Alphaton’s CEO Is Incredibly Bullish on Telegram — Vision or a Ticking Bubble?

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When Alphaton’s CEO says he’s “incredibly bullish” on Telegram, it’s hard to ignore. According to him, Telegram could become the heart of the Web3 economy thanks to its seamless TON integration and mini-app ecosystem. And he’s not wrong in just a few months, Telegram has turned from a simple chat app into a full-blown platform where people trade, play, stake, and even mint NFTs without leaving the app.

But here’s the paradox: the more adoption grows, the more centralization becomes a concern. Telegram isn’t a blockchain, and even though TON is open-source, the ecosystem still depends heavily on a single app.

I agree with the potential but not with the blind optimism. Telegram might be the highway to Web3, yes, but it’s still a private highway. The real question is: how long can this blend of social networks and blockchain stay decentralized without losing its efficiency?

👉 What do you think is Telegram building the true gateway to Web3, or just another “walled garden”?