- TON blockchain powers Telegram’s mini-app platform, enabling growth.
- Telegram integrates TON Connect for streamlined Web3 wallet transactions.
- Toncoin becomes the exclusive currency for Telegram payments and services.
Telegram has partnered exclusively with TON to power its mini-app platform and expand blockchain usage across its massive global user base. This new collaboration will integrate TON’s blockchain and Toncoin for payments and Web3 transactions.
TON Blockchain Powers Telegram’s Mini-App Ecosystem
Telegram has partnered exclusively with The Open Network Foundation to make TON the blockchain for its mini-app platform. This collaboration will support Telegram’s massive user base of 950 million active users worldwide.
This deal follows a 2023 announcement, where the partnership started gaining traction with Toncoin usage for pay-ins and payouts. The new agreement further strengthens ties between Telegram and TON.
The adoption of TON Connect as the exclusive protocol for wallet connections ensures smooth user experience, through simple transactions. This protocol will link Telegram’s mini-apps to blockchain wallets such as custodial and non-custodial wallets to implement TON Connect for transactions, user authorization, and on-chain signatures. Developers have one month to make the necessary changes to avoid user disruptions.
Telegram will also exclusively accept Toncoin for payments on its platform, including Telegram Premium, Telegram Ads, and Telegram Stars. Moreover, Toncoin will be the only currency used for services like Telegram Gateway, an alternative to SMS verification.
Moreover, Telegram Mini App developers and channel owners will receive payments in Toncoin for their earned revenue, including Telegram Stars. This strengthens the role of Toncoin as the main cryptocurrency for the platform’s services.
Furthermore, Telegram plans to tokenize digital assets on the TON blockchain. These assets will include emojis, stickers and limited edition gifts, which will be tokenized as NFTs. The initiative will increase the use of blockchain in everyday Telegram interactions,to benefit both users and developers. Telegram has maintained its commitment to integrate blockchain technology into its platform’s offerings.
Growth Impact of The Telegram-TON Partnership
In 2025 TON network expansion remains the core growth strategy between the partners. Telegram, the sixth most downloaded app globally, offers a powerful platform for blockchain adoption. The TON Foundation aims to attract over 500 million users by the end of the decade, reflecting their long-term vision
The partnership with Telegram will quickly expand the TON ecosystem because of its vast number of users. Developers are urged to migrate to TON Connect to avoid any disruptions and enjoy additional benefits from the TON Foundation.
Telegram’s shift to a fully integrated blockchain platform marks and the collaboration with TON reflects the growing importance of blockchain technology in everyday digital interactions. This move has the potential to shape the future of digital services on Telegram through streamlining the user experience and supporting developers.
The transition to exclusive use of blockchain positions both Telegram and TON for a more interconnected digital future.