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Ankr and TON Join Forces: A Look at the New Integration
On October 24, Ankr, a decentralized Web3 infrastructure provider, announced its support for the TON blockchain, aimed at facilitating the development of Telegram-focused dApps. This move seeks to make the process of building applications in the TON blockchain ecosystem, which is tightly connected to Telegram, more efficient.
Pavel Durov: The "Web-Totem," an Architect of Telegram and VK
Pavel Durov, the visionary behind VK and Telegram, is celebrated for his staunch defense of freedom, sometimes likened to the real-life Neo from The Matrix. Known for what some fans claim is the best-looking torso on the internet, Durov began his tech journey as a university student in 2006 and has since amassed a fortune of $15.5 billion. 
The game-changing TON and the Open Network Overview
Discover Toncoin, the native token of The Open Network (TON), a decentralized Layer 1 blockchain. Toncoin is an eco-friendly token designed for payments, fees, and confirmation, boasting fast transactions, low fees, and a flexible architecture. This review covers information about the cryptocurrency's origins, competitors, potential uses, development plans, and token economics. 
The Open Network: A Deep Dive into the TON Blockchain
In 2017, the Durov brothers embarked on developing the Telegram Open Network (TON), an L1 blockchain aimed at integrating with Telegram. Since then, for various reasons, the messaging platform has distanced itself from TON, and the project has been rebranded to The Open Network. 
Bitget Wallet and Foresight Ventures Invest $20 Million in TON
Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial crypto wallet by Bitget, is leading an initiative to advance crypto projects within Telegram. Together with the venture fund Foresight Ventures, Bitget has allocated $20 million to support developers of Mini Apps on Telegram.
The Symbiosis of TON and Telegram: A Key to Mass Crypto Adoption
The collaboration between TON and Telegram provides a compelling avenue for user engagement. This assertion gains credence from the simplicity of the approach: Telegram serves as the sole platform necessary for all blockchain activities. 
1 billion TON coins might be frozen
Next month, The Open Network validators plan to vote on freezing 195 inactive addresses.
These addresses hold more than 1 billion TON coins, which amounts to $2.5 billion USD. If this decision is made, the blocking will last for 4 years and the owners of these wallets will not be able to make any transactions during this period.
A forced hold for long-term holders? It's interesting, but short term holders could definitely use some freezing!