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The New Mission for TON Society
TON Society is beginning a new journey by becoming an independent organization. This strategic shift will elevate community engagement, enhance transparency, and democratize access to the operations and assets of TON community.
As an independent entity, TON Society will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the TON Ecosystem by focusing on three core goals:
Creating TON activists
Expanding awareness of TON ecosystem
Democratizing community assets
Making Progress
Over the past year, TON Society starting as a grassroots community program, has grown into real movement. Making giant leaps toward achieving our first two goals—empowering individuals and increasing the ecosystem's visibility. Through successful initiatives, including the Open League Hackathon, Local Hubs, Onchain Badges (SBTs), and the Ambassador Program, we have collectively proven that our community is not just active but capable of remarkable collective action. This is a testament to your dedication and the strength of the TON Community.
The Ambassador Program - TON Syndicate
The Ambassador Program opened the doors to the most active community members to become official TON Ambassadors and launch their own local initiatives with the support of TON Society.
Over 100 ambassadors with 4 of them progressing to roles at TON Society
We hosted over 50 global events and roughly 40 TON Breakfasts, totalling more than 5,000 attendees
Our ambassadors hosted 2 bootcamps in Tbilisi, Georgia and Minsk, Belarus with both events being the best in terms of participating projects.
The Open League Hackathon - Hackers League
The biggest TON hackathon to date was a golden opportunity for emerging projects to receive major rewards and connect with millions of Telegram users.
We hosted 13 bootcamps in with 1,970 attendees
Over 1,000 projects applied and 3,664 hackers participated in the hackathon
In total, we awarded $590,000 in TON rewards and $240,000 in Telegram Ads credits.
The judges selected 28 winning teams, 14 of which came through the TON Society Bootcamps
TON Society - Local Hubs, Fun Events and Onchain Reputation
The Society took on an unprecedented growth over the past few months, capturing the attention of over 9M users and expanding to a total of 9 local hubs. In addition, TS launched a new platform designed to engage and encourage the TON Community.
Launched TON Society platform that rewards active members with on-chain badges, Soul Bound Tokens (SBTs for short) that cannot be transferred and stay in your wallet as a permanent badge of honor.
The total number of active members of TS grew by 700% and Activist members increased by 17,000%.
TS platform issued and distributed over 600,000 SBTs to more than 500,000 unique wallets.
Simultaneously, TON Community and TON Society channels have seen skyrocketing growth, attracting individuals from highly diverse and multicultural backgrounds around the globe. The TON Community represents the inclusivity and reach of the TON Ecosystem. Our diversity is our strength, and it serves as a powerful testament to the worldwide appeal and impact of The Open Network. As we move forward, TON Society will continue to build on this foundation, ensuring that our community remains vibrant, engaged, and empowered to shape the future of TON.
How do you properly represent a diverse community?
While TON community has achieved so much in such a short period, this brings up a logical question: how do we accurately represent a community as diverse as ours?
With individuals from all around the world with various perspectives and ideals, achieving a consensus seems impossible. It’s difficult enough to find consensus among a team of ten individuals, let alone a community that will eventually grow to hundreds of millions of people.
Simply, you can’t. Our conclusion is you don’t try to force consensus. Instead, you find a way to identify the majority opinion within the community and empower it to represent TON Ecosystem. Let the community decide the direction of The Open Network.
To give the community a seat at the table, we must ensure that their voices are heard—not just symbolically, but in a way that influences the direction of TON. While many decentralized communities claim to do exactly that, they more often than not fall short in organizing these voices or achieving a community-wide consensus.
For these reasons, TON Society is going independent, with a clear focus: the further decentralization of TON. As an independent group of TON contributors, we can serve as the storyteller of the TON Community. TON Society will not represent a single entity or a board of directors. Our objective is to create structures and processes that enable and encourage community consensus, ensuring that you, our community, set the direction of TON. We can all look forward to this future with confidence and optimism.
The Plan.
To realize our goals, we put together a comprehensive plan that builds on our past successes and introduces new initiatives to bootstrap TON community to new heights. This plan revolves around three key pillars: creating TON activists, raising awareness of TON ecosystem, and decentralizing TON’s community assets.
Goal 1: Creating TON Activists.
At the heart of TON Society's mission is our belief that activists drive a strong and active community. A Web3 community without active contributors risks stagnation, taking from the community more than it gives back. On the other hand, a community rich with activists will sustain itself and thrive, contributing more than it takes. We focus on transforming passive members into active contributors—TON Activists who are engaged, motivated, and ready to drive TON Community forward.
Key Initiatives:
TS onchain badges (SBTs): This platform will recognize and reward community members for participating in TON Ecosystem through onchain badges that nurture a culture of achievement.
TS Hackers League with boot camps and hackathons: These events will create a hands-on environment for developers and builders to collaborate and build within TON ecosystem. Together, we will turn ideas into projects with real impact.
TON Ecosystem Portal: As a TON Activist, this will be your home, a hub where you can find resources and tools to help you support the ecosystem.
TON Nest: This dedicated space for builders and developers will help you network and collaborate with other participants in the Builders Community and drive innovation.
Syndicate Ambassadors Program: The Ambassador Program will focus on community activists who represent TON in their regions, spread awareness, educate others, and build local TON Society communities and hubs.
User onboarding programs: Through these programs, we want to introduce new users to the TON Ecosystem and arm them with the knowledge and tools required to become active participants.
Goal 2: Raising TON Ecosystem Awareness.
All of the above is for nothing if no one knows about TON. Building awareness of TON Ecosystem is the key to its growth. TON Society will begin to operate all official TON Community channels, creating consistent, high-quality communication across the board. As an ecosystem journalist, TON Society will gather and publish the community’s best stories, helping them reach a global audience and inspiring more people to join the movement.
Key initiatives:
Content production publishing: TON Society will create and distribute impactful content that promotes TON Community’s innovations and stories.
TON events: We will organize and promote major events like The Gateway that draw attention to TON Ecosystem and highlight its achievements and potential.
TON public relations: Our PR team will build and maintain strong relationships with the media to achieve global coverage of TON developments and community.
TON Voices: We will amplify the voices of community members by giving them a platform to share their experiences and ideas with a broader audience.
Creators program: This program will support content creators within TON Ecosystem and incentivize them to create impactful content.
Advertising: We will run advertising campaigns to onboard new audiences, primarily through the Telegram Ads platform.
TON merch store: The new TON merch store will create and sell TON merchandise so everyone can show their support for the TON Community.
Goal 3: Democratizing TON’s Community Assets.
A democratized ecosystem can only be built by deeply engaged individuals with a strong sense of agency. TON Society is committed to developing transparent processes that allow the community’s opinions to be heard, organized, and acted upon. By creating structures that promote consensus and collective action, we can ensure that the TON Community’s assets are managed to reflect the true will of its members.
Key initiatives:
Monthly community reporting quarterly community town halls: TON Society will produce regular updates and host town halls to ensure transparency and allow the community to stay informed, share their feedback, and participate in decision-making.
Onchain reputation protocol: We will establish a protocol that tracks and verifies the contributions and reputation of community members, setting positive examples incentivizing participation and leadership.
Onchain debate governance platform: To decentralize governance, we will launch a platform that allows community members to debate and come to a consensus onchain, thereby influencing decision-making.
These are just the main initiatives we’re working on, and we will make changes and improvements as we move forward. Through these initiatives, we’re committed to empowering the TON Community and giving it a voice.
Finding consensus in opinions.
We will soon reveal more details about the process and the upcoming governance platform. This platform is designed to address one of the most pressing challenges in any decentralized community: finding a true consensus of opinion onchain.
Our focus is to find and organize community consensus in a way that is transparent, equitable, and representative of the majority. We will introduce a method for community members to earn and build their reputation onchain. This reputation will not only serve as a badge of trust and engagement but will also play a role in the weighting of opinions during debates and decision-making.
You will accumulate a reputation as you contribute to the community through participation in debates, development efforts, attending events, completing quests, participating in partner campaigns, or other forms of engagement. As you spend more time and contribute to the ecosystem, your reputation will grow, and you'll earn recognition as a respected member of the community. This recognition serves as a 'badge of honor,' and with it, your influence and voice will become more powerful over time.
Independence is just the beginning.
TON Society’s move toward independence is the beginning of the evolution of TON Ecosystem. TON Society is co-founded and led by Jack Booth and Ekin Tuna experienced and proven ex-directors of TON Foundation, who are now shifting their focus to decentralization as a key objective while staying true to putting crypto in every pocket.
TON Society is committed to:
Creating Activists: We will engage the community through onchain achievements and reputation-building. By publishing our plans, reporting on progress publicly, and actively inviting community input, we aim to build a network of contributors deeply engaged in TON’s success.
Raising Ecosystem Awareness: Acting as the ecosystem's storyteller, TON Society will boost the community's most important voices and projects. Through our media channels across Telegram, X, YouTube, and the web, we will spotlight the stories that matter the most and help them reach a global audience.
Democratizing TON: We aim to develop an onchain reputation, rewarding activity with influence. With influence, comes the responsibility to shape the direction of TON. Beyond just decentralization in theory, it’s about giving the community the power to shape the future of TON and allowing your voice to be heard.
The vision for TON is ambitious, and there will be challenges, but with TON Community leading the charge, we’re confident we'll achieve our goals by 2028.
Together, we will put crypto in every pocket by building a global Web3 ecosystem within Telegram and empowering over 500 million users to truly own their digital assets. Achieving this goal will require a highly active community that acts in symbiosis, with a real stake and ownership in TON’s future.
TON Society is proud to participate in this journey, and we invite you to get involved. Build your onchain reputation and shape the future of TON. There’s much more to come, and we’re just getting started. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TADA and TON Foundation Bring Web3 Ride-Hailing to Telegram
At TON, our goal is to make Web3 accessible to everyone. That's why the TON (The Open Network) Foundation has partnered with TADA, a leading ride-hailing platform in Southeast Asia. Together, we’ve introduced TADA mini, a Telegram-based service that combines ride-hailing with the simplicity of Web3 technology. This partnership brings the real-world utility of digital assets to everyday services, like booking a ride.
What the partnership means
With TADA Mini, users can hail a ride directly through Telegram without downloading a separate app or going through long sign-up processes. Users can also pay for rides using TON or USDT-TON, putting their digital assets to practical use. This service is ideal for anyone who values convenience and enjoys the benefits of Web3 technology.
