In the new era of digital communication, Telegram is leading the way with its innovative pace. The popular messaging app, which has nearly 950 million active users, recently launched a new in-app browser specifically designed to support decentralized websites on the Telegram Open Network (TON).
With this innovative move by Telegram, we are witnessing how a communications giant cleverly integrates emerging technologies into its huge user base to provide a more open, free and secure digital communication platform for users around the world. This is not only an important milestone in Telegram's development history, but also a leap worthy of attention in the entire Web3 field.
This article will take a deep dive into this latest development of Telegram, analyzing its far-reaching impact on the existing digital communications and decentralized network ecosystem, and how it brings new opportunities and challenges to users, developers, and even the entire industry.
Telegram launches innovative in-app browser feature
Telegram recently launched an innovative in-app browser feature that greatly enriches the user's online experience. The browser is designed to support decentralized websites on the Open Network (TON), and both mobile and desktop users can enjoy an intuitive user interface and smooth navigation experience.
The new browser is characterized by its convenient multitasking capabilities. As described in the official announcement, users can now easily switch between chats and web pages, and can even fold open pages to the bottom bar and reopen them as needed, achieving a seamless transition between messages and website content.
The update came shortly after Telegram founder Pavel Durov announced its massive monthly active user base. The July update marked a major step forward for Telegram in providing Web3 tools, giving users direct access to decentralized applications.
Paweł Łaskarzewski, CEO and co-founder of Nomad Fulcrum Hedge Fund, commented: “The launch of this new feature not only allows Telegram to operate as a full-featured wallet, but its integration with TON Sites is also of great significance in promoting the widespread adoption of decentralized Web3 technologies.”
Through this integration, Telegram users can directly explore the decentralized Web3 ecosystem and embrace TON-hosted websites, bringing users a more decentralized and user-centric Internet experience. At the same time, this also opens up new possibilities for developers and users, demonstrating Telegram's efforts in promoting a new generation of Internet pioneers and reshaping the future of the digital space.
In addition, innovative applications on Telegram, such as crypto games that earn money by clicking, are also driving the success of the platform. Projects such as Notcoin, Hamster Kombat, and Catizen not only provide entertainment for users, but also become one of the important reasons for Telegram's huge user base. The popularity of these games proves Telegram's success driven by innovation.
Innovative applications of TON blockchain in Web3
Telegram’s self-hosted EVM smart wallet, Grindery.io, demonstrated the potential of the TON blockchain to drive innovation in the ecosystem with its diverse real-world use cases, ranging from monetization, streamlining advertising payments, in-app purchase flows, to the acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional retail, highlighting the key role of innovation in the development of the ecosystem.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has highlighted the influx of capital into the Telegram platform in terms of integrated applications. For example, on July 24, he mentioned that the Catizen game generated $16 million in revenue through in-app purchases.
Durov praised the Catizen team for their contributions, saying, "Catizen has made blockchain technology accessible to millions of users by using TON-based smart contracts to provide in-game rewards. Their team has also built tools for other developers to easily launch games on Telegram and TON, which is great!"
At the same time, the TON blockchain network also attracts users by providing value-added Web3 integrations, a strategy that explains its continued success. According to DefiLlama, the total locked value (TVL) of the TON blockchain has surged 5,558% to $764.47 million since 2024.
In addition, TonStat, a statistical aggregator for the TON blockchain, shows that the number of active wallets continues to grow. As of July 31, the number of active wallets on TON has exceeded 11.4 million, with more than 527,000 active wallets per day and more than 3.6 million active wallets per month.
However, despite its notable achievements, Telegram also faces some challenges. Web3 security company CertiK exposed scams taking place on the messaging app that not only caused financial losses but also damaged user trust. In addition, Telegram’s ecosystem has also had controversies and disputes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to suspected violations of securities regulations.
Therefore, although the TON blockchain has played a positive role and contributed to Web3 innovation, Telegram still faces security disputes and legal challenges in promoting the development of the ecosystem.
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Conclusion:
By launching an innovative in-app browser designed specifically for the TON blockchain, Telegram not only enhances the online experience of users, but also injects new vitality into the development of the decentralized web.
Despite the security and legal challenges, Telegram’s move undoubtedly paves the way for the widespread adoption of Web3 technology, while also bringing new opportunities to the entire digital communications industry.
I believe that with the continued growth of the activity and total locked value of the TON blockchain, Telegram is becoming an important force in promoting the innovation of the new generation of Internet.
