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🐤 Coins for steps: The first Move-to-Earn app launches on Telegram
⚫️ Back in November, we wrote about a major Telegram update that significantly expanded the capabilities of Mini Apps, introducing not only full-screen mode and home screen icons but also access to geolocation and even phone movement data.
⚫️ So far, we haven’t seen an explosive growth in projects leveraging these new features — some developers need more time, while in other cases, Telegram itself has yet to provide the necessary tools. However, other applications have started emerging, including ones that reward users with points for the steps they take.
⚫️ The Move-to-Earn mechanic is not new to the crypto world: many services have been around for years, some require purchasing NFTs to get started. Some projects reward users with in-game currency, while others distribute real tokens.
⚫️ And now, just today, such an app launched on TON — StepMania. The project smartly integrates Telegram’s capabilities, combining the Move-to-Earn model with elements from popular clicker games. While users still need to install a separate app from the App Store or Google Play to track their steps, they can monitor their progress and rewards directly within Telegram.
⚫️ The main in-app currency is coins, which can be earned not only by walking but also by completing tasks and inviting friends. These coins can then be exchanged for tickets to enter prize draws (featuring TON, Telegram Stars, gadgets, and more) or saved for the future token listing, which is also in the developers’ plans.
👁 It’s great to see the Telegram Mini Apps ecosystem evolving. We’re confident that with every new app, the messenger’s capabilities will be utilized more effectively, and projects like StepMania will carve out their niche while driving new users to the TON ecosystem.
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⌨️ The Weekly TON: Highlights of the week
🔥 Another 21 Telegram Gifts are now available for upgrading into unique collectible items. This time, the gifts were added gradually over several days in batches of 5-6.
Additionally, an unusual anti-bot mechanism was introduced: initially, the upgrade price is set at 25,000 Stars, but then it gradually decreases until it returns to the standard 25 Stars after 18 hours.
⚫️ How could the release of the Silk Road founder and the lifting of sanctions on Tornado Cash impact the TON ecosystem? We revisited the history of these projects and explored what has changed with Donald Trump’s return to power.
⚫️ What is the Payment Network technology that the TON Core team is working on this year? Can transactions on TON become even cheaper and faster? We broke it down in a dedicated post.
⚫️ The AI-agent platform ElizaOS has added support for TON Blockchain. How can you create your own plugin, and can artificial intelligence already launch a memecoin on Gas Pump? Find out here.
⚫️ MyTonWallet has been updated to version 3.3. Full support for Telegram Gifts, detailed transaction analysis, and the foundation of the MyTonWallet Pay system — read all about it in our review.
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🚀 Is there life after mining? Major livestream by Memhash
⚫️ We've long talked about the evolution of the Mini App ecosystem — from quantity to quality, from mindless tapping and ad-watching to more complex gameplay mechanics.
⚫️ Now, due to increasing turbulence in the crypto world, this transition has accelerated: simply being another clicker is no longer enough to attract an audience, and even those that remain afloat are often delaying the listing of their tokens. This brings true utility to the forefront — not just engaging gameplay.
⚫️ For example, the first phase of Memhash, an app once mentioned by Pavel Durov, is coming to an end today — after three months of mining, the last 10 blocks will be mined live on air.
⚫️ Memhash made history as the world's first DePIN project (where players use their device’s computing power to mine tokens), gathering an audience of 2M users and sparking the trend of mining-based Telegram apps.
⚫️ Now, it's time for the next phase, where Memhash holders will play a key role. The anti-cheat system will filter out as many bots as possible to ensure that only real players have access to token distribution.
>> All the major announcements (we can only hint at them with this post) will be revealed today, February 3, at 15:00 UTC during a livestream on Telegram and Twitch. Additionally, more than $50,000 in prizes will be given away to participants.
Let's see what Memhash has in store for its users and how the team plans to tackle the challenges of this new era.
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🤖 AI project ElizaOS got TON wallet integration
⚫️ We described recently the DeFAI trend which integrates DeFi and AI. Now it's coming to the TON ecosystem: ElizaOS project got a plugin for TON, and there's a new incentive program to improve this plugin. What's this project?
⚫️ Eliza generates "AI agents": chatbots that not only respond to messages, but can also perform certain actions. A user can grant an "agent" access to a social network accounts (for actions like tweeting), databases, and crypto wallets.
⚫️ The TON plugin lets a user provide a seed phrase of a TON wallet and the give agent commands like “send 2 Toncoins to this address.” The agent will be able to sign this transaction on behalf of the user.
⚫️ But sending Toncoins is easy, it doesn't really require AI. There are more promising and sophisticated scenarios, such as “Eliza, if an influencer tweets about a certain token, immediately buy it.” So far, the TON plugin is limited to the most basic actions, so these sophisticated scenarios stay out of reach. But a bounty program was introduced to fix that: any developer can receive a reward if they add certain features to the plugin.
⚫️ The ElizaOS code is freely available on GitHub, and this repository has already gained more than 10 000 stars. However, using this project requires development experience. For those who lacks experience but would like to try nonetheless, there is a video course starting from the basics.
⚠️ We remind you that AIs sometimes "hallucinate." So we do not recommend granting an AI access to your main wallet; it is better to create a separate one for that. ElizaOS should spend funds only the way the user tells it to. But can anyone guarantee that one day it will not arbitrarily spend all your savings on a failed memecoin?
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👁 Silk Road and Tornado Cash cases take a turn: What does it mean for TON?