To celebrate the TADA partnership, TADA and TON will offer 4,000 free rides during TOKEN2049, a leading crypto event in Singapore. Users who take advantage of TADA Mini during this event will experience a new way to book rides and access exclusive discounts.
TADA’s existing presence in Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia makes it an ideal partner for expanding Web3 technology in the region. And with plans to expand into Hong Kong, TADA is on a path to becoming a more influential company in the global ride-hailing market.
The first 4,000 users to hail a ride using the mini app in Singapore during TOKEN2049 will get their ride for free. After the 4,000 free journeys have been claimed, users will receive a 50% discount on their fare for TON Trip via the TADA mini app (terms and conditions apply).
To claim your free ride, click this link.
Harvey Kim, Head of Korea at TON Foundation stated on the partnership:
“If we want to accelerate the successful adoption of Web3 solutions, it’s crucial that strong partnerships are forged with exciting Web2 platforms that enable their users to quickly become familiar with the many benefits of Web3. This partnership is a key milestone for us, as we look to continue TON blockchain’s growth across Southeast Asia. I can’t wait to take my first journey next week!”
A key step for Web3 growth
Partnerships like this will encourage more people to adopt Web3 solutions. By integrating blockchain technology into daily services like ride-hailing, we’re helping users experience the benefits of digital assets without understanding the complexities of Web3.
The partnership with TADA is just the beginning, and we’re excited to bring more practical uses of TON to our global community. Our community can expect more collaborations in the future to expand the Web3 ecosystem.
About TADA
TADA, powered by MVL, is a ride-hailing platform serving Southeast Asia, including Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia. Launched in Singapore in 2018, TADA introduced a zero-commission policy and a token-based incentive system, distinguishing itself with a blockchain-friendly approach that ensures transparent fares and affordable prices for both drivers and riders. TADA is always committed to adopting innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of its customers.
Website | TADA Mini 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Foundation Collaborates with Leading DEX Curve Finance to Incubate a TON-Based Stable Swap Project
The parade of exciting DeFi collaborations continues to grow. TON Foundation, the non-profit organization accelerating the growth of The Open Network Blockchain (TON), has teamed up with Curve Finance, a leading DEX, to incubate a TON-based stable swap project. The collaboration will create new opportunities for stablecoin trading on the TON blockchain, opening the doors to a more accessible and efficient trading environment.
Leveraging Curve’s market-making expertise for seamless trading
The upcoming project will use Curve’s constant-function market maker (CFMM) technology. By integrating this advanced mechanism, we aim to simplify stablecoin swaps, enhance the user experience, and minimize price impact during trades. Curve’s CFMM technology has helped revolutionize decentralized finance (DeFi), and its integration on TON will only amplify the impact of stablecoin trading.
We’ll work together to select an independent development team to build the new project, ensuring transparency and community input throughout the process. Michael Egorov, founder of Curve Finance, will play an advisory role, offering expertise in protocol mechanics and development strategies.
“In the four months since USDT’s launch, our community has demonstrated a historic level of demand for the token,” said Vlad Degen (https://x.com/@VladDegen), DeFi Lead from TON Foundation. “You will soon see more stablecoins and assets from other chains, such as BTC, on TON. We need a native CFMM for a comfortable interaction — this is mandatory for our growth! Working with one of the industry’s leading market makers to incubate this new project was a natural choice.”
The selected team will implement Curve Finance’s stable swap formula and receive support to help grow the project. An allocation of the new project’s native tokens will also be airdropped to qualified users, including veCRV holders.
Meeting surging demand for TON-based stablecoins
With USDT on TON reaching a net circulation of $729.9 million just four months after its launch - the fastest-growing USDT launch ever - it’s clear demand for stablecoins on TON is surging. With more assets being developed on TON daily, the Curve Finance collaboration will meet this growing demand by delivering a better stablecoin trading experience while minimizing price impact, boosting liquidity, and contributing to the continued adoption of TON blockchain.
With the upcoming TON-based stable swap project, we're enhancing trading conditions and further propelling TON's Web3 ecosystem.
Teams interested in applying to develop the project can apply at the link below:
https://forms.gle/sdkT4fWLyCpRvQWD8
Submissions are open one week after the announcement! Until September 24.
About Curve Finance
Curve Finance is a leading global decentralized exchange (DEX) designed for efficient, fully automated, and low-slippage trading of stablecoins and equal tokens, also having its stablecoin and lending platform. Established in 2020 and presently headquartered in Switzerland, Curve Finance quickly distinguished itself within the DeFi ecosystem by being one of the few platforms to make use of an automated market maker (AMM) algorithm instead of an order book to match liquidity. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Accelerator Launches $2.5 Million TON: Acc Incubator and TON: Acc Portal
We recently informed you about the formation of a new $40M TON Ventures fund focused on early-stage projects, and we're bringing another news related to this initiative. Today, TON Accelerator announced the launch of TON:Acc, a new incubation program for promising start-ups building on The Open Network.
Since January 2024, TON's TVL has grown from $13.5M to $566.21M (as of August 16). The number of users and daily active TON addresses surpassed Ethereum, and with access to Telegram's 950M monthly active users, developers reaped the benefits of building on TON. TON: Acc aims to empower entrepreneurs to integrate their projects into TON's growing ecosystem as seamlessly as possible.
In TON: Acc's inaugural cohort, TON Ventures will select five projects to receive an investment of up to $2.5 million to accelerate their growth. In the next three months, these projects will receive the support, funds, and expertise required to grow their businesses from ideas to working products.
Sophia Rusconi, Head of TON Accelerator, said, "TON Blockchain's growth so far this year has only shown a tiny percentage of Telegram's potential as a distribution channel. Projects building on TON have an audience of 950 million ready and waiting to engage with their product. TON:Acc will help projects find a clear route to market, providing them with the funding, expertise, and support they need to become the next billion-dollar project on TON."
To support the program, TON Ventures also plans to launch TON: Acc Portal, a new ecosystem incubation platform. This portal will offer various features designed to provide early-stage projects with better access to support and reach while also giving investors a valuable channel to discover promising early-stage projects.
Projects can apply for verification, granting them access to acceleration programs, mentorship opportunities, and TON Venture's partners' network. Through all of this, TON Ventures aims to arm the projects with the essential knowledge, resources, and opportunities to help start-ups take their next steps.
"The tap-to-earn craze has opened many people's eyes to the powerful combination of TON and the Telegram Mini Apps platform. We are deeply convinced that this is simply the first phase of the TON ecosystem's growth, and we are incredibly excited to shepherd the next evolution of TON-based mini-apps that will bring real-world utility into Telegram's Web3 ecosystem," said Ian W, Managing Partner of TON Ventures.
Applications for the TON: Acc Incubation Program are now open.
Click to apply!
Stay in touch with TON Ventures and follow them on Twitter and Telegram. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Open League Season 6 Is Bringing Airdrops and New Changes
This season, we’re drastically revamping the meaning of The Open League. In the past, we called it a competition, but we concluded this is incorrect as we’re all on the same mission: growing the TON ecosystem to reach 500 million active wallets and $1 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL).
And we’re excited to announce The Open League season 6 will begin next week, September 12.
Since TOL's inception, many projects on The Open Network have grown bigger, stronger, and more prominent. With new projects popping up regularly, TOL serves as a platform to offer new TON teams the spotlight they deserve. The goal is not to compete but to lift each other.
Founders want loyal communities, and direct rewards play a role in that. Rewards attract users, showcase the product's value, and transform users into supporters and advocates.
Let’s see the changes coming into play in the upcoming season of The Open League.
For Users
TOL invites users to explore the fascinating TON Ecosystem, individual dApps, protocols, and Telegram Mini Apps. For your participation in The Open League and support of the projects building within the TON Ecosystem, we’ll reward you with airdrops to recognize your contributions and support your activity.
Normie Airdrop: This will take users on an exciting journey across projects participating in the App League, core DeFi protocols, and the vibrant NFT scene in the TON ecosystem.
Degen Airdrop: Targeted at users with a higher risk profile, the Degen airdrop will guide them through the protocols participating in the DeFi League, including vaults, derivatives, bonding curve launchpads, and more.
To participate, you must mint your Normie and/or Degen SBT badge on the TON Society website. After minting, TOL will monitor your on-chain activity and consider it for airdrop distribution. And yes, you can participate in both airdrops simultaneously—there are no limits.
At the end of the season, you can check your Normie and Degen scores, and eligible participants will receive rewards. To boost your scores, users should complete target actions listed on the Airdrop page on the TON Society website. And don't forget to watch out for hints and additional instructions on TON's official social media channels.
For Projects
Applications for TOL Season 6 are now open! Teams are welcome to apply to join the App League, DeFi League, and NFT League. Projects that participated in previous seasons don't need to re-apply but should check the eligibility criteria on TONResearch to ensure they can continue.
In Season 6, all App League participants will receive an airdrop for their eligible users as the primary reward. The top three performing teams will also earn an additional airdrop because their communities deserve recognition for being the most active.
In the DeFi League, we have the TVL Squad and the Volume Squad. Projects in the DeFi League will secure an airdrop for their protocol users. The best performers on the leaderboards will also have their audit costs covered. If your project has a Total TVL of less than $5 million or a Monthly Volume under $50 million, we're waiting for you.
For the NFT League, the top three collections on the leaderboard will share a prize pool of credits for Telegram ads and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) campaigns by the end of the season.
SPECIAL!
The best performers in each League will also be eligible for Gateway Special edition benefits - speaking slots, booths, promotion and free tickets - how cool is that!
For more details and the exact rules of TOL Season 6, visit our public Notion.
To learn more details on the airdrops and projects Leagues, see the updated rules.
Season 5 Success Sets the Stage for Season 6
Season 5 of The Open League saw remarkable achievements and milestones.
The season saw a 48% increase in active on-chain users, jumping from 743,706 to 993,876.
The total TON TVL with LP Boosts rose by $750k, maintaining an average APR of 50%.
The season also introduced 700k daily active wallets and recorded an impressive $130M in daily volumes on DEXs.
Moreover, over 2 million new active wallets were created during this season. As we look forward to Season 6, these successes set a strong foundation for future growth and innovation in the TON ecosystem. The upcoming season promises even more exciting developments and opportunities for participants.
The Open League is more than just a competition—it's a thriving ecosystem where projects grow together.
