🌅 KTON Premium: Institutional $TON Staking Platform

KTON Premium is a staking solution for institutional treasuries and vesting contract owners.

▪️Authorized by TON Foundation, integrated with vesting.ton.org
▪️Enables vesting wallets to withdraw staking rewards anytime
▪️Up to 4.2% APY compared to ≈3.36% on other platforms
▪️Built on TON Core V2 smart contracts, audited by TonBit

👉 Start now: premium.kton.io#register 
👉 For inquiries, contact @awesome_doge

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⚡ Binance has completed the migration of deposit addresses for $TON.

Users can now retrieve their unique $TON deposit addresses, which do not require a memo.

Launching X1000.finance: a New Trading Terminal for TON Blockchain

DeDust is introducing x1000.finance, the first fully on-chain trading terminal for memes on TON, built with the same engineering approach that made DeDust a reference point for DEXs on TON.

▪️ Track token prices in real time
▪️ Buy and sell coins in one click
▪️ Monitor your portfolio performance
▪️ Fund your wallet from other networks (including Solana and BSC)

A key feature: trade without confirming every transaction. When you connect, a secondary wallet is created under your control. You approve permissions once every 24 hours, then trade freely without prompts.

🚀 Try the terminal here!

🚀 Ethena USDe Boost Extended!

The @ethena_labs USDe boost campaign on TON is continuing until October 24th! That means more time to earn up to 20% APY with $tsUSDe across TON DeFi ecosystem.

💰 Up to 20% APY with $tsUSDe
🌐 Available on 4 platforms: Affluent, EVAA, STON.fi, Fiva
⚡ Boost breakdown: 10% for both Wallet and DeFi balances
📊 New caps: up to 10,000 tsUSDe in Wallets and 20,000 tsUSDe in DeFi. The total combined cap remains 20,000 tsUSDe.

More time, more yield, do not miss it!

👉 Start here: Full details
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🚀 We're excited to officially launch a new space program with @SERAspaceage that democratizes access to space through a Telegram mini app powered by TON Blockchain.

Sign up today to join the community: @sera_mission_control_bot

Read the press release announcement

📢 TON Foundation Appoints Gerardo Carucci as Chief Marketing Officer

TON Foundation has appointed Gerardo Carucci as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately. Carucci will lead global brand strategy, aligning marketing, creative, and community initiatives to advance TON as the financial and creative backbone of Telegram.

Carucci brings extensive experience from Apple and Nike, where he led product launches, global campaigns for the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics, and digital consumer strategies that connected millions. His work emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and community to shape both culture and business.

“There’s strong momentum at TON Foundation, and its Telegram-native integration gives it a unique advantage,” said Carucci. “I look forward to bringing creativity and collaboration to an ecosystem where commerce, community, and culture intersect.”

Max Crown, TON Foundation President & CEO, added, “Gerardo’s experience with iconic global brands and campaigns will strengthen TON’s brand through creative storytelling and strategic insight.”

Read more

SERA x TON featured in Cointelegraph!

SERA's on-chain astronaut voting initiative just got spotlighted by Cointelegraph. With the Mission Control Telegram Mini App, powered by TON, users worldwide can vote for who gets to go to space.

▪️ 6 seats. Global candidates. On-chain voting.
▪️ Powered by Telegram + TON.
▪️ Earn rewards, NFTs, and voting power through community engagement.

🚀 Read the full piece:
cointelegraph.com/news/ton-sera-onchain-astronaut-voting

🚨IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM TON FOUNDATION 🚨

Dear TON Community,

We’ve noticed an increase in fake accounts impersonating TON Foundation employees and members in various Telegram channels. We would like to remind the community that the accounts of official TON Foundation representatives will always carry a verification badge. 

Please be aware:
▪️ Accounts without a verification badge are unofficial. 
▪️ Please do not trust messages or requests from unverified accounts claiming to represent TON Foundation. 
▪️ Always check the profile for the verification badge (a blue circle with a TON logo) displayed before the user name. 

If you encounter any suspicious accounts or messages, please report them to Telegram admins or block them. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure community. 

— TON Foundation

TON Ecosystem Roundup

Here are the latest updates across TON Ecosystem:

▪️ Blum x Perps: Trade perpetual futures with up to 100x leverage directly in Telegram. Launch tokens like $BTC, $ETH, $SOL, $TON, $PEPE, and more. Features cross-margin USDT wallets on TON, stop-loss and take-profit, real-time funding rates, PnL share cards to display every win, and trading with no expiry dates.

