Pavel Durov Reveals Privacy-First AI on TON Blockchain

Written by Aaron S.,

Editor-In-Chief

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Key Takeaways

Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, introduced Cocoon, a privacy-focused AI platform built on the TON blockchain;
Users can contribute graphics processing units (GPUs) power to Cocoon and earn Toncoin in return for their support;
The project aims to reduce reliance on centralized AI tools and protect digital freedom.

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Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, has revealed a new artificial intelligence (AI) project that focuses on user privacy and decentralization.

The system, called the Confidential Compute Open Network (Cocoon), will run on The Open Network (TON), a blockchain linked to Telegram.

The announcement was made during the Blockchain Life 2025 event in Abu Dhabi.

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Cocoon is being developed to give people access to AI tools without depending on large centralized platforms that collect user data. Instead, the project aims to let users keep control over their personal information.

Cocoon’s design enables people to share the power of their own graphics processing units (GPUs) with the network. In return, they will receive Toncoin TON $2.15 , the digital currency used in the TON system.

Durov also spoke about why moving away from centralized systems is important. He explained that over the last two decades, people have gradually lost control over their digital lives.

He said that using decentralized tools like Cocoon can help people keep their freedom and protect their online activity.

The initiative comes as more developers express concern about how centralized AI tools can be misused. By spreading control across the system and eliminating the need for a central authority, Cocoon aims to reduce these risks.

It also creates a shared system where many users contribute to and benefit from the network.

Recently, Durov explained that his personal wealth does not come from the messaging platform but from Bitcoin investments he made years ago. How? Read the full story.