Hey fam, Bosher here from Nigeria

I just watched the latest STON.fi panel “What’s Next for DeFi? The Power Moves That Actually Matter” and Andrey (CMO of STON.fi) dropped one of the clearest explanations I’ve heard.

Key Quote from Andrey:

“When we say TON, we mean Telegram quite often. When we say Telegram, we mean TON… In Ethereum, all these dApps exist in separate environments. But in Telegram/TON, it’s the whole ecosystem.”

Why this matters:

On Ethereum, users have to leave their familiar apps and go to a separate dApp. On TON + Telegram, everything happens inside the messaging app billions already use daily swaps, trading, Mini-Apps, all seamless.

This leads to:

Much lower user acquisition costs

Higher conversion and retention rates

Easier promotion and onboarding without users leaving Telegram

STON.fi has leveraged this perfectly, becoming the leading DEX on TON with deep liquidity and real user adoption.

This is one of the biggest “power moves” for DeFi in 2026: Distribution + Seamless UX.

Watch the full panel replay:

https://youtu.be/T2edrr1IM6Y

What do you think is Telegram the ultimate distribution channel for DeFi? Drop your thoughts below 👇

#STONfi #TON #DeFi #TelegramMiniApps #CrossChain