Former TON Foundation Director Justin Hyun Launches New DeFi-on-Telegram App, Affluent

• Affluent launched on Telegram to offer easy crypto investing using smart contracts and expert guidance.
• Built on TON, the app uses vaults to manage funds and spread assets across lending markets automatically.
• The platform blends TradFi risk tools with DeFi yields and has passed audits for security and user safety.

A new crypto investment platform, Affluent, has launched on Telegram, aiming to simplify DeFi participation while leveraging traditional finance principles. Developed by former TON Foundation director Justin Hyun, Affluent provides automated yield strategies and lending opportunities directly on The Open Network (TON).

The next evolution of DeFi is here, and it’s happening inside Telegram.

Introducing Affluent. Unlocking institutional-grade yield from BTC, Gold, and RWAs with just one tap.

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— Affluent (@AffluentOrg) June 16, 2025

The platform effectively transforms the Telegram interface into a decentralized financial hub. Built natively on TON, the application allows users to earn yield without navigating the technical barriers often associated with DeFi.

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