Telegram Launches Affluent Crypto Investment App on TON Blockchain

According to PANews, former TON Foundation executive Justin Hyun officially launched the Affluent crypto investment app within Telegram on June 16, 2025. The app, developed on the TON blockchain, aims to simplify investment by merging traditional finance with decentralized finance (DeFi). Users can participate in automated strategy vaults with a single deposit, allowing funds to be intelligently allocated across various lending markets to optimize returns. Affluent's co-founder, Hyung Lee, highlighted that the app integrates traditional financial risk management with a modular blockchain architecture. The application features an expert-managed vault system that automatically executes asset allocation strategies, while maintaining a simple Telegram interface for users. However, specific details regarding the platform's risk management mechanisms have not been disclosed.