Toncoin Surges 60% As Durov Defends Telegram’s TON Push

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• – Toncoin surges 60% as Telegram defends its role in The Open Network, with TON reaching a new local high of $2.215 after Pavel Durov argues that Telegram's validator role strengthens decentralization. The rally follows a decade-long roadmap from Telegram, which includes lower fees, better developer tools, and stronger infrastructure. The move raises questions about the balance between decentralization and centralization in the network's governance and execution risk.