The New Year Season of The Open League Begins!

The New Year Season Open League campaign is kicking off with a $1.5M reward pool up for grabs for active TON users! 

Request your participation badge and dive into TON DeFi to rack up points for the airdrop. Get started here! Your onchain activity is tracked from 11am UTC today till 11am UTC December 17th.

Additionally, the competition is heating up as DeFi projects battle for the highest liquidity or volume generated during the season – track their performance on the leaderboards! More projects to be added soon.

You’ve got 20 days to earn your share of the New Year’s rewards. So what are you waiting for! Let’s get going!

CoinStats Integrates With TON Wallet to Simplify Web3 Navigation

Now you can effortlessly track your TON wallet with the CoinStats app!

Monitor your transaction history, balance, tokens, and even staked assets across platforms like DeDust, STON.fi, and Tonstakers.

What’s more, CoinStats offers Advanced Profit & Loss calculations for your entire crypto portfolio, including:

▪️Total Cost
▪️Unrealized Profit & Loss
▪️Realized Profit & Loss
▪️Overall Profit & Loss 

CoinStats has also emerged as a key partner in The Open League, providing TON DeFi users with a comprehensive portfolio tracking solution. CoinStats is also spreading the word about the program and onboarding more users to participate in the $1,5M New Year airdrop.

To celebrate this exciting integration, CoinStats is gifting the TON community 3 months of Premium access (worth $48) – absolutely FREE!

Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer – claim the deal here!

TON Teleport BTC Whitepaper 

TON Teleport BTC whitepaper is now publicly available!

This detailed document outlines the fundamental principles, technical mechanisms, and future vision of tgBTC. It offers a deep dive into the architecture that enables a trustless cross-chain bridge between Bitcoin and TON.

Dive into key concepts such as transaction confirmation, processing, tgBTC minting, and upcoming system enhancements — each designed to unlock new opportunities and drive the growth of the TON ecosystem.

Available now - learn more about the TON Teleport BTC whitepaper in the updated tgBTC documentation or the dedicated blog article and join the Telegram channel for more updates. 

TON Ecosystem Roundup

As TON continues to evolve and expand, this week brings several updates from four ecosystem projects: TON Map, RoOLZ, BuffyDrop, and PizzaTon.

Let's take a closer look at their latest updates — learn more.

BigPump: Your Gateway to Memecoin Success on TON!

Great news for memecoin enthusiasts — BigPump is now live, simplifying the creation and trading of memecoins on TON! With an impressive start of 777,712 TON in trading volume, 13,503 memecoins created, and 108,565 transactions completed. 

Here’s how it works:

▪️Create your memecoin in just 30 seconds with an intuitive interface. 
▪️Receive 10% trading fees from the memecoins you launch — the more it’s traded, the more you receive! 
▪️Swap assets from Ethereum to TON thanks to PocketFi’s multi-chain wallet.

Why Choose BigPump?

▪️Receive up to 30% in TON with a 3-level referral system! Get 23% from your direct referrals, 5% from their referrals, and 2% from their friends. 
▪️Top-performing memecoins can be featured in PocketFi tasks, helping creators grow their holder base, increase market cap, and improve liquidity. 
▪️Trading contests and airdrops offering exclusive rewards for active participants.

Register your Cabal in the Cabal Arena and launch tokens on Big Pump. Check out successful cases such as LAMBO and NEW here!

It’s time to unlock your inner degen — start making memecoins with BigPump today! 

More From Black Friday on TON

The Black Friday weekend isn’t over yet! Adsgram is offering a special discount for advisors — deposit more and get more. 

▪️Deposit more than 1000 USDt - get +10% on your top-up,   
▪️Deposits above 5000 USDt - get +15%,  
▪️Deposits from 10 000 USDt and up - get a +20% bonus.  

Also, don't forget to join the rest of the Black Friday madness going down in the TON Ecosystem as special campaigns for users have been launched by Tonkeeper, Getgems, Tokenstore, Mercuryo, EVAA, Tonstakers, Ton VPN, and Mobile.

Learn more about the Black Friday deals by checking out this post! 

