Chainlink’s integration with TON links one billion Telegram users to worldwide DeFi

Chainlink, a top oracle service provider, has brought its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) and Data Streams to The Open Network (TON). This move allows

(TON) to transfer effortlessly between and more than 60 other blockchain platforms, as stated in . With this integration, CCIP becomes the primary cross-chain solution for Toncoin, supporting secure and open transfers that follow the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. By utilizing Chainlink’s technology, TON is now part of a flexible DeFi network, linking its Telegram-based community—which could number in the hundreds of millions—to global liquidity and cross-chain services.

The announcement, made on October 31, represents a significant milestone for TON as it continues to grow its blockchain ecosystem. Thanks to CCIP, TON users are now able to send Toncoin directly to major networks such as

, , and without relying on bridges or third parties, according to . This cross-chain capability also lets tokens and protocols already using CCIP expand into TON, opening up new opportunities and attracting users to both platforms. Thodoris Karakostas, who leads Blockchain Partnerships at Chainlink, highlighted that this integration gives TON the necessary tools to grow its cross-chain DeFi presence, saying, "By linking TON to CCIP’s expanding ecosystem, we’re unlocking greater liquidity and composability for Web3."

Alongside the CCIP rollout, Chainlink’s Data Streams now supply TON with instant, low-latency market information. This system provides price updates in less than a second from reliable liquidity sources, supporting high-speed trading, lending, and derivatives. Unlike older oracle systems that constantly send data, Data Streams use a request-based approach, letting applications fetch and verify data only when needed for better performance and speed, as detailed by

. Glenn Brown from the TON Foundation described the collaboration as a "major milestone," noting Chainlink’s contribution to "frictionless cross-chain transfers and data-powered DeFi on a global scale."

This partnership also fits into TON’s larger plan to strengthen its Web3 presence. Not long ago, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov introduced Cocoon, a decentralized AI computing network built on TON, further enhancing the ecosystem’s capabilities. With Chainlink’s support, TON now provides developers with a robust platform for building applications that reach Telegram’s billion-plus users and tap into cross-chain DeFi opportunities. Observers suggest this could help TON serve as a gateway between mainstream audiences and decentralized finance, leveraging its built-in wallet and mini-app features.

For

, this collaboration further cements its leadership in cross-chain technology, as noted by . With CCIP now connecting over 60 blockchains, TON’s inclusion broadens its influence in fast-growing sectors. The Graph (GRT), another project using CCIP, recently enabled cross-chain transfers for its token, reflecting a wider move toward increased interoperability.