TON Community

20 December 2023 11:00

Dive into the future of Web3 and GameFi on Telegram with today’s CoinMarketCap Live

Join today's CoinMarketCap Live to discover how TON and Telegram are putting crypto in every pocket and transforming the Web3 landscape.

Don't miss insights from John Hyman (Chief Investment Officer at Telegram), Steve Yun (President at TON Foundation), Yat Siu (Co-Founder of Animoca Brands), and Ryan Dennis (Director of Brand and Communications at TON Foundation).

Date: December 20, 2023
Time: 1 PM UTC

Click here to join the session.

TON Community

18 December 2023 13:30

​TON Community Weekly Digest

Here's a roundup of the most exciting news from the past seven days in The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem.

Network Growth:

▪️ The number of registered accounts on TON grew from 3,947,236 to 4,043,474 (+2.4%) between December 11 and December 17, 2023.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ Ledger hardware wallets added support for TON, allowing users to securely store Toncoin and other TON tokens (jettons) with the highest security standards. Read more here.

▪️ The introduction of Compressed NFTs (cNFTs) on TON has significantly reduced minting costs, with the @Getgems NFT marketplace releasing over 75,000 cNFTs at a fraction of the usual minting price, marking the beginning of a new era in NFT creation and accessibility. Read more here.

▪️ OKX collaborated with TON to launch the TONomania campaign, starting with Phase 1, where eligible participants can "Learn & Earn" by completing a quiz in the OKX app to win a share of the 8,000 Toncoin prize pool. Read more here.

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TON Community

13 December 2023 19:45

​Ledger hardware wallets now support TON

Ledger, one of the most popular hardware wallets in the world, has integrated support for TON. You can now securely store your Toncoin (TON) and other TON tokens (jettons) on Ledger hardware wallets, ensuring the highest security standards for your digital assets.

To store Toncoin and TON tokens (jettons) on Ledger devices, follow these simple steps:

▪️ Download and install Ledger Live on your computer.
▪️ Update the firmware of your Ledger Nano S / Nano S Plus / Nano X.
▪️ Install the TON Network (TON) app on your Ledger device through Ledger Live.
▪️ Access MyTonWallet and install the browser extension for Chrome or download the desktop client.
▪️ Open the extension, click 'Import from Ledger,' and connect your Ledger device.
▪️ Confirm the connection on your Ledger device and MyTonWallet.
▪️ Choose a TON account from the list and add it to your dashboard.
▪️ Navigate to the dashboard, click 'Receive,' and copy your Ledger TON address for secure transactions.

Please note, while TON NFTs can be stored on Ledger devices, they currently do not display in the wallet interface. This feature is expected to be added in the future.

For a comprehensive guide on how to store and manage your Toncoin and other TON tokens (jettons) using Ledger and MyTonWallet, refer to Ledger’s detailed blog post.

TON Community

11 December 2023 15:34

Network Notification
The Open Network upgrades are helping the network deal with increased load. TON has continued to be fully operational. From 11 am to 2 pm UTC, TON processed 2,363,002 million transactions, reaching a peak TPS of 371.

The exponential growth in network activity impacted certain services. However, most have been upgraded in the last hours and are now operating normally. Thank you for your patience as the network and its infrastructure begin to cater to the demands of mass adoption.

Normal services from centralized exchanges should resume shortly.

TON Community

11 December 2023 12:00

TON Community Weekly Digest

Here's a roundup of the most exciting news from the past seven days in The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem.

Network Growth:

▪️ The number of registered accounts on TON grew from 3,890,436 to 3,947,236 (+1.4%) between December 4 and December 10, 2023.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ Bitget Wallet, Asia's largest all-in-one Web3 trading wallet with over 12 million users, has integrated TON Mainnet, allowing users to easily add TON. Read more here.

▪️ We gathered some of the key highlights from Gateway, TON's first in-person conference, where over 500 attendees joined to witness significant announcements and exciting developments in the TON Ecosystem. Read more here.

▪️ On December 5, 2023, TON experienced a surge in network activity due to the launch of the TON20 inscription use-case by the Tonano team, resulting in over 2 million transactions and showcasing dynamic sharding technology in action. Read more here.

▪️ The TON Blockchain experienced reduced performance due to a transaction backlog. Now, all network services are operating normally thanks to the quick response from TON validators and community projects. Read more here.

