<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">The Open Platform raised $28.5 million in funding to expand TON blockchain adoption, leading to a $1 billion valuation.The funding will be used to launch TON-based apps globally, targeting markets in the U.S., EU, and other regions.Investment aims to onboard 1 billion users through wallet and app integration within Telegram's ecosystem.The funding led by Ribbit Capital and Pantera Capital highlights a shift towards equity-based investments in blockchain projects.