TON Winter Fest

This festive season, STON.fi, TON Punks, Storm Trade, Tonstarter, EVAA Protocol, Getgems, and TON Diamonds come together to launch the TON Winter Fest, a grand bounty campaign with a $30,000 prize fund.

To participate, individuals need to click this link, connect their TON wallet, and start completing tasks from different projects. The event includes earning points through subscriptions and on-chain activities, allowing participants to compete and try to score as many points as possible, enhancing their chances of winning.

The rewards will be sent to participants who have accumulated the most points, distributed in TON and tokens from the organizing projects. Additionally, a number of random participants will be selected through a sophisticated random number generator, with the likelihood of winning increasing with more points earned.

Join the TON Winter Fest here.

Introducing profiles on TON Society

TON Society is a vibrant community that brings together a diverse group of individuals, including contributors, hub developers and ambassadors, who share a common vision for the future of TON.

You can now discover a wealth of expertise and experience as you delve into the profiles of past event participants. Connect your wallet to personalize your profile, fostering deeper connections within this thriving community.

This initiative aims to strengthen bonds and enhance collaborative opportunities. To learn more and engage with fellow members, visit TON Society and explore the plethora of activities and upcoming events.

​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 4,174,537 to 4,330,766 (+3.7%) between December 25 and December 31, 2023.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ Pearls by Gems announced a special festive surprise drop, offering participants the chance to receive digital collectibles for free. Read more here.

▪️ Playmuse launched a Telegram Mini App (TMA) that allows users to access exclusive content by purchasing NFTs from creators' collections. Verify NFTs and gain access to private channels or chats linked to the NFTs. Read more here.

▪️ STON.fi, TON Punks, Storm Trade, Tonstarter, EVAA Protocol, Getgems, and TON Diamonds teamed up for TON Winter Fest, a bounty campaign with a $30,000 prize fund. Read more here.

▪️ TON Society introduced profiles for its diverse community members, allowing users to personalize their profiles by connecting their wallets and fostering deeper connections within the community. Read more here.

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Happy New Year! 🎉

​MyTonWallet unveils version v17

MyTonWallet has announced the release of version v17. Building on its commitment to innovation and security, v17 is packed with features designed to make your interactions smoother, safer, and more intuitive.

Notable improvements and features introduced in version v17 include:

▪️ Mobile apps: MyTonWallet is now available for both iOS and Android.
▪️ New staking features: Experience staking with no deposit amount limits and enjoy one of the highest yields among all TON staking options.
▪️ Swap functionality: The real-time analysis of all existing TON DEXs ensures users get the most favorable rates for swaps.
▪️ Cross-chain swaps: Users can seamlessly trade TON for USDT, USDC, BTC, ETH, and LTC in the new MyTonWallet app.
▪️ Enhanced security: Add an extra layer of protection with fingerprint or system password authorization.
▪️ Base currency selection: Customize your experience by selecting your preferred currency for displaying prices in the settings.
▪️ New browser extensions: Extend your MyTonWallet experience to Firefox and Edge with the new browser extensions.

For further details, read this post and download MyTonWallet from its official website here.

​The Open Network Year in Review: 2023

As we step into 2024, let's take a moment to look back at the transformative year that was 2023 for TON.

Our Year in Review summarizes the network's progress, highlighting the events and milestones that have taken the ecosystem to new heights.

Key moments of 2023:

▪️World Blockchain Speed Record: TON shattered records in the first third-party verified live speed test by processing 104,715 transactions per second, surpassing all competitor blockchains and conventional payment systems like Visa.

▪️Integration with Telegram: TON’s groundbreaking collaboration with Telegram led to the integration of the self-custody TON Space wallet into the platform. This redefined blockchain accessibility and for the first time put crypto into the pockets of millions.

▪️The Gateway in Dubai: TON's inaugural in-person conference, attended by over 600 enthusiasts, featured major ecosystem announcements. It showcased the community's commitment to developing a Web3 SuperApp on Telegram, introduced The Open League incentives program, and unveiled plans for a series of significant technical developments, including a new L2 for TON Payments, the TON Teleport decentralized multi-chain bridge, and TON Browser.

