Original source: Ryan
I remember downloading Telegram for the first time in 2015. I was a college student at the time and, like most people, was just looking for a chat app without ads and data mining. Telegram felt different to me – the interface was simple, the operation was intuitive, and most importantly, it made people feel free. I still remember the interface at that time, the white chat bubbles and the smoothness of the messages sliding into the screen.
Back then, the blue paper airplane icon was more than just a symbol of a chat app, it meant we could speak freely and connect across borders. Little did I know that the leader of this revolution, Pavel Durov, would become one of the people I admired most.
With his unwavering commitment to privacy and low-key rebelliousness, Pavel reminds me of Prometheus, the god who dared to steal fire from heaven and bring it to mankind. In a world where most tech giants are only concerned with control and profit, Pavel is different. He is not afraid to challenge the norm and face the possible consequences.
His arrest by the French government in August 2024 was more than just a headline, but a reminder that the fight for free speech and privacy is far from over.
Telegram in praise of the app
Telegram helped me buy my first cryptocurrency, join my first trading group, and meet some of my best friends around the world. It also helped me spend late nights in dark dorm rooms discussing everything from philosophy to technology to simple memes and hilarious moments.
Pavel didn’t just create an app, he built a sanctuary where users can fearlessly share ideas, organize movements, and build friendships across borders. It is this spirit of defiance and innovation that inspired me to create the Tomo social wallet.
Why is it called “Tomo”? A tribute to freedom and friendship
When it came time to name the wallet, I knew it had to fit in with the core philosophy of what we were building. “Tomo” means “friend” in Japanese, and it’s also a nod to Bitcoin’s mysterious founder, Satoshi Nakamoto, whose pseudonymous legend continues to inspire us today.
Friends are people who support you, believe in you, and help you through the tough times. Tomo Wallet is designed with this in mind – it is more than just a wallet, it is a partner in your journey to financial freedom.
Tomo gives users the power to control their digital assets, just as Telegram gives us the freedom to control our conversations. We built Tomo on Telegram because it is more than just a platform, it is a symbol of everything we believe in. Just as Pavel pioneered user experience in messaging, Tomo is breaking new ground in cryptocurrency adoption and trading experience.
Our wallet not only allows users to send and receive tokens, but also enables token exchange and asset management through decentralized bridges while maintaining full control over funds. In addition, it also provides community features with token thresholds, where users can interact with friends through posts and live broadcasts, and even send gift packages – all while ensuring the safety of funds. Freedom of speech and freedom of trade – they are two sides of the same coin.
Our SDK package allows any application to become a Telegram mini-app with built-in funding services, token swaps, and instant access to TON EVM Layer 2. Our goal is to make digital assets as convenient and accessible as possible to everyone.
I am proud to say that Tomo carries on Pavel’s legacy and the torch of freedom. We are not just building a wallet, we are building a bridge to the future, making the financial system as open and accessible as a conversation on Telegram. Our mission is simple: spread the flame of digital freedom, just as Pavel spread the flame of free speech.
Personal Mission Statement
This is not just the company’s voice, this is also me, a long-time user, a fan, and a firm believer in Telegram’s ideas. Pavel Durov has been my idol for years, and his commitment to privacy and freedom inspires me every day. Telegram showed me what was possible, and now, with Tomo, I hope to bring that possibility to the world of digital finance.
Hats off to Pavel, the Prometheus of our time, who brought the flame of free speech to us, and to all those who fight for freedom. At Tomo, we are doing our part to ensure that the flame of financial freedom burns just as bright. Free speech and free trade — these are not just slogans, but the building blocks of a better world. Together with our friends and allies, we will continue to push for this vision.
To Pavel, to freedom, to friends, to the future – all this is dedicated to you.
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