Two significant events related to the legal prosecution of crypto projects recently unfolded in the U.S.: Ross Ulbricht was released, and sanctions against Tornado Cash were deemed unfounded. Here's a breakdown of the original accusations and what these developments could mean.
⚫️ In 2011, American Ross Ulbricht created Silk Road, a darknet marketplace that operated with Bitcoin payments. The platform hosted the sale of various goods, but drugs became its most popular category. As a result, Ulbricht was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2015. This sparked a public debate: how accountable is the creator of a platform for the actions of its users? While he was aware of the activities, Ulbricht wasn’t directly involved in the trades.
⚫️ A similar debate arose around the Ethereum-based Tornado Cash project. This «mixer» complicates transaction tracing, making it a useful tool for money laundering but also a means of preserving privacy. Should its creators be considered accomplices to those laundering money? Opinions vary, but in 2022, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Tornado Cash for «facilitating money laundering,» prohibiting Americans from interacting with the protocol.
⚫️ Now, Ross Ulbricht has been released through a personal decision by the new U.S. president, Donald Trump. Meanwhile, in the Tornado Cash case, a court ruled that the project’s blockchain-deployed smart contracts, accessible to all, do not qualify as «property» and therefore cannot be sanctioned.
⚫️ Many see these decisions as a shift in U.S. policy, which under Trump’s administration appears more crypto-friendly. This change could mean that «controversial cases» will be more often interpreted in favor of project creators, potentially granting them greater freedom. This could encourage both innovation and a rise in illicit activities.
⚫️ What does this mean for TON? The Daily TON editorial team cannot confirm whether TON hosts marketplaces for prohibited goods, but questions of «responsibility for others' crimes» are not unfamiliar. For instance, NFT-based Anonymous Numbers have already drawn criticism toward Pavel Durov, while the TONNEL mixer was excluded from The Open League due to legal risks. It’s possible that the ecosystem may now allow greater anonymity tools and fewer restrictions.
⚫️ However, keep in mind: these developments are specific to the U.S., and other countries may still prosecute similar activities. Additionally, laws can change at any time. We do not advocate for any illegal activities — if you plan to create a crypto project, assess risks carefully. The principle of DYOR is more critical than ever: in the worst-case scenario, you could lose not only your money but also your freedom.
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📒 Solana Bridge and record prize pool: Highlights from the JetTon AMA session
Earlier, we wrote about the live stream with the JETTON team — the creators of the Jetty memecoin, which secured first place in the Cabal Arena competition by the TON Foundation.
🖊 Now, let's delve into the most interesting highlights from the broadcast:
⚫️ This year, a bridge to Solana will be launched. This will allow users purchasing tokens on Solana to seamlessly transition into the Telegram ecosystem, attracting new investors, increasing liquidity, and expanding the audience for the JETTON and TON holders.
⚫️ The JETTON team announced the development of a new game, marking an important step in enhancing the utility of the token. The game will be integrated into the farming bot ecosystem, providing users with more opportunities to earn bonuses in TON and USDt.
⚫️ Furthermore, the game will feature a massive activity with the largest prize pool in the project's history, making it a key element for boosting engagement and the value of the $JETTON token. The game's release is expected soon, with more details to be revealed in future announcements.
⚫️ Plans related to JETTY include burning and boosts in the liquidity pool:
— A complete burn of the remaining JETTY supply, exceeding 200 million tokens, is scheduled for February. This move aims to create scarcity and enhance the value of the remaining tokens in the market.
— Farming rewards in the TON/JETTY pool on DeDust.io are ongoing. The reward pool will be replenished until the end of February, and the current yield already exceeds 130% APR, making farming attractive for participants.
Stay updated by following the official Telegram channel.
⭐️ Telegram Gifts can now be converted into NFTs
⚫️ To access the new features, update your Telegram app, go to the «My Profile» section, then navigate to the «Gifts» tab, and select the collectible gift of your choice.
⚫️ As expected, minting an NFT requires completing KYC on the Fragment platform. While there isn't yet a dedicated marketplace for buying, selling, and auctioning gifts, a new «Gifts» tab has been added under the «My Assets» section.
⚫️ Read more about the update in Telegram's official blog.
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🐤 NFT gifts release coming soon!
⚫️ Over the past two days, a lot of information has emerged about Telegram's upcoming update. After analyzing the beta versions of the iOS and Android apps, users have discovered several new features that will soon be available to owners of collectible gifts:
⚫️ Using the «Transfer» button, you’ll be able to move a gift to your TON wallet by converting it into an NFT on the Fragment platform. The process will also work in reverse: you can upload an NFT back to the platform to transfer the gift to your Telegram account for further profile customization.
⚫️ Speaking of customization: the «Wear» button will allow you to set the gift as a status next to your name. The profile background will then match the collectible item’s color and symbol, and clicking the icon will open a detailed information window about the gift.
The main question: will KYC on Fragment be required for minting NFTs? If so, which TON services will be the first to offer gift conversion without verification?
⚫️ We also expect third-party NFT marketplaces to lower trading fees and launch promotions to attract users in response to Fragment. For example, Getgems already features collections of all upgradeable gifts.
🖊 And don’t forget about the Telegram Gift NFT channel, which will likely share official updates about the gifts. As always, we’ll continue monitoring developments and providing you with the most important updates.
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✔️ TON Core presented plans for 2025: What lies ahead for the ecosystem?
