Telegram CEO Pavel Durov presented Cocoon, short for Confidential Compute Open Network, a decentralised infrastructure project that combines blockchain, artificial intelligence, and social media at Blockchain Life 2025.
Built on TON blockchain
According to Durov, Cocoon will provide developers access to inexpensive AI computation while enabling GPU owners to contribute processing power to the network and receive TON tokens in return.
The solution is intended to guarantee that users may engage with AI functions like message drafting and summarisation without disclosing personal information to centralised providers.
By incorporating Cocoon’s features into its mini-app and bot ecosystem, Telegram will be the network’s first significant client and biggest booster. Both hardware manufacturers and developers are welcome to apply for the project, which is set to debut in November 2025.
Durov stressed that AI compute pricing will be competitive and resistant to censorship thanks to Cocoon’s transparent, market-driven architecture.
He presented the project as a component of Telegram’s overarching goal to safeguard user privacy and digital independence in the face of increasing global tech centralisation.
Other developments
In September, AlphaTON Capital Corp said that it had executed two funding deals, used a portion of the proceeds to purchase almost $30 million worth of TON tokens, established a core treasury position, and assembled partners to execute its strategy.
In order to get exposure to Telegram’s user base, the firm conducted its first significant TON purchase, obtained a $35 million loan, and financed around $36.2 million by selling nearly 6.32 million common shares.
The Open Network Foundation announced earlier that, after board approval, Maximilian Crown would assume the additional position of President while remaining Chief Executive Officer. In order to concentrate on his new role as Executive Chairman of Verb Technology Company, Manuel Stotz, the former President of the Board, is resigning.
By joining Crypto.com Custody, TON Foundation has greatly strengthened the institutional capacities and security of its blockchain. Their goal is to become a leading supplier of digital asset custody services of institutional calibre.
The founder of TON and the blockchain itself have faced some legal actions and scrutiny in the past. However, with this new development in the field of AI and advanced security features with the TON blockchain, things are looking up for both the founder and the company. The action represents a significant turning point in the continuing partnership between the TON Foundation.