We'd like to thank the entire TON Community for your support and wish you all a Happy New Year. Together, we have firmly established ourselves on the Web3 map.

As we embark on 2024, some big collaborations and exciting projects are in the works. These include the full rollout of @Wallet to all Telegram users, the official launch of The Open League, the introduction of native stablecoins on TON, and new levels of interoperability between TON and the broader Web3 world with TON Teleport.

To find out more about TON’s strategic partnerships, technical achievements, and developments in 2023, check out the full blog post here.

​TON Ecosystem Roundup: Spotlight on Liquid Staking

The TON Blockchain is experiencing a surge in liquid staking, an innovative aspect of DeFi allowing asset liquidity while participating in network security. The five key projects in this field are:

Tonstakers
Tonstakers has over $35 million Total Value Locked (TVL) from more than 11,000 clients. The platform has been rated as the most secure liquid staking protocol on TON by Certik. Accessible from all major wallets, Tonstakers has established itself as a trusted partner in the TON Ecosystem, offering reliable and secure staking services.

bemo
bemo engages over 2,000 unique wallets with a TVL of $18 million. It is distinguished for its security measures, including multiple audits. The platform's recent innovations include the largest incentive program on TON and the introduction of the first farming strategy. Looking ahead, bemo aims to launch a TON native stablecoin and a yield-generating product tailored for TON investors and DeFi users.

Stakee
Stakee emphasizes simplicity, reliability, and maximum earnings for its users, with a focus on low fees, seamless Telegram integration, and a track record of proven validators since 2021. It is showing promise in the field as more than 1 million Toncoin was staked in the platform within 24 hours since its launch. The current TVL is at 2.3 million Toncoin ($4.5 million).

Ton Whales
Ton Whales has launched a new liquid pool for exchanging TON for wsTON, enhancing their staking services which include validator maintenance. The project has reached a milestone with 31 million Toncoin in staking and over 1 million ($2.5 million) in the liquid pool, and is looking to expand into mobile wallets.

Hipo
Hipo, a community-driven and open-source platform, has reached a TVL of $2.5 million since its launch on October 30, 2023. Known for its robust security audits, Hipo is advancing with the introduction of the $HPO token and an upcoming version upgrade focused on reduced fees and enhanced protocol compatibility. Future plans include the rollout of Hipo's tokenomics and the distribution of its governance token.

Research: TON Liquid Staking Landscape
re:doubt and Whiterabbit recently conducted detailed research to uncover the dynamic landscape of liquid staking on TON.

For the in-depth analysis and to find out why the TON liquid staking market is poised for substantial growth, read the full research here.

​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 4,330,766 to 4,484,245 (+3.5%) between January 1 and January 7, 2024.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ MyTonWallet unveiled version v17, featuring mobile apps for iOS and Android, new staking options, swap functionality, cross-chain swaps, enhanced security, base currency selection, and browser extensions for Firefox and Edge. Read more here.

▪️ We explored TON's year in review for 2023, featuring record-breaking blockchain speed, integration with Telegram, and TON’s inaugural in-person conference in Dubai. Read more here.

▪️ We delved into the surge in liquid staking within the TON Ecosystem, spotlighting key projects like Tonstakers, bemo, Ton Whales, Hipo, and Stakee. Read more here.

▪️ re:doubt and Whiterabbit released an in-depth research to uncover the dynamic landscape of liquid staking on TON. Read the full research here.

▪️ TONNEL Network has successfully launched on TON Mainnet, featuring the first ZK Protocol on the TON Blockchain, offering a privacy layer for TON and Telegram users. To celebrate, they are hosting a 100,000 $TONNEL airdrop campaign from January 2 to 12, 2024. Read more here.

▪️ DeDust.io achieved a trading volume record, surpassing $2,919,402 on January 3, 2024, nearly reaching three million USD in a single day.

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​Notcoin hits over 4.1 million users in just one week

Notcoin, a TON-based play-to-earn (P2E) game unveiled by the Open Builders team at Gateway 2023 in Dubai, has reached over 4.1 million users within one week of its official launch on New Year’s Eve.

