Polymarket integrates with Telegram via TON-native Predict app

The June 25 launch brings on-chain prediction market trading into Telegram, using TON-based USDT, GRAM for gas fees, and STON.fi’s Omniston for cross-chain support.

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Summary

Polymarket expanded into Telegram on June 25 through Predict, a TON-native dApp built by the Getgems team. The integration allows users to trade prediction markets covering sports, politics, crypto, and culture without leaving the messaging platform. Trades settle on-chain, use TON-based USDT, and require GRAM for gas fees, while cross-chain support is provided through STON.fi’s Omniston protocol.

Terms & Concepts
  • dApp: Decentralized application running on blockchain infrastructure.
  • on-chain settlement: Transaction completion recorded directly on a blockchain.
  • gas fees: Network fees paid to process blockchain transactions.