Tim Delhaes, co-founder and CEO of multi-chain wallet Grindery, argued that Telegram’s exclusivity deal with TON Foundation risks alienating developers, which would make TON irrelevant.
The newly announced exclusivity deal between the messaging app and TON Foundation mandates that all Telegram Mini Apps with crypto integrations through the TON network.
Although Telegram frames the move as a strategic alignment, it is seen as an effort from the company behind the messaging app to tighten its control over the blockchain ecosystem.
Delhaes explained to CryptoSlate that the policy shift includes a strict 7- to 10-day migration window for developers. This timeframe is unusually short for decentralized ecosystems, where such transitions typically unfold over months.
While Telegram has marketed itself as a champion of decentralization, Delhaes compared its latest actions to those of Apple, Google, and Meta, which have drawn criticism for operating walled gardens that restrict external comp
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