The TON Core team, responsible for developing the technical components of TON, has published its 2025 roadmap. Some milestones directly impact user experience, while others focus on improving the lives of developers and validators:
⚫️ Accelerator Update. As we know, TON was built for mass adoption, and significant progress has been made over the past year in this direction. However, challenges still arise during large-scale airdrops. The record for transaction processing speed was set in a separate experimental environment, where the sharding concepts from the whitepaper were fully implemented. In the current mainnet, this implementation remains partial. In 2025, TON Core plans to bring these record-breaking innovations to the mainnet.
⚫️ Payment Network. Another concept from the whitepaper. While the TON mainnet already offers relatively fast and inexpensive transactions, some scenarios demand even faster and cheaper ones (such as high-frequency trading or microtransactions in games). A potential solution might be a layer built «on top» of TON, similar to Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, and a prototype has already been created. The roadmap also mentions the development of «sidechains,» referring to solutions like Fastnet, which also aim to accelerate transactions.
⚫️ UX Guidelines. TON Core plans to collaborate with developers of key products (like DeDust.io or MyTonWallet) to establish unified UX best practices. The goal is for users to experience consistent and intuitive interfaces across the ecosystem. For instance, the team suggests using clear, non-technical language in interfaces and adopting «Optimistic UX,» where actions like transactions appear completed even before they’re fully processed (a common approach in many traditional Web2 services).
⚫️ Improvements for validators, new version of TOLK programming language, and TonCenter API. These updates will mostly benefit developers and validators. For instance, the roadmap mentions a «Telegram bot to monitor validator status,» enabling quick fixes to issues and ensuring the network remains reliable. Casual users who don’t plan to code or run a validator can safely ignore these updates.
📒 Lastly, the roadmap also touches on smaller issues, like mnemonic standardization. Currently, the format of secret phrases varies between TON wallets and multi-chain wallets supporting TON (e.g., Trust Wallet). The roadmap includes plans to «resolve this inconsistency.»
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🔥 Probably listing: The $PX pool appears on DeDust.io
⚫️ Today at 16:00 UTC, the listing of $PX on the decentralized exchange DeDust.io is set to take place — indicated by a countdown timer that appears when attempting to trade in the PX/TON pair.
⚫️ The pool features a delayed launch mechanism, which we explained in more detail in this post. Currently, the pool holds just 1 TON and 1,000 $PX, but by the time of the listing, the main liquidity will be added, and the starting price of the token will be revealed.
⚫️ To recap, $PX is the token from the popular game Not Pixel, where users create art and compete with each other by coloring pixels on a canvas. Recently, the $PX launchpool was live on Earn, so don’t forget to claim your tokens if you managed to farm them.
⚫️ It’s worth noting that this time, the new token from the Open Builders team is launching on a DEX, which might disappoint fans of centralized exchanges but will undoubtedly benefit the ecosystem. This move encourages users to onboard into protocols, set up wallets, and boost trading volumes.
>> Link to the PX/TON pool
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⌨️ The Weekly TON: Highlights of the week
🔥 The hottest news in the crypto world was the launch of tokens by the new U.S. president and his wife: $TRUMP and $MELANIA. Shortly after, several TON services, such as @xRocket and @StormTradeBot, added the ability to trade these trending coins.
⚫️ We’ve published the second post in our series on common types of crypto scams. This time, we’re exploring how you can lose your assets without encountering outright fraud.
⚫️ Manuel Stotz has become the new president of TON Foundation. His primary mission is to promote TON Blockchain in the U.S. financial market. Learn more about the new TF lead in our post.
⚫️ Telegram, in collaboration with TON Core, has launched the Blockchain Contest, where developers will work on optimizing the validation algorithm and creating bridges between networks. Prize pool: up to $200,000
⚫️ We’ve covered one of the key trends of 2025 — DefAI. How is DeFi connected to artificial intelligence, why is Justin Sun interested in this topic, and are there any similar DefAI services on TON?
⚫️ How reliable are seed phrases, and is it possible to brute-force a TON wallet? We delved into the history of this popular security mechanism and found out the odds of guessing the correct password.
⚫️ Could Fastnet make TON Blockchain even faster? We’ve compiled all the latest information about the new network, launched specifically for the Blockchain Contest, and got a comment from the founder of DeDust.io.
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🔥 Pavel Durov finally shows up at the Meetup in Paris!
⚫️ Right now, France is hosting an event called Tonkeeper Talks, where major TON ecosystem projects (like Tonkeeper and EVAA Protocol) are sharing their achievements while attendees network in a casual atmosphere.
And just a few minutes ago, Pavel Durov made a surprise appearance at the event!
⚫️ Back in December, we attended the TON Ecosystem Meetup, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Telegram founder, but our expectations weren’t met that day (we even wrote an entire post about it!).
⚫️ Of course, we didn’t lose hope — after all, everyone knows that patience pays off in TON. And today, it finally happened: Pavel Durov once again showed his support for TON ecosystem by attending Tonkeeper Talks.
⚫️ Let us know in the comments — what question would you ask Pavel? We’ll do our best to pass it along!
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🚀 New Fastnet network: What is it and will TON become even faster?
Recently, we wrote about the developer contest where one of the tasks involves building a bridge to exchange information between Testnet and Fastnet. While many users are already familiar with Testnet, the Fastnet network was launched quite recently. Let’s explore what this new entity is and how it might impact the TON ecosystem.