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TON Community

08 December 2023 13:19

Transactions Delay Update

Yesterday marked a pivotal moment for our decentralized community; coming together with unprecedented collaboration. We made the necessary steps back toward the high standard of operations the TON Community expects.

The focus was stopping the transaction queue from growing, which has been achieved and meant:
▪Working with the Tonano team to pause mints and stop transaction growth.
▪Working with Fragment team to pause auctions and protect user’s digital assets.
▪Contacting +70% of all independent validators to begin upgrading using the patch provided. Any remaining validators can get in touch via this form.
▪Removed some of the poor-performing validators, running on rate-limited bandwidth.

Today, our focus is on efficiently processing the backlog in the transaction queue.

To do that we have just released a second validator upgrade here, and with faster routes of communication to +70% of validators, a resolution is near.

Track TON back to full performance in real time!
In true TON community fashion, the most necessary components are being built by the community! Tonkeeper has created a dashboard to track the network decongestion in near real-time.

You’ll see two charts on the dashboard, pictured above.

▪Chart 1 shows the cumulative amount of delayed transactions. Until it drops to zero, the network can only process very few new transactions.
▪Chart 2 shows the rate of congestion/decongestion. Values below zero indicate increasing congestion, and values above zero indicate clearance of the transactions.

In the next 10-20 hours, we expect to see an increase in the rate of decongestion as more and faster validators will join the next validation round.

https://tonviewer.com/blackout

TON Community

07 December 2023 13:09

TON20 Inscription Use-case on TON
Starting on December 5th, The Open Network (TON) experienced an incredible spike in network activity, thanks to the BRC20 Bitcoin Ordinals type of inscription use-case, called TON20, launched by the Tonano team.

Producing over 2 million transactions increased our network usage by 61 times within just half an hour. TON Community is proud to witness a creative use case take-off in TON driven by independent participants in the ecosystem.

Moreover, this sudden growth has revealed many interesting insights for our blockchain. Dynamic sharding technology worked as expected. At its peak, TON split into eleven shardchains, stabilizing at five shardchains to handle the heavy load.

At the same time, this phenomenon also revealed where the community should work to swiftly onboard the exponential increase in network activity expected in the near future. Network validators must ensure that TON is supported by hardware capable of scaling to the performance demanded by high usage.

Network Performance Delays
This peak interest also came with a severe congestion of TON network, where validation was severely delayed even though the network validators are still producing blocks.

Popular wallets like @Wallet and Tonkeeper have paused the service temporarily.

TON core developers are aware of the issues affecting users and are working on TON blockchain. An initial technical report is available here. TON core team will be providing us with a further update within the next 24 hours.

We thank you and the community for your patience and unwavering support as we go through the growing pains together, preparing for the unprecedented growth season expected in the near future.

TON Community

05 December 2023 11:00

​Bitget Wallet integrates TON Mainnet

Bitget Wallet, Asia's largest all-in-one Web3 trading wallet, has successfully integrated TON Mainnet into its platform, aiming to enhance liquidity and expand the user base of The Open Network.

With over 12 million users worldwide, Bitget Wallet now allows users to effortlessly add TON with a single click, enabling seamless asset management and on-chain transactions.

Additionally, the platform is gearing up to broaden its services, incorporating support for TON Ecosystem dApps, token trading, and the introduction of candlestick chart features. Innovative TON-based products, such as the Telegram Red Packet feature, are also in the pipeline.

Bitget Wallet is committed to delivering convenient and user-friendly product experiences, paving the way to Web3 for its users. This commitment aligns seamlessly with TON's vision of building a Web3 ecosystem within Telegram, serving as a bridge between Web2 and Web3.

For additional details, refer to the official announcement here.

TON Community

01 December 2023 16:00

​Port3 Network now supports SBTs on TON

The SoQuest platform, one of Port3 Network's flagship products, now supports the deployment of NFTs and Soul-Bound Tokens (SBTs) within the TON Ecosystem. Being one of the first social quest platforms on TON, Port3 has seamlessly integrated with the Tonkeeper wallet and offers task verification on-chain, enhancing transparency within the TON Ecosystem.

