@stable_VAULT@BSCNews 💎 Telegram becoming TON’s largest validator strengthens decentralization.
✅ It lets other major players join the validator pool without centralizing the network — with Telegram as the counterbalance.
🐣 It happened. Our decentralized confidential compute network, Cocoon, is live. The first AI requests from users are now being processed by Cocoon with 100% confidentiality. GPU owners are already earning TON. https://t.co/GZlxeLiPsV is up.
🏦 Centralized compute providers such as Amazon and Microsoft act as expensive intermediaries that drive up prices and reduce privacy. Cocoon solves both the economic and confidentiality issues associated with legacy AI compute providers.
📈 Now we scale. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be onboarding more GPU supply and bringing in more developer demand to Cocoon. Telegram users can expect new AI-related features built on 100% confidentiality. Cocoon will bring control and privacy back where they belong — with users.
Have you figured out what Cocoon is yet? I'll help you.
If you think Cocoon is AI, then you don't understand what Cocoon is. Cocoon is a decentralized competitor to AWS.
Owners of GPU equipment can rent out their computing power for AI tasks, and developers can use this distributed computing power. All task data is transmitted encrypted, so no one except the task creator knows what's there.
The idea is not new; there have already been attempts to do something similar, and there are even some projects currently live.
Why should Cocoon succeed?
Cocoon already has a huge customer - Telegram. Right now, some of the telegram's AI tasks are being performed by the Cocoon network, which allows Telegram to pay less money compared to AWS.
Why is this beneficial for the TON ecosystem?
All calculations are made in TON. Developers pay with TON, and equipment owners receive TON. So TON has brought back “mining” and gained a new utility.
The trend toward PoW tokens, such as Zcash, is currently returning, which should have a positive impact on the Cocoon and TON.
Telegram Gifts on wheels: The legendary swap is done
#1 Telegram Gifts ($57) for Porsche ($350k)
Original total cost of gifts: 3,800 Telegram Stars
Next step: I loaded 100,000 #TON on @PortalsMarket#Telegram gifts buying spree just getting started 🚀
😎 This is the biggest update in the history of Mini Apps: full-screen mode, home screen shortcuts, geolocation, motion tracking, media sharing, document creation, gift sending, subscription tiers, emoji statuses — and much more. https://t.co/IbJGK0MV3z
🔜 10 new features for Telegram Mini Apps: Full-Screen Mode, Home Screen Shortcuts, Subscription Plans, Geolocation Access, Device Orientation, Emoji Status Access, Media Sharing, Gift Sending, Expanded Messaging Limits, Ad Monetization. More — https://t.co/7ofLQP1pa9
I'm still trying to understand what happened in France. But we hear the concerns. I made it my personal goal to prevent abusers of Telegram's platform from interfering with the future of our 950+ million users.
My full post below. https://t.co/cDvRSodjst
People love dismissing @ton_blockchain due to Durov drama and that the chain went down a few times
But didn’t SOL come back from the dead under the same scenario?
SBF was a key person and Solana had issues too. Now it’s a real competitor to ETH
Point is do NOT dismiss TON
Today, We stand with Pavel Durov - Creator of Telegram.
In support of the #DigitalResistance, we are updating Toncoin’s logo and profile pictures across TON Community channels to the global symbol of Digital Resistance — the Resistance Dog. Pavel Durov started this movement during his fight to maintain the privacy of Telegram users and protect freedom of speech.
Join the #DigitalResistance, #FREEDUROV. Activate the Resistance Pack:
1️⃣Share this post using #FREEDUROV Hashtag
2️⃣Put 🆓emoji in username
3️⃣Change avatar to Resistance Dog (our profile photo)
Today, We stand with Pavel Durov - Creator of Telegram.
In support of the #DigitalResistance, we are updating Toncoin’s logo and profile pictures across TON Community channels to the global symbol of Digital Resistance — the Resistance Dog. Pavel Durov started this movement during his fight to maintain the privacy of Telegram users and protect freedom of speech.
Join the #DigitalResistance, #FREEDUROV. Activate the Resistance Pack:
1️⃣Share this post using #FREEDUROV Hashtag
2️⃣Put 🆓emoji in username
3️⃣Change avatar to Resistance Dog (our profile photo)
Statement from the TON Community
Following the recent news related to the Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov, we want to assure everyone that the TON community remains strong and fully operational.
As a community committed to freedom of speech and decentralization, we stand firmly by Pavel during this challenging time. Pavel has been a dedicated advocate for these values, and we believe his efforts to promote an open and decentralized internet will continue to inspire millions.
The TON community remains focused on our mission, and we will continue our work to uphold these principles globally. We encourage everyone to stay calm, united, and to keep building as we navigate this situation together. Thank you for your continued support.
TON Community.