Today, The Open Network has made history. TON Foundation performed a live performance test of the TON Blockchain Technology to achieve the highest transaction speed for a blockchain in the world. TON has officially bypassed all L1 blockchains and centralized payment networks such as PayPal, Visa, and Mastercard. This result is now fully audited by a leading auditing firm, CertiK. We’re ecstatic to report that the test was successful, and TON Blockchain reached a staggering speed of 104,715 transactions per second. This makes TON Blockchain the fastest and most scalable blockchain in the world. And yet, this record is far from reaching TON’s limit. Thanks to its unique architecture, TON can process millions of transactions per second from billions of users by adding more nodes, confirming that TON is technically miles ahead of all the other existing blockchains. You can now watch the recording of our live performance test on Youtube. Achieving this record wasn’t an accident. TON’s architecture has been designed to enable unlimited scalability, with the core feature being horizontal sharding. This allows the TON Blockchain to ‘partition’ into smaller workchains and shardchains, so each node only needs to store and validate a subset of the network data instead of storing and verifying the entire blockchain. This enables higher transaction speeds but also makes TON more secure and decentralized. With this in mind, it’s easy to understand why we sometimes call TON the “blockchain of blockchains.” If you want to learn more about TON’s architecture, read our article. Another Step Forward When the TON Community embarked on a journey towards turning TON and Telegram into the world’s first Web3 SuperApp, everyone knew this feat would require a technical marvel – a blockchain capable of serving hundreds of millions of users. By setting this record, TON proves it is capable of exactly that. TON provides practically unlimited scalability and a seamless user experience without transaction bottlenecks or unexpected transaction fee spikes. It’s important to note that this record was not performed using simple coin transfers but by executing complex smart contracts. With this record, TON proved that we already have the necessary infrastructure to power the world’s first SuperApp built on blockchain, far beyond simple transactions or smart contracts. This paradigm shift changes how we think about blockchain and its capabilities. Closing The Gap Web3 represents a new era for applications and platforms, one that gives network participants control over their own data, identities, and assets, becoming more than just mere ‘users .’ By proving that blockchain can scale and handle the load necessary for complex applications like SuperApp, TON is accelerating the rate at which these decentralized systems become a part of our daily lives. High scalability and low latency are often seen as the missing pieces for mainstream adoption of Web3, but TON is quickly closing that gap. Conclusion TON’s new world record is not just a benchmark or a PR stunt; it’s a statement highlighting the possibilities of TON Blockchain Technology. By setting the stage for the world’s first blockchain-powered SuperApp, TON isn’t just breaking records but also exploring the horizons for new use cases and Web3 adoption. With TON’s unique architecture and focus on the ecosystem, the TON Community shows that the future of a highly scalable and decentralized ecosystem is not just possible but already here. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

We're not exaggerating when we say the last quarter might be the most exciting quarter we've ever witnessed within the TON Ecosystem. Hundreds of builders on TON launched new amazing products, and the TON blockchain received several major upgrades. The TON Community launched an initiative with Telegram and much, much more. But before we get to all the highlights of the past quarter, let's first explore some metrics from the recently launched tracking service TON Stat. TON Metrics The number of TON accounts continues to grow steadily, reaching over 3.5M, while the number of daily transactions slightly fluctuates but doesn't show signs of slowing down. On-chain active wallets mirror the accounts and show signs of steady growth, with almost 815 thousand wallets. The average daily gain of new wallets is 1,392. As the charts above indicate, the growth is undeniable regarding assets and valuables stored on TON Blockchain. We're observing regular and steady increases in all areas, including Jetton wallets, minted NFTs, TON DNS sales, and TON DNS trading volume. The current number of validators is 344, spread across 24 countries, with a staggering amount of almost 500M TON staked. TON x Telegram Last year, Telegram allowed users to buy and sell Telegram usernames and IDs on Fragment, a TON-based auction platform. It was a phenomenal success. Auction sales exceeded $20M, and Telegram's anonymous numbers increased in value by 27 times in just nine months. But this was just the beginning. The most significant announcement of this quarter, not only for The