Hey TON fam,

Following the launch of TON Wallet in the U.S. this week, I’ve seen some confusion in the community around wallets, branding, and what’s actually available in the U.S. Rather than let misunderstandings linger or fuel speculation, I wanted to take a moment to clarify a few things directly.

Let’s please keep in mind that the U.S. and Europe are two new markets distinctly different from the rest of the world. What’s possible or available in one place doesn’t always apply globally. This difference matters.

The post below isn’t about calling anyone out, it’s about clearing the air and making sure facts are easy to access for anyone who wants them.

Appreciate everyone who’s asking questions and paying attention. That’s how we can Make TON Great Again.

1. Distinction Between Custodial and Self-Custodial Products

Wallet (now branded as Crypto Wallet) and TON Space (now branded as TON Wallet) are fundamentally different products. One is custodial and only available in select regions and the other is self-custodial and available worldwide.

This has been communicated publicly by both The Open Platform and TON Foundation, and the aim of rebranding was to simplify the user experience, not obscure facts. The suggestion that this was some sort of intentional deception is inaccurate and nonsense.

The recent press release regarding the U.S. launch explicitly referred to the self-custodial TON Wallet, not the custodial Crypto Wallet. There was no misleading claim from official channels suggesting that U.S. users now have access to the custodial Telegram-integrated wallet.

2. TON Wallet’s U.S. Availability

There has been some suggestion that U.S. citizens were misled into believing they now have access to the Telegram-integrated custodial wallet. This is not supported by the official announcement.

In reality:
- The newly available TON Wallet in the U.S. is a self-custodial product, which provides users with a seed phrase and full control of their assets, just like other popular wallets in this key market.

- It is now accessible directly within Telegram in the U.S., offering a seamless in-app experience, while still remaining self-custodial.

- Remember: your keys = your crypto.

3. Allegations of Manipulation

Some of the discourse seems to blur the line between genuine confusion due to rebranding — which was communicated publicly — and deliberate misinformation.

The facts:
- The rebranding of Wallet (now Crypto Wallet) and TON Space (now TON Wallet) were clearly communicated.

- The U.S. launch has been careful to comply with local regulations (hence the focus on the self-custodial wallet).

- The confusion stems from community misinterpretations and third-party commentary rather than any misleading communications from The Open Platform or TON Foundation.

4. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana on TON

Some community members have raised concerns about claims that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are “available” through TON Wallet.

To clarify:
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana do not exist natively on TON Blockchain.
- TON Wallet does not claim otherwise.
- Support for these assets — whether via custodial services or cross-chain bridges — is in development and will be communicated transparently.

Suggestions that users are being misled about “Bitcoin on TON” is a sensationalized misrepresentation. Most users understand the distinction between native and supported assets via bridging or custody.

5. Why Use TON Wallet in the U.S.?

Some community members have asked why anyone would use TON Wallet instead of Tonkeeper or MyTonWallet. The advantage of using TON Wallet is the seamless access and distribution via Telegram.

TON Wallet’s deep integration with Telegram provides direct, mass market accessibility to crypto with an app people already know, trust, and use daily.

This is a significant step for onboarding new users and enables a lot of use cases which will be launched this year.