Get Ready for the Hackers League Hackathon with @AEON_Community!
As a key Title Sponsor, #AEON is on a mission to simplify Web3 payments and drive mass crypto adoption through their multi-chain PayFi standard. Here's what AEON will bring to the event:
▪️Workshops and continuous developer support through GitHub
▪️Funding opportunities for innovators across its track
▪️Potential partnerships and exchange listings for standout teams
Discover more about AEON’s role in encouraging new payment models and onboarding solutions in our latest edition of the Hackathon Sponsor Series.
Symbiosis Launches TON Bridge V2 Enabling Cross-Chain Operations for TON Ecosystem
Creating a multi-chain Web3 landscape is the way, and a step towards that is introducing the Symbiosis TON Bridge v2. This will further enhance TON’s DeFi integration with a host of new and powerful updates.
Building on the success of v1, where the official TON bridge was utilized, Symbiosis decided to go a step further and developed a better solution that offers:
▪️ A decentralized, smart contract-enabled and non-custodial Bridge.
▪️Support for seamless two-way swaps between TON/USDT-TON, and over 1000 tokens from 34+ networks, including native Bitcoin, Ethereum L2s, and more.
Ensuring the safety of the bridge is an audit done by Zokyo which confirmed the smart contract’s security with a low-risk rating.
To try the bridge yourself visit the Symbiosis app!
Meet The Gateway 2024 Golden Sponsors
We’re proud to announce the Golden Sponsors of The Gateway 2024. Please give a hand to:
▪️ HashKey Global, a flagship digital asset exchange that prides itself on its dedication to compliance and security. It provides LaunchPad, futures, leverage and staking features for its users.
▪️ KuCoin is a worldwide cryptocurrency exchange offering various trading options to its 36 million users, including spot, margin, futures, and P2P trading, as well as lending and staking services.
▪️ Tonkeeper is a user-friendly self-custody wallet for toncoin and other tokens, offering enhanced security, control, and privacy. It provides decentralization and self-sovereignty in managing their cryptocurrency assets.
▪️ bemo is a liquid staking protocol that allows users to easily access their staked TONs through stTON tokens, enabling hassle-free transfers and trading while enhancing yield through participation in decentralized finance (DeFi) activities.
▪️ Yescoin is a casual Web3 game on Telegram that lets players collect gold coins by swiping, providing a fun and seamless onboarding experience that lowers the barrier to entry between Web2 and Web3.
Meet the TON Community and all of our sponsors at The Gateway 2024 on Nov 1-2 in Dubai!
Buy your ticket here!
And if you want to get even MORE involved be sure to check out The Gateway 2024 side events.
Degen Airdrop: Compete for the $200,000 Reward Pool
Here’s your chance to grab a share of the $100,000 reward pool from the TVL Squad projects! Over the past two weeks, over $6.2 million has been invested in these protocols, and now it’s your turn for a shot at winning!
Before you get started don’t forget to mint your Degen badge.
Next up, provide liquidity, investing at least $200 in any participating TVL Squad protocols to qualify for the airdrop. More liquidity means better rewards! Oh and as a bonus, if you engage with Volume Squad protocols, you can tap into their $100,000 reward pool, which means you will be farming the full $200,000 Degen airdrop!
Here’s a short rundown of the projects involved:
▪️ Hipo
▪️ Aqua Protocol
▪️ JVault
▪️ DAOLama
▪️ TON Hedge
▪️ SettleTON
▪️ Parraton
▪️ TonStable
▪️ TonPools
▪️ Tonstakers
Ready for the Challenge?
Don’t miss out! Mint your Degen badge, provide liquidity, and maximize your rewards. For a more thorough explanation head over to The Open League channel for a more in-depth explanation of the campaign. Read here!
Good luck, Degens!
TON Quest Platforms: TonTon by Intract
The next TON Society Quest Platform we’re introducing is TonTon, the latest Telegram Mini App by Intract, designed to make earning in Web3 easy, fun, and rewarding. TonTon is part of Intract, a Web3 platform trusted by over 12M users and live on 30+ chains, now including TON!