⚫️ TON is often described as «fast,» particularly when it broke the speed record. In this context, «fast» refers to the blockchain's ability to process a high number of transactions per second. This was made a design priority to ensure TON could handle mass adoption, unlike many other blockchains.
⚫️ However, there's another type of «speed» — the time it takes to complete a single transaction. In TON, blocks containing transactions are generated approximately every five seconds, which means users don’t have to wait long. However, this isn’t record-breaking. This was an intentional decision to maintain balance (reducing this time would have required sacrificing other features like decentralization). Still, there are situations where users might want things to move faster — for instance, during complex operations like DEX swaps, which involve multiple transactions.
⚫️ So, how do you «have your cake and eat it too»? The Blockchain Contest outlines a potential solution: the main network (Mainnet) continues to operate as it does now, but an additional network called Fastnet is created. Fastnet has a single validator, and blocks are generated every second. To make these two networks function as a unified system for users, they will exchange information through bridges, which contest participants are tasked with developing.
⚫️ Hypothetically, this means that in the future, certain TON operations (primarily DeFi-related) could be moved from the main network to the new one and executed more quickly there. However, it’s too early to draw conclusions about how effective this might be. We reached out to Nik Nekilov from DeDust.io for his thoughts, and his evaluation was cautious. He emphasized that beyond transaction speed, other factors, such as the time needed to send messages between Mainnet and Fastnet, are equally important.
🖊 Developers participating in the contest can already interact with the Fastnet, but there’s no official roadmap yet for when it will be available to users. We’re closely following this development and looking forward to innovative ideas from Blockchain Contest participants.
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💡 What is DefAI, and why is it called the trend of 2025?
The term «DefAI» has recently been mentioned as a «significant crypto trend of the year.» For instance, just half an hour ago, Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, expressed personal interest in DefAI. Although the concept currently exists outside the TON ecosystem, if it truly becomes a major movement, related projects will likely emerge within TON as well. So, let’s figure it out now: what is DefAI?
⚫️ The term combines «DeFi» and «AI,» bringing artificial intelligence into the world of DeFi services. Why? Outside the crypto world, the concept of «AI agents» emerged — AI acting as an assistant not only answering questions but also performing actions (e.g., organizing files into folders). Now, these agents are being tasked with actions involving cryptocurrencies.
⚫️ Here’s a simple task for an AI agent: «Exchange 3 SOL for USDC.» A more complex one: «If Elon Musk tweets the name of a cryptocurrency, buy $100 worth immediately.» And an even more advanced one: «If Elon Musk’s tweet gets a lot of likes, create a memecoin referencing that tweet on pump.fun.»
⚫️ The idea is that traditional DeFi interfaces often feel confusing for everyday users, while natural language instructions like these are much easier to understand. Additionally, they allow automation of complex action chains that can’t be streamlined with other tools.
⚫️ Of course, few people would trust an AI agent with unrestricted access to their primary wallet. Instead, a separate «managed wallet» is typically used — users deposit as much as they’re comfortable risking under the agent's control.
⚫️ One of the most well-known DefAI projects is Griffain, though access is currently invite-only. A less popular but openly accessible project is Orbit, which supports Solana and Ethereum blockchains.
🖊 In the TON ecosystem, the DefAI trend has yet to gain traction, though the concept of text-based commands for an AI assistant fits perfectly with Telegram bots. So, if you’re considering launching your own project on TON, this could be a promising, untapped niche to explore.
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🏆 Prize pool up to $200,000 and a spot on the Telegram team: A new contest for coders
⚫️ The Telegram Contests official channel has announced the first round of the Blockchain Contest in collaboration with TON Core. The competition features two main challenges: Blockchain Validation and Trustless Bridge. Participants can choose to tackle both tasks or focus on just one.
Contest deadline: February 4, 19:59 UTC.
⚫️ The total prize pool ranges from $100,000 to $200,000, distributed among participants based on their contributions. Additionally, a second round with a similar prize fund is already planned.
In the TON Block Validation Challenge, developers are tasked with optimizing the original block validation algorithm for TON based on the provided data. The performance will be judged on execution time.
In the TON Trustless Bridge Challenge, participants will use two networks — TON Testnet and a special Fastnet network — to build a trustless bridge, proving the existence of transactions from one network in the smart contracts of the other.
⚫️ And here’s the most exciting part: winners will have the chance to receive support for launching their own TVM sidechain for TON or even join the Telegram/TON Core teams. If you’re a developer eager to become part of the ecosystem, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
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🖊 Interview with Steve Yun, the founder of TVM Ventures, a $100-million fund for TON financial products
As we shared earlier, we’ve asked Steve several questions about his recently launched TVM Ventures. This turned into a short but informative interview which we are happy to share with you.
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TDT: Where does the money come from?
S.Y.: My personal money + one of the Toncoin miners.
TDT: What is the difference between TVM Ventures and TON Ventures?
S.Y.: TVM focuses on expanding TON as a global financial network rather than games. Telegram is an instant messaging, where p2p interactions are happening as a mass scale. This is the best place to use blockchain, which allows p2p payment and interactions. I can't speak for TON Ventures.
TDT: Have you stepped down from the presidency to launch this fund?
S.Y.: These are two separate events. I stepped down for the new management to take over in order to bring efficiency by empowering the right people to lead TON Foundation. I launched this fund to support courageous founders more hands on, selectively and comprehensively.
