The total value locked (TVL) on the TON blockchain soared to $609.78 million, driven by a 53% surge in the DeDust decentralized exchange liquidity pool. Smaller protocols like bemo, Stakee, and EVAA also saw double-digit growth. This growth is attributed to TON's integration with Telegram and the popularity of play-to-earn mini-games on the messaging app. Read more on The Block.