This phenomenal growth, achieved organically thanks to Telegram's viral social mechanics, even surpasses ChatGPT's impressive milestone of reaching 1 million users in 5 days. Notably, Notcoin reached over 1 million users within just two days and gained around 1 million users during the last 24 hours. This unprecedented pace makes it the fastest-growing Web3 game in history, on the world’s fastest blockchain.

Tap-to-Earn mining
Dive into the simplicity and excitement. Simply tap the coin icon in Notcoin’s Telegram Mini App and start accumulating Notcoins. It's fun, easy, and rewarding.

Boost your gains
Take your earnings to the next level with boosts that supercharge your Notcoin journey. ‘Earn’ also allows you to further enhance your earnings by completing simple tasks.

Invite your friends and form squads
Team up with friends, form squads, and enjoy the game together. Inviting friends and forming squads help you earn more Notcoin.

Notcoin is currently in the mining phase, gearing up for the launch of the Notcoin token. Start mining Notcoin here and become a part of its thriving community. Want up to 50,000 extra Notcoin? Use Jack’s referral link and jumpstart your Notcoin adventure.

For more details, dive into this blog.

EVAA Protocol is live on TON Mainnet for everyone

The launch of EVAA on TON Mainnet is set to enhance the TON Ecosystem significantly. It introduces decentralized lending and borrowing, while also enabling sophisticated leveraged trading and yield opportunities for its users.

EVAA's journey includes strategic partnerships and backing from key players in the TON Ecosystem and broader Web3 space. Notably, TONcoin.Fund, WAGMI Ventures, Existential Capital and Tonstarter have been instrumental in EVAA's foundational stage, offering both financial support and strategic guidance.

The EVAA team invites everyone to join their launch. For further exploration and updates, visit their official website and join their Telegram channel. You can try EVAA's app here.

​TON Ecosystem Roundup: Games on TON

As we explore the expanding universe of Web3 gaming, this week we would like to highlight five games on the TON Blockchain. Each offers a unique blend of entertainment, strategy, and the opportunity to earn. Let's dive into these engaging worlds where fun meets the future of gaming.

Tap Fantasy
Dive into an MMORPG adventure on the TON blockchain. Engage in epic battles, earn $MC tokens, and mint NFTs for real value. Join forces with friends and experience a world where adventure and earnings collide. Read more here.

Tongochi
Raise a frog-mutant in a post-apocalyptic world. Train your amphibious warrior for intense battles against zombies. This game promises an engaging journey of care, evolution, and strategy. Read more here.

Punk City
A Telegram-based GameFi experience set in a cyberpunk universe. Participate in PvP battles, optimize your gear, and win daily token giveaways. Punk City combines gaming and blockchain for an unmatched Telegram adventure. Read more here.

Fanton Fantasy Football
Manage your football squad and participate in top-tier tournaments. Your players' real-world performances translate into game points. Win Toncoin and NFTs, and trade them in the TON market. Read more here.

Gatto
A Play-to-Earn (P2E) game where you raise virtual pets and earn Toncoin. Expand your district, evolve your pets, and compete in races. Being a Gattomon master is rewarding and thrilling. Read more here.

Each game offers a unique experience, combining gaming fun with the potential for earnings. Whether you're battling mythical creatures, training mutant frogs, dueling in cyberpunk arenas, managing football teams, or raising virtual pets, there's something for every gamer on TON.

To discover more TON-based games on Telegram, visit the Telegram Apps Center.

TON Society Open Call

TON Society invites you to their Open Call, an opportunity to stay updated with the latest happenings in TON Society. In this session, you will learn more about upcoming events, community activities, notable achievements, and the introduction of new hubs, straight from the hub leads.

Speakers:
▪️ Ekin Tuna, TON Society Global Lead
▪️ Eugene Anisei, TON Society Europe Growth Lead
▪️ Lucy Kang, TON Korea Lead
▪️ Omur Catalpete, TON Turkey Lead
▪️ Ankit Jaiswal, TON India DevRel Lead
▪️ Howard Peng, TON DevRel Asia
▪️ Sophia Rusconi, TON Acceleration Program Lead

Win Toncoin
Be one of the 10 lucky winners to share a prize pool of 100 Toncoin by following these simple steps:
▪️ Follow TON Society on X.
▪️ Leave your questions in the comments section here.
▪️ Join the X Space.