Open Network but for the entire crypto industry, was made on September 13 at the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore, where Telegram and TON Community announced plans to work together. But don't take our word for it. Here's what Binance Research had to say. This milestone is a game-changer for the TON community, as the launch of the new self-custodial wallet, TON Space, will roll out to Telegram’s 800M monthly users and appear in their Telegram menu starting in November. By 2028, Telegram is expected to reach 1.5 billion users. With this in mind, the TON Community aims to attract 30% of Telegram's active users to TON in the next 3-5 years. This is 33 times the combined active audience of the current crypto industry. Telegram will also rely on The Open Network as its blockchain backbone. The TON Ecosystem will benefit from in-app promotion within Telegram and priority placement on Telegram's global advertising platform, Telegram Ads. The objective is to cultivate a TON-focused Web3 ecosystem within Telegram and evolve the integrated wallet into a one-stop platform for various user needs. This massive announcement immediately boosted Toncoin into the top 10 crypto projects, according to CoinMarketCup. Click here to read the full article. TON Believers Fund A new initiative, believers.ton, has been introduced within the community, offering users the chance to lock their Toncoins into a dedicated smart contract for five years while earning rewards. Other users can also contribute Toncoins as bonuses for those who lock in their tokens. The more Toncoins are secured in the smart contract, the more stable and transparent the tokenomics becomes, which is crucial for network growth and drawing new members. The initiative has been extremely successful. Thanks to the participation of large holders, the believers.ton smart contract has already accumulated more than 500 million Toncoin (which is about 10% of all existing Toncoin). This significant achievement complements previous actions to amplify the TON tokenomics. Click here to read the full article. @Wallet & TON Space Going forward, existing and new @wallet users can access TON Space to become independent custodians of their private keys and assets - eliminating the need for middlemen and offering a trustless experience. TON Space is a self-custodial software wallet that's seamlessly integrated into Telegram's @wallet feature, enabling users to manage, send, receive, and store their assets without leaving the Telegram app. Starting in November, TON Space will automatically become available to Telegram's 800 million monthly users, except in certain regions like the United States. This is a monumental move toward the TON Community's ultimate goal: making crypto accessible to everyone. And the advancements don't end there. TON Space will also support the transfer and viewing of NFTs, being a complete wallet for cryptocurrencies, NFTs, Jettons, and DNS. Not your keys - not your coins. Try TON Space now! Wallet Pay Another major update for @wallet is the introduction of a new UI 3.0 and the launch of Wallet Pay, a revolutionary cryptocurrency payment service for e-commerce and services. This unique tool integrates seamlessly with any Telegram bot or app, allowing users and customers to easily make payments in Toncoin, USDT, or Bitcoin directly through the Telegram messenger interface. We invite you to explore the Wallet Pay website to learn more about everything it can do or read the announcement article. Telegram Mini Apps, Bots & tApps Center Telegram Mini Apps Telegram Mini Apps platform and the new Wallet and TON Space features allow third-party developers to build various services integrated with Telegram and introduce a whole new Web3 dimension to hundreds of millions of Telegram users. Telegram Mini Apps are becoming a trend - popular rating catalogs Coingecko and CoinMarketCap have introduced separate pages for Telegram bots and apps to track this thriving ecosystem. tApps Center On August 17, we introduced the new catalog for apps, games, and bots, called tApps Center. The tApps Center aims to simplify the exploration of Telegram bots, games, and apps and support developers in bringing their visions to life and attracting new audiences. A quick and easy submission procedure, aided by the dedicated Apps Moderation Bot, ensures this. By working with Telegram's platform, developers can access its vast community of users and existing tooling. Prioritizing user privacy and security, the center offers a reliable space for developers to present their novel creations and provide positive experiences to users. Click here to read the announcement article. Tencent Cloud Partnership With the new strategic partnership between Tencent Cloud and TON Foundation, we’re pushing for further support for developers in Asia. For example, Telegram games built on TON can benefit from Tencent Cloud’s enriched gaming solution and reference cases. For all projects built on TON, Tencent Cloud will offer, subject to approval, a dedicated amount of cloud credits and product discounts made available through the