Crypto News- Innovating Web3 SuperApps: The Open Platform’s Drive via Telegram Wallet Integration,the former entity known as First Stage Labs has undergone a rebranding initiative and is now introduced as The Open Platform (TOP). This strategic transformation aligns the company’s identity and mission with that of its blockchain partner, the TON Foundation, leading to a comprehensive restructuring of the business. As part of this transition, the company has merged with the team behind Wallet, a cryptocurrency application seamlessly integrated into the Telegram Messenger platform.
Innovating Web3 SuperApps: The Open Platform’s Drive via Telegram Wallet Integration
TOP is unwavering in its commitment to democratize Web3 on a global scale, promoting true ownership and ushering in new economies by widely distributing and simplifying blockchain services. Wallet serves as the cornerstone for realizing this vision. Initially introduced as a Telegram bot, Wallet has evolved into a comprehensive application and platform, enabling users to manage their digital assets with the same ease as sending a message. Recent months have seen accelerated development, with the launch of a merchant service in July and an invite-only developer beta for the upcoming self-custodial wallet product, TON Space, in August. Over 1000 developers have already joined the beta, with a public release slated for later this month.
Andrew Rogozov, CEO of TOP and Wallet, expressed the company’s readiness to introduce Wallet and the entire TON ecosystem to the world, anticipating that Wallet will drive global crypto adoption to unprecedented levels. Rogozov emphasized the company’s strong financial backing, with significant investment secured from partners, and the belief in the synergistic potential of The Open Network’s blockchain and the Telegram Messenger as catalysts for the next phase of Web3 ecosystem growth.
TOP Labs, the venture-building division of The Open Platform, will continue the strategic approach of its predecessor, First Stage Labs. The existing portfolio includes various TON-based startups, such as the non-custodial wallet Tonkeeper, Open Builders community management tools, and the NFT marketplace Getgems, among others. Andrey Klebanov, Managing Partner of TOP Labs, highlighted the rebranding’s representation of their open platform paradigm, fostering growth and innovation within their ecosystem.
Andrew Rogozov, the CEO of TOP and Wallet, previously served as the CEO of VK.com, the largest social network in Eastern Europe, and joined the TON Foundation as a founding member in 2022, ultimately leading to the formation of The Open Platform in 2023 through the merger with Wallet inside Telegram.
Andrey Klebanov, also a Managing Partner at TOP Labs, brings over a decade of experience in investing and venture building, with a strong focus on Web3 projects. Formerly associated with First Stage Labs, Klebanov has played a crucial role in securing multi-million dollar deals for various businesses and fostering success for Web3 startups.
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