Catenaa, Saturday, June 28, 2025-Blockchain startup TAC has raised $11.5 million across seed and strategic rounds to build Ethereum-compatible DeFi infrastructure within Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem.
The latest $5 million round was led by Hack VC, signaling strong institutional confidence in the project’s ability to extend EVM dApps into the TON network.
TAC is currently in its phased mainnet rollout, beginning with the DevMainnet stage. Blue-chip DeFi protocols such as Curve, Morpho, and Euler are already live on the network, with over 20 additional applications set to deploy at launch.
The initiative positions TAC as a gateway for developers to bring Ethereum-based apps directly into Telegram, simplifying access for non-crypto users.
Hack VC’s Ed Roman praised TAC’s experienced team and its strategy to bridge EVM applications to global audiences. Co-founder Pavel Altukhov said the funding would accelerate efforts to build TON-native consumer apps and expand DeFi access within Telegram.
TAC’s pre-mainnet campaign, titled “The Summoning,” has already secured over $700 million in total value locked (TVL).
The liquidity will be available from launch, providing critical infrastructure for early DeFi use. Curve’s Michael Egorov highlighted the opportunity to reach Telegram’s non-DeFi users by going live on TAC.
Several Telegram Mini Apps are already integrating DeFi tools powered by TAC, setting the stage for mass-market adoption of decentralized finance via one of the most widely used messaging platforms in the world.