Port3 serves as a bridge between Web2 and Web3, building a protocol to aggregate and standardize off-chain and on-chain data. This creates a universally accessible Social Data Layer, applicable across various dApps. Also, this protocol ensures structured and readily available data, offering invaluable support for decision-making, analytics, and insights to TON projects.

TON users can now join quest campaigns on SoQuest to earn SBTs, NFTs, and more. With an impressive user base of over 900,000, SoQuest leverages rewards from partner projects, enabling users to voluntarily share their profiles across Web2 and Web3 platforms.

Port3's mission of accelerating the transition into Web3 perfectly complements TON's vision of empowering 500 million users to own their digital identity, data, and assets by 2028.

Join Port3’s official Telegram channel for the latest updates.

TON Community

30 November 2023 12:00

Six use cases for the world's fastest blockchain

On October 31, 2023, The Open Network (TON) set a new world record for the fastest and most scalable blockchain, reaching an astounding 104,715 transactions per second.

Verified by CertiK, this remarkable achievement opens doors to numerous possibilities in various sectors, aiming to bridge the gap between Web3 and Web2 and offer real-world solutions.

Solving from simple everyday to very complicated problems of people and business, TON Blockchain has multiple real-world use cases, thanks to its transaction speed and infinite scalability. Some examples include the transformation of Telegram to a global Web3 SuperApp, the gaming industry, payment infrastructure, DeFi and DEXs, supply chain management, and IoT networks.

To dive deeper into TON’s potential, read this blog post.

TON Community

28 November 2023 14:00

​TON Foundation welcomes Animoca Brands as TON Blockchain’s largest validator

Animoca Brands, a Web3 leader in digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, now holds the crucial role of being the largest validator on TON Blockchain. Additionally, they will support third-party gaming and GameFi projects within the TON Ecosystem by providing funding, analytics, and hands-on assistance.

Before this strategic investment, Animoca Brands conducted in-depth research, resulting in two reports delving into TON's potential. They highlighted TON-based dApps' user-friendliness and the scalability of TON as crucial for community growth and TON Foundation's vision of putting crypto in every pocket. Animoca Brands also developed an analytics dashboard, offering a visual representation of TON's growth metrics.

A significant part of this collaboration is TON Play, a project facilitating the launch of TON-based games directly within Telegram, with Animoca Brands' support. TON Play simplifies blockchain game development and connects developers with Telegram's 800 million monthly active users.

This collaboration marks a major step in transitioning from Web2 to Web3, aiming to onboard the next million Web3 users and boost TON-based gaming initiatives. It also allows the 400+ Web3 projects in Animoca Brands’ portfolio to seamlessly transition to Telegram.

For detailed information, refer to this article.

TON Community

27 November 2023 16:00

​Paribu lists Toncoin (TON)

Paribu, the leading cryptocurrency exchange in Turkey, has announced the listing of Toncoin (TON) on its platform, unveiling the first-ever TON/TRY trading pair. This move enhances TON's accessibility in Turkey, as users can now trade Toncoin directly with the nation’s official currency, TRY (Turkish Lira).

This also marks the first Toncoin listing on a Turkish cryptocurrency exchange. Paribu's integration with 11 Turkish banks, including the country’s leading national and private banks, offers users a fast, easy, and secure gateway to TON. CoinGecko's Top Turkey Crypto Exchanges report (2023) highlights Paribu's market dominance, securing over 50.5% of the local exchange market share.

Each Toncoin listing brings the vision of putting crypto in every pocket one step closer to becoming a reality. The significance of this particular listing is heightened, considering Turkey's prominent position in the global landscape of crypto and Web3 adoption.

You can create an account and start trading Toncoin on Paribu here.

TON Community

24 November 2023 16:00

​TON Diamonds x OCTOPUS BOYZ

TON Diamonds is a curated NFT marketplace for global digital artists and top-tier collections on the TON Blockchain. Its mission is to bridge the gap between conventional art and the digital realm, empowering artists to thrive within the Web3 ecosystem.

Earlier this month, the spotlight was on TON Diamonds as the OCTOPUS BOYZ NFT collection was featured in a music video by the renowned rap artist, Allj. However, this isn't the only highlight in their journey.

