USDe integration is bringing synthetic dollar yield to Telegram users through a new TON partnership. Ethena Labs, the team behind the synthetic stablecoin USDe, announced its collaboration with TON Foundation to launch Telegram DeFi tools. This marks a major step in expanding access to dollar-based earnings within the messaging app ecosystem.
USDe Integration Connects Telegram and TON
The USDe integration will allow users of Telegram wallets — including Telegram Wallet, Tonkeeper, and MyTonWallet — to buy, stake, and transfer USDe. This synthetic dollar will also be usable across decentralized exchanges (DEXs) in the TON network.
When users stake their USDe, they receive tsUSDe, a yield-generating token that earns annual interest (APY) in TON. This move connects the synthetic dollar with one of the fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems.
TON Partnership Offers Yield and Rewards
The TON partnership will give users holding up to 10,000 tsUSDe in supported wallets a bonus 10% APY in TON through the end of 2025. This reward is designed to drive early adoption of Telegram DeFi and increase participation in TON’s decentralized finance ecosystem.
Ethena Labs adapted tsUSDe to fit TON’s DeFi framework, making it easier for users to earn passive income directly in Telegram. As a result, USDe becomes the first synthetic dollar integrated into TON using LayerZero’s cross-chain infrastructure.
Cross-Chain Transfers Enabled by LayerZero
Thanks to the USDe integration, holders will be able to move USDe across blockchains via Stargate Finance, LayerZero’s bridge protocol. This eliminates the need for centralized exchanges and opens new paths for capital to enter the TON network.
With just a few steps, users can now move assets from Ethereum or other chains into TON and start earning. This seamless process boosts both Telegram DeFi usability and liquidity.
More Support and DeFi Tools Coming
More than a dozen TON-native platforms — including Dedust and Ston.fi — will now support USDe. These integrations show the impact of the TON partnership, enabling users to interact with DeFi products using a stable, synthetic dollar within Telegram.
Additional reward programs are planned, further increasing the appeal of the USDe integration. Developers see this as a key step in making Telegram a central hub for decentralized finance, with simple user experiences and real financial rewards.
