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May 5, 2026

Telegram Becomes TON Network's Largest Validator, Replacing TON Foundation

Telegram is replacing the TON Foundation as the largest validator of the TON network, marking a shift from foundation-led governance to direct platform control. Telegram deployed 2.2 million TON as validator stake.

May 5, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Telegram introduced Topics in private chats, allowing users to organize their 1-on-1 bot conversations into threads.
  • ▪Pavel Durov's announcement formally cemented TON as the exclusive blockchain for Telegram's 950 million+ monthly active users.
  • ▪Usernames, virtual numbers, and special gifts (NFTs) are natively tokenized on TON, turning them into user-owned assets.

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