Telegram’s Pavel Durov Unveils Game-Changing AI Network Cocoon on TON Blockchain

Messaging giant makes bold AI play with new decentralized network

The Vision Behind Cocoon

Telegram founder Pavel Durov just dropped a crypto bombshell—launching Cocoon, a revolutionary AI network built directly on The Open Network. This isn't just another blockchain project; it's Durov's strategic move to merge Telegram's massive user base with cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

TON Gets Smarter

The integration positions TON as the first major blockchain with native AI capabilities at scale. While traditional finance still struggles with basic blockchain adoption, Telegram's 800 million users could soon be interacting with AI-powered services without ever leaving the app. Talk about bypassing the legacy system.

Why This Changes Everything

Cocoon represents the convergence we've been waiting for—messaging, AI, and blockchain finally working in concert. While Wall Street funds another round of 'AI research' PowerPoints, Durov is building the actual infrastructure. The future isn't coming—it's already here, and it's running on TON.

From messaging to decentralized infrastructure

Durov’s recent comments on Bitcoin reflect his long-standing belief in decentralized value systems. He said early Bitcoin investments helped fund his life during Telegram’s early years, reinforcing his distrust of inflation-prone fiat systems.

That same mindset appears to inform Cocoon’s direction, framing it as part of Telegram’s shift from a communication platform to a decentralized digital ecosystem.

Viewed alongside his work on TON and his support for Bitcoin, Cocoon indicates that Durov’s approach has shifted from messaging privacy to exploring decentralized models for data, computation, and value exchange.

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