TDT: Is this your personal initiative, or do you feel that TON needs such a fund and no one else is launching it?
S.Y.: Both. TVM Ventures is for-profit, but not for profit maximizing. It will take more time for TON ecosystem to become the best place to accept investments. There are many reasons, but one of them is that we have to create more disruptive products. Only a select few have the disruptive skills and courage to outcompete. This is the type of projects I will be backing. With this said, after spending 7.5 years in TON ecosystem, I take TON personal and am ready to bet on the future that TON will evolve to go beyond this stage. I guess this is exactly how Ethereum also developed beyond its early days led by Consensys.
At the same time, I also have absolute firm belief in the power of community. I believe there are genius founders in TON. I bet these founders from the community will win over time. So in some ways, I also want to witness that my belief in community from the very beginning was indeed right. A blockchain ecosystem with such vibrant competition will make TON, not only Toncoin as Telegram-associated asset, the world's leading blockchain.
I believe investors betting on the winner is always expected to make profits, but the focus is on winning, not making money or trying to benefit while not taking any risk.
TDT: Your press release mentions «PayFi», that's a little-known concept in the TON ecosystem. What's its main idea?
S.Y.: The main concept of PayFi is to unlock idle money existing in the world and to use that in DeFi to generate more yield. It's interesting that TVM also stands for Time Value of Money, which means that a dollar today is worth more than a dollar tomorrow. This is the main principle in PayFi.
TDT: The press release mentions «TVM-based workchains». What do you expect in this regard?
S.Y.: I do believe there will be more workchains in the future. I am against sidechains, because Ethereum L2 ecosystem has shown its limitations already.
The first workchain I expect to emerge is one with faster finality. It is achieved by, most likely, reasonably compromising the security by reducing the number of validators who needs to validate each block of this particular workchain. The second workchain I see is perhaps a synchronous chain specialized for DeFi although this will need to be scalable enough to handle the bottleneck issue.
The second workchain I see is perhaps a synchronous chain specialized for DeFi although this will need to be scalable enough to handle the bottleneck issue. I don't have enough conviction to push this one through yet, but I hear some voices in the community about the need for such workchain.
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We hope this helps clarify things. If you have any further questions for Steve, please leave them in the comments. If we receive many interesting questions, we might try to perform a second round of Q&A.
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📈 Steve Yun aims to invest $100 million into TON projects
⚫️ Former president of TON Foundation, Steve Yun, has launched TVM Ventures to invest in DeFi, PayFi, infrastructure, and security projects on TON. The fund primarily focuses on developing the financial side of the TON ecosystem (rather than hyped gaming projects).
⚫️ You’ve probably seen many headlines about «some fund planning to invest millions,» so it might be easy to dismiss this news as «just another fund.» However, we believe this one stands out for two key reasons. First, the impressive amount of money. Second, and perhaps even more importantly, the founder himself. Despite never being highly public, Steve has been deeply involved in the community and has had a direct impact on its development.
⚫️ Beyond his former role as President of the TON Foundation, he has also participated in the ecosystem as a private individual — for example, personally investing a significant amount of money in NFTs. As he later shared in conversations (including with popular influencer Vudi), he did this to support the emerging NFT market and active creators. While many of those collections ultimately went nowhere, for some authors, this support was significant and deeply appreciated.
⚫️ «TVM» in TVM Ventures stands for «TON Virtual Machine,» which executes smart contracts on TON. The fund focuses on projects running on TVM, including not just the TON mainnet but also potential new workchains designed for specific use cases. (Check out our recent post about Fastnet for a basic introduction.)
🖊 While we see this news as extremely positive for TON, it leaves a lot of space for questions. Where do these $100 million come from? Did he step down from the presidency to launch this fund? What exactly does «PayFi» mean in TVM Venture’s vision? What new workchain does Steve expect in the future?
We asked Steve all these questions. We’ll be glad to share the answers in the upcoming post and who knows, maybe leading a commercial fund will allow (or require) him to be more public. Stay tuned!
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✔️ MyTonWallet got updated
The popular MyTonWallet app has been updated to version 3.3. Some changes are immediately noticeable, while others are hidden deeper in the UI. We will describe all of them so that you do not miss anything.
⚫️ The most noticeable change is the redesigned navigation. The app got a bottom panel with three main sections "Wallet", "Explore" and "Settings". And in "Explore", where various TON applications are collected, they are now grouped into categories for easier browsing.
⚫️ Less noticeable, but no less useful: the display of fees has been improved. When swapping tokens in the wallet, you can first click on "details" and see information like "how much the blockchain fee will be". Tap "blockchain fee" for even more details: how much will be charged initially, and how much will then be refunded back to your wallet.
⚫️ The hot topic in TON is Telegram gifts, and MyTonWallet is the first wallet to support animation while displaying them. Some gift collections like Spy Agarics have their charm in animation, so such NFTs lose half of their appeal if they are only shown as static images.
⚫️ Also, the official announcement mentions a new payment system called MyTonWallet Pay. For now, this is mostly relevant for the online store owners: first, they have to implement this system on their side so that users can conveniently pay from the wallet. So this hasn't changed the user experience for now, but the work is already underway.
🖊 To summarize, if you want to test out the update and join the gifts craze at the same time, you can open MyTonWallet, go to the second tab "Overview" in the new navigation panel, select the NFT category, open one of the marketplaces, buy the gift that catches your eye - and then watch it "come to life" with animation in your wallet. Not financial advice!
