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pavel durov

Pavel Durov is a Russian technology entrepreneur and investor.

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Pavel Durov is a Russian technology entrepreneur and investor. He is known for founding Telegram, a popular messaging application that emphasizes privacy and decentralization.


Quick Facts

Full name

Pavel Valeryevich Durov

Birth

10-10-1984, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Nationality

Kittitian, Emirati,  Russian, Soviet, French

Education

BA from Saint Petersburg State University

Wife/Partner

Unmarried

Net worth

$15.5 billion as of March 2025

 

He co-founded VK, the largest social network in Russia. However, it was departed under government pressure. In the cryptocurrency domain, Durov led the Telegram Open Network (TON), a blockchain initiative aimed at decentralized applications and rapid transactions.

 

Pavel Durov - Career Highlights and Events

  • 2006 – Co-founded VK, Russia’s largest social network.
  • 2013 – Launched Telegram, focusing on privacy and encryption.
  • 2018 – Introduced Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain project.
  • 2019 – Raised $1.7 billion in TON’s ICO.
  • 2020 – TON halted due to U.S. SEC regulations.
  • 2021 – TON rebranded as an open-source blockchain project.
  • 2022 – Telegram integrated crypto payments with Toncoin.
  • 2024 – Advocates for decentralized internet and blockchain expansion.

 

Although TON was contained because of regulatory hurdles, its technology keeps advancing. Durov continues to be a supporter of decentralization, privacy, and blockchain integration. Like other leaders, he helps shape the influence of crypto in secure communication and digital finance.

 

Awards and Recognitions of Pavel Durov

Year

Institution

Description

2014

Forbes Russia

Top Russian Tech Entrepreneur

2018

CoinDesk

Blockchain Innovator of the Year

2019

TechCrunch

Most Influential in Crypto

2022

Blockchain Summit

Crypto Adoption Pioneer

2024

Consensus Conference

Web3 Visionary Award

 

Useful Links to Connect With Pavel Durov

Platform

Link

X (formerly Twitter)

twitter.com/durov

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/pavel-durov

TON website

www.ton.org

 

Social Media

Expertise

  • Entrepreneur
  • Developer/Programmer
  • Chief Executive Officer

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