TON News #17 — watch now!

00:08 - Galxe teams up with TON
01:21 - TON Teleport BTC releases whitepaper
04:29 - The Open League’s New Year Season is underway

TON Memelandia Extends Competition and Softens Requirements 

The team behind TON Memelandia has extended the Memecoin Mountain and Cabal Arena competitions until December 15th with softened eligibility requirements! 

To learn more about what TON Memelandia cooked up, head over to their channel!

Telegram Apps Center: Extend Your Streak!

The Telegram Apps Center is making it simple to extend your streaks! Buy a little time if you missed a day or if you want to keep your momentum going. 

To learn more about steak extensions head over to the Trending Apps Channel!

Exploring Top Grossing Mini-apps on TON

We're witnessing a dynamic trend with TON-based Telegram mini apps implementing additional revenue-sharing mechanisms that benefit users directly. These strategies not only enhance user experience but also help maintain the long-term value of their tokens as an extra incentivize. Meet the standout examples:

Major: With their $MAJOR token this app will use it to bolster its in-game mechanics, and will also serve as a means of payment in the exchange of NFT-numbers and Telegram usernames.

Catizen: Leverages its new game asset mining feature for token holders to drive significant user growth. New games like Bombie are thriving with over 132,000 paying users showcasing the potential of this model.

X Empire: This platform brings together $X token holders to upgrade avatars, purchase NFTs, and earn a share of airdrops from platform projects like Hrum, Dogiators, and more. Additionally, users gain access to unique features in upcoming utility-focused Telegram apps.

Stay tuned as we explore how these mini apps are reshaping the landscape and creating opportunities for users to benefit from their engagement! 

The Open League Advent Calendar is live so keep an eye out on their channel for news as they share alpha on innovative projects that can potentially boost your New Year airdrop rewards! 

The last two days saw The Open League featuring the following teams: 

Day 1: 
▪️ TONCO 
▪️ Moki 
▪️ SettleTON 

Day 2: 
▪️ Farmix 
▪️ Titan

With 14 days left, get ahead by checking out today's and yesterday's posts (Day 1, Day 2) as we roll into the New Year with a bang! And don’t forget to follow the projects’ leaderboard to be up to date on the most dynamically growing projects. 

AdsGram Joins TON Initiatives To Reward The Open League Winners

AdsGram is actively growing and helping applications within the TON ecosystem earn money by monetizing their traffic through ad integrations. Currently, more than 600 mini-apps are actively selling their traffic and generating revenue with AdsGram.

Benefits of AdsGram for your application:

▪️ Boost your app’s growth by using the revenue generated from the AdsGram ad network.
▪️ Expert support for seamless ad integration, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for your users.
▪️ Need more users? Buy targeted traffic through AdsGram and attract an audience that will actively promote your app.

The team has already supported DeFi teams with $48k in prizes and grants in the previous season and has now pledged a 100k prize pool for The Open League New Year Season Winners. 

Check out their documentation to learn more!

Meet Hacker League Sponsor: TonTon Games! 

One of the sponsors of the Hackers League hackathon was TonTon Games, a leading publisher of TON-based games designed for Telegram! Builders who are looking for a place to deploy their game should consider collaborating with TonTon Games as they offer: 

▪️Dedicated Marketing & PR: Access a combined budget of up to $100,000 for promotion.
▪️Token Launch & Listing Support: Get expert assistance with token launch and exchange listings.
▪️Community Building: Build and grow your player base with our community support.
▪️Game Development: Benefit from expert guidance on core game loops and monetization strategies.

Their flagship game, DRFT Party, is already in the Top 10 Grossing Games! 