With TonTon, you can participate in airdrop quests from Tabizoo, Nomis, Bitget, and more. Earn rewards by tapping and completing fun challenges. Unlock boosters for even bigger rewards, and top tappers can win $200 daily, along with access to exclusive airdrops.
In just 15 days, TonTon has already attracted over 100K users, making it easy, fun, and rewarding to earn in the Web3 space. Join their channel to learn more.
Ready to start? Explore TonTon today!
SmartDeer Introduces Freelance Marketplace in Mini App
Ever dreamed of being a digital nomad? Or had the desire to get away from the 9-to-5 job?
If the answer is “yes,” check out SmartDeer.
By helping users connect with global remote opportunities, SmartDeer makes it possible to break free from the limitations of location and time! Explore thousands of remote jobs worldwide offering flexible, high-paying opportunities.
They recently introduced the "SmartDeer Gacha Machine," which lets you unlock exciting projects and earn points that can be redeemed or saved for future profit-sharing. By participating in these projects, you’ll engage with the vibrant TON Ecosystem, enhancing interaction, attracting top talent, and creating more opportunities for everyone involved.
Invite friends now to earn double points! Don’t miss out on this Special Offer.
Click now to get ahead!
💥Are you ready for a $1.25M memecoin trading challenge?
TON Memelandia’s epic Memecoin Battles are to kick off next week! Gather your team, strategize, and compete in the Cabal Arena for a chance to launch the next big memecoin. Or take your existing meme community to the Memecoin Mountain in a fierce battle for the top spot!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the ultimate memecoin showdown! 🔥
Learn how to participate.
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: Binance
A household name in the world of Web3, Binance will be coming to Dubai as a Diamond Sponsor of The Gateway 2024.
As the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and user registrations, with over 230 million users across more than 100 countries, Binance stands out for its top-tier security, transparency, lightning-fast trading engine, robust investor protections, and an unparalleled range of digital asset products and services.
We are thrilled to have them involved in the TON Ecosystem’s journey and invite all of you to join us in Dubai on Nov 1-2 for a unique Web3 experience that combines education and entertainment.
Buy your ticket here!
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: TonX
TonX is joining as a Diamond Sponsor of the Gateway 2024 Conference.
With a long history of involvement with the TON Blockchain, TonX studios has been dedicated to building and fostering community within the Web3 space. Their involvement in key technologies like TON Validator, TON DNS, TON Storage, and TON Proxy reflects their commitment to creating a future-proof and efficient TON Ecosystem.
Besides their technical prowess, TonX brings a truly community-oriented mindset having organized multiple meetups and hackathons. They have successfully incubated numerous TON blockchain development teams specializing in:
▪️physical payment systems,
▪️zero-knowledge proof applications,
▪️transaction visualization systems,
▪️transaction tracking systems,
▪️oracles,
▪️decentralized exchanges,
▪️and multi-signature wallets.
Go down the Web3 rabbit hole with TonX as we meet in Dubai at The Gateway 2024 on Nov 1-2! Don’t miss it!
Buy your ticket here!
Meet the Volume Squad of the DeFi League and share the $100,000 airdrop
Since the start of the season more than $84 million in volume has been generated by the Volume Squad thanks to the Degen airdrop hunters.
Joining the Degen airdrop is simple. Get your Degen badge and start trading in the projects of the Volume Squad: Tradoor, GasPump, RainbowSwap, and TON Diamonds. Make sure to reach the total volume of at least $1,000 during the season, picking one protocol or all of them — the choice is yours. The more you trade, the bigger your reward!
Eager to learn more about the four TON projects that can help you get the airdrop? Read the full post here and join our X Space today at 3pm UTC.
KuCoin Launches TON Ecosystem Carnival: $110,000 Prize Pool
Heard the news? KuCoin is launching TON Ecosystem Carnival to celebrate the progress made by the network and provide more exposure for projects within the ecosystem.
