TON Messenger Q&A
We would also like to address this week a misconception among users caused by the limited amount of publicly available information about the project.
This is our fault, as we should have published all upcoming features earlier. However, many of them are still pending approval or require additional verification, so we share updates gradually as they are confirmed.

Will messages be paid?
No. Quite the opposite. That would contradict the principles of free, basic communication between users.
Only the storage of large media files might become paid. Unfortunately, we do not have our own data center to be as generous with file limits as some major tech companies.
For transferring large media files, we recommend using dedicated storage services for big data.

Are polls available only for verified users?
No. We do not plan to force users to go through verification. That would restrict the actions of regular users, which we do not accept.
You can read more about this here.

Are you part of the TON Foundation?
No. Our project was not founded by representatives of the TON Foundation and is not funded by them.
We did register on TON Builders, but we do not participate in any partnership programs.
We wanted to take part in the project presentation sessions, but unfortunately, we currently don’t have a suitable speaker for such events.
You can read more about our origin story here.

Authentication via phone number?
No. You can start using our messenger immediately, as login is based on a mnemonic phrase - similar to creating a crypto wallet.
We decided not to use phone number authentication for several reasons:
- In most countries, phone numbers are linked to passports and reveal the user’s country - data unnecessary for messenger operation
- Dependence on telecom providers
- The method is not effective enough for bot protection
- Network and carrier issues may arise when changing countries
- Losing access to the number means losing access to the account
- Requires keeping the number active, and obtaining a new one for a new account
- If a SIM card is compromised, an attacker can gain access to the account without 2FA

We are ready to answer any further questions. We also always appreciate well-reasoned criticism and suggestions.

Additionally, we would like to thank everyone who has already shown initiative and supported us. We truly value it. 🩵
Thanks to you, we learn new things and better understand what matters across different parts of the community. We listen to every suggestion to create a comfortable space for everyone.