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TON (The Open Network), a Layer 1 network originally designed by Telegram and continued by the open source community, and its token (TON) have made headlines:
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By the numbers: Telegram is the third biggest messaging platform, boasting 900M monthly active users, adding 36M users in January alone.
Meanwhile, TON has experienced remarkable growth.
What’s interesting: Distributing ad revenue in TON introduces Web2 creators to crypto-based income streams.
Why it’s important: TON enables TG to offer global, unrestricted P2P payments surpassing regional limitations of existing super apps.
Punchline: Telegram's massive user base and demand for seamless payments position TON as a bridge to Web3 adoption.
