When Snoop Talks Telegram, We Listen

“Telegram cool as a muthafucca. No ads. No drama.” 💬

The hiphop legend breaks down why he’s all-in on Telegram, his Gift collection, and what’s coming next.

Peep the full conversation.

🚀 Zengo Now Supports Toncoin!

The ultra-secure, seedless crypto wallet trusted by 2M+ users now brings its industry-leading security to TON ecosystem.

Why this matters for TON users:

▪️Store, send, swap & stake Toncoin and Jetton tokens
▪️Self-custody with no seed phrase risk
▪️Full integration with Telegram's Web3 Mini-App ecosystem
▪️Available now on iOS & Android

Security you can trust: 0 Zengo wallets hacked. Ever.

We sat down with Zengo's CEO, Ouriel Ohayon, for an exclusive interview about bringing seedless security to Telegram’s 1B+ users.

Ready to try seedless TON storage? Download Zengo and start your journey now!

🚀 Introducing Jetton 2.0: Faster, Smarter, Better

Big news for TON users and builders: Jetton 2.0 is here, and it's a serious upgrade making token transfers up to 3x faster during network congestion.

What's improved:

▪️Smarter placement: Your jetton wallet now works in the same location as your TON wallet, making transfers faster and more efficient

▪️Well-tested and ready: Built by TON Core team, the contract is well-tested and ready for production use

▪️Community input: Thanks to Andrew G Kiba for helping shape the design

A Tolk language version is coming soon.

👉 Code: Jetton 2.0 on GitHub

TON Data is Live on AWS!

AWS has officially added TON to its Public Blockchain Data registry, placing TON alongside blockchain heavyweights such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Now, developers and analysts worldwide can easily access, explore, and build with TON data like never before.

Why this matters:

✅ Major platform recognition
✅ Advanced AI-driven insights
✅ More opportunities for apps on TON

This is more than just a technical integration. It's a testament to the strength and maturity of the TON ecosystem. 

🌐 Read the official announcement on the AWS blog.

TON Foundation is excited to share that Coinbase Ventures is now holding Toncoin.

As one of the most recognized investors in the Web3 space, Coinbase Ventures joining the growing list of Toncoin holders is a major vote of confidence in the future of The Open Network.

While we can’t disclose the size of their position, their support speaks volumes. It’s another strong sign of belief in our mission: bringing crypto to the masses through Telegram’s billions of users through real utility, real adoption, and real ownership.

From early believers like Sequoia, Benchmark, and Ribbit to this latest addition, the momentum around TON continues to build. We’re just getting started!

TON July 2025 Ecosystem Update

Snoop Dogg drops $12M in Telegram Gifts, DeFi trading surges 97% to $345M, transaction speeds improve 10x, and TON Wallet launches in the US. Let's dive into July's biggest wins 👇

🎤 Snoop Dogg makes history: 996K Gifts sold in 37 minutes, $12M total sales, driving Stars volume from ~$400K to $2-2.5M daily. "Nearly 1M unique NFTs, inspired by Snoop's iconic style, were gone in record time" — @durov

⚡ 10x faster transactions: Operations on TON Blockchain now finalize 10 times faster, completing in 3-5 seconds (down from 30+ seconds). Median swap time now nearly 0 seconds (quasi-atomic)

📈 DeFi explosion:

▪ Monthly trading volume: $345M (97% growth from June's $175M)

▪ Top yields: TONCO up to 37% APY, Affluent up to 33% APY, STON.fi up to 15% APY

🇺🇸 US expansion:

▪ TON Wallet launches in the United States

▪ Crypto.com custody adds institutional TON support

▪ FDUSD stablecoin goes live on TON

🎮 Gaming momentum:

▪ NotPixel maintains top position with 5.6K Weekly Active Wallets

▪ Doodles opened a waitlist for their Telegram game @DoodlesUP_bot, attracting nearly 100K users

▪ @goatgamingbot Season 4 kicked off with "Underground Pepe," hitting 10K DAU in under a week

🖼️ NFT dominance continues:

▪ Daily volume averaging $1.5M, peaking at $3.5M

▪ New record: Plush Pepe sells for $94.7K (30,000 TON) on-chain

▪ TON consistently Top#3 globally with 20-30% market share

🛠️ Production-ready infrastructure: Tolk 1.0 smart contract language goes live, MyTonWallet v4.0 delivers transfers at messaging speed (<100ms), @push enables crypto transfers directly from Telegram chats

📱 TApps growth: TON Loyalty Program launches with almost 150K users, featuring @gatto_gamebot, @MemHustle_bot, @ZARGatesBot, @Trumps_Empirevip_bot, @DungeonsOfKitsune_bot, @nutsfarm_bot

TON Summer continues to deliver ☀️

Full update 👉 https://blog.ton.org/ton-ecosystem-update-july-2025

TON Weekly Roundup: Champions Updates

Here’s a breakdown of what’s been happening in TON Ecosystem in the last few days. 