Tencent Cloud Startup Program. This will help projects scale more efficiently, decrease operational costs, and provide a seamless user experience. Development TON Connect Teams working on TON-enabled wallets pushed themselves over the past three months, and we are pleased to report that all popular TON wallets now support TON Connect. Additionally, TON Connect has been integrated into all ton.org services (such as TON Domains, TON Bridge, etc.) and most of the popular network products. From now on, the Telegram Mini App and TON Space can also communicate via TON Connect. This achieves a unified method of connecting services and apps to wallets, regardless of whether the wallet is a mobile or desktop application, a browser extension, or a hardware device. In addition, we updated the TON Connect UI guidelines and published new SDKs. The TON Connect documentation has also been improved. If you’re new to TON Connect or want to understand its functionality and vision better, read our article TON Connect - The Future Without Passwords. Liquid Staking on Tonstakers The staking platform, Tonstakers, is now live, offering user-friendly staking enabled by cutting-edge TON smart contracts. The service supports an unlimited user base, allows a minimum staking amount of just 1 TON, and provides the option for immediate withdrawals. Tonstakers is built in alliance with the TON Core Developers team, open-source, audited, and non-custodial. Discover all the benefits on the Tonstakers website. We can’t forget to mention that Tonkeeper, a widely-used TON wallet, has already integrated Tonstakers staking into its interface. Bridge Update We updated the TON Bridge that facilitates asset transfers across Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, and TON networks. It's more versatile than ever, supporting WalletConnect and TON Connect, and is mobile-friendly. Additionally, it enables fast and affordable transfers of any compatible ERC-20 token between Ethereum and TON. Developer Tools This report briefly covers the developer tools topic, but if you want to dive deep into our Q3 development progress, read the TON Developer Report: Q3 2023 here. Integration of Blueprint and IntelliJ IDEA Blueprint and the TON plugin for IntelliJ IDEA, two great tools for developing TON smart contracts, are now integrated into each other. Create a new TON project in one click, use the code editor with everything you need, run tests, compile the contract with a hotkey or with a click on the toolbar, and deploy the contract just by scanning the QR code. Invention of Compressed NFT Krigga, a regular GitHub contributor, proposed a new type of "lightweight" NFT standard for large collections, easily scaling to thousands and millions of items. The new approach has achieved impressive benefits where you can create massive collections (as big as 1 billion items) with an affordable fixed deployment cost independent of the collection size. We expect this new approach to be widely used alongside standard TON NFTs. Events Developer Contests In July, the winners of the "Telegram Web Applications based on TON" developer contest were awarded with a prize fund of $60,000. A new "Telegram Mini App Contest" for developers with a $50,000 prize fund from the Telegram team is underway right now. Another live event that you can join is the TON Tact Challenge, with $30,000 in prizes for seasoned professionals and curious newcomers who want to learn a new programming language and compete for money at the same time. We covered all major events that happened in Q3 in our recently published TON Developer Report: Q3 2023. Click here to get into the details. The Gateway The Gateway is TON’s first in-person conference, designed by and for the TON Community and sponsored by the TON Foundation. With TON Blockchain, the mission is to put crypto in every pocket by acting as a gateway to Web3 for millions of people in Telegram. The Gateway is where the TON Ecosystem collaborates to achieve that mission. We are thrilled to invite the entire TON Community to The Gateway in Dubai on November 10-11, 2023, at Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre. What to expect? Two days packed with major announcements and exclusive ecosystem updates. Insightful talks and discussions by key partners, investors, and builders. Showcases highlighting innovative TON-based projects. Booth zone featuring a variety of ecosystem projects. With over 500 attendees, the Gateway offers a unique networking opportunity for everyone invested and interested in The Open Network. For those unable to attend in person, all talks will be live-streamed. For additional details and tickets, visit the conference website. Please note that the tickets are selling out fast, and with limited spaces, we expect the availability to disappear shortly. Conclusion In conclusion, the third quarter of 2023 has been an unprecedented period for the TON Ecosystem. From robust metrics signaling unwavering growth to groundbreaking initiatives like the TONxTelegram, the future couldn't be brighter. The various community initiatives and strategic