TON Diamonds has achieved significant milestones, including:

▪️ The marketplace has witnessed a volume of 2.7 million Toncoin in NFT trades, showcasing the growing impact of digital art in the blockchain space.
▪️ Global Exhibitions: From the Louvre in Paris to Dubai, Prague, and New York, TON Diamonds has curated worldwide exhibitions, connecting diverse audiences with cutting-edge NFT art.
▪️ Setting records with the most expensive sale of NFT art on TON, "CALLIGRAFUTURISM — 23: Equality", purchased for 23,000 Toncoin. Notably, the OCTOPUS BOYZ collection, featured in Allj's video, witnessed the fastest sell-out in the TON NFT market, selling out in just 15 seconds.

TON Diamonds takes pride in spreading the word about TON across the globe. Its presence at art exhibitions and the continuous development of TON-based products over the past two years underscore their unwavering commitment to the TON Ecosystem.

Watch the full "D3" video clip here and join the official TON Diamonds channel for the latest updates.

TON Community

23 November 2023 11:00

​Bybit x TON Odyssey Phase 2

Earlier this month, Bybit joined forces with The Open Network to unveil the TON Odyssey event, with the aim of putting crypto in every pocket. Today, on November 23, 2023, the second phase of the Bybit x TON Odyssey event started and will end on December 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM UTC.

Throughout this period, you can participate in the Trading Competition by trading Toncoin on Bybit. Eligible participants will have a chance to share a prize pool of up to $56,000 worth of Toncoin. Terms and Conditions apply.

TON Derivatives Trading Competition:
▪️ Trade TON/USDT to claim your rank.
▪️ Prize pool capped at $50,000 in Toncoin.
▪️ Qualify with a minimum of $10,000 in Derivatives trading volume.

TON Spot Trading Competition:
▪️ Trade TON/USDT. Greater trading volume translates to a higher rank for you.
▪️ Prize pool capped at $6,000 in Toncoin.
▪️ Qualify with a minimum of $1,000 trading volume for TON/USDT.

TON Fiat x P2P Referral Frenzy:
▪️ Earn a 5 USDT bonus and 1 Toncoin through successful referrals.
▪️ Ensure your friend deposits a minimum of $100 within seven days of signing up to Bybit. Read more here.

New VIP Perk:
▪️ Users who become Bybit VIPs get an extra 800 USDT bonus, in addition to the standard 100 USDT welcome bonus.
▪️ Contact your VIP Ambassador within two weeks of the event's end to claim your bonuses.

To participate and for all the details on the Bybit x TON Odyssey Phase 2, read Bybit's official announcement.

TON Community

22 November 2023 10:00

​The TON Bootcamp for mini-app builders in Telegram’s Web3 ecosystem

Future3 Campus, a Web3-oriented incubation platform powered by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital, has partnered with TON Foundation to launch The TON Bootcamp, a dynamic incubation program designed to boost mini-app development within Telegram’s TON-based Web3 ecosystem.

What is The TON Bootcamp?
This program is a unique Web2.5 incubator, enabling developers to build innovative mini-apps that blend the traditional Web2 experience with the advantages of Web3. The focus is on fostering projects that offer real-world payment and gaming solutions, seamlessly integrating them into TON's thriving Web3 ecosystem in Telegram.

Opportunities and Funding
Managed and sponsored by Future3 Campus, The TON Bootcamp offers more than just development opportunities; it's a chance to receive significant funding and support. Future3 Campus has allocated a substantial $50 million seed fund, with the potential for the 15 selected teams to receive as much as $500,000. This support extends beyond financial assistance, offering integration aid into TON’s Web3 ecosystem.

Duration and Features
Spanning five months, the program offers participants a chance to showcase their projects on tApps Center, benefit from experienced mentorship, and receive marketing support within the TON Ecosystem. Additionally, participants get priority access to Telegram’s 800 million active users, among other benefits.

Application and Deadline
Apply for The TON Bootcamp here. The application window closes on December 18, 2023.

For further information on The TON Bootcamp, read this article.

TON Community

19 December 2023 09:30

​Foresight X and TonUP launch $200,000 grants program for the TON Ecosystem

In a significant move aiming to enhance the TON Ecosystem, Foresight X, the accelerator arm of the prominent Asian investment firm Foresight Ventures, has partnered with TonUP, a leading launchpad on TON, to initiate a $200,000 grants program.

