly @TonPost

The Asian messenger LINE has integrated the Kaia blockchain and is rapidly expanding its internal mini-app (dApp) ecosystem. This seems to be taking away from Telegram's market share. Just in Q1 this year, LINE launched 30 mini-dApps inside its app, which were selected from over 800 candidates. These Web3 services, which include as games, utilities, and NFTs, are available through the built-in Dapp Portal and Kaia Wallet, so users can benefit from these decentralized features without leaving the messenger. LINE is the absolute leader in Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan. In Japan alone, the messenger has over 93 million active users, and across Asia its total Monthly Active Users is around 196 million. Despite Telegram’s impressive 1 billion MAU worldwide, it falls far behind in this region. This is important because Asia is considered one of the most solvent and valuable markets in the world. Moreover, LINE users tend towards personal networks (friends, family, colleagues), while Telegram is primarily built around channels and groups of strangers. LINE accounts are typically tied to real people through phone number verification, giving its user base more credibility. LINE NEXT - its Web3-focused subsidiary actively attracts developers through: - Grant programs and marketing support - SDK available exclusively to participants of the Wave program, where projects are hand-picked by LINE - Integration with Kaia Wallet (custodial and non-custodial options) - Special promo slots in LINE and even OKX Wallet - A token distribution program with reverse allocation benefiting the fund Their projects receive not only access to infrastructure but also significant exposure. For example, the game Bombie attracted 43 million users in six months and ranked #1 by revenue. In Telegram, the same game has around 1.2 million MAU. Since 2024, Telegram has been scaling its TMA (Telegram Mini Apps) ecosystem. The number of TMAs has grown from 300 to over 7,000 in just nine months. This surge has been driven by games like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, but the overall platform remains heavily crypto-centric. Over 60% of all Telegram mini-apps are crypto services, such as DeFi, trading, and farming. The rest are mostly play-to-earn or pay-for-win games. By March 2025, Telegram mini-apps have reached 128 million MAU. However, Telegram still lacks: - Mini Apps builder, akin to WeChat’s - Strategy for attracting major brands and IP - Reasonable grant programs - Mass-marketing strategies (not just for crypto enthusiasts) Telegram has built a strong infrastructure for crypto developers, but LINE is taking a different route — hiding blockchain “under the hood” and making Web3 appealing to mainstream users. Moreover, LINE Mini dApps can also run outside the messenger, in a browser, or even without a LINE account. Telegram’s mini-apps are restricted inside its ecosystem. Telegram needs to quickly develop tools like Mini Apps builder, release more frequent API and platform updates, incentivize developers through contests, grants, and promotion via Telegram Contests and other communities. LINE is already moving, and if Telegram doesn’t speed up, it risks missing out on the Web3 future in one of the planet’s most important markets. Your visionary @TonPost

As TON ecosystem continues to evolve, its focus is gradually shifting. Today, increasing attention is being given to Social Trading: a combination of trading, social interaction, and community. At the same time, DeFi remains a key direction, capable of increasing the network's TVL (Total Value Locked) and transaction volume. The GameFi sector, at this stage, feels more like an attempt to create a trend than a response to an existing demand. Even the most prominent projects like Hamster Kombat, Notcoin, or Catizen, despite their massive reach, aren't giving TON what it truly needs right now: transactional activity, a sustainable economy, and long-term value. Telegram Stars refunds continue to be one of the biggest pain points. They affect users, developers, and marketplace owners like Tonnel. There's no clear timeline for refunds: some mention 7 days, others 21, and in extreme cases — 90 days. Without a transparent mechanism in place, it's hard to achieve any real stability. TON projects often receive advertising credits for Telegram Ads. At first, this seems like a great opportunity. But in practice, due to Telegram Ads' limited functionality, especially the lack of proper targeting, the effectiveness of such campaigns is reduced. Most devs still rely on partnerships, organic growth, and viral mechanics to attract users. Telegram continues to improve its advertising platform. Upcoming updates include: - The ability to advertise in search - Improved ad preview - Indicators for ad placement and keywords - Warnings about the inability to modify parameters after an ad is created However, these changes don't solve the core issue: the lack of quality targeting by interests, age, location, and other important metrics. Telegram Mini Apps are still limited in functionality. The last major update was in November of last year. Developers are left to invent and implement their own workarounds. By comparison, WeChat has long offered a robust toolkit for working with their mini-apps. Yes, many challenges and tasks still lie ahead. And yes, competitors aren't slowing down, either. But TON is moving forward, bringing about some significant tech updates: - TON Teleport: a decentralized bridge between TON and BTC - L2 and sidechain solutions: new levels of scalability - Increased activity, better usability, and liquidity influx As with any large corporation, leadership changes means transformation. A striking example is Elon Musk's arrival at X (formerly Twitter), which triggered a wave of restructuring and strategic shifts. Similar changes might be on the way for TON’s leadership. This will bring about a shift in focus, resource reallocation, and priority reshuffling. Meanwhile, we temporarily see lower activity across the network. Our ecosystem faces some big work ahead. But this will lay the foundation for the future. It won’t be easy - but it will be exciting. Your forward-looking @TonPost

