Layer1 Blockchain TAC Launches Public Mainnet and Native Token

Layer1 blockchain TAC has launched its public mainnet and introduced its native token on major exchanges like Bitget, Binance Alpha, and Bybit.

According to a press release from crypto.news, the public mainnet is live, hosting significant DeFi protocols such as Morpho, Curve, Bancor, Euler, ZeroLend, IPOR Fusion, and Market.win.

With the mainnet’s launch, TAC plans to distribute validator grants, activate liquidity incentives on partner DEXs, and publish community growth proposals. In collaboration with the liquidity distribution protocol Turtle Club, the mainnet launched with over $800 million in Total Value Locked (TVL).

Built using Cosmos-EVM architecture, the layer1 blockchain ensures compatibility with Ethereum (ETH)’s Cancun hard fork. It also integrates Bitcoin (BTC) staking protocol Babylon to enhance on-chain security and consensus validation.

The project’s native token, $TAC, is now available on the Telegram Wallet and for trading on Binance Alpha, Bitget, Bybit, and Kraken.

Token Utility

The token serves three purposes:
1. Gas fee payment – $TAC will be the exclusive gas token for the protocol’s EVM, converting TON-denominated fees into TAC.
2. Staking – Tokens secure the network through delegated proof-of-stake, allowing holders to earn 8% to 10% APY through staking.
3. Governance – It unlocks on-chain governance, enabling stakers to influence upgrades, incentive programs, and community treasury.

Pavel Altukhov, co-founder of TAC, noted that the mainnet and token launch represents a significant step for both TON and the evolution of Telegram, allowing builders to integrate blockchain use cases into products.

He stated, “TAC enhances the TON ecosystem with a ready-to-use DeFi layer, battle-tested and live from day one.”

TAC is specifically designed for EVM dApps to access TON and the Telegram Ecosystem, which boasts over one billion users. By bringing EVM functionality to the TON ecosystem, the project helps builders create consumer-focused use cases.

The mainnet launch followed a successful fundraising round, where the company raised $11.5 million led by Hack VC on June 18.