Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Unveils Cocoon Launch for November 2025
Telegram’s adoption of its own Cocoon network aims to leverage its vast user base to drive a TON-powered decentralized economy for private AI computation.
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Summary
Telegram announced it will become the first major client of its Cocoon network, committing its large user base and query volume to boost the TON blockchain’s economy for private AI inference. Cocoon enables GPU owners to earn TON tokens by providing secure, decentralized AI computing. Public testing remains scheduled for November 2025, with the platform designed to merge blockchain resource sharing with privacy-preserving AI execution.
Terms & Concepts
- TON: The Open Network, a blockchain originally developed by Telegram, enabling decentralized applications, payments, and smart contracts.
- GPU Mining: The process of using graphics processing units to solve cryptographic problems and validate blockchain transactions, earning cryptocurrency rewards.
- AI Computing: The use of computational resources for running artificial intelligence models, including data processing, training, and inference.