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CWL073: TON’s Path to a Billion Wallets with CEO of TON Foundation, Max Crown
May 29, 2025
In this episode of Conversations with Leaders, host Sam North sits down with Max Crown, CEO of TON Foundation, to explore how The Open Network (TON) is revolutionizing crypto adoption through its deep integration with Telegram.
🔊 In this episode of Conversations with Leaders, host Sam North sits down with Max Crown, CEO of TON Foundation, to explore how The Open Network (TON) is revolutionizing crypto adoption through its deep integration with Telegram.

Max breaks down how TON is designed for mass adoption, simplifying blockchain for everyday users. From launching a Telegram-native wallet to building a robust ecosystem for payments, gaming, and creators, TON is aiming to bring crypto to the mainstream — without the friction.

We also dive into user growth strategies, regulatory challenges, and how the $500M Telegram Bond Fund will make yield products more accessible.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

🔹 TON is built for mass crypto adoption via Telegram.

🔹 A seamless wallet is coming to all Telegram users.

🔹 Simplicity and user experience are top priorities.

🔹 Accessibility is the #1 barrier to mainstream adoption.

🔹 TON supports payments, games, and creator tools.

🔹 Regulatory clarity and compliance drive long-term growth.

🔹 TON focuses on attracting new users, not crypto insiders.

🔹 $500M Telegram Bond Fund aims to democratize crypto yields.

🔹 Max Crown applies lessons from MoonPay to lead TON forward.

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