Get ready for Season 6 by submitting your application today. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Empowering Builders for Growth with TON Nest
In the recent article The New Mission for TON Society, we briefly mentioned our plans and goals for the foreseeable future. Today, we want to introduce you to a program that will play an essential role in this: the TON Nest Builders Growth Program.
TON Nest is a program designed to transform how early-stage TON projects grow and succeed. Through the program, we will help innovators and builders take their projects to the next level by providing them with access to unique benefits, such as mentorships, marketing support, and cash rewards that are usually not available at an early stage. Whether you’ve just started building your product or you’re looking for new partnerships, TON Nest has all the tools to make it happen.
Benefits of TON Nest
The program is primarily focused on providing three key benefits, but there are also some additional perks that will help you grow and network. The three core benefits of TON Nest are:
Mentorship support - Our experienced mentors will stand by your side through all of the steps required to make your product succeed. You will get direct access to some of the best Web3 veterans from the TON Ecosystem who have experience building apps, communities, and viable businesses. Our mentors include Vlad Kamyshov from EVAA Protocol, Denis Vasin from Storm Trade, Vadim Sterlin from MonetizationAds at Adsgram, TON Syndicate Ambassadors, Peskar, developer at bemo.
Marketing support - Once your product achieves Lvl 3, we will plan AMAs, X Spaces, live streams, and digests featuring your app to help you reach potential audiences and boost your brand awareness.
Cash rewards- The best projects from the TON Nest program will be eligible for cash rewards for top-performing projects based on the in-program pitch sessions designed to bootstrap your project, whether you want to hire new talent, increase your reach, or develop additional user features.
Additionally, TON Nest will serve as a sandbox for same-stage projects looking for partnerships and new synergies where they can elevate each other instead of competing. We will pool together like-minded people who are passionate about building and help them build an ecosystem around their product.
How to enter TON Nest
To get into the program, you have to make a pitch and capture our attention. If you’re successful, we will invite you to the first chat, where you will claim your SBT and start with the activities.
All the hackathon participants can join the TON Nest directly and start growing their project without going through any application process or a pitch.
TON Nest is designed to be flexible and accessible, so you can start where you feel most comfortable and get support from day one. If you’re not the one to attend hackathons, you can create your project on the TON Ecosystem site. Your pitch must be strong and directly to the point. First impression matters and you need to present a strong idea.
In order to be accepted into the program, everyone must pitch at the online or offline events, on TON Society’s Telegram channel, or directly to our ambassadors and TON Society team members if they come across them.
The process is very straightforward and quick, as we expect you to be effective and fast.
Lvl 1: Ideators
At this level, your primary job is to perfect your idea and learn how to perform data-driven user research. You will publish your project and gather the feedback from our team. To pass this stage, you will need a perfect pitch deck.
Lvl 2: Buildors
At this stage, you’re officially part of the TON Nest program, and your building journey begins. It will take some time, but we will have a lot of fun, and your team will launch your product. Don’t worry about the how, the go-to-market strategy, and other startup buzzwords. We will go through this together in a series of workshops and lectures. Our mentors will share their experiences, and we will test your marketing ideas and GTM.
This is the hardest part of the entire process but also the most enjoyable.
To pass this stage you will need a working MVP with a clear solution for a problem and initial traction of 20k-50k monthly active users on your mainnet showing a solid retention rate.
Bonus: Once you’re live and built the initial momentum, you’ll unlock our marketing package. You’ll receive entry into our alpha gems - an early projects discovery space - newsletter feature, Syndicate event speaking slots, 1-on-1 mentorship calls and a new SBT!
Lvl 3: Scalors
Your product is live with the first few thousand active users. Now is the time to scale your business and go Brrrr! Together, we will do a final push to prepare you for grant applications, pitches in front of selected VCs, and the best part, actual revenue generation.
To pass this stage, you must have a monetization strategy in place, DeFi mainnet, strong traction, and clear product positioning.
Bonus: Once you pass this level, we will set up a live demo day to pitch your product to VCs, TON Accelerator, TON Ventures, and TON Foundation vertical leads, including the Ecosystem, GameFi, DeFi, and Infra leads. We will also introduce you to the next steps of your journey.
Join the TON Nest Builders Growth Program and unlock the potential of your idea. With mentorship, marketing support, and cash rewards, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Apply Now 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
USDt on TON Is Now Available on Over 100 Platforms Worldwide
Following the successful integration of USDt on TON to over 60 platforms in July, we’re once again making waves with an additional 29 integrations that now support the biggest stablecoin in the world. Together with a recently published list of key infrastructure providers that simplify the integration of USDt on TON, we’re now at well over 100 total partners, our initial goal set up in June this year. TON Society’s commitment to making USDt on TON the most accessible stablecoin in the world is now closer than ever before.
The 29 new integrations span across centralized exchanges, DeFi, onramps, wallets, and more. The added collaborations bring an even wider range of options for users to trade, transfer, and use USDt within the TON Ecosystem.
Exchanges
Binance Turkey
BingX
Bitget
Bitmart
Bybit Turkey
CoinEx
Coins.ph
Coinstore
LetsExchange
Tokocrypto
WhiteBit
Onramps (Buy Sell)
ChangeHero
Cryptomus
Kotani Pay
Onmeta
Simplex
Wallets
OKX Wallet
TokenPocket
Trust Wallet
f(x)Wallet
Other
BitStore - Payments
Citypay - Payments
Cobo - Custodian
Coinsbee - Giftcards
Dfns - Infrastructure
Prime Vault - Custodian
Sul Payments - Payments
WhitePay - Payments
We want to thank all our partners for their support and interest in working with TON and becoming a part of this amazing ecosystem. With over 100 partners, we achieved a great milestone, but this is not the end, but rather just the beginning.
How To Get Involved
Your participation and feedback are essential as we continue to roll out these integrations. Want to join us on our journey? Stay informed, get involved, and spread the word.
Follow us on Telegram and X to keep up with our integration roadmap updates.
Be the first to learn about new partnerships and their benefits for you. Explore how you may use USDt on TON with our partners and demonstrate the strength of the TON Ecosystem for yourself. Your experience will help shape the future of Web3. We’re putting crypto in every pocket, so don’t keep it to yourself! Share the experience with your friends because the more people who know about the benefits of USDt on TON, the stronger our community will become. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Foundation Launches New 5 Million Toncoin DeFi Incentive Program
In April 2024, TON launched native USDt on The Open Network. USDt on TON has achieved a circulation of 729.9 million in just five months, making it the fastest growing launch in Tether’s history. This launch represents a significant step towards the mass adoption of Web3 peer-to-peer payments, providing a seamless experience to Telegram’s 950 million users.
Continuing on this initial success, TON is excited to announce the launch of a new 5 million Toncoin DeFi incentive program. This new initiative is part of a larger effort to bolster adoption of USDt-TON and drive deeper liquidity for TON’s DeFi ecosystem. Decentralized exchanges STON.fi and DeDust, in addition to liquid staking protocols Tonstakers and Bemo, will lead the way in implementing the new incentive program for the TON community.
STON.fi and DeDust provide users access to a wide range of token trading pairs as essential bases for liquidity within the TON ecosystem. Tonstakers and Bemo offer innovative liquid staking solutions, enabling users to easily take advantage of advanced DeFi farming strategies.
The incentive program's initial phase will focus on rewarding liquidity providers in TON/USDt, stTON/USDt, and tsTON/USDt pools on STON.fi and DeDust.
Guide to farming the DeFi incentive program
The new incentive program helps users earn rewards by providing liquidity within the TON ecosystem. This guide will outline how to maximize these rewards through liquid staking farming strategies.
In case you're unfamiliar with staking, here’s a breakdown of common terms used in DeFi farming strategies:
Liquidity Pools: A shared pool of tokens anyone can access. When you contribute liquidity to these pools in the form of tokens like TON or USDt-TON, you're helping others trade easily. In return, you receive a small fee each time a trade is made in the pool.
Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSD): Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSD) refer to a process where users stake their tokens with staking platforms such as TonStakers and Bemo. When users, for example, stake Toncoin, they receive LSD like stTON (Bemo) or tsTON (TonStakers) in return. These derivative tokens represent the staked TON. Holders of stTON or tsTON can use these tokens to farm even more rewards within the TON ecosystem. Learn more about TON Liquid Staking here.
The 5M Toncoin DeFi Incentive Program involves staking Toncoin via Tonstakers and Bemo and providing these derivatives as liquidity to stTON/USDt and ts/TON/USDt pools on Dedust and StonFi.
In short, by participating in each of these activities—staking your tokens in LSD protocols, and providing LSD as liquidity—you can earn multiple types of rewards during the incentive program.
Let’s now discuss the types of rewards you can earn.
DEX Trading Fees: Users who add liquidity to pools earn a share of the trading fees.
Staking Rewards: Users who stake their TON via Tonstakers or Bemo will receive rewards.
Toncoin Incentives: Additional TON rewards will be provided to users who provide liquidity to stTON/USDt and tsTON/USDt pools with LSD. Rewards will also continue for TON/USDt pool liquidity providers.
In its initial phase, the incentive program will reward liquidity providers in the following liquidity pools on STON.fi and DeDust:
TON + USDT
tsTON + USDT (STON.fi and DeDust)
stTON + USDT (STON.fi and DeDust)
Access more trading pairs and liquidity pools with TON's USDt integration
With the participation of major DeFi protocols, this new incentive program will strengthen liquidity in the TON ecosystem. This program will bring several benefits to the TON Ecosystem and its users, including:
Increased liquidity for USDt that strengthens the TON ecosystem and its constituent DeFi protocols.
Additional arbitrage opportunities on-chain
Growth of Average APR and Volume on-chain
Increased chain security by staking for validators
In addition to trading opportunities, TON users will also reap the benefits of USDt's wider adoption and integration within the ecosystem.
Strengthening USDt on TON means users have a reliable and deeply liquid stablecoin to utilize across various TON DeFi protocols. Beyond ecosystem benefits, the more than 1M USDt-TON holders will benefit, as USDt-TON continues to represent stable value and ease of transfer.
Expanding incentives for the TON DeFi Ecosystem
Following the 5M Toncoin incentive program, TON Foundation may launch additional incentive programs for lending, perpetual DEXs, and other DeFi protocols to expand yield farming strategies available on TON.