This collaboration between TonUP and Foresight X aims to fund more than 20 TON-based projects. Having benefited themselves from the TON Foundation grants program, TonUP understands the pivotal role such grants play in supporting startup teams.

The primary focus of this grants program is to nurture startups that are working on developing upper-layer applications within the TON Ecosystem, as well as those integrating use cases for Telegram Mini Apps.

Additionally, TonUP has announced the upcoming Initial DEX Offering (IDO) of their $UP native token, scheduled for December 20, 2023, and exclusively available on TonUP.io. This development marks another milestone in their ongoing efforts to contribute to the TON Ecosystem's growth and diversification.

Learn more about TonUP's IDO here.

TON Community

14 December 2023 15:18

​TONomania Phase 1

OKX, one of the first exchanges to list Toncoin (TON) and one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has joined forces with TON to introduce TONomania – a series of engaging events and opportunities.

This campaign unfolds in three phases. Phase 1 kicks off today, December 14, 2023, and runs until December 28, 2023. Get ready to "Learn & Earn" and win a share of the 8,000 Toncoin prize pool. Terms and Conditions apply.

How to participate?
It's simple - complete the quiz in the OKX app to earn up to 5 Toncoin.

The details of the next two phases will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Additionally, mark your calendars for three informative AMA sessions covering the TONomania campaign, TON Ecosystem, and TON Community, scheduled for December 14, 18, and 21, 2023. All three sessions will be hosted on OKX’s official YouTube and Telegram channels.

Don't miss the first one today, December 14, 2023, at 17:00 UTC, featuring Anthony Tsivarev, Director of Ecosystem Development at TON Foundation. Watch here: /channel/okx_ru?livestream

Learn about the details and embark on your TONomania journey today here.

TON Community

12 December 2023 17:20

​The dawn of cNFTs on TON

The Compressed NFT (cNFT) format has recently gained popularity, enabling the creation of extensive collections ranging from hundreds of thousands to a million items — all achievable at a fraction of the minting cost.

The first cNFT use cases on TON took place recently, marking the beginning of a new era. The team behind the @Getgems NFT marketplace:

▪️ Released over 75,000 cNFTs as part of the Egg Fight Club game, where egg-cNFTs serve as gaming assets in the fight for the grand prize. In this initial attempt, the minting price of cNFTs was approximately 40 times cheaper than typical NFT mints.

▪️ Unveiled the first Pearls by Gems drop in collaboration with the creators of Lost Dogs: "Lost Dogs: Consequences" collection, featuring postcards of varying rarity and the backstory of the long-lost world.

Minting 16,191 cNFTs in the Pearls drop cost just 1.5 Toncoin. Typically, a collection of this scale would cost around 800 Toncoin. Thanks to the cNFT standard, the cost has been reduced by more than 533 times.

Join the Pearls Drop channel and pre-authorize your wallet with @pearls_drop_bot for upcoming cNFT drops. To learn more about cNFTs, read this post.

TON Community

11 December 2023 13:38

Network Notification
Due to the exponential growth in network activity, some services on the network infrastructure may experience some disruptions. Centralized exchanges may not be able to process deposits and withdrawals due to these disruptions.

TON Community

09 December 2023 15:20

TON Network Online: A Heartfelt Thanks to TON Community
As of 7:20 AM UTC today, The Open Network (TON) has effectively resolved the recent network congestion issues, thanks to upgrades implemented by TON validators. This advancement has enabled the network to process transactions swiftly and seamlessly, ensuring the safety and security of all user assets during the slowdown.

The network performed effectively during decongestion processing up to 65,000 transactions per minute at its peak. However, there have been some significant lessons learned here, and still remain some challenges to address with introducing slashing for underperforming validators, and continuing to upgrade the validator network with the best hardware and routes of communication. In part the solution is already integrated into our network's architecture, but there will be further upgrades and we are already significantly better positioned to handle similar scenarios in the future.

Throughout this event, a significant milestone for the blockchain was realized - 200 million transactions have successfully been processed.

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our community for your patience and support during this time. We extend special thanks to all the validators as well as Tonano, Fragment, @Wallet, Tonkeeper, TON API, dTON, re:doubt and Orbs teams for their exceptional efforts and collaboration, which were instrumental in stabilizing the network, and communicating the status to TON Community.