alliances, including the Tencent Cloud partnership and the believers.ton fund are clearly a testament to TON's continually evolving ecosystem. Innovative tools and services, like Wallet Pay and TON Space, set the stage for TON's expansion, making crypto more accessible than ever before. In line with these accomplishments, our statement from earlier this year proves that we do as we say: "TON is the only modern blockchain finding new, sometimes unexpected, ways to attract users. In the second half of the year, we aim to surpass all of our previous efforts to bring even more users to TON.” From scaling to a broader audience with Telegram's 800 million users to diversifying assets through NFTs and secure staking platforms, TON's versatility is its strength. Its potential to integrate with existing platforms and services is unmatched, promising a future where TON is not just a part of the crypto conversation but leads it. So, if the thrilling developments of this last quarter are any indication, it's safe to say that TON is setting new industry standards, and the best is yet to come. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

On September 13, during the TOKEN2049 conference in Singapore, TON Foundation (TF) and Telegram made a groundbreaking announcement. They revealed that TF facilitated a new initiative where the TON Community will work closely with Telegram, the popular messaging platform with over 800M monthly active users, and enjoy native integrations and promotions within the Telegram User interface. This promotion is a historical milestone for the TON community, as Telegram will now enable TON Space, a self-custody Web3 wallet, for its 800M monthly active users (MAUs). On top of that, TG will now rely exclusively on The Open Network as its blockchain infrastructure. Toncoin and its Web3 ecosystem will now enjoy promotion within Telegram’s native user interface and priority access to Telegram’s global ads platform Telegram Ads. The aim is to nurture and promote a TON-centric Web3 ecosystem in Telegram and develop the Telegram-integrated Wallet into an all-in-one platform for all your needs. TON Space – A new self-custody wallet for Telegram The most important part of this promotion is the public launch of the self-custodial version of @wallet in Telegram. From now on, the existing and new @wallet users can access TON Space and become sovereign holders of their private keys and assets – no middlemen and completely trustless. TON Space is a new software wallet integrated directly into @wallet in Telegram’s interface, allowing you to send, receive, store, and manage your assets without ever having to exit Telegram. The main advantage of TON Space is its non-custodial nature. If you’re unfamiliar with the differences between custodial and non-custodial wallets, check out our article 'Explaining the Differences Between Custodial and Non-Custodial Wallets.' Starting in November, TON Space will roll out to Telegram’s 800M monthly active users by default, except for users from specific regions, such as the United States. This is a massive step towards the core mission of the TON Community - putting crypto in every pocket. But the innovations don’t stop there. To push things further, TON Space will support the transfer and display of NFT collectibles, positioning itself as an all-in-one wallet for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Bridging the Worlds of Web2 and Web3 The birth of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, in particular, offered the world an escape from centralized control, a tool to avoid abuse from trusted third parties and provide freedom of peer-to-peer transactions and interactions. The past 14 years are evidence of crypto’s appeal as a buffer against excessive oversight and surveillance. However, there’s a catch: Today’s cryptocurrency landscape mainly serves tech-savvy users or speculators, failing to accommodate most of the global population or provide real-world use cases. Furthermore, with the walled garden mobile operating systems curbing cryptocurrency apps and the slow progress of user-friendly Web3 platforms, it’s no surprise many find it hard to dive into the ever-evolving world of Web3 and recognize its value. Enter The Open Network. Distinctly different in its approach, TON aims to provide easy-to-use tools and reliable and stable infrastructure to make onboarding easy and develop massive distribution features for Web3. With Web3, we aim to empower digital ownership, adding a new dimension to communication between users on a transactional basis. Toncoin gives the masses the technology to protect their rights and freedoms as a cryptocurrency running on its native open-source, decentralized, permissionless, censorship-resistant, and community-driven blockchain. TON Ecosystem as of September 2023, source @Open Builders Now combine this with Telegram’s open platform approach, allowing 3rd party builders and mini apps to deploy directly in its messenger. With its crypto-friendly audience and constant new developments, building a Web3 ecosystem in Telegram is an obvious choice. Telegram’s 800M