This program underscores TON’s dedication to ecosystem growth. These token incentives will benefit existing users and attract new ones, leading to the continued exceptional growth of the TON ecosystem. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
These Are The Best Projects of The Open League Season 5
With yet another season of The Open League behind us, it is time to review how the season went and discover the best projects. In this article, we will look at the before and after-season data, review the winners, and share the updates for Season 6.
Key Highlights
The data below compares data points recorded before and after Season 5.
The number of active on-chain users increased by 48% from 743,706 to 993,876
The total TON TVL with LP Boosts increased by 750k with an average 50% APR
Season 5 brought 700k daily active wallets
We recorded $130M in daily volumes on DEXs
Over 2M new active wallets during Season 5
Final Rankings for The Open League Season 5
In Season 5, we tracked four leagues – Token, App, NFT, and DeFi. Below are the final leaderboard snapshots as of the official end of the season. The rankings are based on various metrics for each category, mainly the number of holders, TVL, DEX activity, and distribution.
App Battle
As in Season 4, the two top spots remain unchanged, with Catizen and Yescoin dominating the leaderboard. Vertus progressed from Season 4’s 4th spot to spot number 3, and Gamee jumped from 10th place to 4th. Newcomer Pumpers took the 5th spot, followed by Fanzee in the 6th place, and Jetton at number 7. These seven teams will share a total of $500,000 based on their league placement.
Token League
NOT grabbed the top spot, progressing from 2nd place in the previous season. JETTON skyrocketed from 15th to 2nd place, and TONG took 3rd place. Chasing after, we have WALL at 4th, PUNK at 5th, and REGI, winner of Season 4, at spot number 6. The last team of the top seven is HYDRA. These seven teams will also share $500,000 in rewards.
NFT League
The NFT League saw a few major changes, with Season 4’s 6th-place Gatto taking the top spot. The 2nd and 3rd places remain unchanged, with Market Makers and TON Diamonds. In 4th place, we have Smeshariki, followed by TON Punks at 5th, RoOLZ at 6th, and Runeston at number 7. We decided to award special prizes this time to the top three contestants and organize a KOL campaign for them.
DeFi League
Season 5 brought big changes to the DeFi leaderboard, where nothing is as it was before. The top spot was grabbed by EVAA, who were sitting in the 2nd place in Season 4. In the 2nd spot, we have DAOLama moving up from the 5th, Tradoor at the 3rd moving up from the 5th, and DeDust at spot number 4. Ston.fi and Storm Trade are closing the leaderboard sitting at 5th and 6th place, respectively. This league shared a total of $150,000.
The Open League Season 6
The next season of The Open League kicks off on September 4th, and there will be many new updates. We’re taking a break to once again improve TOL and bring you radical positive changes that will elevate the competition to a whole new level.
Follow our channel to stay updated with all the news and learn more about Season 6. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Explaining FIT21 And What It Means For The Future Of Decentralization
On May 22, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21), a new bipartisan framework for the digital asset ecosystem. This act establishes clear federal requirements for the digital asset markets and clarifies the understanding of ‘decentralization’ and whether a digital asset (cryptocurrency) can be considered a digital commodity.
In the following article, I'll examine what this means for the industry and attempt to explain this act in a straightforward and digestible language free of confusing terms (I tried).
Before we begin, I want to highlight FIT21's classification of an 'affiliated person,' a single person treated under special restrictions. An affiliated person is anyone who is:
connected to the issuer (blockchain operator) who controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the issuer
big stakeholder who owns more than 5% of the total supply
I will refer to an affiliated person simply as ‘person’ in the following text.
What Makes a Blockchain Decentralized According to FIT21
The fight about what is and is not decentralized has been raging for years within the Web3 community. While some consider the decentralization of nodes or miners to be sufficient proof of decentralization, others might also insist on a decentralization of assets and governance. With FIT21, there's now a direct answer to this.
If a blockchain wants to be considered decentralized, it must meet the so-called 'five prong decentralization test.' It's important to note that these prongs speak on specific time frames and not in terms of the entire existence of a specific blockchain. This means that even though a specific blockchain might have launched as fairly centralized in terms of the prongs below, it will be considered decentralized if it meets the test requirements in a specified time frame.
Prong One: No Bosses
This prong speaks about the governance aspect of blockchains in the timeframe of the past year. The first part of prong one is about governance, ensuring that no person or group can control or change the blockchain independently.
The second part of this prong says that no one can prevent others from using the blockchain however they want. This means that the blockchain must be truly permissionless and without the possibility of placing restrictions (censorship) on the following:
using, earning, or transferring digital tokens
creating apps or software that works with the blockchain
participating in the governance of the blockchain
operating a node, miner, or server that helps power the blockchain
Prong Two: No Big Owners
This one is a bit tricky, but I'll explain it. Over the past year, no person or group has owned more than 20% of tokens from the total supply, or no person or group controls more than 20% of governance votes, or lastly, the tokens themselves don't give anyone special voting rights; each token is equal and presents the same voting power as any other token in the entire supply.
Prong Three: No Major Changes Without Users' Agreement
The third prong says that in the past three months, the code must've remained stable without any significant changes made to the blockchain by a single person or group unless:
it was to fix bugs, improve security, perform regular maintenance or
the community agreed upon the changes
Prong Four: No Investment Pitch
No person or group promoted the tokens to the public as a way to earn profits in the past three months. While this doesn’t explicitly mention unaffiliated third parties, such as influencers, etc., there could be a potential risk of failing this prong if the group or individual promoting the token received payment from the issuer or affiliated person.
Prong Five: Tokens Created Fairly
In the past year, users must’ve created all new tokens through smart contracts, except for the original supply created at the beginning. This can be interpreted simply as the blockchain's inability to mint new tokens without user actions. Community mining through user activity is fine, but minting/mining tokens to artificially increase the supply is not.
My Final Thoughts
Personally, I believe that this new act should be warmly welcomed by the community. It underscores the importance of having a system in which no single person or group can control or manipulate the network. Ensuring that anyone can use, earn, or send tokens without having to ask for permission is crucial. It fosters innovation and inclusivity, allowing people from all walks of life to participate and benefit from blockchain technology. A decentralized blockchain prevents any single entity from restricting access or censoring transactions. This is key for maintaining the network's integrity and openness, ensuring everyone can engage with the blockchain.
Distributing control and ensuring that major changes require community consensus strengthens trust in the blockchain, and its users can be confident that the system is fair and their interests are protected.
It's refreshing to see the massive bipartisan support for this act after years of unclear and often hard-to-interpret regulations and bills. Finally, there's an act that has been written by people who properly understand the industry and care about its users.
In summary, these rules help create a truly decentralized blockchain that is open, fair, and resilient. This aligns with Satoshi Nakamoto's core principles and ideology—a future where Web3 and decentralized networks can thrive free of hidden influence or control. Let’s hope FIT21 makes it all the way to the Senate smoothly.
About Me
With over 12 years of experience in financial services, I am a commercially-minded senior Fintech and Funds lawyer specializing in helping start-ups and established companies enter new markets, acquire licenses, and launch innovative products. My recent accomplishments include:
Launching cutting-edge products in NFT, Crypto On/Off Ramp, and Payments at Binance.
Securing the first-ever dual MFSA Crypto licenses at Bequant, a pioneering London start-up on the blockchain island.
Managing all aspects of 'Funds' from setup and ongoing compliance to winding down at PineBridge.
I'm passionate about collaborating with forward-thinking individuals, and I thrive on transforming traditional finance with digital technologies. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Introducing the W5 Smart Wallet: Evolving Transactions on TON Blockchain
We all know that feeling when you get a FOMO, and you need to make a quick swap or have a need to make a fast transaction just to realize that your assets are stuck in your wallet as you don't have enough native tokens to pay for the gas fee. It's such a headache–you can't move your assets, and the only way to resolve the issue is to deposit more assets from another wallet or an exchange.
The Tonkeeper team and the TON Core team of developers working on The Open Network decided to end this obsolete mechanism that hurts the user experience of Web3 and implemented a new solution that is a game-changer to how we interact with the blockchain.
Introducing the W5 Smart Wallet
We're excited to announce the launch of the W5 Smart Wallet, a groundbreaking development enabling gasless transactions. The W5 wallet introduces a new feature, the so-called gasless transaction. Users can now use USDt for gas fees when sending USDt and Notcoin for gas fees when sending Notcoin. This means you no longer need to hold Toncoin to make transactions, significantly lowering the entry barriers to using the TON Blockchain.
The W5 wallet is now live on Tonkeeper and will soon be available on TON Space and MyTonWallet. Other TON-based wallets are expected to adopt this innovation in the coming months.
"The W5 Smart Wallet has pushed the boundaries of what's possible on TON blockchain," said Oleg Andreev, CEO at Tonkeeper. "Our collaboration with TON Core ensures that users experience unparalleled security, efficiency, and ease of use. This simplicity holds the key to bringing blockchain technology to a mainstream audience and putting crypto in every pocket."
This milestone showcases the TON Community's commitment to making crypto accessible and user-friendly. With over 5.8 million monthly active on-chain wallets, TON's growing Web3 ecosystem can now offer an efficient, headache-free payment experience, combining the ease of Web2 with the benefits of Web3.
Parallel Processing for Better and Faster Batch Transactions
The W5 smart wallet also offers advanced parallel processing capabilities, allowing you to execute up to 255 transactions simultaneously. Imagine using blockchain to pay subscriptions, or setting up robust security features like two-factor authentication, wallet freezing, and key recovery all at once. This enhanced functionality makes the user experience smoother and more efficient.
Anatoliy Makosov, Technical Lead at TON Core, added, "TON's almost limitlessly scalable architecture, backed by Telegram's unparalleled power as a distribution channel, has the potential to create a paradigm shift for payments. The W5 Smart Wallet is the latest step in this journey, bringing industry-leading affordability, speed, and simplicity to TON."
With W5 Smart Wallet, we're not just inventing new ways of interacting with the blockchain; we're fixing the issues that have pained the community since blockchain first came into existence. This is yet another step on our journey towards putting crypto in every pocket and enabling mass adoption of Web3 through building easy-to-use and affordable solutions.