As we move forward and services resume, we anticipate a smooth transition, although minor delays might occur as teams resume full services. We've set up a direct contact form for those who need personalized assistance. Your trust and cooperation have been invaluable, and we remain dedicated to continually enhancing the TON experience. Thank you for being with us on this journey.

TON Community

07 December 2023 22:17

Call for Network Validators to get in contact!
The TON blockchain is experiencing reduced performance now due to a backlog of transactions in the queue to be validated. We’ve received a response from many validators on the network who have already upgraded using the patch provided this morning.

However, there are still some we have been unable to reach. We need to collect the machine specifications from all validators to progress the upgrade as quickly as possible. If you maintain a TON validator node, please get in touch with us urgently so we can resolve the network performance issues.

You can reach the team via this google form. If you know someone who maintains a validator node on TON, please also feel free to forward this message.

TON Community

05 December 2023 15:00

​The Gateway 2023

The Gateway, TON's first in-person conference in Dubai, was a massive success, with over 500 attendees and a vibrant atmosphere filled with keynote speeches, major ecosystem announcements, insightful discussions, and unique networking opportunities. A heartfelt thank you to the amazing TON Community and all attendees for making the first Gateway so special!

Here are the key highlights:

▪️ Wallet rollout: Coming to every Telegram user by default by the end of Q2 2024.
​​▪️ The Open League: Aiming to activate 5 million users to TON projects in the next twelve months with TON-backed incentives.
▪️ TON Society plans were revealed. The platform will become a reputation profile for all TON users, making the TON Ecosystem more attractive to builders targeting specific user segments.
▪️ In regards to programs, TON Foundation unveiled various ways projects can get support, including liquidity, acceleration, and marketing.
▪️ We got a first look at new projects such as Notcoin and Egg Fight Club, two games designed to help new Web3 users understand tokens and collectibles.
▪️ We were impressed by the amazing art showcased by TON Diamonds.
▪️ We met and enjoyed presentations by Gateway sponsors, including Orbs, Tonscan by Bastion, TonUp, Bybit, MEXC Ventures, and KuCoin.

Relive the excitement by exploring photos and livestreams on the official event website.

For a comprehensive recap of the conference, dive into this blog post.

TON Community

04 December 2023 12:30

​TON Community Weekly Digest

Here's a roundup of the most exciting news from the past seven days in The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem.

Network Growth:

▪️ The number of registered accounts on TON grew from 3,842,227 to 3,890,436 (+1.2%) between November 27 and December 3, 2023.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ Paribu, Turkey's leading crypto exchange, has listed Toncoin (TON) with the first TON/TRY trading pair. Read more here.

▪️ Anton Trunov, a distinguished blockchain developer, has joined the TON Foundation, unveiling a new roadmap for Tact, TON's smart contract development language. Read more here.

▪️ Animoca Brands became the largest validator on TON Blockchain, enhancing the TON Ecosystem with funding, research, analytics, and support for third-party gaming and GameFi projects. Read more here.

▪️ The "TON Innovators" series introduced EVAA Protocol, the first decentralized lending platform on TON, enabling users to lend and borrow digital assets through smart contracts. EVAA has also launched a Hackathon aiming to enhance the TON DeFi ecosystem. Read more here.

▪️ We explored TON's potential and identified six real-world use cases for the fastest and most scalable blockchain on the planet. Read more here.

▪️ KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of KuCoin Exchange, has partnered with TON Foundation to provide a grant supporting the growth of the TON Ecosystem, particularly focusing on five TON-based mini-apps in payments or GameFi. Read more here.

▪️ Port3 Network has begun supporting the deployment of NFTs and SBTs within the TON Ecosystem. Read more here.

▪️ STON.fi and Fanton collaborated to organize a partner tournament, offering a prize pool of 1,000 STON. The tournament aims to merge the worlds of DeFi and fantasy football, utilizing STON.fi's technical solution in the Fanton project. Read more here.

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TON Community

01 December 2023 12:30

KuCoin Ventures partners with TON Foundation

KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of KuCoin Exchange, has announced a strategic partnership with the TON Foundation, underscoring their commitment to the TON Ecosystem.

