A spokesperson for the TON Foundation stated that third-party encrypted wallets on Telegram must now use TON Connect as their exclusive wallet connection protocol.
The new requirement is part of Telegram's collaboration with the TON Foundation, making TON the only blockchain network supported by its messaging service.
The foundation's representative mentioned that existing mini-programs running on other blockchains must transition to TON by February 21, including bridging existing assets, migrating smart contracts, and specifically using TON Connect.
TON Connect is an open-source toolkit that serves as a "universal application authorization standard" or communication protocol between wallets and applications within the TON ecosystem.
This toolkit allows users to log into applications and services using their TON wallet instead of the more common usernames and passwords.
