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36 - Network State Conference 2025 - Veronika Kapustina on Telegram TON and Network States
Veronika Kapustina

36 - Network State Conference 2025 - Veronika Kapustina on Telegram TON and Network States

Oct 11, 2025

Key Takeaways


  • Telegram's user base exceeds one billion monthly active users and is expanding rapidly.
  • TON (Telegram Open Network) is powering Telegram's mini-app economy, allowing seamless financial transactions.
  • Telegram aims to be the first global super app with extensive integration of blockchain technology.
  • The platform promotes user privacy and engages users through participatory economics, like owning digital items as NFTs.
  • A fair revenue model for creators is central, offering a 50/50 revenue split from channel income.
  • The rapid growth strategy includes no marketing spend and no need for external equity.
  • TON is enabling infrastructure to support a network state model alongside traditional and crypto finance.
  • The Space Exploration and Research Agency partnership aims to democratize space access via a 2026 mission.
  • Users of Telegram can vote or volunteer for participation in the space mission, emphasizing community involvement.
  • Many countries lack space programs, and this initiative seeks to provide global technological advancement.
  • Telegram's advertising is non-invasive, maintaining user privacy and data security.
  • Integration with blockchain allows TON to become a potential network state backed by financial and digital asset strategies.
  • Public market investors can access this ecosystem and participate in its growth through the TON Strategy Company.
  • Over 150 countries that have not participated in space travel can now do so through TON and Telegram's efforts.
  • TON Strategy Company plays a pivotal role in financing and supporting network economies through digital asset treasuries.

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