TON Blockchain Becomes Telegram’s Sole Crypto Infrastructure

Telegram has announced that the TON Blockchain will be its exclusive crypto infrastructure partner. This decision signifies a major shift in Telegram's blockchain strategy, emphasizing its growing relationship with TON, originally known as the Telegram Open Network. The announcement was made on a globally popular messaging platform with over 950 million active users, highlighting the goal to provide a seamless and secure user experience. According to the statement, 'We agreed with TON Foundation to make TON the exclusive blockchain partner of Telegram.' This move is expected to standardize the experience for Telegram users, offering them a consistent and predictable environment while enhancing protection against scams. As part of this new arrangement, all Mini Apps and games on Telegram that incorporate cryptocurrency functionalities must migrate to the TON Blockchain.