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🪙 Payment Network: What Is It and Why Is It Needed?
⚫️ Last week, we discussed TON Core's plans for 2025, where Payment Network is mentioned as one of the points. What is this technology, and why is it needed? This point deserves a separate explanatory post: if it's being worked on extensively for 2025, let's explain it in more detail.
⚫️ The commissions in the TON blockchain are not well-suited for microtransactions. If you're sending thousands of dollars, the commission is barely noticeable. However, if you and your friend decide to play chess and wager a symbolic 0.01 Toncoin, the same commission becomes significant compared to the transaction amount. If you play frequently, the total commissions you pay could add up significantly, while the prize just moves back and forth. People dislike such situations.
⚫️ The basic idea of the Payment Network is as follows. Imagine you and your friend deposit into a special smart contract a "prize fund," owned equally by both of you. After each chess game, you record that the winner now owns 0.01 Toncoin more, and the loser owns less. This way, you don't have to move funds on the blockchain, incurring commissions each time. You only encounter them when withdrawing money from the "fund."
💡 You could say that you and your friend have created a "payment channel." This principle can be applied not just to two participants. The idea is to build an entire network of channels "on top" of the primary blockchain. In this network, a variety of participants can transfer funds almost instantly and almost for free.
⚫️ In Bitcoin, a similar concept has long been realized under the name Lightning Network. In the TON whitepaper, it was described as TON Payments, and it is now being implemented as Payment Network.
⚫️ Theoretically, this could be useful for different TON projects: from games to the distributed storage TON Storage (where you could provide storage space for others' files for money, and even charge for each individual kilobyte with microtransactions). For some scenarios like trading, what's more important is not even the commissions but the high speed of operations.
⚫️ But practically, only time will tell. The roadmap for 2025 does not specify the release dates for the Payments Network. However, it mentions that there is already a "beta version": a working prototype that still needs testing and auditing. This prototype currently works only with Toncoin, but later plans include adding support for Jettons and swaps.
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⌨️ The Weekly TON: Highlights of the week
🔥 The long-awaited release of NFT gifts has finally happened! Collectibles can now be set as a Telegram profile status and converted into NFTs through the Fragment platform. How the launch went and what challenges users faced — read more in our post.
⚫️ Pavel Durov attended the Tonkeeper Talks event in Paris, and our correspondent had the chance to speak with him personally and ask a few questions. What did the Telegram founder share on stage, and does he follow TON influencer channels? We’ve gathered the key highlights here.
⚫️ Telegram has entered into an exclusive partnership with TON Foundation, making TON Blockchain mandatory for all Mini Apps integrating cryptocurrency. We break down the details of the new agreement.
⚫️ The TGE of the $PX token created a stir in the ecosystem, raising questions again about TON’s ability to handle high loads. Here you can read about $PX and its listing on DeDust.io, and here we explain why issues arose during the token’s airdrop.
⚫️ TON Core developer Anatoly Makosov appeared on the «Should Have Bought It» podcast, where he shared his thoughts on the AI trend. Will AI tokens make their way to TON, and could artificial intelligence start writing smart contracts? Find out in our post.
⚫️ The TON Core team has published its 2025 roadmap, outlining the focus areas for TON developers in the near future. We explain what changes to expect for projects, validators, and users.
⚫️ The results of the first season of the TON Memlandia program were announced, with the meme token Jetty winning the Cabal Arena competition. Shortly after, the JETTON team hosted an AMA session on their channel, sharing their achievements and future plans.
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🍌 A rocky launch: How did the NFT gifts release go?
⚫️ Recently, Telegram rolled out the long-awaited update that the entire ecosystem had been anticipating since early January: users can now convert unique gifts into NFTs on TON Blockchain. However, despite the release being delayed by several days, it didn’t go off without a hitch.
⚫️ The biggest disappointment for many was the mandatory KYC on Fragment, coupled with the complete lack of a marketplace for trading gifts on the platform. Additionally, developers initially forgot to fund the special account with TON tokens required to pay blockchain fees, causing the minting process to be interrupted a few times.
⚫️ Another major concern is the lack of anonymity: Fragment allows users to access metadata for each unique gift — even if you’ve hidden it in your Telegram profile. This means anyone can uncover details about the sender, recipient, their Telegram IDs, and even the full text of the accompanying message. Planning to send a thoughtful gift to a friend or loved one? Be prepared for nosy data miners to potentially read your private note.
⚫️ On a brighter note, MyTonWallet became the first non-custodial wallet to support the NFT gift format. You can already view fully rendered backgrounds and animations in the NFT tab. We’ve checked — it works flawlessly.
Share your experiences in the comments: how much have you earned from buying and selling gifts, which marketplaces did you use, and did you go through KYC on Fragment?
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🏆 AMA Session from Cabal Arena winners and final competition metrics
Amid several major events in the crypto world, including the launch of Telegram NFT Gifts, many seem to have forgotten about TON Memelandia. However, the results for Memecoin Mountain and Cabal Arena have recently been announced, marking the conclusion of the program's first season.
⚫️ To remind, Memecoin Mountain featured competition among existing tokens, while Cabal Arena involved users forming teams (cabals) to launch new coins, boost metrics, drive trading volume, and create memes for the community. We covered TON Memelandia in detail in this post.
⚫️ With a significant lead, JETTON Insiders team and their meme coin Jetty (not to be confused with $JETTON, which shares the same ticker) secured first place in Cabal Arena. The $92,000 prize for first place will soon be distributed among team members.