monthly active user base is over 50 times bigger than 15 million Web3 users, as stated in a16z crypto’s report. With access to a user audience of this size, the TONxTelegram promotion promises a massive boost in crypto adoption. SuperApps – A one-stop-shop for all your needs SuperApps like WeChat, Grab, or LINE provide convenient access to hundreds of online services, games, and shops, all within a single experience. The problem is they’re focused on local markets and are not crypto-friendly. Existing SuperApps pose a risk to user data, asset ownership, and privacy by holding absolute control over the creator’s content and profile. Compare this with Telegram, a global, open, and crypto-friendly platform with over 37,000 active crypto communities. This new TONxTelegram initiative aims to provide the infrastructure for a Web 3 ecosystem in Telegram, effectively creating the first global and decentralized SuperApp. The first building blocks in this direction are already laid. You can explore some of the tApps in the community-driven app catalog - tApps Center. At its core, blockchain changes value distribution on the internet. With blockchain, value flows to the accounts that generate it, not to platforms that hold all the power like in Web2 as we know it. This is a paradigm shift challenging established Web2 business norms. TONxTelegram has the potential to create a Global Web3 SuperApp. With TON, the ledger of accounts and Web3 infrastructure, and Telegram mini apps as the user experience layer. TON’s integration with Telegram and the integration of Wallet in Telegram will provide a perfect trifecta - a platform for builders to create Web3 mini apps, simple and intuitive to use, with all the viral mechanics Telegram is famous for, such as forwarding, inviting contacts, and sharing in group channels. The TON SuperApp Trifecta Telegram is currently on track to be actively used by 1.5 billion people a month in the next five years. If Telegram was a country, it would be the largest, most crypto-centric population on the planet. Telegram Mini Apps, combined with Toncoin and Wallet on Telegram, have the potential to become more than just a network. It can become a decentralized digital nation with its own economy, citizens, digital property rights, currency, free markets and communication infrastructure, and many other services. It is easily accessible by anyone and anywhere and totally resistant to censorship or external control. “Together, we are transforming Telegram to Web3 with Toncoin,” said Steve Yun, President of the TON Foundation. “This is a critical breakthrough for our entire industry. On Telegram, crypto use cases will finally be able to find their users. TON ecosystem strives to provide a simple and intuitive user experience akin to that of popular social applications like Telegram. Sharing the same DNA, we invite all builders to join our journey to mass adoption.” This empowers users to gain ownership over everything from their assets to their online presence. This moment in history marks a unique convergence of technology and user experience, potentially making ownership of the internet a reality for billions. The Future Ahead The integration of TON into Telegram isn’t just about technological advancements but a clear vision for the future. At a time when users are seeking more autonomy over their digital lives, TON will make a bold stride toward giving the power back to the users. It’s about more than just convenience; it’s about rewriting how we own our assets, interact, transact, and communicate online. In the grand scope of things, this is the critical first step in building a world where Web3 isn’t just for the tech-savvy but an intrinsic part of everyday life for billions of people. With Telegram’s massive user base and TON’s unconventional approach to Web3, the dream of a decentralized digital nation is not just feasible but imminent. The question is not if but when. Join the TON Community to stand on the cusp of an exciting new era, where our digital identities are not just profiles on a centralized platform but integral components of a sovereign identity online. The TON Community’s vision is to onboard 30% of Telegram users to TON by 2028, an estimated 500 million people, or more than 33 times the current active crypto users. Only time will tell how these plans play out, but one thing is already clear – the world of Web3 will never be the same again. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