MyTonWallet: Now shows incoming transfers in under 100ms, making TON transactions feel as fast as sending a Telegram message. This sets a new UX standard and highlights TON’s speed for everyday crypto use.

STON.fi: Closed a $9.5M Series A led by Ribbit Capital & CoinFund, establishing its role as TON’s DeFi backbone. With $6B+ in swaps and ~80% user adoption, new features like limit orders and cross-chain support are on the way.

Evaa Protocol: Launched a new stablecoin looping pool offering up to 100% APY with lower liquidation risks. Users can supply tsUSDe, borrow against it, and loop for higher yield, though rates and risks remain variable.

Storm Trade: Introducing sGIFT, the first tradable index of Telegram gifts, aggregating the top-15 collections by market cap. Traders can now long or short the Telegram gift economy with up to 3x leverage.

Hipo: Profit sharing through Hipo’s governance token: HPO. Holders now earn protocol revenue on top of DAO voting rights, strengthening incentives for active community participation.

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.

TON Devs Wanted: Share Your Feedback on Tolk 1.0!

TON Foundation is gathering feedback to enhance Tolk 1.0, the new programming language designed for TON smart contracts. 🛠️✨

This short survey (⏱️ less than 6 minutes) will help shape the future of TON tooling, documentation, and developer experience.

💡 Share your thoughts, highlight the gaps, and influence the development of smart contracts on TON.

Fill out the survey here!

🔒 TON Staking Now Live in Ledger Live!

TON holders can now stake for rewards directly from Ledger Live, while their assets remain protected by Ledger’s hardware wallets.

💡 What’s New:

▪️Buy, send, receive, and stake your TON
▪️Cold storage + yield = Securely grow your TON holdings
▪️Staking via P2P.org & TonWhales pools (Dapp integration)
▪️Future support for liquid staking via StakeKit & Tonstakers

Start staking TON securely today!

Future Giants: GAMEE

GAMEE, backed by Animoca Brands, is building on TON gaming with 100+ mini-games and over 104M players. GAMEE focuses on retention, simplicity, and rewards. The result?

🔹 104M+ players | 2B+ gameplays | 4M TON wallets
🔹 40%+ retention: Built for long-term engagement
🔹 Earn while you play: $1M+ in player rewards
🔹 Instant Telegram access: No downloads, no crypto. Just play. 

🌕 GAMEE shows that fun-first gaming drives Web3 adoption. Ready to play?

👉 Read the latest blog for more insights!

💳 TON Now Live on NEXO

TON is now active on NEXO, the 360-degree crypto platform trusted by 7M+ users worldwide.

What's New:
▪️ Earn up to 3.5% annually on your $TON
▪️ Unlock liquidity without selling using NEXO's Credit Line
▪️ Spend globally with the NEXO Card
▪️ Trade, borrow, and earn - all in one platform

Ready to maximize your TON? Get started on NEXO today!

ChainPatrol x TON: Enhancing Web3 Security on The Open Network 🛡️

ChainPatrol and TON Foundation are partnering to strengthen security across the ecosystem! ChainPatrol’s AI-driven platform will now be actively defending TON against threats like:

▪️ Fake bots & wallet drainers
▪️ TON impersonators
▪️ Phishing sites

With a track record of blocking thousands of scams and executing rapid takedowns during key launches, ChainPatrol is here to help build a safer TON for the entire community.

🔥 Leadership Update: Max Crown Appointed President & CEO of TON Foundation

TON Foundation announces Max Crown's appointment as President, expanding his current role as CEO, as Manuel Stotz steps down to focus on his new role as Executive Chairman of TON Strategy Co.

The Transition: 

▪️ Crown's elevation reflects the board's confidence in his leadership 

▪️ Natural progression in the Foundation's governance model

▪️ TON Foundation well-placed to capitalise on current momentum

"It's an honour to take on this expanded role and continue building on the incredible foundation Manny helped establish," said Crown. "It reflects the Foundation's full confidence in our shared vision: to place TON at the heart of a decentralized future."

📖 Read the full announcement.

