On July 13, Telegram’s t.me domain was abruptly suspended at the registry level, instantly breaking millions of short links and blocking access to critical crypto services built on The Open Network (TON). While core messaging remained functional, users were unable to reach TON’s custodial Wallet and various Mini Apps, which rely on t.me URLs as their primary gateway.
Reports surfaced linking the suspension to potential OFAC compliance actions, but no official cause has been confirmed. Telegram quickly implemented a redirect to telegram.me while the registry hold persisted, partially mitigating the impact. The incident highlights the fragility of centralized domain infrastructure for decentralized applications, leaving many in the TON ecosystem temporarily stranded.
