Speculation and fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) regarding Telegram's involvement with The Open Network (TON) token ecosystem have been directly addressed by TONX Chair Manuel Stotz. The concerns, which spread rapidly across social media and trading communities, suggested that Telegram was losing interest or dumping large quantities of its $TON holdings, creating market uncertainty.
Manuel Stotz pushed back against these claims, labeling them as unfounded and misleading. He provided a crucial clarification: all of Telegram's TON token sales operate under a fully vested framework. This structure means tokens are released over a predetermined schedule, preventing sudden supply shocks and aligning Telegram's financial incentives with the long-term growth of the ecosystem. "Telegram’s TON token sales followed a fully vested structure from the outset," Stotz explained, emphasizing that this approach removes risks related to unpredictable selling pressure.
Stotz reaffirmed Telegram's strong, ongoing commitment to the TON ecosystem, stating, "Telegram is not exiting the TON story." Instead, the company plays a strategic role through integration, supporting infrastructure, developer tools, and user onboarding directly within its messaging platform. This integration is designed to drive real-world utility and adoption for payments, gaming, and decentralized applications, rather than fostering speculative hype.
The TONX Chair urged the community and investors to focus on fundamental progress and transparent governance rather than short-term price reactions or viral narratives. He highlighted that predictable token economics and Telegram's vested participation are foundational to sustainable network development, aiming to restore confidence and correct the misleading information that had gained traction.