Hi TON fam,

If you’re looking to track how Toncoin ($TON) is integrating with the global financial system, check out TON Strategy Co.’s official channels:

Telegram: @tonstrat
X: x.com/tonstrat

They’re connecting cryptocurrency with traditional markets and next-generation infrastructure to fully integrate Toncoin ($TON) into the global financial system by collaborating with institutions that are shaping tomorrow’s economy today.

Expect clear updates on how this impacts the macro and TradFi landscape, as well as the broader TON ecosystem.

Don’t miss out. Follow @tonstrat and join them on their journey.

— TON Foundation

Why Stablecoins Will Fix Global Payments

Stablecoins are already powering $5 trillion in global transactions, and they’re just getting started. Here’s why this game-changing tech is the future of global payments — and how TON is taking it to the next level?

▪️Instant transfers: Transaction in seconds, not days
▪️Ultra-low fees: Microtransactions are now possible without breaking the bank
▪️Global access: Banking the unbanked, no matter where you are
▪️Programmable money: Smart contracts bring automated, transparent, and conditional payments

With TON’s seamless Telegram integration (1B+ users, in-app wallet, pennies per transaction), sending stablecoins is now as easy as sending a message!

But it’s not only everyday users that are getting onboard with the technology. Global enterprises, freelance workers, and even NGOs are leveraging this solution to expedite payments. 

👉 Want the full breakdown? Check out the blog to learn how TON is leading the way in this essential Web3 vertical!

🚀 Extension Alert: Ethena’s 20% APY Boost Runs Until Sept 25!

The Ethena Boost Campaign has been extended for 4 more weeks! Now you have from August 28th - September 25th to continue earning yields on TON with tsUSDe.

✨ Here’s a refresher of what’s available:
▪️Up to 20% APY with tsUSDe
▪️Four DeFi platforms: Affluent, EVAA, STON.fi & FIVA
▪️Multiple rewards stacked: Base yield + Boost + Protocol rewards
▪️Double the boost: 10% APY in Wallets + 10% APY in DeFi (Cap of 20,000 tsUSDe total)

The boost is still available! 👉 Learn how to get your USDe here!

❓More questions? Check out the dedicated FAQ and a TON Blog article on unlocking 20% APY!

TON Ecosystem Roundup

Here are the latest updates across TON Ecosystem:

▪️ Blum x $DOGS: $DOGS birthday rewards. Win a piece of the $6,250 prize pool (Aug 28–Sep 14). Win via Top-10 trading, 50 lucky tickets, or 5 best memes. 
▪️ Elephant x Duckygram: First NFT-sticker drop on TON: 500 packs (8 stickers each). Full sets unlock in-game perks; packs from 99 TON. Auto-mint in 21 days, tradable on TON markets. 
▪️ $VERB on Storm Trade: Nasdaq-listed TON treasury firm now tradable with 10x leverage. Backed by $558M (Kraken, Galaxy, DCG, etc.) and featured on FOX Business with Michael Saylor praising TON. 
▪️ TONCO: $1M+ fees since Nov 2024, 90% to LPs. TON’s first CLAMM building DEX infrastructure to boost liquidity.
▪️ MyTonWallet: Update 4.1 introduces MyTonWallet Air, a faster native app, packed with new features and advanced anti-scam protections, making TON usage cheaper, smoother, and safer.

Eager for more? The Ecosystem Roundup report has all the info you need!

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.

This summer TON joined forces with Robinhood, Ledger, Swissborg, Zengo, OANDA, Coinpass.

And we’re not stopping there!

The next MAJOR platform to join forces with TON is about to go live.


#TONeverywhere

🚀 MAJOR: On-chain Market is Now Live!

Big news for Telegram gift traders! The game just leveled up: Major is launching a brand new on-chain marketplace that makes buying, selling, and collecting gifts smoother, faster, and safer than ever.

Here’s what makes it a must-try:

✨ Pay your way – Use TON or MAJOR tokens. Flexibility is king.
🔁 Multi-sales, multi-purchases, and multi-auctions – Handle it all in one go.
💰 Listing bonus – Yup, you earn just for putting your gifts up for sale.
🔍 All on-chain gifts, all in one place – No more endless searching.
🏁 Offers & auctions – Place a bid or start a bidding war.
🎯 Smart filters – Find the exact collection or model you’re hunting for.
🎉 Referral rewards – Bring friends, earn bonuses. Simple.
📱 Runs inside @major mini-app – No commissions, just smooth trades.

And the best part? 🔐 Fully on-chain, no sketchy middlemen. Your gifts stay safe, your trades stay clean.

Ready to explore the new frontier of Telegram gifting? Try it out today!