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ChainCatcher reports, citing Cointelegraph, that former TON Foundation executive Justin Hyun officially launched the Affluent crypto investment app integrated within Telegram on June 16. This protocol is developed on the TON blockchain and focuses on a simplified yield solution that combines traditional finance with DeFi. Users can participate in automated strategy vaults with a single deposit, where funds are intelligently allocated across different lending markets to optimize returns. Affluent co-founder Hyung Lee stated that their solution integrates traditional financial risk controls with a modular blockchain architecture. The app features an expert-managed vault system, with asset allocation strategies executed automatically in the backend, while the frontend maintains a streamlined Telegram interface. The platform has not yet disclosed specific details regarding its risk management mechanisms.

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