We want to encourage other TON wallet service providers to embrace this solution and integrate it into their wallets as a top priority to ensure that everyone on TON can enjoy the latest benefits and have the same seamless user experience. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
We've Teamed Up with Cocos Studio to Supercharge Next-Gen Web3 Mini-Games
Another week, another exciting partnership. This time, we’ve teamed up with Cocos Studio, aiming to revolutionize the Web3 mini-games landscape. This partnership will leverage CocosStudio's advanced game development tools and TON's ecosystem to kick off a new era in digital entertainment. From today, Cocos SDK will integrate with TON Blockchain, empowering its global user base of Web2 mini-app developers to experience the benefits of building and deploying decentralized mini-apps.
TON’s ecosystem has seen exponential growth across all sectors this year, with the blockchain's Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $750 million by 31st July 2024. Mini-Apps have been key in this expansion, with projects like Notcoin accumulating over 30 million users and Hamster Kombat recently celebrating 300 million users. The partnership between TON Foundation and Cocos Studio will enable developers to capitalize on the TON ecosystem's rise by creating easily monetizable dApps. As a powerful distribution channel, these dApps can leverage Telegram with its 950 million monthly active users.
"Partnering with TON represents a monumental step in advancing Web3 game development,” said Luna, CMO of Cocos Studio. “We share the same values and long-term goals as TON: serving developers to achieve mass adoption, upgrading the industry, and reducing costs. Together, we are setting new standards and creating vast opportunities for developers worldwide."
Integrating Cocos Studio with TON will offer support for game developers creating innovative, high-quality mini-games. This collaboration will enhance the TON Ecosystem with in-house games from Cocos Studio and provide valuable resources to developers, projects, creators, and studios looking to contribute. By utilizing the Web2 expertise of mini-game developers, this initiative seeks to introduce more expertise, attract more players, and deliver immersive gameplay experiences to the Web3.
“I firmly believe that the future of gaming will be on-chain, enabling a new paradigm in which everyone can focus on creating value rather than extracting it,” said Inal Kardan, Gaming Lead at TON Foundation. “This new partnership with Cocos Studio will seamlessly bring tens of thousands of mini-game developers from Web2 to Web3. By building TON-based mini-apps using Telegram’s Mini App platform, developers can reach a massive audience of engaged gamers. We’re delighted to be working with Cocos Studio to accelerate our mission of putting crypto in every pocket by building a Web3 ecosystem in Telegram.”
In the future, Cocos Engine will roll out new features that enable One-Click Game Development for the TON ecosystem, continually expanding the possibilities in Web3 gaming. This will streamline the development process, making it easier for developers to create games within the TON ecosystem.
About Cocos Studio
Powered by the Cocos Engine, Cocos Studio is a platform designed for the development, incubation, and acceleration of mini-games. Its community includes over 1.6 million developers spread across 203 regions worldwide. Cocos Studio facilitates a smooth transition for proficient developers from Web2 to Web3, offering an improved development environment on decentralized platforms.
Cocos Engine dominates 64% of the global Web2 mini-games market. By integrating the TON Blockchain with the Cocos SDK, the platform provides superior game resources, streamlines the development process, and presents valuable case studies for Web2 developers eager to explore the Web3 Mini-App ecosystem within Telegram.
This collaboration goes beyond mini-games, encompassing 2D and 3D games, digital assets, online education, e-commerce displays, HMI, and XR, significantly enhancing the TON ecosystem. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Simplifying Integration of USDt on TON: Key Infrastructure Providers
With our goal of putting crypto in every pocket, supporting and encouraging the integration of USDt on TON is one of our key ways to achieve this. We're simplifying the integration of USDt on TON into crypto exchanges, onramps, payment services, and more as a significant step towards expanding the utility and accessibility of digital assets. To facilitate this seamless integration, several infrastructure providers play pivotal roles in ensuring the efficiency and security of transactions.
But first, you need to know that USDt on TON runs as a Jetton.
In summary, Jettons represents tokenized assets that leverage the capabilities of the TON Blockchain for secure and efficient transactions.
The most relevant infrastructure providers have already integrated the Jetton standard, and here is a spotlight on the essential providers.
MPC Wallet Providers
Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallet providers are crucial for securing digital assets while maintaining accessibility. These providers utilize advanced cryptographic techniques to distribute private keys among multiple parties, enhancing security without sacrificing usability. For exchanges integrating USDt-TON, MPC wallet solutions ensure robust protection against potential threats while enabling efficient management of digital assets.
Dfns: Dfns is a leading wallets-as-a-service platform known for its robust MPC security and reliable blockchain integrations, featuring clients such as Zodia Custody, Fidelity, ABN AMRO, Bridge, and many others. More recently, they have started enabling exchanges to deal with USDt on TON transactions. They are the first MPC wallet infrastructure to offer data indexing on the TON Blockchain, jetton broadcasting, balance tracking, token management, transfer history, and webhooks with TON.
Custodians
Custodians play a vital role in the storage and management of digital assets on behalf of their clients. They offer secure storage solutions, often employing advanced security protocols such as cold storage and multi-signature wallets. For USDt-TON integration, custodians ensure that exchanges can securely hold and manage large volumes of digital assets, providing peace of mind to traders and investors alike.
Cobo: Cobo is a trusted custody and wallet infrastructure provider that simplifies digital asset security. As the industry's only unified platform integrating Custodial, MPC, Smart Contract, and Exchange Wallets, Cobo offers advanced risk controls and developer tools that lay the foundations for any blockchain innovation and support over 3,000 tokens, including USDt on TON. Founded in 2017 by blockchain pioneers, Cobo is trusted by more than 500 organizations worldwide, safeguarding billions of dollars in assets with a zero-incident security track record.
PrimeVault: PrimeVault's platform allows enterprise users to conduct and automate virtually any on-chain operation at scale while ensuring the security of digital assets, including Toncoin, USDt on TON, and any Jetton standard on TON blockchain.
Copper: With a reputation for secure custodial services, Copper offers comprehensive insurance and compliance measures to ensure the safekeeping of digital assets, including USDt-TON.
RPC Solutions
Remote Procedure Call (RPC) solutions enable communication between software systems, facilitating seamless interaction with blockchain networks like TON. RPC providers offer APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that exchanges can integrate into their systems, enabling functionalities such as transaction monitoring, balance inquiries, and smart contract interactions. These solutions are essential for the real-time integration and operation of USDt-TON on crypto exchanges.
TONX API: Provides customized quotas for high-load users accessing RPCs. Focused on the TON blockchain and the Asian market, they offer better customer support and reliable service based on past experience with TonStake.com and TonKey.app.
NOWNodes: Provides access to shared and dedicated blockchain nodes via fast API with a load balancer. It supports 100+ protocols and networks and offers unlimited availability to TON nodes and indexers with no rate limits and 99.95% uptime.
** GetBlock:** GetBlock is an RPC node provider and Web3 infrastructure platform. It fuels dApps of all types with reliable connections to full and archive nodes of 50+ blockchains, including all mainstream L1s and L2s, via JSON RPC, gRPC, and WebSockets interfaces. GetBlock was the first major RPC node provider to add support for TON, removing the need for TON-centric apps' teams to run full nodes themselves. GetBlock offers a 30% discount on your first subscription to any shared node package: one month, six months, or even a full year!
The Importance of Collaboration
The successful integration of USDt on TON into crypto exchanges relies heavily on collaboration among these infrastructure providers. By leveraging their expertise in the blockchain space, crypto exchanges, onramps, and payment services can ensure a seamless user experience while maintaining the highest security and efficiency standards.
As the demand for diverse digital assets grows, these infrastructure providers continue to innovate, paving the way for broader adoption and integration across the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Their efforts not only support the operational needs of key platforms in the Web3 industry but also contribute to the overall growth and stability of the digital asset market.
If you want to collaborate with TON or need technical support, contact Victor Mendes on Telegram (@jvictormendes). 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
The Open League Season 4 Results: New Champions Emerge!
What's cooking, TON Community? Season 4 of The Open League has wrapped up, and what an exciting season it was! We saw some fresh faces claim victory while our seasoned pros held their ground. Everyone brought their A-game.
The winners are set to get their well-deserved prizes, so it's time to introduce you to the best-of-the-best of TOL Season 4.
Final Rankings for The Open League Season 4
This season, we tracked four leagues – Token, App, NFT, and DeFi. Below are the final leaderboard snapshots as of the official end of the season.
The rankings are based on various metrics for each category, mainly the number of holders, TVL, DEX activity, and distribution.
App Battle
The two leading spots remain unchanged, with Catizen and Yescoin dominating the leaderboard, followed by MomoAI, Vertus, SquidTG, TON Punks, and Gleam tailing the top seven. These seven teams will share a total of $500,000 based on their league placement.
Token League
The token league brought us a few new faces, with REGI surprisingly dominating the leaderboard, followed by NOT, HYDRA, STON, COFE, RECA, and MITTENS. These seven teams will also share $500,000 in rewards.
NFT League
In this brand-new category, we’ve opened the competition to NFT projects. This season’s best three are TON Frogs, Market Makers, and TON Diamonds. The three best teams will share a total of $50,000.
DeFi League
Another new leaderboard dedicated to DeFi has seen just six competitors, with DeDust coming out at the top, followed by EVAA, Storm Trade, Ston.fi, DAOLama, and Tradoor. This league shared a total of $150,000.
The Open League: Season 5
Season 5 kicks off on July 10 at 11 am UTC! Applications are open now and close on July 3 at 11 am UTC. Details on the prize pool, LP boost size, duration, and methodology are coming soon. Stay tuned; it's going to be epic!
The top 10 projects from the Token Battle are in for a significant opportunity! They can snatch an LP boost for their liquidity providers in Season 5, but they need to meet the usual benchmarks:
be ready to match the boost with your own token
have an active token mining mechanism
maintain a TVL of $200k+ in pairs with TON, stablecoins, and staked TON
Keep an eye out, as meeting these criteria could supercharge your project's growth in the next season!
Apply to The Open League
本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Introducing TON Ventures: A $40M Fund for Early-Stage Projects
The TON ecosystem is on the brink of a new chapter. Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of TON Ventures, a venture capital organization born out of the expertise and vision of former senior team members from the TON Foundation, Ian W. and Inal K. Backed by a $40M fund, TON Ventures is set to fuel the next wave of innovation in the TON ecosystem by supporting early-stage crypto projects.