KuCoin Ventures will provide a grant to enhance the growth of the TON Ecosystem, specifically supporting five TON-based mini-apps focusing on real-world blockchain solutions in payments or GameFi. This funding will give an additional boost to initiatives such as The TON Bootcamp, fostering innovation, research, community-building, and marketing efforts.

Together, KuCoin Ventures and the TON Foundation are shaping the future of Web3, aiming for a more accessible and decentralized digital future for all.

To learn more about this partnership, read this article.

TON Community

29 November 2023 11:00

​TON Innovators - EVAA Protocol

"TON Innovators" is the latest content series on the TON Blog, dedicated to exploring the most innovative projects within the TON Ecosystem and the creative minds behind them. In the premiere feature of this series, the spotlight turns to the EVAA Protocol.

What is EVAA Protocol?

EVAA is the first decentralized lending platform built on TON Blockchain. It empowers users to lend and borrow digital assets through smart contracts, eliminating the need for central intermediaries. Its seamless integration with Telegram (Wallet and TWA) provides the messenger’s 800 million monthly active users with easy access to DeFi.

Leveraging smart contracts, the platform ensures that transactions are both secure and transparent. Looking ahead, EVAA is set to expand its offerings to include multi-asset collateral options and to further refine its risk assessment algorithms, enhancing the safety of its lending services.

EVAA Hackathon

EVAA has launched the EVAA Hackathon, focusing on the development of liquidation bots for the EVAA DeFi ecosystem. This hackathon aims to enhance the functionality of the TON DeFi ecosystem by introducing effective liquidation bots, building connections between the fundamental TON DeFi protocols: lending and DEXs.

For developers interested in contributing, check out the EVAA Developer Guide on GitHub.

To learn more about EVAA and their roadmap, delve into this blog post and join their Telegram channel.

TON Community

28 November 2023 11:00

​Anton Trunov joins TON Foundation and unveils a new Tact roadmap

Anton Trunov, a distinguished blockchain developer renowned for his contributions to blockchain-oriented programming languages, has joined the TON Foundation. Anton's expertise and strategic vision are poised to reshape the future of Tact, TON's innovative smart contract development language.

Anton's impressive track record includes pivotal roles in shaping smart contract languages for Zilliqa and Fuel ecosystems. His deep understanding of blockchain, programming languages, and strong academic background make him an invaluable addition to the TON Foundation team.

Building upon the legacy of Tact's initial creators - Oleg Andreev, Steve Korshakov, Tal Kol, and Kirill Emelyanenko - Anton presents a new roadmap that invites collaboration from the TON Community, developers, and enthusiasts. Your feedback matters, and you can contribute at Tact Language Roadmap.

Tact Roadmap Highlights:

▪️ Ensuring Tact's security with expert collaboration.
▪️ Enhancing the language by introducing typed tuples, enums, enhanced low-level constructs, and more.
▪️ Implementing standardized mechanisms for seamless contract upgrades.
▪️ Reducing gas consumption for user-written code and the Tact runtime.
▪️ Improving VS Code plugin and developing a standalone LSP server.
▪️ Expanding documentation for beginners, best practices, and common issues.
▪️ Developing automated tools for security audits, with a focus on community input.

Explore the future of smart contract languages at tact-lang.org.

For an in-depth view of Anton's Tact Roadmap, visit The Tact Roadmap on GitHub and read this blog post.

TON Community

27 November 2023 12:30

​TON Community Weekly Digest

Here's a roundup of the most exciting news from the past seven days in The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem.

Network Growth:

▪️ The number of registered accounts on TON grew from 3,779,639 to 3,842,227 (+1.6%) between November 20 and November 26, 2023.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ The Open League, a community proposal aimed at distributing TON-backed user incentives to acquire five million users in the next twelve months, recently concluded its voting phase on TON.Vote with 99.5617% in favor of the proposal. Read more here.

▪️ Tap Fantasy launched on TON, marking a significant milestone with a launch campaign that offers 101,000 MC and 12,000 Toncoin to players on TON. The campaign also features a referral program, allowing players to earn up to a 35% rebate by inviting friends. Read more here.

▪️ Future3 Campus, powered by Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and HashKey Capital, partnered with TON Foundation to launch The TON Bootcamp, a 5-month incubation program aiming to boost mini-app development within Telegram’s TON-based Web3 ecosystem. Read more here.

