The TON Foundation confirms that Telegram founder Durov has regained his freedom and supports the defense of online freedom of speech and privacy rights

According to BlockBeats, on March 16th, the TON Foundation announced that French authorities have returned the passport of Telegram founder Pavel Durov to him, granting him the right to freely leave the country. This news marks an important moment of resolution. Telegram has nearly 1 billion users worldwide, representing a global movement dedicated to the inalienable rights of freedom of communication and privacy. As part of the decentralized TON community, the TON Foundation has always stood with Pavel and supported his unwavering determination to defend online freedom of speech and privacy. Our commitment to these fundamental principles remains unwavering. We firmly believe that blockchain is a free technology - an innovative tool that can change the way we protect individual rights - and we feel proud to be part of an ecosystem that empowers individuals with freedom and secure communication