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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Unveils COCOON AI Compute Network on TON

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Unveils COCOON AI Compute Network on TON

Telegram will be the inaugural major client for Cocoon, utilizing its vast user base to drive adoption of private AI inference on the TON blockchain.

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Summary

Telegram announced it will be the first major client of its Cocoon network, pledging its vast user base and query volume to establish a new economy for private AI inference on the TON blockchain. Cocoon allows GPU owners to earn cryptocurrency for secure, confidential AI tasks. Public testing is scheduled for November 2025, following Telegram’s success in blockchain initiatives such as the lucrative Mini Apps ecosystem. By leveraging its own network, Telegram aims to accelerate adoption of decentralized AI computation.

Terms & Concepts
  • Decentralized AI Compute Network: A distributed infrastructure that allows AI computation to occur across multiple independent nodes, reducing reliance on centralized servers.
  • TON (The Open Network): A blockchain platform originally developed by Telegram, designed for fast transactions, scalable applications, and cryptocurrency support.
  • Confidential Compute: A technology that ensures data and computations remain private, even while processing, by using secure and isolated environments.