Expanding the adoption of cryptocurrencies requires bold strategies, and Telegram offers a shining example. With its 950 million users, the application integrates tools such as crypto Mini Apps or integrated wallets, facilitating access to digital assets. This central role of Telegram in The Open Network (TON) ecosystem is generating considerable enthusiasm, even if its ambitions are not limited to the platform.
Telegram, much more than just a messenger
With its innovative Mini Apps and crypto walletsTelegram has established itself as a key player in the crypto universe. Moreover, it is the key to the crypto boom in Africa and Eastern Europe, some observers say. These tools allow you to purchase, store and trade digital assets directly from the application.
Among the flagship projects of the TON ecosystem, we find Hamster Kombat And Notcoinapplications that have attracted a large audience.
Some enlightening figures:
- Telegram has more than 950 million users in the world;
- The Google Chrome browser, in comparison, totals 3.45 billion users ;
- The TON blockchain shows impressive growth in 2024 thanks to its varied projects.
As Luke Mulks, vice president of Brave, points out, “lcrypto adoption on Telegram is a natural extension of its role as a major hub for crypto communication “.
However, this breakthrough does not threaten other actors like browsers, which continue to strengthen their Web3 offerings.
TON: beyond Telegram
If Telegram is a driving force for TON, the ambition of the ecosystem goes beyond the boundaries of messaging. According to Alena Shmalko, head of the TON ecosystem, “ Telegram is just one channel for TON-based projects “.
Indeed, the foundation multiplies approaches : web applications, Chrome extensions or even new features for TON.
This diversification is strategic, because it expands the possibilities for users, which they prefer an integrated approach to Telegram or more traditional solutions via browser. This flexibility responds to a growing demand for simplified interactions with cryptocurrencies.
However, Telegram is not free of controversies. In addition to its contribution to popular projects like Hamster Kombat, the application is criticized for its use by criminal networks. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Telegram has become a haven for crypto fraudsters, particularly in Southeast Asia, raising questions about the security of the ecosystem.
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