Durov Unveils Cocoon: Privacy-First Decentralized AI on TON

At Blockchain Life 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov unveiled Cocoon, a privacy-first AI platform on the TON blockchain. Cocoon delivers privacy-first AI by using an immutable ledger to record data provenance and by distributing compute tasks across a decentralized network. Users can share idle GPU power in exchange for Toncoin rewards. The decentralized AI system avoids centralized providers that collect raw data. It spreads AI computations across nodes, protecting user data from review or manipulation. Cocoon’s design aims to preserve digital freedom amid growing privacy risks. By incentivizing GPU staking with Toncoin, Cocoon could drive token demand and boost network usage. For traders, early adoption may lead to short-term price gains for TON, while long-term ecosystem growth could support sustained demand.
Bullish
Cocoon’s launch on the TON blockchain introduces a new use case for GPU staking and Toncoin rewards. By recording computations on an immutable ledger and decentralizing AI workloads, the platform enhances data privacy and digital freedom. Incentives in Toncoin are likely to drive immediate demand, leading to short-term price gains. In the long term, wider adoption of Cocoon can strengthen the TON ecosystem, support sustained network activity, and underpin continued token appreciation.