Layer-1 blockchain TAC has officially gone live and it’s not holding back. In a major double announcement, TAC rolled out its public mainnet and launched its native $TAC token on several top exchanges including Bitget, Bybit, Binance Alpha, and Kraken.
The mainnet is now fully operational and already boasts a strong lineup of DeFi protocols onboard. Big names like Morpho, Curve, Bancor, Euler, ZeroLend, IPOR Fusion, and Market.win are all live on the network from day one a rare feat in a space where most new chains launch empty.
More Than Hype: $800M TVL and Growing
TAC didn’t just launch with apps it also came out swinging with more than $800 million in total value locked (TVL), thanks in part to its partnership with liquidity routing platform Turtle Club. That kind of momentum right out of the gate positions TAC as a serious new player in the DeFi space.
Now that the network is live, the team is rolling out validator grants, liquidity incentives on partner DEXs, and new proposals aimed at growing the community. It’s a full-stack launch designed to accelerate ecosystem growth from day one.
Ethereum-Compatible, Bitcoin-Secured
TAC is built on Cosmos-EVM architecture, giving it full compatibility with Ethereum tools and upcoming features including the changes from Ethereum’s Cancun hard fork. It’s also integrated with Babylon, a Bitcoin staking protocol that adds an extra layer of security to the chain’s consensus process. That’s a strong mix of Ethereum flexibility and Bitcoin-grade security.
The $TAC Token: Gas, Staking, and Governance
The $TAC token plays a central role in the network:
- Gas Fees: $TAC is the exclusive gas token on TAC’s EVM. Even TON-based fees are converted on the backend into $TAC for consistency.
- Staking: The chain uses delegated proof-of-stake. Validators need to bond $TAC to produce blocks, and holders can stake to earn 8–10% APY.
- Governance: Token holders who stake $TAC can participate in shaping the future of the chain from upgrades and incentive programs to community treasury allocation.
$TAC is also available via Telegram Wallet, giving it instant access to Telegram’s massive user base over 1 billion strong and enabling quick onboarding for retail users and developers alike.
A DeFi Layer for Telegram’s Future
Co-founder Pavel Altukhov says the launch is more than just another blockchain event it’s a leap forward for the TON ecosystem and Telegram’s evolution into a full-featured Web3 platform.
“TAC enhances the TON ecosystem with a ready-to-use DeFi layer, battle-tested and live from day one,” said Altukhov.
By connecting Ethereum-compatible dApps to the TON ecosystem and Telegram’s huge user base, TAC is helping developers focus on real consumer applications not just tokenomics.
Backed by Big Names
This milestone comes just weeks after TAC raised $11.5 million in a seed and strategic funding round led by Hack VC. That backing, combined with a powerful launch, suggests TAC could play a major role in bridging Ethereum-style DeFi with the Telegram-native world of TON.
The Bottom Line:
TAC’s mainnet launch is big and it’s built for more than just hype. With strong protocol integrations, real TVL, native staking, and Ethereum compatibility, TAC is making a bold play to be the go-to DeFi layer for the growing Telegram ecosystem.
