Tac’s mainnet launch connects Ethereum DeFi apps with Telegram’s 1B+ users via TON, enabling seamless EVM DApp integration without code rewrites.
To Understand This Article Better:
- Mainnet, short for Main Network, is the live version of a blockchain where actual cryptocurrency transactions and decentralized applications (dApps) take place.
- TON (The Open Network) is a decentralized, layer-1 blockchain initially developed by the Telegram team in 2018, now maintained by an independent community.
- TON Virtual Machine (TVM) is a specialized component designed to execute smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on the TON network.
Ethereum Meets Telegram: Tac’s Mainnet Goes Live
In a major step toward unifying the Ethereum and Telegram ecosystems, Tac, a new layer-1 blockchain network, officially launched its mainnet this week.
The launch paves the way for Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) applications to connect directly with Telegram through The Open Network (TON).
Tac is designed as an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible blockchain that enables existing Ethereum dApps to seamlessly integrate into the TON and Telegram ecosystems—without requiring code rewrites.
The launch marks a significant expansion for both developers and users, granting Telegram’s over 1 billion users access to leading DeFi platforms such as Curve, Morpho, and Euler directly within the messaging app.
Tac co-founder Pavel Altukhov said,
“This is about making EVM dApps accessible to Telegram’s massive audience. Users will be able to engage with DeFi protocols natively in the app.”
How Is Tac Helpful to Telegram?
Originally announced in July 2024, Tac is built on TON and operates with its own jetton-based TON token. It aims to bring value to the TON ecosystem while providing a frictionless bridge for EVM developers.
Tac co-founder Marco Monaco emphasized that the project is not just a connector but an ecosystem builder.
“Tac is part of a broader effort to bring real utility and value to TON,” he said.
The project has attracted significant investment, raising $11.5 million across seed and strategic funding rounds. Its most recent $5 million round, completed earlier this year, was led by Web3 venture capital firm Hack VC.
Previously, Ethereum-based applications had to undergo extensive adaptation to function with the TON Virtual Machine (TVM). Tac removes that barrier, offering a straightforward integration path.
The Tac mainnet launch signals a broader shift in cross-chain interoperability, as major messaging platforms increasingly embrace blockchain-native applications.
