Telegram Unveils Cocoon AI Network on TON Blockchain in Dubai

Key Developments:

  • Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, announced the launch of Cocoon, a decentralized AI network built on the TON blockchain, at Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai.
  • Cocoon emphasizes privacy and digital freedom, allowing developers to pay GPU owners with TON tokens for computational power.
  • Telegram will be Cocoon's first client, using it for confidential AI queries.
  • AlphaTON Capital plans significant investments in GPU infrastructure to support Cocoon’s decentralized AI operations, enhancing performance with strategically located data centers.
  • The Cocoon network is set to launch in November 2025, aiming to enhance data privacy in Web3 machine intelligence networks.
  • The price of TON dipped by 1.5% to $2.20, with increased trading activity following the announcement.

Additional Insights:

  • Investor interest has surged in early-stage projects like Best Wallet, which integrates AI tools for managing crypto assets.
  • Best Wallet's presale funding exceeded $16.7 million, with tokens priced at $0.026.

Toncoin price dips 1.5% to $2.20 on Oct. 29 | Source: Coinmarketcap