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Pantera Capital, a leading blockchain investment firm, has announced its largest investment to date in TON, the Layer 1 network originally designed by Telegram. The move comes as Pantera launches its fifth venture-style fund, Pantera Fund V, targeting $1 billion to invest across the spectrum of blockchain assets.TON, which stands for &#34;The Open Network,&#34; leverages Telegram&#39;s extensive user base of over 930 million to create a decentralized network capable of supporting a wide range of applications. The network&#39;s scalable architecture, combined with Telegram&#39;s commitment to freedom and neutrality, positions TON as a potential game-changer in bringing crypto to the masses.<react-video url="https://youtu.be/4QIZE708gJ4?si&#61;RxNh89q3A4Zkvevf"></react-video>According to Pantera partner Ryan Barney, TON&#39;s unique combination of a vibrant emerging ecosystem and seamless integration with Telegram&#39;s user-friendly interface sets it apart from other blockchain projects. The network&#39;s ability to support crypto mini-apps, stablecoin payments, and new monetization opportunities for content creators makes it an attractive investment opportunity.Pantera&#39;s Fund V will continue the firm&#39;s successful strategy of investing in venture, early-stage protocol tokens, and special opportunities such as discounted token placements. The fund will also allocate 20% to liquid/public tokens. With a track record of backing 240 companies and protocols, including 21 that have become unicorns, Pantera is well-positioned to identify and grow the most promising ideas in the blockchain space.The launch of Fund V comes as the blockchain industry witnesses increasing integration between traditional finance and decentralized finance. BlackRock&#39;s recent launch of an on-chain fund backed by U.S. Treasuries and the growing tokenized U.S. treasury market are prime examples of this trend.Pantera&#39;s investment in TON and the launch of Fund V also coincide with the recent Bitcoin halving event. The firm&#39;s analysis suggests that the price of Bitcoin could reach $117,000 by August 2025, based on historical patterns following previous halvings.As the blockchain industry continues to evolve, Pantera remains committed to fostering innovation and driving adoption. The firm&#39;s 100th Blockchain Letter, released alongside the TON investment and Fund V announcement, reflects on the progress made since 2013 and the ongoing mission to reduce resistance to blockchain adoption across regulatory, business, political, and social spheres.

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