⚫️ As per tradition, JetTon is burning tokens from its new coin: nearly 500M Jetty tokens have already been sent to a zero address. Additionally, the JETTON/TON pool on DeDust.io is offering boosted rewards in Jetty tokens until January 31, keeping the APR at an impressive 130%.
⚫️ Tomorrow, January 25 at 16:00 UTC, the $JETTON team will host an AMA session (in Russian) to present their 2025 roadmap. The live session will cover new token utility, updates to tokenomics, details on the BuyBack program, and answers to user questions (which can be submitted under this post).
💡 As for Cabal Arena overall, the competition achieved $120.88M in trading volume, launched 7 unique memecoins, and distributed a prize pool of $350,000 to participants. More details can be found here.
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💀 Why was the $PX airdrop delayed?
⚫️ Yesterday, many users experienced issues claiming their earned $PX tokens, with delays lasting over an hour. This raised questions: why does this happen on a blockchain that markets itself as the fastest in the world? What does this tell us about TON? Today, Anatoly Makosov addressed this issue on his channel, and we’ve broken it down in simpler terms.
⚫️ TON is designed to handle high traffic by splitting into smaller parts called «shards.» This is a key distinction from blockchains like Bitcoin, where all transactions pile into a single queue, creating a «bottleneck» that slows processing.
⚫️ However, problems can arise when a large flow of transactions targets a single smart contract. Such a flow cannot be split across multiple shards, effectively turning that smart contract into the «bottleneck.» While this can create delays, the blockchain as a whole remains operational, allowing other contracts to function normally.
⚫️ To prevent such issues, high-traffic TON projects are advised to avoid relying on a single centralized smart contract. For example, when distributing tokens to a large number of users, developers should implement a system of multiple identical contracts to distribute the load.
⚫️ According to Anatoly, the TokenTable service used for the $PX airdrop did not follow these best practices. This caused delays but did not bring down the blockchain entirely, indicating that the issue lies with the specific implementation rather than a fundamental flaw in TON.
⚫️ While this explanation makes sense, one mystery remains: TokenTable has previously used the recommended approach of leveraging multiple smart contracts. Why the service opted to abandon this more efficient method for the $PX airdrop is unclear and remains unanswered in Anatoly’s explanation.
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📡 AI in blockchain: Key takeaways from the podcast with Anatoly Makosov
⚫️ Recently, we wrote about the DefAI trend, which has yet to fully take root in TON. In a recent episode of the podcast «Should Have Bought It,» (in Russian) TON Core developer Anatoly Makosov shared his thoughts on the AI trend.
⚫️ While he clarified that these were his personal opinions rather than the official stance of TON Core, hearing insights from one of The Open Network’s co-founders is always interesting. Here are some notable quotes:
— «AI tokens are just another crypto trend that will eventually pass. But we love crypto trends — they introduce new users to blockchain. We’ve seen inscriptions, memecoins, clickers, and now, AI tokens.»
— «I’m not personally involved in this, but as far as I know, TON Foundation is planning some activity with a well-known AI token, so we’ll keep an eye on that.»
— «AI agents and similar tools will certainly continue to develop. However, I think we haven’t yet found an area where blockchain and AI truly work together in a meaningful way. Current use cases feel a bit forced. I believe a potential direction could emerge as AI generates an enormous amount of content, making it nearly impossible to distinguish human work from AI-generated content. Blockchains could prove useful for verifying real authors and their creations.»
— «Will AI write code? Probably, for simpler projects like clicker games or memecoins. But for more complex solutions, like exchanges, I’d be cautious about relying on AI-generated code for now.»
⚫️ In addition to his podcast appearance, Anatoly has started an account on X (Twitter), where he posts in English. If you’re active on the platform, you might want to follow him. Unlike his Telegram channel, you can even leave replies there!
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💎 Mandatory switch to TON for all Telegram Mini Apps: What happened?
⚫️ It has been announced that TON will become the «exclusive blockchain» for Telegram Mini Apps. This means that developers of mini-apps who want to integrate cryptocurrency must now use TON exclusively.
⚫️ The rules for Telegram Mini Apps have been updated. According to the new guidelines, among all blockchain authorization protocols, mini-apps can now only use TON Connect.
⚫️ Existing mini-apps that do not comply with these rules must make the necessary adjustments by February 21. Developers who meet the deadline will be eligible for incentive grants to cover advertising costs on TG Ads.
⚫️ The new rules do not apply to classic «text-based» Telegram bots without Mini App functionality. For instance, projects like Unibot, which enables trading on Ethereum, remain unaffected.
🖊 Although TON was already the primary blockchain used in mini-apps, there have been recent cases where popular Telegram games were expected to conduct airdrops on TON but instead chose other blockchains.
⚫️ For example, Tomarket opted for Aptos, while Grand Combat selected Hyperliquid. The new measures may be aimed at preventing similar situations in the future.
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✈️ What Pavel Durov said at the Meetup in Paris and was there anything about new gifts?
⚫️ On Saturday, Telegram’s founder attended Tonkeeper Talks, interacted with event participants, and even answered a few questions on stage. The organizers, however, made a strict request not to take photos of him.
⚫️ Initially, Pavel Durov didn’t plan to give a speech, but after engaging in personal conversations, he was inspired by the atmosphere and decided to address the audience. Here’s what he shared about Telegram and TON:
— Durov believes that 1% of talented developers can handle most of a project’s technical workload and is confident that Telegram’s team consists of such individuals. Once again, he emphasized that professionalism matters more than team size.