The driving force behind TON Ventures is a team of early TON Foundation members and experienced builders. Leading this initiative are Ian W., the former Director of TON Accelerator, and Inal K., the former Gaming Lead at TON Foundation. Their past collaboration has led to the success of TON Web3 games like Catizen and Gatto and the perpetual exchange Tradoor.
At its core, TON Ventures is about more than just funding—it's about building the future. They focus on consumer applications that harness the power of Telegram’s social features and Telegram Mini Apps (TMAs). Their goal is to empower founders with the tools and infrastructure required to create applications with the potential for mass adoption and long-term sustainability. In addition to financial backing, the selected projects will benefit from the team's extensive experience, global network, and hands-on support. To boost the projects and help them succeed, TON Ventures will leverage Telegram Ads and provide access to exclusive growth experiments within TON.
“TON and Telegram have created a paradigm shift for web3. With our deep experience in the ecosystem, we believe the highest leverage point is in capital allocation for TON. Now, we have the exciting opportunity to share our insights and strategies for thriving in the unique design space created by TON and Telegram, empowering a new generation of innovators and builders. By connecting visionary investors with cutting-edge projects, we aim to accelerate the growth of the TON ecosystem and foster groundbreaking advancements in decentralized technology,” said Ian W., Managing Director of TON Ventures.
This exciting development comes at a time when the TON ecosystem is experiencing explosive growth. In recent months, TON has surpassed Ethereum in daily active users, with total assets in use on the platform soaring to $1.14 billion in July—up from $71 million at the start of the year.
The rise of tap-to-earn gaming in 2024 has also played a significant role in this growth, drawing hundreds of millions of new users into the Web3 gaming space. A prime example is the meteoric rise of Notcoin, a game that captured the attention of 35 million players in just three months, distributing over 90% of its token supply to its dedicated community.
As we move forward, TON Ventures is poised to be a catalyst for the continued expansion and success of the TON ecosystem. By bringing together visionary investors and groundbreaking projects, they’re not just investing in technology—they’re investing in the future of decentralized innovation.
For additional information, visit TonVentures.io and follow them on X and Telegram. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Putting USDt on TON to Every Pocket With Over 100 Integrations
We all wonder about the future—what it will look like, what will change, and how it will impact our lives. Wonder no more. The future is here, and it's powered by blockchain. With over one hundred planned integrations with various local partners, TON Foundation and Tether are on a mission to make USDt on TON accessible to everyone, everywhere.
In this discussion, we introduce you to our ambitious plans to put USDt-TON in every pocket. These plans promise to revolutionize how we interact with crypto. Let’s dive into the details and what they mean for you and the rest of TON’s growing global community.
The Power Behind Our Initiative
As a result of this latest initiative, our efforts towards TON mass adoption are stronger than ever. We are working to communicate and facilitate seamless USDt integrations on TON with local partners and communities worldwide.
TON Foundation is ensuring each integration aligns with the ecosystem's goal of providing global access to USDt on TON. With local partners, we are launching integrations that let anyone acquire USDt on TON and enter the TON Ecosystem in minutes. Additionally, we are collaborating with partners to enable USDt payments for goods and services.
So far, we’ve completed integrations with local payment gateways and processors in Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, and more are on the way.
Over the upcoming weeks and months, we will team up with on/off ramps and global and local exchanges to provide more options to access and trade Toncoin and USDt on TON.
How To Get Involved
Your engagement and feedback are invaluable as we continue to roll out these integrations. Here’s how you can be a part of this journey:
Stay Informed: Follow our updates on the integration roadmap. Be the first to know about new partnerships and how they can benefit you.
Get Involved: Start using USDt on TON with our partners to show them the strength of the TON Community. Your experience can help shape the future of Web3.
Spread the Word: Share the news with your network. The more people know about the benefits of USDt on TON, the stronger our community becomes.
The integration of USDt on TON with over 100 local partners marks a significant milestone in our journey towards global adoption. With a dedicated ecosystem, strategic partnerships, and a community-centric approach, we’re setting TON to transform the Web3 landscape. Together, we can put USDt in every pocket, creating a future where blockchain technology is accessible to all.
Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to embrace the future with TON and Tether! 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Foundation and Animoca Brands’ Mocaverse Partner in a $20M Initiative to Support TON
At the end of last year, we announced that Animoca Brands, a leading Web3 gaming and metaverse company, became TON’s largest validator. We knew this was the beginning of something great, but we couldn’t have predicted the consequences of this step, which are now visible across the entire TON Ecosystem.
Since then, Animoca Brands, with its portfolio of over 450 companies, embraced the TON infrastructure and the amazing TON Community and dedicated significant energy, time, and resources to boost TON’s adoption and highlight its potential as the go-to infrastructure for GameFi and Web3 gaming. Now, half a year later, this partnership is progressing to the next level as we team up with Animoca Brands' Mocaverse and MOCA Foundation to drive cross-ecosystem growth and establish TON as a premier platform for content, gaming, and community.
TON x Animoca Brands x MOCA
TON Foundation, Mocaverse, and MOCA Foundation agreed to create a $20M MOCA Coin and Toncoin reserve, which will be used to incentivize developer and user adoption of the TON ecosystem through joint incentives like The Open League, hackathons, and accelerator programs. The funds will leverage our combined ecosystems and incentivize cross-functional development aimed at boosting development and user activity.
TON Foundation and MOCA Foundation will utilize go-to-market and token resources to facilitate user cross-pollination across the foundations’ respective ecosystems. With this partnership, Animoca Brands and Mocaverse will actively promote the benefits of launching and integrating with the TON blockchain for their partners developing gaming projects.
"TON's vision of freedom of interaction aligns strategically with Animoca Brands' focus on digital property rights,” said Steve Yun, TON Foundation council President. “This partnership validates that TON has become the platform of choice for games and social apps. The reputation system we co-create will become a powerful opt-in platform through which users can express their identity and values on-chain. We are excited to take a leap with Animoca Brands towards widespread adoption of blockchain applications."
TON Society ID
TON Society ID will be a decentralized identity credential that allows 500 million TON users by 2028 to use governance power based on the TON blockchain. It will enable the community to build a true and meaningful digital identity through a reputation system within the TON Society's new community governance framework. Governance will not only involve voting on proposals but also finding consensus through open debate, and participation in the TON Society ID is entirely opt-in and 100% the user's choice. The TON Society ID system will be a mutually beneficial program for founders to identify active users and for users to gain value by generating content related to their favorite applications.
Mocaverse is the marquee consumer network with an interoperable infrastructure layer of Account, Identity, Reputation, and PointFi systems seeded by Animoca Brands. Under this partnership, Mocaverse will support the development of a reputation scoring system on TON and will contribute to the TON Society ID by sharing data from their gaming and content systems, as well as providing tech support.
At the epicenter of the Animoca Brands ecosystem, Mocaverse owns the Web3 identity and PointFi system, where Moca NFT holders and Moca ID users can seamlessly navigate and engage across and beyond 400+ rewarding experiences from Animoca Brands’ investment portfolio with on-chain proof of reputation. With the integration of the Moca ID, TON Society ID will benefit from the rich on-chain content and community.
“The collaboration between Mocaverse, TON Foundation, and MOCA Foundation is an exciting milestone on our shared mission of Web3 mass adoption and the advancement of digital property rights,” Yat Siu, Executive Chairman and co-founder of Animoca Brands. “The unique partnership between Telegram and the TON Foundation and the collaboration revealed today provide an opportunity to bring Moca ID and the Realm Network SDK to Telegram’s 900 million users, which we believe could exponentially magnify all our respective network effects.”
Through mutual development, each ecosystem will receive an injection of new tools and users, as well as funds, furthering our mutual goal of large-scale Web3 user adoption. Animoca Brands, their portfolio companies, and Moca Network will provide the consumer layer of content focused on culture and entertainment to the TON Ecosystem, the Web3 infrastructure of Telegram, with over 900 million active users.
About TON Society
TON Society is a grassroots global movement supporting the TON Community with growth systems and events. TON Society creates local activists and engaged communities dedicated to using blockchain technology as a positive force for change in the world. TON Society is a global organization building local communities across nine hubs in CIS, Europe, SEA, and the Middle East. Up to 16 online and offline events are held monthly across all local hubs. TON Society aims to find and incubate community leaders to help decentralize the access to and ownership of TON's most valuable public assets -- and lead the world toward a fairer internet.
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About MOCA Foundation
MOCA Foundation is a community-owned foundation that aims to supercharge Mocaverse’s network effects for culture and entertainment. Its mission is to empower unity and collaboration and to be at the forefront of innovation in governance, culture, and growth. It serves as the platform to build the largest interoperable cultural economy in the Web3 space powered by MOCA Coin. It supports the growth of Moca DAO, an upcoming “DAO of DAOs” where members will take the lead in co-creating MIPs and engaging in cross-DAO empowerment through unique delegation models.
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本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Introducing TON Teleport: Bringing Bitcoin to TON
One of the initial long-term visions of The Open Network was to become a “blockchain of blockchains,” integrating the top Web3 services into a single network. Today, we’d like to share with the TON Community our latest step toward this vision: TON Teleport BTC; an upcoming decentralized, secure, and trustless way to bridge Bitcoin to TON. We want to give Bitcoin holders the trustlessness and security of Bitcoin along with the speed and scalability of The Open Network.
What is TON Teleport BTC?
TON Teleport is a new planned infrastructure project for the ecosystem that allows users to transfer (‘peg-in’ and ‘peg-out’) BTC between the Bitcoin blockchain and TON without relying on central intermediaries. It will use a trustless system for heightened security and autonomy, ensuring that transactions are transparent and free from outside control.
The process will involve users sending their BTC to a specific Bitcoin address unique to each individual user. Once the Bitcoin transaction is confirmed, an equivalent amount of BTC will be issued to the user’s address on TON Blockchain. Users can then use these BTC tokens in various dApps on TON or redeem them for BTC on the Bitcoin network. For the reverse process, users will burn their BTC tokens on TON, which triggers the release and return of their BTC.
The TON Teleport BTC process is trustless and transparent, operating without a centralized issuer. Each BTC on TON will be 100% backed by actual BTC, pegged through the teleport process, ensuring secure and reliable transactions. This system automates all operations, from verification to confirmation, via network validators and smart contracts, eliminating the possibility of human error, censorship, or fraud. This automation and lack of intermediaries not only enhance security but also maintain the transparency and freedom of users to manage their cryptocurrency without interference.
