TON and the Telegram Wallet Economy

Telegram's TON blockchain turned a chat app into a global payments rail: native gasless USDT, jettons, mini-apps, and a self-custody wallet reachable from inside Telegram. A four-part guide to what TON is, how to hold assets on it, and the risks.

1. 01

   What TON Is: Toncoin, Jettons, and Workchains

   TON started as Telegram's Gram project, survived SEC shutdown, and revived as The Open Network. Understand Toncoin, workchains, infinite sharding, and Jettons.

   9 min read · Intermediate

2. 02

   The Telegram Wallet and USDT-on-TON: Self-Custody Inside a Chat App

   Telegram's Wallet hides two services with opposite trust models. Learn which one you're really in, how native USDT on TON works, and how to self-custody it.

   9 min read · Intermediate

3. 03

   Mini-Apps, Notcoin, and Telegram as a Distribution Channel

   How Telegram mini apps work on TON, why tap-to-earn tokens collapsed 98%+ after airdrop, and how to stay safe connecting wallets inside your chat app.

   8 min read · Intermediate

4. 04

   TON's Risks: Platform Dependency and Validator Centralisation

   TON's code is open-source and its validator set is growing — but its economy orbits one private company. How to price that risk before you self-custody.

   10 min read · Intermediate