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Telegram's Cocoon: Decentralized AI Network Launching November 2025

10/30/2025

Summary

Story summary

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, announced Cocoon, a decentralized AI network on TON blockchain, at Blockchain Life forum, October 29, 2025.
Cocoon lets GPU owners contribute computing power and earn TON tokens, while developers access affordable AI services with privacy.
Telegram will be the first major client to integrate Cocoon, enhancing features such as text summarization.
Cocoon launches in November 2025, with applications open for hardware providers and developers.

History

Historical Context

The launch of the Ethereum blockchain in 2015 marked a significant shift towards decentralized applications and smart contracts. This innovation prompted Pavel Durov's Telegram to create Cocoon, enabling GPU owners to earn TON tokens by providing computing power. As blockchain technology evolves, it increasingly emphasizes privacy and user autonomy, reshaping the landscape of digital security and AI development.

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Story summary

Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, announced Cocoon, a decentralized AI network on TON blockchain, at Blockchain Life forum, October 29, 2025.
Cocoon lets GPU owners contribute computing power and earn TON tokens, while developers access affordable AI services with privacy.
Telegram will be the first major client to integrate Cocoon, enhancing features such as text summarization.
Cocoon launches in November 2025, with applications open for hardware providers and developers.

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