What to expect?
Trading Competitions: The top 200 users with the highest Toncoin Spot trading volume on KuCoin during the campaign will share a $10,000 prize.
Quiz Competition: Users who score at least 3/5 on a quiz can win from a $500 daily prize pool in $TON. The top quiz performers will share an additional $1,000 prize, and participants can also win special co-branded SBTs!
Staking and Financial Activities: Earn stable, risk-free returns with TON ecosystem tokens, featuring flexible deposits and withdrawals.
Fiat P2P Promotion: The first 5,000 users to make their first deposit and buy Toncoin using credit/bank cards or P2P Express can win up to 100 USDT on a first-come, first-served basis.
The carnival will last from October 16 to October 30, 2024. Join now to win a piece of the $110,000 prize pool!
TON’s integration with Axelar’s MDS is on the way!
TON is integrating with Axelar, bringing its powerful Mobius Development Stack (MDS) into the TON Ecosystem as an interoperability platform. This integration will unlock seamless and secure connections to over 68 blockchains, boosting scalability and creating new adoption opportunities across the network.
Collaborating with bridges like Axelar is key to enhancing Web3 interoperability within TON. MDS is fully programmable and permissionless, enabling any project to build and connect freely with any blockchain or off-chain resource.
This integration promises to link the TON ecosystem and Telegram’s 950 million users with new liquidity, and pave the way for seamless cross chain experience.
Read the full blog article here!
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: Gatto
Gatto is bringing PvP battles and PvE excitement to the TON Blockchain where players can collect pets, called Gattomons, level up and defeat other players.
The game, inspired by Pokémon and Axie, leverages Web3 mechanics to reward users with TON coins through various in-game activities, such training your Gattomon, entering competitions, taking part in special events, and even selling your pet as an NFT.
To learn more about Gatto’s thoughts on GameFi and NFTs be sure to join us in Dubai on Nov 1-2 at The Gateway 2024!
Buy your ticket here!
$1M Normie Airdrop & App League Restart
The Normie Airdrop and App League are back tomorrow and will continue until November 6th! No previous activity is lost, so keep working on your Normie score, and if you haven’t started yet, request your Normie badge here.
With $1M in rewards awaiting the most active users, here’s a tip: DeFi activity plays a big role in your Normie score. Platforms like DeDust, STON.fi, bemo, Tonstakers, Evaa, and Storm Trade are ready to help you earn your share of the rewards! See detailed instructions on the airdrop page.
Check out the full announcement, including the winners of the TON Gateway Special Edition awards here.
Introducing TON Station
TON Station’s main objective is to become a premium game distribution platform, offering exclusive games, top-notch content, and airdrops from Web3 gaming leaders. It also aims to be a top SocialFi platform, featuring seasonal content with unique rewards and more.
Key features:
▪️ Created by Sidus Heroes and SuperVerse, TON Station aims to bring Web2 and Web3 developers to TON and Telegram.
▪️ Access exclusive games and content, with token farming for potential rewards.
▪️ TON Station Launcher supports emerging talents and helps established games reach wider audiences.
▪️ Quest Platform boosts crypto projects' social presence and lets users earn rewards.
▪️ A vibrant community of over 12.7M users, including 4.7M Telegram subscribers, drives TON Station’s growth.
Join TON Station’s Telegram channel to discover more.
The 1.2M Open League Airdrop: Participate and Win!
The Open League will be delivering an exciting airdrop opportunity for $TON users! So whether you are a Normie or a Degen read the full post to find out what’s coming!
A guide to winning.
Ankr to Provide TON API Services To Power Telegram-Centric dApps
Ankr, a provider of blockchain infrastructure solutions, has officially integrated The Open Network (TON) into its Web3 API service. This integration offers developers a smooth pathway to create dApps on the TON blockchain, enabling them to access Telegram’s massive community of 950 million users.