▪️ Hipo went live on Mainnet, achieving a $1.5 million TVL in just a few days. To celebrate, Hipo unveiled the "99 Hipo Hard Rock" NFT collection, offering unique NFTs to 99 lucky users. Read more here.

▪️ Bybit kicked off the second phase of the TON Odyssey event, offering participants the chance to share a prize pool of up to $56,000 worth of Toncoin. Terms and Conditions apply. Read more here.

▪️ The TON Accelerator Mentorship Program seeks experienced professionals to mentor startups in the TON Ecosystem, offering benefits such as extensive networking, increased visibility, exclusive event invitations, and opportunities for monetizing expertise. Read more here.

▪️ TON Diamonds, a curated NFT marketplace on the TON Blockchain, recently gained attention with the OCTOPUS BOYZ NFT collection featured in a music video by rap artist Allj. Read more here.

▪️ TON Foundation announced 'TON Spaces - Gaming on TON.' The session, featuring Inal Kardanov, Gaming Lead at TON Foundation, and Chak Zefir from Notcoin, will take place on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 16:00 UTC. Set a reminder here.

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TON Community

23 November 2023 16:00

Introducing the TON Accelerator Mentorship Program

The TON Accelerator Mentorship Program invites seasoned professionals to mentor and empower startups within the rapidly evolving TON Ecosystem. This program is a platform for mentors to share their knowledge, guiding startups towards success and innovation.

Benefits for mentors include:

▪️ Extensive networking with professionals, founders, investors, and innovators.
▪️ Increased visibility and recognition within the TON Community.
▪️ Invitations to exclusive TON events, seminars and gatherings.
▪️ Opportunities to monetize expertise and contributions.

Additional benefits and perks will be introduced in the future.

If you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the thriving TON Ecosystem, apply to become a mentor here.

For more information on the TON Accelerator Mentorship Program, read this blog post.

TON Community

22 November 2023 15:30

​Hipo is now live on Mainnet and is celebrating with a unique NFT campaign

Hipo, a liquid staking protocol on TON with roots in esteemed TON Community projects like DoraHacks and Hack-a-TONx, has successfully launched on Mainnet, achieving $1.5 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) just a few days after launch.

Hipo offers users the ability to stake Toncoin and receive hTON in return. hTON tokens represent your stake and can be used within the DeFi ecosystem while still earning rewards. Fully open source, Hipo prioritizes transparency and user safety, having successfully passed rigorous security audits.

Hipo aims to elevate liquid staking on TON, setting a new standard in competition. Additionally, they have independently developed high-quality FunC smart contracts to showcase their commitment and resilience to the TON Community. Also, as they strongly believe in community-driven growth, they have already rewarded contributors with 1% of their governance token for reaching the first $1 million in TVL.

To celebrate their Mainnet launch, Hipo has introduced an exclusive "99 Hipo Hard Rock" NFT collection and will reward 99 lucky users with unique NFTs. These NFTs could potentially airdrop Hipo governance tokens in the future.

Read more about the "99 Hipo Hard Rock" NFT here and join the challenge here.

TON Community

21 November 2023 13:00

​Tap Fantasy launches on TON

Tap Fantasy, the pioneering large-scale ACG MMORPG, is now live on TON.

Tap Fantasy's integration into the TON Ecosystem is notable for several reasons:
▪️ It received a grant from the TON Foundation, highlighting its potential.
▪️ First project to launch an IDO on TonUp and the game's token, MC, sold out in just thirty minutes.
▪️ MC token is now listed on Megaton and STON.fi, ranking fourth in Total Value Locked (TVL) across the TON Ecosystem.
▪️ Its NFT presale was fully claimed in one minute and it is now available on Getgems.

The game represents more than just a new feature in the ecosystem; it's a driving force for its expansion and development. With its strong user spending capabilities and high retention rates, Tap Fantasy is expected to increase the number of on-chain interactions and attract new users to TON. The transition of its substantial existing user base of 730,000 into the TON Ecosystem is a major step towards wider adoption.

Launch campaign
To celebrate this milestone, there is a launch campaign offering 101,000 MC and 12,000 Toncoin to players on TON. Additionally, the campaign includes a referral program where inviting friends can earn players up to a 35% rebate.

Embark on your Tap Fantasy adventure today via the Tap Fantasy Game Bot.