Deep Dive
1. Cocoon Launches Decentralized AI on TON (2 December 2025)
Overview:
Telegram founder Pavel Durov unveiled Cocoon, a privacy-focused AI compute network on TON, leveraging Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) and zero-knowledge proofs. GPU owners can rent hardware for AI tasks (like Telegram’s message translation) and earn TON tokens, bypassing centralized cloud providers.
What this means:
This directly ties TON’s utility to AI demand – bullish for network usage and token burn mechanics. With Telegram’s 1B+ users as initial clients, Cocoon could drive sustained demand for TON payments. However, adoption depends on scaling GPU nodes beyond the current 30 (Binance News).
2. STON.fi Activates First Full TON DAO (2 December 2025)
Overview:
STON.fi, TON’s leading DEX, launched a DAO enabling 5.6M users to govern protocol upgrades by staking STON tokens. Voting power (ARKENSTON tokens) scales with stake size and duration, favoring long-term holders.
What this means:
Decentralized governance strengthens TON’s DeFi credibility and could attract institutional liquidity. The DAO’s 115+ test proposals signal active community engagement, though concentrated staking risks centralization (Decrypt).
3. Toncoin Price Rebounds Toward $1.60 (2 December 2025)
Overview:
TON surged 6% to $1.56, recovering from a 30-day low of $1.45, as Cocoon’s launch offset broader market weakness. Bulls target $1.60, with $2.36 as next major resistance.
What this means:
The rebound reflects guarded optimism about TON’s AI pivot. However, trading volume remains 12% below average, suggesting cautious participation. A close above $1.60 could confirm bullish momentum (CoinJournal).
Conclusion
TON’s dual focus on AI infrastructure (Cocoon) and decentralized governance (STON.fi DAO) positions it as a rare Layer-1 blending speculative narratives with tangible use cases. While technicals hint at upside, the key question remains: Can Telegram’s user base transition from passive observers to active Cocoon participants, driving sustainable TON demand?