TON Wallet goes live for Telegram users in US
Telegram began rolling out its native cryptocurrency wallet to users in the US, marking a significant expansion of its blockchain-based services.
Built on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, TON Wallet is the first self-custodial crypto wallet to be integrated into a major social platform available to US users, according to a Tuesday news release shared with Cointelegraph.
Supported by the TON Foundation, the wallet allows users to send, receive and store digital assets directly within the Telegram app, eliminating the need for external downloads or browser extensions, according to the announcement.
With access to TON Wallet, American users can now interact with the broader TON ecosystem, which includes a variety of applications ranging from gaming and payments to decentralized finance (DeFi) and digital marketplaces. The integration allows users to explore blockchain technology without leaving the Telegram interface, the company said.
