Ankr seamlessly incorporates TON into Web3 API services catering to developers

Ankr, a web3 infrastructure platform, has announced its integration with The Open Network (TON) blockchain, enabling developers to create decentralized applications (DApps) for Telegram users. The integration eliminates the need for node setup on TON, saving developers hours of time on building, configuring, and troubleshooting. Telegram has an estimated user base of 950 million. Some popular DApps built on TON include Telegram Mini Apps like Hamster Kombat, a tap-to-earn game that has attracted over 300 million players in just a few months. These Mini Apps utilize TON’s blockchain infrastructure and operate directly within the Telegram app. Ankr’s integration will provide remote procedure calls (RPCs) connections, allowing developers to interact directly with the TON network for tasks like executing transactions, checking wallet balances, and retrieving ownership information. The TON RPC endpoints will be deployed through Asphere, forming a globally distributed network of blockchain nodes for low latency. Chandler Song, co-founder and CEO of Ankr, expressed excitement about the potential for innovative functionality now that the barriers to building have been removed. While the TON blockchain also offers its own RPC services for DApp development on Telegram, Ankr’s integration simplifies node management complexities. The TON Foundation recently selected Axelar’s Mobius Development Stack (MDS) to connect its ecosystem with 68 networks, enabling developers to build DApps across multiple blockchains without the need for bridging solutions. In September, the TON blockchain received a $30 million strategic investment from crypto exchange Bitget and Foresight Ventures, aiming to accelerate the development of TON-based applications, especially games like Hamster Kombat and Notcoin.