Durov calls TON Telegram’s “backbone,” cites $400M+ VC support TON handles Telegram withdrawals, ad payments, NFTs, and Mini Apps Scalable TON shows bullish chart signals above key support, says analyst Telegram CEO Pavel Durov declared The Open Network (TON) the “backbone” of Telegram’s growing creator economy. His confidence finds support in over $400 million from prominent venture capital firms—including Sequoia, Benchmark, Ribbit, Draper, and VY; this indicates strong institutional belief in TON’s path. How TON Powers Telegram’s In-App Economy Over the past year, TON has become deeply integrated into Telegram; it serves as a core financial system for content creators and mini app developers. It’s now the exclusive method for creators to withdraw earnings and the preferred way to pay for Telegram Ads in many regions. Telegram’s in-app economy also uses TON for new features like Star Messages and tokenized digital gifts. Assets within the Telegram ecosystem, from usernames to digital gifts, are increasingly traded as TON-based NFTs. TON also is the blockchain for Telegram Mini Apps, which cements its essential role. Why Durov Highlights TO… The post Pavel Durov Calls TON Telegram “Backbone,” $400M VC Support Revealed appeared first on Coin Edition .
