Telegram, with over 800 million users, is subtly shifting towards a Web3 pivot, potentially transforming it into a super-app for everything and advancing crypto in the process. The messaging platform's Mini Apps, which allow developers to create their own Web3 apps accessible by Telegram users, could make it a new hub for Web3 activity.

These Mini Apps are linked with the TON blockchain, developed by Telegram for high-speed transactions. Despite legal disputes with the SEC in 2018 slowing down the chain's rollout, the TON blockchain's native currency, Toncoin, is now a top-10 crypto asset by market capitalization.

However, the future of crypto is unlikely to be solely the TON blockchain, given the popularity of Solana and Ethereum Layer-2 networks. Telegram Mini Apps can also access other chains, such as Vara Network. But not all blockchains are well-suited for this usage due to the seamless nature of a Mini App and limited support for external wallets.

Despite challenges, Telegram's integration of Mini Apps and advanced Web3 support could make it a trusted global Super App. However, its radical stance may not be appreciated by major governments, necessitating a fully decentralized approach. This could benefit the entire Web3 ecosystem, but the challenge lies in determining what users will enjoy.