Want to be part of their success story?
👉 Submit Your Game

The Open League New Year Edition: Mid-Season Results

We are almost half way through the New Year season with 11 days of active campaign remaining. Let’s see what we have achieved so far:

▪️328K participation badges have been minted
▪️$4.7M in new TVL and $75.9M in Volume generated since the season started
▪️The Open League launched its Advent Calendar this week. Every day, they feature participating teams and explain how those projects can help you grow your airdrop score. So far, these teams have been highlighted: 

— TOL Advent Calendar: 11 days to go featured Delea Finance and Parraton
— TOL Advent Calendar: 12 days to go featured Crouton and DAOLama 
— TOL Advent Calendar: 13 days to go featured Rainbow.ag and Aqua Protocol 
— TOL Advent Calendar: 14 days to go showcased Farmix and Titan 
— TOL Advent Calendar: 15 days to go featured TONCO, Moki, and SettleTON 

Make sure to mint your participation badge before 11 UTC on Dec 12th and actively farm airdrop points before Dec 17th. To learn more head over to The Open League channel! 

Fitton: The Fitness-Focused dApp on TON! 

Built on TON, the Fitton fitness app, is launching its 30-Day Fitness Challenge. Catered to beginners and intermediates, Fitton helps overcome common fitness hurdles like low motivation and poor technique. Leveraging the intuitive design of Telegram Mini Apps, the platform is accessible to a wide audience, even beyond the blockchain community. The 30-Day Fitness Challenge encourages users to:
▪️ stay active, 
▪️ compete for leaderboard positions, 
▪️ and earn rewards like tokens, NFTs, sportswear, and even exclusive items. 

Top performers can unlock "super-exclusive" rewards by committing to daily exercise and encouraging others to join the challenge.

Fitton is a case in point for the potential of blockchain technology to create meaningful real-world impact, and the TON ecosystem continues to support developers with the tools to build innovative solutions. Join the Fitton community on Telegram and help shape the future of fitness. 

Read our latest blog on Fitton to learn more! 

DeDust x GasPump: Claim LP Rewards from Locked Liquidity

Locking liquidity is crucial for building trust in memecoin projects, but it traditionally blocks access to LP rewards, forcing founders to sell tokens to generate revenue. This increases sell pressure and raises concerns among supporters. Recently, DeDust.io and GasPump have introduced a solution that benefits users and the developers! 

Through their new locker contract, founders can claim LP rewards on locked liquidity. Thanks to the partnership between DeDust and GasPump, this feature is now live, allowing rewards on all newly deployed tokens. This innovation provides long-term incentives for founders, aligning rewards with sustainable growth while keeping LP tokens locked.

TON Accelerator x Bybit: Driving Innovation Through the Cross-Chain Synergy Cohort

TON Accelerator has partnered with Bybit to launch the Cross-Chain Synergy Cohort, a game-changing initiative for Web3 developers and projects within the TON ecosystem. This collaboration offers unparalleled support, including:

▪️marketing assistance
▪️onboarding resources
▪️access to liquidity through Bybit, one of the leading exchanges

The Synergy Cohort is a unique opportunity to drive innovation by bridging TON and EVM ecosystems, unlocking access to over 950 million Telegram users and $90B in cross-chain liquidity. 

Applications are now open! If you're ready to build groundbreaking solutions and shape the future of cross-chain technologies, apply today!

TON Ecosystem Expands in MENA

TON DLT Foundation has been registered today, under the innovative Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) DLT Foundations framework. The framework provides legal support for decentralized organizations like TON’s thriving ecosystem.

TON DLT Foundation aims to contribute to the adoption of TON Blockchain, with a strategic focus on expanding the network's presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions.

OKX Ventures Invests $5M in TON Ventures to Fuel Telegram-Native Apps 

OKX Ventures, the investment arm of crypto exchange OKX, has announced a $5M investment in TON Ventures, a fund dedicated to accelerating the growth of The Open Network (TON) blockchain ecosystem. By building on OKX’s recent launch of the $10M Telegram Growth Hub they aim to create a network of expert builders to develop top-tier TON applications. 

A focus on decentralized finance, gaming, creator economy tools, and AI, positions TON Ventures as a powerful force in driving mass adoption of Telegram-native Web3 apps. 

The fund is also working on expanding monetization tools for creators and advancing midcore gaming on TON. The collaboration between OKX Ventures and TON Ventures signals a strong, long-term commitment to the future of decentralized apps on Telegram. 

Learn more here!