đ„ Some important updates from #Telegram and #Ton Blockchain
Pavel Durov (founder of Telegram) announced many important updates of Telegram and directly related to the future of Ton Blockchain at the Token249 Dubai event:
đą Integrating USDT on TON Wallet: Allows free USDT transfers and withdrawals on Telegram
đą Toncoin Rewards Program: Just by holding USDT, users can earn 50% APY starting next week
đą Send TON tokens & NFTs directly to contacts without complicated wallet entry
đą Supports stickers and emojis as NFTs. Helps creators earn 95% of royalties from creating works
đą Enable Crypto donations to support content creators directly through Ton Blockchain
đą Expected to launch an alternative version of Patreon/OnlyFans with the ability to bring creators 70% of donations from users
đą Create a Telegram bot in just a few clicks, no complicated code needed
đ Ton Blockchain was developed by Telegram, but due to legal troubles with the SEC, the team stopped development in May 2020. After that, a small group of open source developers from the community took over the project , leading to the founding of the Ton Foundation in May 2021.