▪️ TON Battleground x BAYC: Tournament for BAYC holders. Features BAYC map, weapons, caps, and skins, Baby Apes pets, and $5K reward pool. Runs Sept 22 – Oct 13. Grab your Blindbox and start here!

▪️ Getgems: Buy 1/1000 fragments of high-value Telegram Gifts for 1.4 TON each. Features: co-ownership, private chat, community voting, and profit sharing.

▪️ X1000.Finance x DeDust: On-chain trading terminal for memes on TON. Features: real-time token tracking, one-click trading, portfolio monitoring, cross-chain wallet funding, and 24h permissioned secondary wallet for transactions.

More updates coming soon!

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Participation in crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

$1.4B+ Processed: Meet EVAA, TON’s Leading DeFi Protocol

Since launching in 2024, EVAA has redefined decentralized lending with over $1.4B in volume and 300K+ wallets onboarded, all within Telegram. 

Now, with the launch of the $EVAA token, EVAA is entering its next chapter: a community-driven DAO shaping the future of finance on TON.

Why it matters:
▪️ Deposit, borrow & earn without leaving Telegram
▪️ Powered by audited smart contracts (Quantstamp, Trail of Bits)
▪️ Backed by Animoca Ventures, TON Ventures & more
▪️ $EVAA token enables governance, boosted yields, & fee discounts

Built for TON:
▪️ Swap across chains (BNB, TON) with no bridges to manage
▪️ Seamless UX via TON Connect and Mini Apps
▪️ Available on Binance Alpha, Binance Futures, MEXC, STON.fi & more

What’s next:
▪️ Card payments linked to Telegram DeFi yield
▪️ Undercollateralized loans powered by reputation + social graph

From a hackathon to a billion-dollar protocol, keep an eye on EVAA as TON DeFi scales.

Learn more

📌 TON at TOKEN2049 Singapore: Retrospective

At TOKEN2049 Singapore, TON stood alongside global Web3 pioneers to explore the future of NFTs, digital ownership, and blockchain at scale. The event buzzed with energy, uniting innovators, builders, and visionaries shaping the next era of decentralized tech.

🔥Panel Highlight: NFT 2.0 – Reclaiming Royalties & Redefining Ownership

In this thought-provoking session, industry leaders unpacked the next evolution of NFTs, focusing on creator royalties, digital ownership rights, and how tokenized culture is reshaping the digital landscape.

🎤Keynote Spotlight: The Power of >1Bn Users

M​​ax Crown (President & CEO, TON Foundation) and Halil Mirakhmed (CSO, Wallet/TOP) took center stage to unveil how TON and Telegram are unlocking blockchain access for over a billion users — setting the stage for mainstream adoption at an unprecedented scale.

TON x Ignyte Hackathon: Building the Web3 SuperApp Economy

TON Foundation and Ignyte invite innovators worldwide to create Web3 payment, gig economy, and creator tools on Telegram, making digital payments faster and more useful for everyday life.

🗓 Key Dates

▪️Launch: Oct 8, 2025
▪️Deadline: Nov 17, 2025
▪️Finalists: Nov 21, 2025
▪️Pitch & Awards: Nov 29, 2025

Who Can Apply?

Students, early-stage startups, and scale-ups (Seed to Pre-Series A)

💰 Prizes (30,000 USD Total)
🥇 15,000 | 🥈 10,000 | 🥉 5,000

The Challenge

Build solutions that bring Web3 payments and experiences to Telegram, from instant pay for gig workers to token-gated creator tools.

Winners gain mentorship, access to TON’s Ecosystem, and a chance to pilot their projects globally.

Apply here

TON Demo Days are Back, and BIGGER than ever! 🚀

This fall, TON Demo Days are back with a laser-focused format. Each event in Q4 spotlights a key vertical — DeFi, Payments, SocialFi, Gaming, and more — giving high-potential teams a chance to pitch directly to leading investors.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for:

▪️Experienced founders
▪️Teams with strong traction
▪️Clear market-product fit 
▪️Strategic alignment with TON
▪️Active fundraising plans 

Why Apply Now?

