The Open Network (TON) is launching a permissionless bridge to allow users to bring their Bitcoin to the Telegram-linked network for decentralized finance (DeFi) use. This initiative aims to integrate Bitcoin with the TON blockchain, enhancing the ecosystem's capabilities. Despite the technological advancements, there is skepticism about whether Bitcoin users will trust Telegram with their assets. The TON ecosystem, including $TON, is becoming increasingly significant in the crypto space, with Telegram being a major distribution point for crypto users and a natural home for group chats and community forums. The platform's potential to become the West's first 'everything app' akin to China's WeChat is also being explored, with richer crypto mini apps expected to be developed.