Many people lack confidence in TON, as they criticize it for appearing too much like Web2, with trashy mini-games and copycat mini-programs. Here are some of my observations:

TON should actually be referred to as the Telegram ecosystem, at least that's how I see it and have heard it defined by others before. It differs from traditional blockchain development in its approach. The skepticism may stem from the external perception of TON as an ecosystem, leading to it being unfairly labeled with the traditional blockchain tag, causing a sense of disconnect with Web3.

The current development focus seems to be on monetizing Telegram, whether through Telegram Pay integration or upcoming ad placements, all aimed at enriching Telegram's revenue streams. This effort seems to be driven by a desire to monetize and capitalize on Telegram's large user base, as relying solely on minimal membership income would not attract favor from capital markets.