Telegram's founder, Pavel Durov, confirmed that Telegram will take over from the TON Foundation as the main driving force behind the cryptocurrency #TON and become its largest validator, indicating a deeper operational role for the messaging platform in the blockchain ecosystem.
Durov mentioned that TON fees have plummeted six times to nearly zero, and the next step will be to pivot the network towards technological superiority. This includes a new website, fresh developer tools, and performance enhancements.
Crypto traders have reacted positively to the prospect of Telegram stepping into a more significant operational role in TON. Data from CoinGecko showed that TON has surged 72% in the last 4 days to $1.9 following Durov's announcement.
Durov mentioned that TON fees have plummeted six times to nearly zero, and the next step will be to pivot the network towards technological superiority. This includes a new website, fresh developer tools, and performance enhancements.
Crypto traders have reacted positively to the prospect of Telegram stepping into a more significant operational role in TON. Data from CoinGecko showed that TON has surged 72% in the last 4 days to $1.9 following Durov's announcement.