They provide a decentralized web of nodes that helps the network avoid centralized vulnerabilities while guaranteeing resilience, uptime, and speed. Take a look at some of the numbers behind Ankr:
▪️Avg. response time: 56 ms
▪️Uptime: 99.99%
We believe that this integration will prove beneficial for the TON Ecosystem, developers and the end user!
Overview of The Gateway 2024: Conference Agenda
As the date draws nearer it’s time to share the agenda for The Gateway 2024 crypto conference! Let’s take a look at what will be happening on Nov 1-2. We’ll be focusing on the growth, future vision, and community-driven initiatives that drive the TON Ecosystem.
Day 1: For Toncoin Holders
The first day of The Gateway 2024 conference will be dedicated to Toncoin holders. We will begin at 10:15AM showcasing what we’ve all collectively worked on, what we’ve achieved and the key challenges faced by the ecosystem. The role of TON will be discussed in the context of various crypto verticals such a GameFi and DeFi but most importantly we will address the mass adoption potential of fulfilling TON’s promise of putting crypto within everyone’s reach.
Day 2: For Builders
Day two will target builders within the TON Ecosystem. Expect insights on the tools and tech stacks used by developers to build dApps on TON, as well as bid announcements from the TON Core team. We will also showcase the stories of projects that have successfully deployed on TON, as well as the lessons they’ve learned, giving builders a crash course on do’s and dont’s. The importance of community and building an encouraging community for both developers and users will be highlighted as well.
Pack your bags, TON is coming to Dubai. See you there on Nov 1-2.
Buy your ticket here!
Overview of The Gateway 2024: Conference Agenda
As the date draws nearer it’s time to share the agenda for The Gateway 2024 crypto conference! Let’s take a look at what will be happening on Nov 1-2. We’ll be focusing on the growth, future vision, and community-driven initiatives that drive the TON Ecosystem.
Day 1: For Toncoin Holders
The first day of The Gateway 2024 conference will be dedicated to Toncoin holders. We will begin at 10:15AM showcasing what we’ve all collectively worked on, what we’ve achieved and the key challenges faced by the ecosystem. The role of TON will be discussed in the context of various crypto verticals such a GameFi and DeFi but most importantly we will address the mass adoption potential of fulfilling TON’s promise of putting crypto within everyone’s reach.
Day 2: For Builders
Day two will target builders within the TON Ecosystem. Expect insights on the tools and tech stacks used by developers to build dApps on TON, as well as bid announcements from the TON Core team. We will also showcase the stories of projects that have successfully deployed on TON, as well as the lessons they’ve learned, giving builders a crash course on do’s and dont’s. The importance of community and building an encouraging community for both developers and users will be highlighted as well.
Pack your bags, TON is coming to Dubai. See you there on Nov 1-2.
Buy your ticket here!
Gate.io Are Bringing TonVibe 2024
We’re excited to announce the news on Gate.io (one of the largest crypto exchanges and title sponsor of the Hackers League) bringing TonVibe 2024!
▪️ Complete tasks to earn SBT and TonVibe Points.
▪️ Eligible TonVibe Points holders will share the $80,000 Gate.io prize pool.
Here are the campaign details:
▪️Users can participate by completing simple tasks found here,
▪️there is also a Refer-to-Earn for additional rewards,
▪️more activities and tasks will be announced and shared soon by Gate.io,
▪️TonVibe will end on December 31, 2024.
Want a share of the $80,000 and unique SBTs? Get started today!
Exhibitors at The Gateway 2024
As The Gateway 2024 draws nearer we are excited to show the TON Community the exhibitors that will be bringing their Web3 expertise to the conference in Dubai.
On the 1st and 2nd of November, you will be able to come and interact with all of them, collect merch, participate in different raffles, quests and games. They represent the whole gamut of what crypto has to offer, so if there is a vertical you are interested in, be sure to chat them up!
