Telegram’s milestone of 1 billion monthly users has sparked a surge in DeFi funding across its ecosystem. The TON Foundation raised $400 million to expand decentralized apps, while OKX Ventures and others launched a $10 million Telegram Growth Hub. Projects like TAC ($6.5M) and Tradoor ($3.2M) are building Ethereum-compatible DeFi apps and DEXs within Telegram. Platforms like EVAA now offer lending and borrowing via mini-apps. Seamless in-app DeFi access, paired with massive user reach, positions Telegram as a potential Web3 super-app. This trend reflects a growing merger between social messaging platforms and decentralized finance, reshaping how users interact with crypto tools.