Telegram’s New Terms of Service: What You Need to Know

Telegram's updated Terms of Service, effective February 1, 2025, mandate that Mini Apps using blockchain technology within Telegram must exclusively utilize the TON Blockchain and TON Connect for transactions. Multichain wallets can support various blockchains but must adhere to these new guidelines.
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TL;DR Regarding Grindery

Under the new Terms of Service (TOS) Grindery is a multichain wallet that enables users to manage TON and non-TON assets within Telegram. Under Telegram’s updatedTOS, Grindery remains fully compliant by:
✅ Supporting TON blockchain for transactions within Telegram
✅ Planning on using TON Connect for in-app wallet interactions
✅ Allowing users to manage assets on Polygon and BNB within the app
✅ Complying with restrictions on token promotions and external app integrations
To clarify Grindery does currently not:
🚫 Link users to external dApps for managing non-TON assets
🚫 Include a catalog of external blockchain applications
Grindery’s full multichain functionality continues outside of Telegram, ensuring users can still access non-TON blockchains through web and mobile apps.

Introduction to Telegram’s New Terms of Service

On February 1, 2025, Telegram introduced new rules for Mini Apps using blockchain technology. These changes impact both dApps and wallets by requiring exclusive use of TON Blockchain and TON Connect for transactions inside Telegram.

Impact on dApps and Wallets in Telegram

  • dApps must use TON Blockchain exclusively for issuing tokens and conducting transactions.
  • Wallets can still support multiple blockchains, but they must comply with several conditions.
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Grindery, a Multichain Wallet

Grindery classifies as a Multichain Wallet because it:
✔️ Supports TON alongside other blockchains
✔️ Allows users to send, receive, and swap tokens across chains
✔️ Plans on using TON Connect for transactions within Telegram
Grindery operates within Telegram’s rules while maintaining full multichain support as required in the new TOS.

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How Grindery Complies with Telegram’s TOS

1. Compliance as a Multichain Wallet

🔹 Users can manage non-TON assets inside the app (permitted)
🔹 No external app connections for non-TON transactions (not permitted)
🔹 User can make cross-chain swaps within the wallet interface (permitted)

2. Compliance with Token Promotion Rules

🔹 Grindery only promotes its TON-based “G1 token” inside Telegram

Conclusion

Grindery remains a fully compliant multichain wallet within Telegram while preserving full blockchain flexibility outside of Telegram. By adapting to Telegram’s new guidelines, Grindery ensures users can continue managing TON and non-TON assets seamlessly.
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