Telegram founder Pavel Durov: Cocoon (Confidential Computing Open Network) will be released in November

ChainCatcher news, Telegram founder Pavel Durov delivered a speech at Blockchain Life 2025 in Dubai. He stated, "It has been over a year since I last came to Dubai, and a lot has changed in the world: Telegram has achieved 1 billion monthly active users; I spent some time in Paris" (referring to the arrest incident); three types of market explosions ------ (1) the social-related digital collectibles market, (2) mini apps, which have made some people rich while others have been scammed, (3) AI. And our (Telegram's) position is right at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and social media.

Durov believes that Telegram is the most suitable interface for interactive AI. This is because centralized AI service providers collect user information and manipulate users, and some people have realized they do not like being exploited by big AI companies. For this reason, Telegram will launch Cocoon (Confidential Compute Open Network) in November ------ GPU owners will provide computing power to mine TON, app developers will access low-cost AI computing, and users will retain their privacy while using AI products. Telegram will spark demand and discussions around Cocoon.

At the end of the speech, Durov urged the audience to stand up for their rights and freedoms.