▪️Pitch to Top VCs
▪️One application = multiple Demo Day opportunities 
▪️Rolling reviews — apply early to increase your chances

Applications are now open. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selected teams will be contacted with details for their Demo Day.

📅 Deadline: October 18
📩 Apply now: https://builders.ton.org/opportunities/demo-day

Your submission covers all Q4 Demo Days. More windows may open, but this is the one to catch.

Curious about our track record? Our last event connected founders with VCs like Animoca Brands, Mechanism Capital, CoinFund, and Cypher Capital, resulting in over 20 direct introductions.

📖 See the full results and read the recap here. 

📊 Projects evaluated using TON’s scoring criteria
📢 Follow TON Builders for updates.

🌐 TON Domains: Simple Names for Blockchain Addresses

What’s in a name? TON domains turn long, complex blockchain addresses into simple, memorable names like yourname.ton. With a domain, you can: 

▪️ Receive payments without sharing full wallet addresses
▪️ Host decentralized websites accessible in Telegram
▪️ Maintain a consistent identity across TON apps
▪️ Connect to smart contracts for personal or business use

Where to get your domain?

▪️ Webdom
▪️ Getgems
▪️ dns.ton.org

Plus, they don’t break the bank as domains are owned via decentralized smart contracts with a 0.015 TON annual renewal fee. Using a TON domain makes blockchain interactions faster, clearer, and easier to manage as adoption of Telegram and TON continues to grow.

Ready to personalize your Web3 experience? Head over to the “tell-all” blog, which will guide you through the nuts and bolts of TON Domains. 

🚀 Tokenpost: TON + Telegram to Become Web3 Super App

Max Crown, President & CEO of TON Foundation, outlined TON's plan to evolve from a blockchain network into a "super app" ecosystem inside Telegram, combining messaging, payments, DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, and tokenized assets, in an interview with Tokenpost.

▪️ User Base: Telegram's 1B+ users and built-in wallet provide a foundation for onboarding without extra apps.
▪️ South Korea Focus: With TON listed on Bithumb, the Foundation is developing local partnerships, K-pop collaborations, and regional NFT features.
▪️ DeFi Integration: Partnerships with Chainlink, Wormhole, and xStocks (with Kraken and Backed) will bring trading and finance tools directly into Telegram.
▪️ Emerging Markets: Expansion includes Indonesia, the Philippines, and Africa, focusing on payments and remittance services.

For more information on Max’s vision for TON Ecosystem, read his interview with Tokenpost here.

🚀 TON Consumer Application Accelerator Launches in East Asia

After a strong showing at ChinaJoy, TON Foundation is joining forces with TOP, Tfund, AWS, leading universities, and 30+ ecosystem partners to launch TON Consumer Application Accelerator, built to help founders attract users, get funded, and scale in TON Ecosystem.

🔧 Program Highlights

1. Resource Support

▪️ $2M investment pool
▪️ Access to Telegram Apps Center traffic and listings
▪️Advertisement, audit, and cloud credits
▪️ Ecosystem-wide growth resources and exposure

2. Mentors & Guests

▪️ Representatives from TON, TOP and Telegram Apps Center
▪️ Experienced founders and ecosystem experts

🧭 How to Join

Applications are open via Luma until the end of October.

📍We encourage project teams exploring the Telegram traffic ecosystem or building early-stage consumer apps on TON to get on board! 

🚨 LAST CHANCE! 3 Days Until TON Demo Days Application Deadline! 🚨

You have 3 days left to apply for the Q4 TON Demo Days. This is your window to present your project to VCs. Events are focused on key verticals:

⚡ DeFi
💰 Payments
🤝 SocialFi
🎮 Gaming
... and more

Why Submit Now?

▪️ Pitch to top VCs
▪️ One application = multiple Demo Day opportunities
▪️ Rolling reviews — apply early to improve your chances

Deadline: October 18 Secure your spot to pitch this fall. Apply now.

📖 See the full results and read the recap here.

📊 Projects evaluated using TON’s scoring criteria.
📢 Follow TON Builders for updates.

🚨 $TON Is Now Available on Bitstamp!

$TON is listed on Bitstamp, giving traders the ability to buy, sell, and trade this digital asset alongside other leading tokens.

Bitstamp, founded in 2011 and the world’s longest-running crypto exchange, is a licensed investment firm regulated in Europe, the United States, and Singapore, with a mobile app, security measures, and multiple payment options for both individual and institutional clients.