Mark your calendars
Set a reminder for January 18, 2024, at 14:00 CET and join this insightful session.

​RedStone Oracles elevates DeFi on TON

RedStone, a prominent oracle service provider, has partnered with TON Blockchain to enhance network DeFi infrastructure. RedStone contributes to the development of advanced DeFi protocols by offering diverse data, including token price feeds, stock prices, and custom feeds.

Real-world data integration on TON
RedStone's oracle services are crucial for TON DeFi applications that depend on up-to-date and accurate external information. With RedStone's support, TON is set to provide a more accessible and effective range of financial applications for all users.

Custom solutions for TON
Recognizing TON's unique infrastructure, data structures, and the FunC programming language, RedStone is developing bespoke solutions tailored to TON Ecosystem. These advancements promise to make TON a more attractive platform for Web3 developers building DeFi applications. For the technical details, see here.

As a result of this partnership with RedStone, TON's DeFi segment will take a significant step forward to become more accessible and advanced, bridging the gap between blockchain technology and real world data.

Read more about this integration here.

​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 4,484,245 to 4,692,637 (+4.6%) between January 8 and January 14, 2024.

Ecosystem News:

▪️ Notcoin, a TON-based play-to-earn (P2E) clicker game, achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching over 4.1 million users in just one week and still growing, passing 10 million in its second week. Read more here.

▪️ EVAA Protocol has gone live on TON Mainnet, introducing decentralized lending and borrowing, enabling sophisticated leveraged trading and yield opportunities for its users. Read more here.

▪️ The TON Dev Community sought the expertise of TON developers to advance the ecosystem through a survey. Read more here.

▪️ We explored five games on the TON Blockchain that offer unique gaming experiences in Telegram and earning opportunities. Read more here.

▪️ Reku, a leading Indonesian crypto exchange, has listed Toncoin (TON) with a TON/IDR trading pair. Read more here.

▪️ TON Society announced its Open Call. Join the session on January 18, 2024, at 14:00 CET to stay updated on the latest TON Society events, achievements, and new hubs. Read more here.

▪️ RedStone Oracles partnered with TON Blockchain to enhance the network's DeFi infrastructure. Read more here.

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Introducing TONNEL Network

TONNEL Network, a pioneering Zero-Knowledge privacy protocol, has launched on TON Mainnet. Leveraging the latest TON Virtual Machine (TVM) update, TONNEL Network is set to enhance on-chain privacy for TON users. This development is particularly noteworthy as TON is deeply integrated within Telegram, where user privacy is paramount.

Key features:
▪️ Private transactions: TONNEL currently supports private transfers of Toncoin ($TON) and $TONNEL tokens. More jettons will be added in the future.
▪️ ZkNFT standard: TONNEL is leading the charge in developing a ZkNFT standard, which allows for confidential ownership and transfer of NFTs. This initiative includes the deployment of the first-ever private NFT collection on the TON Blockchain.

Mainnet Airdrop Campaign
TONNEL invites the community to participate in their Mainnet airdrop campaign. Be among the lucky winners of 100,000 $TONNEL.

You can participate in the campaign here and join TONNEL Network’s official Telegram channel for more information.

​Introducing ShareON

ShareON is launching an innovative Telegram Mini App, focused on reading, sharing, and earning, transforming the way Telegram's users engage with content.

Built on TON Blockchain, ShareON extends ReadON's content layer into the TON Ecosystem, offering a unique opportunity for Telegram's 800 million monthly active users. This launch not only enhances how users consume and share content but also positions TON as an integral part of this new economic model where users are rewarded for their engagement.

In the near future, ShareON will also support the TON Blog, further integrating and enriching the user experience within the TON Ecosystem.

