> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doc.torch.finance/telegram-usd/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doc.torch.finance/telegram-usd/getting-started/ecosystem-challenges.md).

# Ecosystem Challenges

To realize the vision of **Telegram USD**, we must first take a closer look at the three core challenges faced by the TON and Telegram ecosystem: 

1. [Low Yield on TON](/telegram-usd/getting-started/ecosystem-challenges/low-yield-on-ton.md)
2. [Limited Real-World Integration](/telegram-usd/getting-started/ecosystem-challenges/limited-real-world-integration.md)
3. [High DeFi Barriers](/telegram-usd/getting-started/ecosystem-challenges/high-defi-barriers.md)