TON ecosystem is ever-evolving, and this quarter is no exception. We're thrilled to announce five new projects that received the green light for TON Grants. These projects bring innovation and value to the TON network and showcase the TON ecosystem's diverse applications and global reach. From revolutionizing the survey marketplace to enhancing the global reach of ton.app marketplace and introducing a state-of-the-art multisig wallet, this quarter's projects are set to make significant strides in user engagement, data privacy, and transaction security. Each project is a testament to the growing versatility and global appeal of the TON Ecosystem. QSTN is on a mission to transform the survey marketplace. By developing a Web3 platform on the TON network, QSTN will empower businesses to fund surveys, reward participants, and ensure data privacy with zero-knowledge technology. This initiative is set to create a platform that emphasizes data-driven interactions between businesses and users. ton.app, a leading marketplace for TON apps, is already making waves in the ecosystem. The TON App team is set to integrate localization software, offering multilingual support and streamlining the translation process. Localizing content into Indonesian, Russian, and Spanish will make the TON Ecosystem more inclusive and accessible to a global audience. Tonkey is a state-of-art multisig wallet offering customizable authorization rules paired with a user-centric interface. This ensures secure and efficient management of multi-signature transactions on TON. Tonkey stands out as the premier multisig safes manager. After a successful audit, it will be pivotal for all TON Grants & Bounties programs, with numerous projects in the ecosystem eagerly awaiting its full integration. Join the Tonkey community. TON Connect 2.0 for TMA is a comprehensive communication protocol between wallets and apps in the TON ecosystem. The updated TON Connect UI kit for Telegram Mini Apps offers SDK enhancements, bug fixes, and a UI upgrade to support Telegram bot wallets, streamlining the user experience. TON Tracker is set to develop a reliable and user-friendly platform for tracking key performance metrics of TON dApps across sectors like DeFi, NFT, and GameFi. With real-time updates and comprehensive metrics, the platform is a valuable resource for the TON Ecosystem, offering a trustworthy source for dApp statistics and metrics. It enhances transparency and fosters informed decision-making for both developers and investors. We're excited to welcome you to the TON Grants & Bounties program, a platform where innovation meets collaboration. Whether you're a visionary looking to build the next big thing or someone keen on evaluating and refining ideas, there's a place for you here. Dive into the TON Ecosystem Map for a burst of inspiration, showcasing the vast potential and ongoing projects within our network. As a builder, you can also get familiar with our GitHub with detailed guidelines on all TON Grants & Bounties programs and then submit your project proposal on our Questbook page. Alternatively, if you're passionate about ensuring the highest quality in our ecosystem, join discussions on specific projects. Together, let's shape the future of TON and support the best possible ideas! 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

We are excited to announce the list of grant recipients approved by the TON Foundation for the first round of Q3 2023! These projects promise innovative solutions and significant value to the TON Community. Tali AI streamlines developers' onboarding process, the Ledger app provides secure access and management of TON assets, and TonUp catalyzes the growth of ecosystem projects. Meanwhile, Optus DEX Aggregator refines decentralized trading, and Gatto presents an engaging gaming journey on VK Mini Apps. Together, they help create a bright future for the TON community. Tali AI - intelligent, AI-driven model designed to enhance developer relations, support, and community management. Tali instantly answers developer questions by analyzing developer docs, Slack conversations, Youtube videos, and chat messages for seamless knowledge integration and insight delivery. Implementing this bot will significantly improve the onboarding process for new builders into TON Ecosystem and technical support initiatives. Join Tali AI Community. Ledger app for TON - the project integrates the latest Ledger Stax device, enhancing compatibility and security. The app will support NFTs and Jetton transfers, providing users with more functionality. Improved TON Connect support allows secure interactions with third-party services. Check out their Github to follow the development process. Join Tontech Community. TonUp - an innovative permissionless launchpad on the TON ecosystem that will provide instruments supporting throughout the project launch journey, ranging from IDOs to DEX integration and beyond. By offering these critical functions, the team aims to nurture and drive the growth of projects built on the TON network, ultimately generating broader recognition and adoption for the entire ecosystem. Join TonUp Community. Optus DEX Aggregator - a powerful tool that improves decentralized trading on the TON blockchain. Consolidating liquidity from multiple DEXs, it optimizes trade execution and reduces price impact. The aggregator allows users to execute trades with the best prices from various exchanges, resulting in reduced slippage and a seamless trading experience. Join Optus Community. Gatto - first P2E game on the VK Mini Apps platform. Tamagotchis, city building, and competitions - all in one. The game uses the TON blockchain to create NFT pets and pays out tokens/TONs to users who actively play and develop their Gattomons. Join Gatto Community. We invite you to participate in the TON Grants program as a project builder and evaluation contributor. Learn more about different aspects of the TON Grants program on the official page. As a builder, you can submit your project proposal on our Questbook page or join the discussion on specific projects to help us support the best possible ideas. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