In short, the only potential points of failure for Teleport are the Bitcoin and TON blockchains themselves. Security depends entirely on the chains and the accuracy of smart contract algorithms.
Key benefits
Enhanced DeFi Integration: TON Teleport BTC will significantly boost the DeFi sector within TON Blockchain by allowing for new Bitcoin-based financial mechanisms and products like DEXs, lending platforms, and advanced wallet services. Bitcoin will be transformed from just a stored asset on TON into a tool for generating additional returns.
Blueprint for Future Integrations: The architecture of TON Teleport BTC extends beyond just the Bitcoin network, setting a precedent for future systems that could link TON with other EVM-compatible networks and demonstrating its potential for wider blockchain integration.
This will be huge!
TON Teleport BTC, when implemented, will be a major technical achievement and a vital step toward a more connected and efficient global blockchain ecosystem. It offers a decentralized, secure, and transparent method to integrate Bitcoin into the TON Ecosystem without centralized intermediaries, ensuring there is no censorship or control over asset flow.
The only vulnerabilities are those inherent to the blockchains themselves, ensuring robust security and immediate token reclaimability. TON Teleport BTC promises to redefine the boundaries of the TON Ecosystem and could kickstart a new era of connectivity and innovation within Web3. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
The Open League Season 3 Results
So folks, that was Season 3 of The Open League. Quite the ride, huh? There have been some big developments, and TON has gone from success to success. It’s all been happening quickly, and we know you’re probably a little tired from keeping up with everything—Notcoin, new announcements, and the entire ever-growing ecosystem. So, after we’re done celebrating the Season 3 results, we’ll give you a two-week break to gather your strength before starting up again with something extra special.
During this break, make sure to get ready for Season 4; there’s going to be a lot happening! We’ll update you on any rule changes—some will be pretty wild! Keep in mind that for the next two weeks, there will be no LP boosts until the start of the next season; teams can provide their own, and TON Society will happily advertise them. Season 4 will start at 11:00 UTC on June 12 and will last two weeks.
Make sure you subscribe to The Open League Telegram channel to stay up to date with everything.
Key Highlights
Here’s some of the most glorious data from the season–take it all in!
General Metrics
The growth compared to the start of The Open League is shown in parentheses.
Daily active wallets (DAW): 568,000 (+1,403%)
Weekly Active Wallets: 2.2M (+1,308%)
Monthly Active Wallets: 3.5M (+775%)
DeFi Total Value Locked: $320.2M (+1,298%)
Overall Total Value Locked: $637.6M (+402%)
Avg. Number of Daily Transactions: 4.2M (+372%)
Final Rankings for The Open League Season 3
This season, just like in Season 2, we tracked the Token Major, Token Minor, and App leagues. Below are the final leaderboard snapshots as of the official end of the season.
The rankings are based on various metrics for each category, mainly the number of holders, TVL, DEX activity, and distribution.
App Battle
The incredible victors in the App Battle this season are similar to last season but with a few new faces! Congratulations to Catizen, Yescoin, SquidTG, Getgems, Fanton, TON Punks, and Tonano, who have won a combined reward of $500,000 in Season 3.
Token Major League
This season in the Major League, ARBUZ, WEB3, FNZ, BOLT, KINGY, STON, and JVT took home the prizes!
Token Minor League
The top teams from the Minor League this season are: HYDRA, WALL, COFE, JETTON, DFC.
Conclusion
Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported Season 3 of The Open League. Your dedication and enthusiasm have made this season a great success! Enjoy the well-deserved break, stay tuned for updates, and get ready for another exciting season. See you all on June 12 at 11:00 UTC for the start of Season 4! 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Onboards 1 Million Users in a Single Day
On May 16, TON Blockchain set a new benchmark for layer 1 performance, after having previously set a TPS record to become the world's fastest blockchain. On this day, The Open Network welcomed over 1 million new users in just 24 hours, joining an elite group of Web3 projects with similar single-day growth, such as Binance, Coinbase, and AxieInfinity.
This milestone coincided with the minting and listing of Notcoin, a popular Web3 community tool, showcasing TON's exceptional scalability and readiness for widespread adoption. The seamless transaction processing and stable performance during this massive influx of new users confirmed TON’s capability, debunking any doubts about its performance under pressure.
Scalability User Engagement
The Notcoin listing was the biggest real-life test of TON’s scalability and resilience to date. On May 16, 1.04 million unique onchain holders interacted with the blockchain, including 841,170 users participating in the Notcoin minting and 200,000 regular daily active users. This makes TON the first blockchain to onboard 1 million users in a single day.
The 841,170 Notcoin mints show significant user interest in new projects. Additionally, the day saw increased activity on TON DEXs, on-chain conversions from WNOT to NOT, and active swapping of NOT NFT vouchers for Notcoin jettons. This activity underscores the network’s robust technical capabilities and strong user engagement within the TON Ecosystem.
Notcoin recorded over 1 million new Notcoin onchain holders in just 30 hours. And although there is no data we could use to compare this to other Web3 coins and tokens, we’re confident that this puts Notcoin among the fastest Web3 projects to achieve 1 million holders in such a short period of time. At the publishing of this article, there are over 2 million Notcoin onchain holders.
In the first 30 hours, starting at 12:00 on May 16, 117,254 unique traders swapped WNOT to NOT in 216,530 transactions. There were also 67,258 voucher swaps on listed 16 addresses during this time period.
TON’s Unshakeable Network Performance
TON’s performance during this event was flawless, demonstrating its reliability and efficiency even during periods of significant network demand. The network remained fully operational under peak load conditions, maintaining high transaction speeds despite the high transaction volume and providing a smooth user experience. TON’s market capitalization and trading volume surged on both CEXs and DEXs. Furthermore, during the listing, TON achieved all-time highs with 0.5 million daily active users and 3.2 million monthly active users, showcasing remarkable growth and engagement within the ecosystem.
Conclusion
Onboarding over 1 million users in one day marks a new chapter for TON Blockchain and underscores its robustness and scalability. We understand that a single day doesn’t make a year, but we’re confident that this ‘live ammo’ test has proven TON’s capability to handle significant traffic without compromising on its performance. It shows that TON managed to capture the momentum while the rest of the Web3 market slowly moves sideways, uncertain of the future.
TON’s architecture, designed for high efficiency, low fees, and resilience, ensures that the network can scale to meet the ever-increasing demands of Web3 and provide the infrastructure required to onboarding 500 million users to Web3 by 2028. With its proven ability to manage peak loads, TON further positions itself as the gateway to Web3, prepared for mass adoption of decentralized technologies and a thriving Web3 ecosystem with thousands of projects and millions of users.
The ‘1 Million Day’ is not about numbers or technology but about a significant step towards wider blockchain adoption and technological integration of Web3 into our daily lives–putting crypto in every pocket. It’s about the enthusiasm and positivity within the TON Community and a celebration of innovation that thrives on TON.
#TON1Million 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Joins ETH Belgrade for First Hackathon Track at Major Crypto Event
TON Society is joining ETH Belgrade, the biggest crypto event in the Balkans, with a special TON hackathon track that can be attended in-person or online. This is TON's first time participating in a major general crypto event, highlighting its growing mainstream attention and ability to attract developers following the successes of Notcoin, USDt-TON, and The Open League. Having a dedicated track at ETH Belgrade will give Web3 builders from other ecosystems a unique chance to reach Telegram’s massive 900M+ monthly users and take advantage of the messenger’s uniquely user-friendly interface.
Join the ETH Belgrade Hackathon
As an official sponsor of ETH Belgrade, TON is offering a $10,000 prize pool for participants creating Telegram Mini Apps at the Belgrade event. Successful projects from this event can then be submitted to the global Open League Hackathon, which has a $2M prize pool. If you're a developer looking to build on TON, the TON track at ETH Belgrade offers a great head start. Sign up for both the ETH Belgrade Hackathon and the Open League Hackathon to access exclusive support and prize money.
The ETH Belgrade TON track will be held in-person from May 31 to June 2 in Belgrade, with online participation also available. The event is hosted by AIN, a leading software development company in the Balkans. AIN previously built NFT-Tix, one of the most successful NFT ticketing solutions on Ethereum. Now, AIN is transitioning to TON to create a mass adoption ticketing solution for the TON-Telegram Web3 ecosystem.
Join The Open League Hackathon
TON x ETH Belgrade
TON is still in its early development stages, but its popularity is growing. TON Society’s partnership with ETH Belgrade is exposing TON to the wider blockchain developer community, attracting more builders to the Telegram Web3 ecosystem and encouraging the creation of innovative use cases.
If you are a developer looking to start building on TON, this is a great opportunity. ETH Belgrade offers a three-day hacking experience, allowing builders to join in-person in Belgrade or online. The TON track features a $10,000 prize pool and accepts Telegram Mini Apps in game, social, e-commerce, or DeFi categories.
Representatives from TON Foundation, TON Society, and AIN will be at the event to help you bring your idea to life on TON. If you have a digital project and want it to reach Telegram’s 900M+ monthly active users with special building support, this is your chance.
For a comprehensive list of resources for building Mini Apps on TON, check out the "Prizes" tab on the ETH Belgrade signup page and scroll down to the TON section.
TON in Serbia
Serbia ranks among the top five countries globally for blockchain developers, making it a prime Web3 location with its strong tech market and innovative digital asset laws. Following the success of three TON Society meetups with 300+ in attendance, TON Society is now joining ETH Belgrade to onboard more of the local tech scene into TON. These community outreach events and new collaborations with established Web3 players like ETH Belgrade are crucial for securing TON’s mass adoption.
AIN, experienced in blockchain education in Serbia, is spearheading this effort by hosting the TON track at ETH Belgrade in collaboration with TON Society. They are also developing a TON onboarding curriculum aimed at improving documentation and providing the best resources for developers in Serbia and around the world to build with FunC, Tact, and Telegram Mini Apps.
If you are a builder in Serbia, join the dedicated TON Builders Belgrade chat to stay updated on local developments and discover all the opportunities to build on TON. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Tonkeeper Releases Huge Update
Tonkeeper is a leading TON Ecosystem product, offering a robust, non-custodial wallet solution and easy integration with dApps. With more than 2.3 million active users each month, Tonkeeper is helping to drive the development of DeFi on TON. Here’s what’s new and exciting in the latest update!
Please note that this piece was written by the Tonkeeper team for publication on the TON Foundation blog. TON Foundation carries no responsibility for the content and its accuracy.
