The TON Foundation is strengthening its Telegram partnership to provide an easy-to-use Web3 service
Telegram, the messaging platform beloved by crypto natives and newcomers alike, has deepened its partnership with the TON Foundation by making TON the exclusive blockchain for its mini-apps. this resolution It will create a seamless bridge between web2 and web3, providing a unified onboarding experience that will be enhanced by the TON Connect passwordless login protocol.
Through deep integration with TON Connect, Telegram is removing one of the most persistent barriers to onchain adoption: complexity. Thanks to passwordless authentication and global wallet integration, Telegram users will be able to explore web3 as easily as scrolling through their favorite app.
Telegram and TON tighten their embrace
The renewed partnership between Ton Foundation – TON blockchain maintainers – Telegram builds on a unique synergy. TON, which was originally incubated by Telegram, was designed with scalability, speed, and accessibility in mind – qualities that align perfectly with Telegram’s commitment to delivering intuitive user experiences.
By choosing TON as its exclusive blockchain, Telegram avoids the fragmentation offered by the Omnichain landscape while promoting adoption of the TON network. Developers relying on Telegram’s widget framework will integrate directly with TON’s blockchain, ensuring a consistent experience for the messaging app’s nearly one billion strong user base. Whether it’s DeFi, SoFi, or GameFi, Telegram users will interact with these services seamlessly within an environment they already trust.
TON Connect targets passwords
The reaffirmation of commitments to each other, in the deal signed between the Ton Foundation and Telegram, will also support wider adoption of TON Connect, the global wallet protocol that eliminates the need for traditional passwords. Developed by the team behind Tonkeeper, this protocol simplifies the blockchain experience by allowing users to authorize services with a single click. Gone are the days of juggling multiple accounts and cumbersome login procedures.
With TON Connect, users can instantly connect their TON wallets to Telegram widgets without any additional setup. Every step, from wallet connection to transaction execution, uses strong encryption and verification. Meanwhile, the unified TON Connect framework allows developers to build once and deploy across the entire TON ecosystem, including Telegram mini apps.
Business as usual for Tonkeeper users
Tonkeeperthe leading wallet in the TON ecosystem, has already been integrated Tons of contactWhich ensures a smooth transition for its users. Tonkeeper’s existing features remain unchanged, offering the same secure and intuitive interface for asset management. However, users now have simplified access to Telegram’s growing suite of mini-apps, removing the friction typically associated with on-chain interactions.
Tonkeeper users can now license blockchain-based widgets within Telegram with one click and explore new financial, social, and gaming opportunities directly from their wallets. This feature is just one of many that have debuted within the Tonkeeper wallet in recent months as it seeks to maintain its position as the leading TON portal and onboard millions of new users.
As the Telegram blockchain ecosystem grows, powered by TON Connect and unified wallet integration, the line between web2 and web3 will blur. The result is a user experience that combines the best of both worlds – the UI/UX that web users have become accustomed to thanks to the power and transparency of blockchain.