🔥 Unsurprisingly, NFT gifts were a central topic of discussion. While he didn’t provide an exact date for introducing new gifts, he highlighted the explosive popularity of the feature, the ever-growing number of gifts sent, and announced upcoming features such as custom gift creation and the ability to set NFTs as profile avatars.
— Participants asked if «merging» gifts (combining elements to enhance their rarity and appearance) would be possible. Pavel responded that this would be a logical evolution of the gift mechanics and revealed plans to create an «interactive showcase» where users can display their NFT items.
— On the topic of entering the U.S. market, Durov noted a growing openness toward cryptocurrencies in general and TON in particular. He mentioned speaking with representatives from major exchanges, who are eager to list TON:
«I’d be surprised if we don’t see listings on Tier 1 U.S. CEX this year.»
⭐️ Hold everything: A new $WOOF launchpool is live
⚫️ Based on feedback from a recent survey, the Earn team has decided to launch an additional pool for those willing to hold their tokens for longer than two days. This time, the campaign will run for a full two weeks.
⚫️ As always, to participate, open Earn, select the reward pools that suit you, and connect your TON wallet to each one. This time, there are an impressive nine farming options available:
1. For $TON holders.
2. For $WOOF holders.
3. For $NOT holders.
4. For $DOGS holders.
5. For $BUILD holders.
6. For $ANON holders.
7. For Lost Dogs NFT holders.
8. For users with Gold or Platinum league status in Notcoin.
9. For users staking $NOT in the Notcoin bot.
>> Join the $WOOF farming campaign
⚫️ Unsurprisingly, following the launch of the new pool, the $WOOF token’s price has surged by 20% — a solid boost for the first day post-listing.
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📒 How many seed phrases exist, and why you can’t crack someone else’s wallet by brute force
It’s well known that non-custodial TON wallets are protected by «secret phrases» (seed phrases) made up of 24 words, but many people don’t think about why this protection is so reliable.
⚫️ On traditional websites, hackers might need a login, password, and an SMS code, and after several failed attempts, the account might get locked. But with seed phrases, there’s just one set of words and no limit on attempts. So why haven’t hackers created bots to brute-force wallets? Why are seed phrases considered secure, and who came up with the idea in the first place?
⚫️ The concept originated in the Bitcoin world. Before «secret phrases,» Bitcoin wallets used strings of characters that were hard to remember and easy to mistype. To address this, the BIP-39 initiative introduced more user-friendly «mnemonic phrases» along with a publicly available «word list» of 2048 words that could be used in these phrases. This approach, along with the word list, has since been adopted by other blockchains, including TON.
⚫️ At first glance, 2048 words might seem like a limited set (Shakespeare used tens of thousands of words), which would theoretically make things easier for hackers. However, if there are 2048 options for each word in a 24-word phrase, the total number of possible seed phrases is 2048 raised to the 24th power. That results in a number with almost 100 zeros — comparable to the number of atoms in the universe. Meanwhile, TON has only tens of millions of wallets — a number with just seven zeros. This means that for every activated wallet, there are an unimaginable number of «empty» seed phrases.
⚫️ Theoretically, wallets could be brute-forced, but practically, it’s almost impossible — even if every computer on Earth (except quantum ones, which we’ll leave out for now) worked on the task. The cost of such brute-forcing would far exceed any potential reward. Trying to crack a wallet this way would be like poking a needle into the air at random, hoping to hit atoms from Albert Einstein’s last breath. So, if you’re worried about your wallet’s safety, think of it more like «What if a giant meteor destroys everything, including crypto?» — that scenario is still more likely.
🖊 That said, seed phrases have their own drawbacks. If someone learns your seed phrase (not through brute force), they gain full access to your wallet because there are no «SMS confirmation codes» for transactions. However, Tonkeeper has announced plans to introduce two-factor authentication in 2025 — let’s see how it will work.
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🐤 The $WOOF token launchpool by Lost Dogs has started!
⚫️ Recently, Lost Dogs revealed the listing date for their token — January 17 on Bitget. Since then, users were able to withdraw the token to the exchange, and a few days later a new launchpool in Earn was announced.
⚫️ Today, farming for $WOOF has officially begun. To participate, open Earn, select one or more reward pools from the list, and connect your TON wallet to each. Currently, 6 farming options are available:
1. For $TON holders.
2. For $NOT holders.
3. For $BUILD holders.
4. For Lost Dogs NFT holders.
5. For users with Gold or Platinum league status in Notcoin.
6. For users staking $NOT in the Notcoin bot.
⚫️ An interesting detail: for the first time, tokens can be farmed by holding NFTs. You can also learn more about the game Lost Dogs: The Way in our post.
>> Join $WOOF Farming
P.S. Users may experience issues when linking wallets or connecting to pools — we recommend trying again or waiting for the initial rush to subside.
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💎 Manuel Stotz replaces Steve Yun as president of TON Foundation
⚫️ The new president will focus on expanding TON blockchain’s presence in the US and accelerating mass adoption. Manuel «Manny» Stotz, founder of the investment firm Kingsway Capital, has been a member of TON Foundation Board since 2023. Here’s what the former president had to say about him:
«His vision, commitment, and extensive global network align perfectly with the foundation’s renewed focus on strategic expansions into the US market.»