According to @jessepollak, The Open Platform (TOP) has become the first unicorn in the TON ecosystem with a $1 billion valuation following a $28.5 million funding round led by Ribbit Capital. This development signals growing investor confidence in The Open Network (TON), Telegram's blockchain partner, which aims to onboard a billion users to crypto. Pollak's analysis highlights that this is part of a broader asset tokenization trend that is evolving beyond its initial success with stablecoins. He notes that stablecoins have achieved clear product-market fit, with over $250 billion in circulation used for payments and as key trading pairs for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The next phase of tokenization is expected to involve more complex instruments, with structured credit and private funds identified as prime candidates for disruption. Tokenization in these areas promises to enhance transparency, automate processes via smart contracts, and increase liquidity, though regulatory and KYC/AML challenges remain significant hurdles for widespread adoption.