The FIVA project has joined forces with Storm Trade: TON's largest perpetual contracts platform. Storm's pools annual yields range from 10% to 25%, generating profits through trading fees, liquidations, and protocol rewards. Thanks to integration with FIVA, users can now provide liquidity and flexibly manage their positions to convert volatile returns into fixed income. What’s now possible with the integration: - Fixing yields via PT (Principal Tokens) - Accelerated farming of Storm rewards via YT (Yield Tokens) - Gaining liquidity without closing positions - Additional income from providing liquidity on FIVA’s DEX Advantages: - Protection from market volatility - Farming with up to 65x leverage with no liquidation risk - Instant access to future yield - Multiple new income sources Built-in protection mechanisms: - Storm’s buffer system - FIVA’s architecture with econometric analysis - Future integration of the STORM token FIVA continues its phased expansion through new protocols and strategies. Integration with Storm is another step toward building a more resilient and efficient yield-generating ecosystem on TON. → Check out FIVA → Partnership Details → FIVA Partnership x EVAA Protocol Your strategic guide @TonPost

Starting this year, the Telegram ecosystem has been facing a big issue: thousands of users losing their Stars and purchased gifts disappearing. Meanwhile, Stars are getting sold at suspiciously low prices - only to be refunded through the App Store and Google Play. How the scheme works: - A scammer sells Stars below market price - The user spends them on gifts or in a Telegram Mini App - Upon request from the Store, Telegram forcibly returns funds - Everyone involved, except the scammer, loses money and assets Developers also end up losing: their funds earned in Stars disappear, leading to a rapid erosion of trust in the Telegram Mini Apps ecosystem. A case that sparked widespread discussion on FunPay marketplace reached its expected outcome yesterday. A massive number of Stars were sold there at half their normal price, leading to widespread refunds on users. Estimates suggest total losses amount to $50,000. How to avoid losing your funds: Use only trusted sources: - Fragment: official marketplace - @PremiumBot: Telegram’s official bot - SplitTg: alternative solution without KYC, purchases go through Fragment All three methods bypass the App Store and Google Play, making refunds impossible. The proper way to buy Gifts: - The ideal option: on-chain gifts. Buy Telegram Gifts via Fragment or Getgems. They are issued as NFTs on TON, stored in your wallet, and cannot be refunded. - If you're willing to take the risk: Tonnel Marketplace is an option, but: • Pay attention to gift numbers • They should be scattered, not minted sequentially • This indicates that gifts were minted by different users, not a single account for cashing out • This reduces (but doesn’t eliminate) the risk of refunds This situation is a prime example of why blockchains are needed. When you own an asset on the blockchain, refunds, bugs, or third-party decisions cannot affect you. NFT ≠ not a JPEG. Telegram Stars ≠ not just a messenger "perk". They are digital assets, and should be treated as such. Buying Stars "on the cheap" doesn’t save you money - it puts you at risk of loss. If we truly want to see the Telegram and TON ecosystems grow, we need conscious actions and protection mechanisms against such vulnerabilities. Your starfall @TonPost

Last April, at TOKEN2049, Pavel Durov announced the arrival of NFT-based stickers and emojis, where 95% of sales revenue will go to their creators. Since then, Telegram has been steadily moving toward this launch, where the Sticker Store will play a key element of this strategy. While Telegram gifts were getting most of the hype, thanks to the success of Mr. Freeman's format, the Sticker Store is busy developing its own infrastructure. In the coming days, we expect to see a new NFT marketplace, where users will trade and transfer collectible stickers based on NFT mechanics. As per the Dune dashboard: - Total sticker sales: $6.2 million - Released: 124 packs from 15 collections - Top collections by volume: Pudgy Penguins ($1.91M) and Bored Stickers ($1.48M) - Telegram Stars accounted for over 70% of purchases, with the rest in TON, USDT, PX, and NOT Upcoming features from Telegram devs: - Transfer of stickers between users - A marketplace for trading and exchanging stickers - Rarity attributes for some collections From the beginning, stickers were functional by nature: the played a role in daily communication, personalization, and Telegram’s cultural identity. Unlike gifts, which required user engagement, stickers are already embedded in their behavior. NFT features will add liquidity and ownership rights, allowing users to own what they use to express themselves. Could the Sticker Store become a bridge into Web3 for millions of users who have never interacted with crypto before? Telegram is not chasing hype. It is quietly building an ecosystem based on familiar actions: gifts, stickers, and customization. This builds towards a shift to a new digital economy embedded in everyday communication within the legendary messenger. Use cases, in-game integrations, rarity, and utility - all of this is shaping the future market, which is already knocking on Telegram’s door. The launch of NFT functionalities for stickers, rather than just another feature - could be the start of a new chapter in the evolution of Telegram. Your Daily @TonPost

FIVA continues to expand by integrating with EVAA Protocol, the leading lending platform on TON. Now, users can lock in yields in USDT, farm points with leverage, and provide liquidity to the FIVA pool, earning additional rewards. FIVA Protocol is yield management protocol that allows users to fix yields (PT), farm points with leverage (YT), and earn by providing liquidity EVAA Protocol is a decentralized lending platform that connects depositors and borrowers. It generates returns through interest rate spreads and offers its rewards a points reward system. What’s New with the USDT Market Launch? - Fixed Yield in USDT: investors can use Principal Tokens (PT) to lock in earnings and protect investments from market fluctuations - Accelerated Points Farming : use Yield Tokens (YT) to boost EVAA points accumulation by up to 100x before TGE - Liquidity Pool Rewards: earn from interest rates, trading fees, and bonus points without liquidation risk Ready to Start? 1. Go to the FIVA App 2. Connect your TON wallet 3. Choose a Strategy: -Fixed Yield with PT -Leveraged Farming with YT -Liquidity Provision FIVA Protocol Resources: Website | App | TMA | Channel | Community | Twitter Your fixed-income @TonPost