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Telegram's Exclusive Support for TON: A Necessity for Security and Scalability
Tuesday. February 4 at 5:00 PM
1 min. readTelegram's decision to exclusively back The Open Network (TON) for its in-app Web3 ecosystem was deemed essential for security and scalability by TON Foundation board member Steve Yun. Yun emphasized TON's ability to cater to a large audience, making it a suitable choice for Telegram's 950 million users. While the move sparked mixed reactions regarding decentralization and stability concerns, Yun defended TON's exclusivity, stating that it was designed for mass adoption. He also addressed worries about blockchain centralization within Telegram's ecosystem, highlighting TON's permissionless nature. Despite the exclusivity of Mini Apps, Telegram bots will continue to support multiple blockchains. Yun sees the partnership as a positive development for the TON network, anticipating increased adoption and use cases. To support growth, Yun launched TVM Ventures, a $100 million fund aimed at fostering decentralized finance applications on TON.