Ethereum News Today: TON Gains Momentum as Blockchain for Daily Use via Telegram Integration

TON is positioning itself as a potential catalyst for mainstream blockchain adoption, leveraging its deep integration with Telegram, one of the world’s most widely used messaging platforms. According to Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC, TON could become the first truly everyday blockchain by 2027, seamlessly embedding decentralized finance (DeFi) into user habits without requiring users to recognize or understand the underlying technology [1].

The Open Network (TON) was conceptualized in 2018 with the goal of bringing blockchain capabilities directly into Telegram’s ecosystem. Over the past several years, TON has steadily expanded its infrastructure, including key tools such as TON DNS, TON Storage, and TON Proxy, which support decentralized domains, storage, and privacy solutions [1]. A pivotal moment came in May 2024 when Tether launched USDT on the TON blockchain, significantly boosting its credibility and utility [1].

In 2024, TON experienced a notable surge in adoption, driven in part by a major wallet upgrade in March 2024. This update enabled over 100 million Telegram Wallet users to engage in trading and staking activities directly within the app [1]. As a result, TON now boasts more than 150 million accounts, with approximately 2 million daily transactions and 2 million active monthly wallets [1]. While these figures are impressive, TON has not yet overtaken other major blockchains in terms of user base or transaction volume.

One of TON’s distinguishing features is its user experience (UX). Unlike Ethereum-based platforms that require users to navigate complex onboarding processes, gas fees, and private key management, TON abstracts these challenges by embedding blockchain functionality into familiar Telegram interfaces [1]. For instance, tokens are not treated as speculative assets but as functional elements in chats, games, and peer-to-peer interactions. This subtle integration aligns with the broader evolution of the internet, where Web3 is expected to follow Web2’s trajectory—becoming more intuitive, less complex, and deeply integrated into daily life [1].

Mini Apps, such as Notcoin, Hamster Kombat, and Catizen, have played a crucial role in onboarding users to the TON ecosystem. These applications, which operate within Telegram, allow millions of users to interact with blockchain without even realizing it [1]. This approach mirrors the rise of WeChat Mini Programs in Asia, where users engage with services within a single app, bypassing the need for separate platforms or external wallets [1].

While Ethereum has long aimed to onboard the next billion users, TON is making progress in a more organic and less disruptive way—one microtransaction, one game, one chat at a time [1]. In contrast, Ethereum-based apps often require users to install browser extensions, manage seed phrases, and understand gas fees—barriers that remain prohibitive for the average person [1]. Even high-performance chains like Solana and BNB Chain rely on external wallets and onboarding flows, making them less accessible for mass adoption [1].

The broader crypto ecosystem is also shifting toward platforms that prioritize simplicity, interoperability, and self-custody [1]. TON’s resilience has been demonstrated during periods of instability, such as Pavel Durov’s arrest in 2024, when the platform continued to operate independently [1]. These developments signal growing decentralization and readiness for mass use [1].

Looking ahead, TON is on a trajectory that could lead to 2.6 million daily active users by 2026 and over 10 million by 2027 [1]. This growth is not driven by speculative incentives or high-volume airdrops, but by embedded habits such as tipping, gaming, and micro-transactions [1]. These interactions are repeated millions of times within a familiar and mobile-first interface, reinforcing TON’s unique value proposition [1].

If TON can successfully expand into the U.S. market, it may further accelerate its adoption. The American crypto landscape is highly competitive and regulated, but TON’s frictionless UX, mobile-first design, and deep integration with Telegram could position it as a strong contender [1]. Focusing on creators, micro-transactions, and native monetization, TON could capture a segment of the market that has traditionally been dominated by Ethereum and overlooked by others [1].

By 2027, Ethereum may still lead in DeFi, and Solana may continue to dominate onchain liquidity and trading. But if TON continues on its current path, it could redefine the everyday layer of the internet—a blockchain that people use without thinking about it, because it's already embedded in the apps they use daily [1].

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Source: [1] [TON may become the first everyday blockchain by 2027](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688a34961c29df0fa3641d8e/)