# Encrypted Chat Cryptocurrencies The Telegram App's Native Cryptocurrency Powers Payments & More By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chat-cryptocurrency References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/08/telegram-open-network/) & [telegram.org](https://telegram.org) Telegram, the hugely popular [encrypted communication app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yapsdotchat), is set to launch its very own chat cryptocurrency that is designed to make it easier than ever for the app to be used for payments and other purposes. Set to be called 'TON' or (Telegram Open Network), this particular chat cryptocurrency would make it possible for Telegram users to avoid [remittance fees when sending money internationally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-with-crypto), and to use the app's existing encryption infrastructure to send money privately. Anyone who's deeply involved in cryptocurrency trading and speculation knows that Telegram has become the default app for the cryptocurrency community, making it the perfect platform to launch a specific chat cryptocurrency. Most importantly, the TON cryptocurrency could allow Telegram to become even more independent from banks and governments, which could be an important value proposition for an app that embraces the encryption and privacy ethos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Encrypted Chat Cryptocurrencies:** Opportunity for other messaging apps to create their own chat cryptocurrencies, enabling secure and convenient in-app payments. - **Remittance Fee Elimination:** Opportunity for fintech companies to leverage chat cryptocurrencies to offer low-cost or fee-free international money transfers. - **Independence From Banks and Governments:** Opportunity for other decentralized apps to offer users increased financial privacy and autonomy by adopting their own native cryptocurrencies. ### Where This Applies - **Cryptocurrency Services:** Opportunity for cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet providers to integrate chat cryptocurrency functionality, expanding their service offerings. - **Fintech:** Opportunity for fintech startups to develop innovative solutions using chat cryptocurrencies for cross-border payments and remittance services. - **Messaging Apps:** Opportunity for messaging app developers to explore the integration of chat cryptocurrencies to offer secure and seamless in-app payments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Encrypted Decentralized Chat Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positiveintentions.md) - [Paid Instant Messaging Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegram-premium.md) - [Additional Video Transcription Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telegram-2.md) - [Messaging App-Based Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betconstruct.md) - [African Digital Wallet Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union54.md) - [Community-Building Social Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openchat.md) - [Conversational Learning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linguogram.md) - [AI-Backed Crypto Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy.md) - [Social Messaging Money Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payments-on-viber.md)