The new W5 wallet standard
The introduction of the W5 wallet standard in Tonkeeper Pro brings a host of benefits that enhance both the user and merchant experience. W5 supports gasless transactions, delegation and account recovery, subscription payments with tokens and Toncoin, and cheap multi-transfers.
Users will have access to 25% lower blockchain fees, a new flexible plugin interface for developers, and internal message signing that allows delegation of gas fee payments.
How to switch to W5 in Tonkeeper Pro:
Download and install the desktop version of Tonkeeper Pro.
Enable the W5 feature in the Dev Menu.
Switch your active address to W5 under wallet settings.
Tonkeeper Pro
Tonkeeper Pro now offers detailed wallet analysis tools. This subscription service is particularly beneficial for professional users who want to integrate Tonkeeper into their daily business operations. Use the promo code “pro-50” to get a 50% discount on your first purchase.
Tonkeeper Pro has launched a new multi-send feature, allowing users to perform up to 255 transactions in one go. This is especially useful for making bulk payments like salaries, affiliate contributions, or token distributions to multiple users simultaneously.
How to use multi-send:
Click ‘multi-send’
Input a list of addresses or DNS names, specify the TON or fiat amounts, and add optional comments.
Save your transaction lists for future use.
All transactions will be executed simultaneously.
Tonkeeper Battery
The new Tonkeeper Battery feature removes the need to purchase native coins for gas, enabling immediate use of stablecoins and NFTs without KYC or using an exchange. Users can top up their Tonkeeper Battery using a bank card or stablecoins, while the system automatically manages blockchain fees.
Battery features:
Gasless payments: Use tokens directly without needing native coins for fees
Easy top-up: Charge your battery via in-app purchases or by sending TON/stablecoins to a designated address
Automatic fee management: The battery pays your transaction fees automatically
Join the public beta of Tonkeeper Battery to start using these features and contribute to its development by providing feedback.
Conclusion
Tonkeeper’s latest update introduces the W5 standard in Tonkeeper Pro, multi-send capabilities, and the Tonkeeper Battery beta, making one of the leading wallet solutions in the ecosystem even more accessible, user-friendly, and useful. Download the latest version of Tonkeeper and start exploring TON today! 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
Launching The Open League DeFi Grants Program: Up To $520,000 Per Team
The TradiFi world is not paying enough attention to the incredible innovations happening in DeFi at the moment; TON, however, is. We are extremely proud to announce The Open League DeFi Grants Program, a new initiative aimed at backing the outstanding efforts of Web3 builders in DeFi and dApps. TON is leading the way in embracing the most significant DeFi trends in the industry, and we invite Web3 DeFi builders to build their solutions with us.
By building a Telegram Mini App (TMA) for your project, you can access over 900M monthly active Telegram users and go directly to your target audience instead of waiting for them to come to you.
With TMA, you can create a simple onboarding flow with a smooth user experience and invite your users to experience DeFi directly on their favorite messenger.
TON is the new home of DeFi
TON Foundation launched The Open League to help onboard Telegram users to Web3 and support ecosystem projects in sustaining and growing their audiences. Now, these opportunities are expanding to DeFi. With up to $300,000 in user incentives and up to $200,000 in grants per team, we are setting the stage for DeFi projects to not only launch but also excel and expand on TON. The most successful teams can receive up to $520,000 in grants!
TON is your playground, covering decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and everything in between. Whether you’re developing lending and perp DEX, liquidity layers, or exploring restaking, your project has a home here.
Currently, we offer four tiers of support based on the project’s current TVL on other chains, team experience, and other metrics.
Tier 1
TVL > $300M
Up to $200K in grant support
$300K in pre-committed rewards for protocol users
$20K in free Telegram Ads credits
Tier 2
TVL > $100M
Up to $150K in grant support
$150K in pre-committed rewards for protocol users
$15K in free Telegram Ads credits
Tier 3
TVL > $50M
Up to $75K in grant support
$50K in pre-committed rewards for protocol users
$10K in free Telegram Ads credits
Tier 4
For experienced DeFi teams with a new product idea
Up to $30K in grant
$20K in pre-committed rewards for protocol users
$5K in free Telegram Ads credits
DeFi should be as easy as texting
Be early, bring your project to TON, and join the Telegram Web3 SuperApp, taking advantage of the platform’s 900 million users. The Open League DeFi Grant Program gives you the capital and community needed for success. Build on TON, leverage our ecosystem, and help us put crypto in every pocket.
With TON, you can launch your new project with the support it deserves and benefit from an ecosystem that’s still only in its infancy. There’s so much coming to TON and you don’t want to miss being a part of it!
Learn more about our DeFi Grants Program
本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
TON Foundation and HashKey Group Announce a Strategic Partnership
After our successful Bootcamp with HashKey brought exceptional results, we’ve decided to extend our collaboration and take our friendship to a new level. Today, we’re excited to announce a strategic partnership with HashKey, a key step for Web3 development. This formal partnership with HashKey, the company behind HashKey Exchange, will boost the TON Ecosystem by backing new projects and improving digital asset services, such as fiat-to-crypto on/off-ramps.
Building a Bigger and Better TON Ecosystem
This partnership centers on supporting the growing TON Ecosystem. TON Foundation and HashKey Group are working together to build a support system for new projects, offering them advice, mentorship, and financial support. With HashKey Group’s knowledge and resources, this collaboration opens up new possibilities for both developers and entrepreneurs, primarily from the APAC region.
“Through this strategic partnership with HashKey Group, we are excited to provide further support to independent and already influential communities around TON in this region," said Steve Yun, President of the TON Foundation. “Led by local teams already achieving virality, we look forward to ushering in a new generation of mini-app builders on TON.
Another key part of this joint venture is improving virtual asset services by making it easier for Wallet users to switch between traditional money and cryptocurrency. This effort seeks to smooth out the process, integrating digital assets more seamlessly into everyday life for people in the Asia-Pacific region with dedicated on- and off-ramps.
Starting in the Hong Kong market, TON and HashKey are focused on complying with local laws and regulations. Their success in Hong Kong is expected to lay the groundwork for expanding their partnership to other regions, with the goal of delivering accessible and decentralized financial services around the world.
A New Renaissance
The partnership between TON Foundation and HashKey Group marks a significant step in integrating Web3 technologies into everyday life. TON recognizes Hong Kong’s emerging status as a Web3 center and is eager to provide the local community with the means to innovate on TON Blockchain. This collaboration aims to fuel the Hong Kong Web3 renaissance by fostering innovation, easing access to digital assets, and backing new projects in the TON Ecosystem, setting the stage for significant changes in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. 本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/
These Are The Best Projects of TOL Season 1!
What’s cooking, you absolute Chads? The Open League Season 1 is officially over, and it’s time to look back at the best projects of the past month. The last month was hectic, filled with announcements flooding (pun intended) from Dubai’s Token 2049 – from USDt and XAUt on TON to Telegram’s plans to reward sticker creators and more. While the market went through significant ups and downs and influencers kept fighting over whether we were in a bear market or a bull market, one thing remained unchanged: the growth happening in The Open League.
In Season 1, we welcomed several major changes that rewrote the rules of The Open League and allowed more projects to participate for rewards. We introduced new leaderboards, launched Memelandia and DeFi Grants, and boosted the rewards for top projects. In addition, we airdropped rewards to the most active traders and distributed multiple rewards.
In addition, the two leading TON DEXs, Ston.fi and DeDust, have now deployed new boosts. The total farming rewards to be distributed to the participants of the Major League are $224,483 on Ston.fi and $66,304 on DeDust.
But now, let’s get to the main point of this article.
Key Highlights:
Below are some key highlights captured at the end of Season 1, and just look at that beauty. The key metrics are compared to before the start of The Open League.
Open League S1 has contributed to ATHs across every metric in April. With a massive $9M distributed to all 894K TON users who participated in Season 1.
Daily active wallets (DAW): 198,270 (+425%)
Weekly Active Wallets: 537,160 (+244%)
Monthly Active Wallets: 1,45M (+263%)
DeFi Total Value Locked: $175.1M (+665%)
Liquidity Providers: 22,088 (+410%)
Daily Trading Volume: $23.97M (+834%)
Daily Traders: 25,502 (+431%)
Jetton Holders: 1.28M (+1023%)
Final Project Ranking of The Open League Season 1
In Season 1, we tracked leaderboards across five main categories: Token Leaderboard, Meme Coin Community Tokens, DeFi, Apps, and Liquid Staking. Below are the final snapshots of leaderboards as of the first day after Season 1, May 1.
The rankings are based on various metrics for each category, but mainly the number of holders, TVL, DEX activity, and distribution.
DeFi
The 6 projects participating in the DeFi Leaderboard were awarded a $875,000 prize pool for Season 1.
Token Leaderboard: Major League
The Major League reserved for the best projects in the Token category from the previous season will share a prize pool of $875,000 for Season 1.
Token Leaderboard: Minor League
The top three projects from the Minor League, where upcoming projects compete for their place in next season’s Major League, will share a prize pool of $150,000 for Season 1.
App Battle
In the App Battle, we’re rewarding the top ten projects with $875,000 for Season 1, distributed according to their performance.
Meme Coin Community Token Leaderboard
Liquid Staking Leaderboard
The liquidity providers in this category will share $500,000 in prize money for Season 1.
Conclusion
As always, we’re extremely grateful to all projects that participated in last month’s season and are excited to see what’s coming in Season 2, which kicked off on May 1st.
Season 2 will bring a few changes that will affect the progression of The Open League. These changes are mainly focused on making the league more dynamic, faster, and simpler to understand.
Season 2 will last only 2 weeks instead of the previous 1 month. This will speed up reward distribution and allow more projects to participate in the upcoming seasons.
We’re reducing the number of leaderboards from five to three: App Battle, Token Major League Token Minor League. Meme Coin category will be merged under token league, DeFi and Liquid Staking categories are removed.
Major League promotions: JVT, ANON, WEB3, REDO, @BTC25
New Minor League teams: DYOR, OPEN, BURN, DICK, CRYPTON, and WALL
New App Battle teams: Shardify, XPLUS, Cheques Corp, Catizen, and The Pixels
If you want to track the Season 2 leaderboards, visit The Open League website.
Apply to The Open League
本文转载自:https://blog.ton.org/