Telegram is expanding access to Ethereum-based decentralized finance through the launch of the Tac mainnet. This new blockchain bridge allows applications built on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to run seamlessly within Telegram and the TON network.
What Tac Is and Why It Matters
Tac is an independent blockchain network compatible with EVM and built on top of The Open Network (TON) ecosystem. Its primary purpose is to connect Ethereum decentralized applications (DApps) to Telegram without requiring developers to rewrite code for the TON Virtual Machine (TVM).
With Tac, Telegram users can interact with DeFi protocols like Curve, Morpho, and Euler directly within the messenger. According to Tac co-founder Pavel Altukhov, this transforms Telegram into a full-fledged platform for accessing EVM applications.
Mainnet Launch and Investment Rounds
The Tac team announced the mainnet launch on July 15. This milestone follows the project’s public debut in July 2024.
According to Cryptorank, Tac has already raised $11.5 million in seed and strategic investment rounds. The most recent round, totaling $5 million, was led by Hack VC, a venture fund focused on Web3 projects.
For Developers and the TON Ecosystem
Tac provides EVM app developers with a tool to reach Telegram’s audience of over 1 billion users without the cost of adaptation. Instead of integrating via TVM, developers can deploy their existing EVM code directly and without modification.
According to Marco Monaco, the project’s second co-founder, Tac operates in coordination with other TON projects and uses its own jetton-format token to accumulate value within the broader ecosystem.
What Changes for Ethereum Applications
Previously, Ethereum-based applications had to adapt to TVM in order to become part of the TON network. Tac removes that barrier, allowing developers to connect their products to TON and Telegram without technical adjustments.
Tac presents itself as a full-fledged Layer 1 blockchain, fully compatible with EVM, yet integrated into the TON infrastructure. This opens the door to expanding DeFi services within Telegram and strengthens TON’s position in the Web3 landscape.
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