The exhibitors:
▪️ TOP
▪️ DeDust.io
▪️ AEON
▪️ Catizen
▪️ TONX
▪️ Adsgram
▪️ Daos Hub
▪️ SoarFun Trading
▪️ Gatto
▪️ Kucoin
▪️ bemo
▪️ Tonkeeper
▪️ Hashkey
▪️ Yescoin
▪️ Ponchiqs
▪️ TonTon.games
▪️ Fanzee Labs
▪️ Du Rove’s Wall Project
▪️ Storm.tg
▪️ SafePal
▪️ Bitget
▪️ Altery
▪️ Fanton
▪️ TON Diamonds
▪️ TON API
▪️ TON Dating
▪️ Hackney Games
▪️ Daobot
▪️ OpenAD
▪️ TON Whales
▪️ Telega.io
▪️ Gate.io
▪️ TON Memelandia
▪️ Cat Gold Miner
▪️ Boosteam
▪️ EAK
▪️ Factorial
▪️ Tea Farm
As you can see we weren’t joking! We hope to see all of you in Dubai, on Nov 1-2 to celebrate Web3, blockchain, and all the great innovation that comes with the space.
Reserve Your Ticket for the Gateway 2024 Today!
Binance Web3 Wallet Now Supports TON
Ever wanted to swap, bridge, and explore TON dApps from the comfort of your Binance Web3 wallet? Well now you can thanks to the latest integration!
To celebrate, Binance Web3 is launching a weekly campaign that will help you explore what the TON Ecosystem has to offer. Check out Yescoin, swap.coffee, Catizen, DeDust, bemo, and more, for your chance to score rewards, NFTs, tokens, points and in-game assets from various projects.
This campaign will span several weeks with new projects added every week. All qualified participants will be able to mint a special SBT after the campaign completes.
Start exploring the TON Ecosystem today!
Join the Campaign Here!
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: Tonscan
Give a warm welcome to Tonscan, the next Diamond Sponsor of The Gateway 2024 that we need to highlight!
Tonscan offers a comprehensive, user-friendly platform for exploring and analyzing the TON blockchain, delivering valuable insights into network activity, transactions, and smart contracts.
Users can easily track their transactions, monitor wallet balances, and verify smart contract executions, empowering them to make informed decisions within the TON Ecosystem. This makes Tonscan a vital tool for developers, researchers and crypto enthusiasts (give it a try today!).
Catch up with Tonscan and other projects in the TON Ecosystem by meeting up with us in Dubai on Nov 1-2.
Buy your ticket here!
Hackers League Offers a $3.5 million Opportunity for Developers
TON is upping the ante by introducing the Hackers League, a global hackathon designed to empower and inspire the next generation of blockchain talent! More than just a competition; it’s an opportunity to bring your ideas to life and compete for a staggering $1.4 million in prizes and $2.1 million in VC funding!
What’s in it for developers?
▪️ Compete across 5 specialized tracks (including DeFi & GameFI)
▪️ Turn your ideas into fully functioning dApps in just 8 weeks
▪️ Collaborate with experts and fellow innovators at 20 in-person bootcamps worldwide
Continuing the mission of the Open League, which saw 3,000 participants and 1,000 project submissions, the Hackers League fosters collaboration and blockchain solutions designed to impact both crypto natives and those who are just being on-boarded.
Our Title Sponsors include:
▪️ TON Apps
▪️ Gate Ventures
▪️ AEON
▪️ DeDust
And if that wasn't impressive enough, our Diamond Sponsors include industry leaders, such as:
▪️ GSR
▪️ ByBit
▪️ MEXC Ventures
▪️ Arkham
▪️ Adsgram
▪️ Yescoin
▪️ Curve Finance
Finally, the winning projects will have the opportunities to secure funding from our Capital Partners:
▪️ TON Ventures
▪️ Gate Ventures
▪️ MEXC Ventures
▪️ Kenetic Capital
▪️ Foresight Ventures
Our judging panel will feature experts from TON Foundation, TON Ventures, Pantera Capital, Curve Finance, Foresight Ventures, and more.
We are confident that these aforementioned names will give builders access to unparalleled resources and expertise.
Ready to write the next chapter of Web3? Join us and turn your concepts into reality!
For more details, read our blog post, and visit the Hackers League website.