We're rolling out a new Telegram Web3 Grants program that's all about boosting the growth of the TON Ecosystem on Telegram Messenger. This isn't just another blockchain accelerator; we pledge to create a world where Telegram becomes the all-in-one platform for all your needs – payments, utilities & tools, productivity, messaging, content, and even gaming. "Today, we're launching the new grants program to encourage and support developers building within the Telegram Web3 ecosystem," said Anthony Tsivarev, Director of Developer Relations at TON Foundation. "TON's speed, scalability, affordability, and the unique user-growth opportunity afforded via Telegram is a helping hand no other blockchain system provides today. Now, more developers than ever can harness the garden of possibilities on TON and grow their ideas into real-world solutions." Grants Categories To ensure we're distributing the funds efficiently and equally, we've broken the program into four categories, so whether you're just starting or have a full-blown project, there's something for you. And for those on the hunt for some venture capital backing, we have you covered, too. Type A – Initial Deployment Type A grants target initial deployments or proof of concept applications on the Telegram Web Apps platform. This also includes Web3 infrastructure based on the TON blockchain, with examples like @wallet, Wallet Pay, and TON Connect. If you've already launched a project, we're open to reviewing it and potentially providing a retrospective grant. You can aim for a grant of up to $10,000 in TON. Please note that this grant doesn't replace venture funding for expansion beyond this initial stage. Type B – Live TON-based Projects with Existing User Base This category is for live projects with an existing user base on the TON blockchain but hasn't integrated with Telegram yet. The target grant amount for this category is up to $10,000 in TON. Type C – Live Non-TON-based Projects with Community If your project is live on another blockchain, but you're eyeing an expansion or considering moving to the TON blockchain and Telegram, this grant type is for you. We determine grant amounts based on specific milestones, looking at factors like user numbers, transactions, and Total Value Locked (TVL). The grant amounts for this category range between $20,000 and $50,000 in TON. Type D – Projects Seeking Venture Funding The Grants Program doesn't provide venture funding, but don't worry, we will help you out. We will help you connect with VC funds or guide you for evaluation through TONcoin.Fund. Since 2022, we received over 450 submissions to the TON Grants program run by the TON Foundation and distributed more than $1.2M to 100+ applicant projects. Apply Now 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

Last month, we had the privilege to introduce you to the first cohort of participants in the TON Accelerator Program. A month has passed, and we're back to introducing another set of participants competing to join the TON Accelerator Program's second cohort. Today, we want to introduce you to six new projects, which will introduce themselves during the Demo Day on August 31 and compete for the attention of investors and strategic partners. But before we get to the Demo Day participants, we want to remind you of our recent news that will further bolster our efforts of supporting the emerging TON Ecosystem projects. TON Accelerator Welcomes TonX Studio TonX Studio, a leading TON venture studio in Asia, founded by early TON developers and investors, is joining the TON Accelerator among the previous partners, committed to creating innovative solutions that empower the next-generation internet, TON. TonX’s portfolio includes groundbreaking products like TonStake, the first public staking validator, revolutionizing network participation. TonKey, the cutting-edge multi-sig wallet for TON, sets new standards in security and convenience. TON.RUN, the unmatched search engine for TON, transforms the discovery of decentralized applications and smart contracts. TonX hosts impactful hackathons to cultivate talent and foster a vibrant community. Currently, their focus is on TonFura, a key infrastructure for tApps and TON to grow. The first major event is the Taipei Builders Workshop, taking place on September 22. For more info and registration, visit this link. TonX joins the list of existing TON Accelerator partners: Gotbit - a hedge fund and market-making company offering trading and risk management solutions Web3Port - a developer of tools facilitating connections between Web3 startups and contributors to drive innovation Tonstarter - the leading fundraising