ChainCatcher reported that the TON Foundation has posted on social media platforms, stating, "The TON Foundation is delighted to learn that the French authorities have returned Pavel Durov's passport, allowing him to freely leave the country. This news marks an important resolution moment. Telegram has nearly 1 billion global users, representing a global movement dedicated to communication freedom and inalienable privacy rights. As part of the decentralized TON community, we stand with Pavel in his unwavering defense of free speech and online privacy rights.

Our commitment to these fundamental principles remains steadfast. We firmly believe that blockchain is a technology of freedom, an innovative tool that can change the way we protect individual rights - we are proud to be part of an ecosystem that empowers individuals with freedom and secure communication.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our community, the broader tech industry, and all the vocal advocates of Pavel Durov's free speech."