TON Ecosystem Roundup
As TON continues to evolve and expand, this week brings several updates from six ecosystem projects: TON Diamonds, Multisender, NOTAI, MuggleLink, WONTON, and Hipo Gang.
Let's take a closer look at their latest updates — learn more.
Storm Trade Reaches $2B in Trading Volume!
Storm Trade, a protocol making a name for itself in the TON DeFi ecosystem has reached $2B in trading volume!
What does Storm Trade bring to the table?
▪️ Massive Adoption: With over 500K monthly users on their Telegram Mini App and 5M+ connected wallets, Storm Trade is actively working towards the popularization of DeFi.
▪️ Trading Power: Users can leverage up to x50 and trade with collateral in $TON, $NOT, and $USDT. Additionally, they plan on moving into RWA and Forex trading pairs in the future!
▪️ Education Focus: Storm Academy, the first free DeFi education platform on Telegram, is empowering traders to grasp DeFi strategies ensuring long-term growth with a more knowledgeable user base.
▪️ Security First: Audited by Quantstamp and TON Tech, Storm Trade prioritizes user safety, creating a reliable trading environment.
To learn more about what is happening at Storm Trade head over to https://storm.tg/.
Disclaimer: Futures trading carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Consider your financial situation and risk tolerance before trading. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: SoarFun
Another day, another sponsor highlight! This time we’re introducing SoarFun, one of the Diamond Sponsors of The Gateway 2024 conference.
SoarFun is a platform that combines high-frequency trading with blockchain mining designed to leverage the benefits of the TON Ecosystem. It employs advanced trading bots to help users capitalize on market fluctuations. This results in substantial returns for traders.
By taking advantage of TONs high performance, privacy protection, and friendly UX, SoarFun is positioned as an attractive platform for both veteran traders and those who are just getting started with their Web3 journey.
If DeFi is your passion be sure to join us in Dubai on Nov 1-2 at The Gateway 2024, for a deep dive into Web3 finance with SoarFunTrading.
Buy your ticket here!
MyTonWallet Adds Support for Swapping From USDt-TRON -> USDt-TON
We have some good news for MyTonWallet users! Recently, they added support for TRON, enabling users to deposit their USDt-TRON and swap it for USDt-TON directly within the wallet.
To celebrate, MyTonWallet, with the help of Changelly, is offering users the chance to use this new feature with 0% service fees for a limited time, though network fees will still apply.
How long will this feature last?
▪️ Expect 0% service fees when swapping USDt-TRON to USDt-TON until November 16, 2024.
Check out MyTonWallet today to get onboard with the festivities!
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: Sign
We’re are excited to introduce Sign as the one of the Diamond Sponsors of The Gateway 2024.
@Sign has built the largest token distribution platform, TokenTable, which distributed more than $2B worth of tokens to over 40 million addresses on TON.
Founded in 2021, Sign has raised $14M from all three Sequoia Capital entities and notable supporters including Tim Draper and Balaji Srinivasan. Sign aims to serve as key infrastructure on TON, accelerating user acquisition and asset creation.
To learn more about how Sign is powering mass adoption with new frameworks of trust, head out to Dubai on Nov 1-2 and meet them yourself at The Gateway 2024.
Buy your ticket here!
Meet The Gateway 2024 Diamond Sponsors: GSR
Give a warm welcome to GSR, one of the Diamond Sponsors of The Gateway 2024.
GSR is a trusted liquidity provider and active, multi-stage investor that has already partnered up with TON to deliver the first Hackers League Bootcamp in London!
With deep involvement in OTC trading, derivatives, and market making, GSR brings a unique perspective on the Web3 industry. For over 10 years, they have been serving token issuers, institutional investors, and trading venues globally. Additionally, GSR Markets Pte. Ltd. has recently received a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), further solidifying their leadership in the space.
Want to hear GSR’s latest insights on the crypto market? Be sure to join us in Dubai for The Gateway 2024, November 1-2!
Buy your ticket here!