Tac, a Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible later 1 blockchain, has been launched on mainnet to bridge the Telegram mini apps to Ethereum’s broader dApp ecosystem. This newly unveiled L1 will enable a bridge between Ethereum and The Open Network (TON).
Announced in July 2024, Tac is designed to act as a bridge to connect Telegram and TON blockchain’s standalone crypto economy to Ethereum and a number of other EVM-compatible blockchain networks. This development will open a wide gate for Telegram’s entry into multi-billion dollars DeFi space while enabling its millions of users to easily access popular dApps.
The mainnet for TAC went live today on July 16, marking a notable milestone for TON, Telegram and an emerging mini-app ecosystem within the messaging app.
With the launch of TON, Telegram has been a home to various blockchain-based mini apps that garnered millions of users. For instance, Hamster Kombat, Notcoin, and Catizen were one of the few that brought major attention to TON and other Telegram-based mini apps.
While all these apps have been solely focused on its own functions, it has been apart from the whole DeFi market. Now that TAC has been launched, it will be fully connected to the crypto sector and provide millions of Telegram users direct access to broader liquidity.
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