Telegram Mini App’s Big Move: Millions Switch to Solana
Why the Shift?
Telegram, a popular messaging app, wants all its blockchain mini-apps to use only their own blockchain, called TON. This is to make things simpler and better for users. But some developers don’t like this idea because they prefer to work with many different blockchains. So, a popular mini-app called PAWS decided to move to a different blockchain called Solana instead.
What’s the Big Deal?
PAWS has millions of users, so when they moved to Solana, lots of new people joined the Solana world. More than 9 million people got crypto wallets, and over 1 million new Solana accounts were made. Also, PAWS’ special tokens, called NFT vouchers, became very popular on a Solana NFT marketplace called Magic Eden. There were over 100,000 transactions in just two weeks!
What’s Next for PAWS?
PAWS wants to become a big Web3 brand. They’re planning to make money in different ways and keep their users happy and involved. They want to do this by working with other projects and making tools that people can use together. This way, PAWS can grow and stay strong.
Challenges and Good Things
Moving to a new blockchain can be risky if that blockchain has problems later. But PAWS is thinking ahead. They’re planning to work with other blockchains too, like Ethereum and some layer-2 chains. This way, they can be flexible and adapt to changes.
What Does This Mean for Blockchain Apps?
PAWS moving to Solana shows that blockchain apps can choose where they want to be, even if the original place has rules they don’t like. This can make the blockchain world more interesting and diverse. It also shows that apps can do well when they focus on keeping users happy and involved, not just on making money quickly.
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