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Telegram’s 2025 decision to allow TON blockchain ad payments has boosted TON coin’s utility, with 500 million users now able to spend TON directly. TON’s price surged 30% to $10, pushing its market cap to $25 billion—ranking it 12th. Entering the top 10, currently led by Solana at $40 billion, requires a 60% gain. Ad payments could drive $1 billion in annual transactions, but TON faces challenges: its 500 TPS lags behind Solana’s 1,000, and Telegram’s regulatory scrutiny in Europe may deter adoption. While TON’s integration offers a strong use case, competition from established players like XRP and ADA, plus a potential market correction, may cap its rise. TON might reach the top 10 by 2026 if adoption accelerates.