ShareON is incubated by ReadON, a pioneer in decentralized Web3 content aggregation and distribution. ReadON has made significant strides with its content application chain that addresses the key issues of revenue sharing and content moderation in Web2. Their technology includes advanced privacy measures, a Web2-compatible copyright protocol, and an Open Content AI Model.

What sets ReadON apart is its impressive track record: over 100 B2B clients including leading exchanges, a popular Web3 content aggregation app (ReadON DAO) with nearly 1 million users, $2 million in financing, and three hackathon awards.

Access ShareON here and join the ReadON Telegram Community here.

Notcoin soars past 15 million users and 5 million daily active users

Notcoin has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing over 15 million users with 5 million daily active users, just three weeks following its public launch. This rapid ascent in the world of Web3 gaming highlights the endless possibilities that TON and Telegram offer, especially when leveraging the messenger’s social viral mechanics to their full potential.

To delve into this phenomenal success and explore the journey of Notcoin, don't miss today’s Spaces session, 'THE NOTCOIN EFFECT: 10M IN 2 WEEKS'.

▪️ Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
▪️ Time: 16:00 UTC

Set a reminder here and check out this blog post for a deeper dive into Notcoin’s success story.

The Gateway 2023 Highlights

We are thrilled to share a short video featuring highlights from the Gateway, TON's first in-person conference, held in Dubai on November 10-11, 2023. Read more about the conference here.

TON at Web3 Festival
TON will be taking the main stage on April 8, 2024, at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong. Stay tuned for updates. For more information about the Web3 Festival, visit this page.

For a detailed overview of TON Gateway, read this blog post. You can find photos and livestreams on the official event website.

​TON Developer Report: Q4 2023

The last quarter of 2023 was an important period for the TON Ecosystem, featuring landmark achievements, expanding communities, and strategic partnerships, setting new milestones for The Open Network (TON).

Key takeaways:

▪️ The TON Developers Community on Telegram increased by 22.8% this quarter, growing from 10,957 members on October 1 to 13,454 by December 31, 2023.

▪️ Significant improvements were made to the tApps Center and Telegram Mini Apps platform, with over 140 new apps added and a 90% increase in app launches in November.

▪️ Tact 1.1.5 was launched and TON Foundation welcomed Anton Trunov, a distinguished Web3 developer, to the TON Tact team. Additionally, a new Tact Cookbook was created at Hack-TON-berfest for onboarding new developers.

▪️ TON Bootcamp was launched in collaboration with HashKey Capital to support Web3 developers building Mini Apps within Telegram's TON-based Web3 ecosystem.

▪️ Animoca Brands made a strategic investment in TON and unveiled a bespoke TON Analytics Dashboard. This follows Yat Siu's appearance on a CoinMarketCap Live podcast, alongside representatives from TON Foundation and Telegram, where he revealed Animoca's plans to launch "many" of their upcoming games on TON and Telegram.

For in-depth insights and more detailed information, explore the full TON Developer Report: Q4 2023.

​DeDust introduces Boosted pools and launches a Telegram Mini App

DeDust.io has launched its new Telegram Mini App (TMA), making DeFi more accessible by offering users a complete, fully-functional DEX right within Telegram.

New rewards mechanism
DeDust.io has also introduced an innovative rewards mechanism for liquidity providers. This new feature, now live on the platform, allows liquidity providers to effortlessly earn additional rewards from Jetton founders and enthusiasts, enhancing their earning potential.

DeDust.io Boosted pools
Highlighted by a gift icon, certain liquidity pools on DeDust.io are part of the new Boosted pools, offering extra income opportunities with high APRs. Providing liquidity in these incentivized pools is straightforward, with rewards accruing in users' portfolios. Tokens are credited daily and need to be claimed manually. Importantly, there are no mandatory lock-in periods, allowing for the flexibility of withdrawing tokens at any time.

For founders aiming to increase Total Value Locked (TVL) in their pair, a simple process is in place:
▪️ Visit the pools page.
▪️ Select 'Boost a pool'.
▪️ Follow the provided instructions.

Liquidity providers in search of additional rewards can regularly check the pools page for numerous offers across various projects within The Open Network (TON).