platform on TON TEB - an incubator for Web3 developers based in South Korea Cypher Capital - a United Arab Emirates-based multi-strategy crypto investment firm. Demo Day #2, August 31 Accelerator Demo Day is a unique and exclusive opportunity for projects building on TON, to showcase their product to a set of investors and partners. During the Demo Day, the selected projects compete for investments and mentorship from our partners, getting a unique chance to kickstart their growth These six projects will compete during the Demo Day on August 31, and you’re invited to join us and see what they have to offer. re:doubt - Powerful TON data and research tools. Re:Doubt is the most comprehensive TON data provider, simplifies the process of accessing complex data through the use of emerging TVM-based blockchain coverage, AI-powered charting tools, and insights from a community-driven market. Our suite of tools is capable of extracting, combining, modifying, and analyzing data from multiple sources, whether they are on-chain or off-chain, into a single, cohesive system that produces meaningful insights. Follow re:doubt on Twitter. 8XR - Bringing games into Telegram with a 2D/3D game creation tool. 8XR has more than 30 games, 30,000 MAU and 200,000 play sessions in the last 30 days. Click here to stay up to date with their latest news. FanTON - The first fantasy football platform in TON. FanTON is the premier game in the TON ecosystem, deeply integrated with Telegram. Fanton is a Play2Earn fantasy football game, something between betting and a football manager - you choose a squad of football players and score points for the players’ performances in real football matches. Those who get more points win crypto. Follow FanTON on Twitter. TON Attendance Protocol - Record engagement on the chain. TAP (TON Attendance Protocol) is a dynamic application designed to capture and commemorate both on-chain and off-chain interactions using NFTs. From individuals to businesses, anyone can craft custom TAP badges (TEP-62 tokens) directly within the application, offering a seamless way to share a memory with their audience. Click here to follow TAP on Twitter. Nabi - Infrastructure for the creation of decentralized social protocols. Nabi Protocol is a Web3 decentralized social graph protocol designed for the TON Blockchain. The protocol aims to give users full control over their social identities, therefore allowing users to create and nurture meaningful connections with the community around them on their own terms. The protocol is developed with a modular approach that enables integrating new features and updates while ensuring that user-owned content and social connections are unaltered. You can follow Nabi on Twitter here. Lucia - Trade energy and carbon credits on TON. Lucia is a TON blockchain-based platform, transforming the carbon credit trading landscape from a traditional B2B model to an inclusive C2C marketplace. By seamlessly integrating NFT functionalities, Lucia empowers individuals to actively participate in environmental responsibility while exploring the world of digital assets. Dive into the future where sustainability meets peer-to-peer trading with Lucia. Click here to follow the creators of Lucia on Twitter. We are thrilled to welcome these teams to the TON Demo Day and are excited to see what they bring next! 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

TONcoin.Fund, with its significant $250,000,000 TON investment reserve, has decided to invest an undisclosed six-figure amount in TonUP. TonUP is a notable launchpad platform operating on The Open Network (TON). This investment aims to further TonUP’s dedication to the discovery and backing of digital assets and projects that show potential for growth. A Few Words About TONcoin.Fund TONcoin.Fund is an investment entity that assists founders working on The Open Network. The partners at the fund bring a rich history of operational expertise, ensuring that founders get the guidance they need, be it in initial fundraising, operations, or growth strategies. TONcoin.Fund prides itself on its robust operational background, making it well-suited to guide founders in their entrepreneurial journey. The fund's primary goal is to provide founders with the means and mentorship to develop and expand their TON-centric projects efficiently. "The investment from TONcoin.Fund will aid our efforts in the digital asset sector. The TON ecosystem has grown steadily, recognized for its reliability and scalability. We aim to contribute to this ecosystem by supporting new projects and serving as a launchpad for the broader Web3 sector," said Leo, Founder of TonUP A Brief Introduction to TonUP Operating on TON, TonUP focuses on the growth and promotion of cryptocurrencies. They aim to identify cryptocurrencies with promising futures and provide them with the necessary tools and support. Safety and security of the community remain a top priority, and TonUP has laid down several protective measures to ensure this. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/

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