Telegram enters Ethereum DeFi scene through Tac blockchain launch
Tac launches mainnet to bridge Ethereum DeFi apps to Telegram via TON
Telegram is expanding its reach into decentralized finance (DeFi) by supporting Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-based decentralized apps (DApps) through the mainnet launch of Tac.
Built as a third-party project, Tac enables Ethereum DApps to integrate seamlessly into The Open Network (TON) and Telegram ecosystems, offering DeFi functionalities such as Curve, Morpho, and Euler directly within the messenger interface, reports Cointelegraph.
The launch marks a major step in bridging the Ethereum and TON ecosystems, bringing Ethereum’s mature DeFi landscape to Telegram’s vast 1 billion+ user base. According to Tac co-founder Pavel Altukhov, this integration enhances access to DeFi while simplifying the user experience within Telegram. It creates a new avenue for Ethereum developers to gain exposure without compromising on infrastructure or codebase.
Tac enables direct EVM deployment on TON without code rewrites
Tac acts as a full EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain, allowing developers to deploy existing Ethereum-based DApps on TON without the need to rewrite code for the TON Virtual Machine (TVM). This interoperability lowers barriers for developers and accelerates adoption by plugging Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem into Telegram’s native interface.
Tac supports this integration with its own jetton TON token and works closely with other TON ecosystem projects to accrue value back to TON. The project’s architecture ensures both user accessibility and developer ease, aligning its incentives with the broader TON network. Tac co-founder Marco Monaco emphasized that the protocol is designed not just to bridge chains but to enrich TON’s role as a DeFi hub within Telegram.
Backed by $11.5M in funding, Tac eyes mass adoption
Tac has already attracted significant backing, raising $11.5 million across seed and strategic rounds from firms including Hack VC, signaling strong investor confidence in its mission. The platform’s ability to unlock Ethereum-based finance for a messaging-first user interface positions it uniquely within the Web3 landscape. With Telegram’s wide reach and TON’s infrastructure, Tac could catalyze a wave of DeFi user growth from mainstream audiences. By removing friction for both developers and users, the project aims to push DeFi toward broader adoption and usability. With the mainnet now live, the next stage will be scaling integrations and capturing user engagement within Telegram’s active global base.
Recently we wrote that over the past week, Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded an inflow of $908 million, highlighting a sharp rise in institutional interest in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency.
