Durov Says Telegram to Lead TON Operations, Join as Largest Validator

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JH Kim

Summary

  • Telegram said it plans to take a direct role in operating the TON network and participate as the network’s largest validator.
  • TON is set to roll out a new website, developer tools and performance upgrades over the next two to three weeks.
  • The market is watching Telegram’s direct involvement for its impact on TON ecosystem expansion, the network structure, and potential changes to the validator structure.

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Telegram plans to take a direct role in operating the TON network, a move that could reshape control of the ecosystem.

Wu Blockchain reported on May 4 that Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the company will handle key operations in place of the TON Foundation.

Telegram also plans to participate as the network’s largest validator. Durov added that the company will focus on improving technical performance.

TON is set to roll out a new website, developer tools and performance upgrades over the next two to three weeks.

Market participants are watching how Telegram’s direct involvement could affect the expansion of the TON ecosystem and the network’s structure. The rollout of those updates and changes to the validator structure are seen as key variables.

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JH Kim

JH Kim

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