TON Ecosystem Roundup
As TON continues to evolve and expand, this week brings several updates from four ecosystem projects: Staynex, ONUS, BeeHarvest, and Shardify.
Let's take a closer look at their latest updates — learn more.
TON News #5 — watch now!
00:23 - New $40M fund launched to support early-stage crypto projects in the TON Ecosystem.
1:25 - TON lands on major exchanges: Binance launches Super Earn event with 9M Toncoin rewards.
1:54 - BtcTurk, Turkey's largest crypto platform, lists Toncoin for trading.
2:21 - Injective integrates with TON, enabling seamless asset exchange across both networks.
2:59 - TON partners with Pyth Network to enhance developer experience with high-fidelity data.
🏆 Celebrate the Champions of the Open League Hackathon! 🏆
After 8 weeks of relentless innovation, the Open League Hackathon has reached its glorious finale.
Today, we honor 28 winners across 6 tracks who have not only gained recognition but also made a significant impact on the TON Ecosystem.
Dive into the full review to meet the champions and their groundbreaking projects!
TON Foundation joins forces with Pyth Network
TON Foundation has partnered with Pyth Network to supercharge the developer experience on TON with high-fidelity data feeds, aiming to boost the TON-based Web3 ecosystem in Telegram. This collaboration brings:
▪️ Access to institutional-grade price data for enhanced DeFi projects.
▪️ Real-time, accurate data enabling game developers to create dynamic in-game economies.
▪️ Scalable consumer services to meet the demands of millions of users, bringing Web3 to the masses.
Visit their website to learn more.
BtcTurk lists Toncoin (TON)
BtcTurk, Turkey's largest crypto trading platform, has announced the listing of Toncoin (TON). Deposits and withdrawals for Toncoin are now live, with trading against the Turkish lira and USDt set to begin on August 15 at 12:00 PM UTC.
As one of Turkey's first centralized exchanges, BtcTurk facilitated the first Bitcoin purchase in Turkish lira on July 1, 2013. The platform now serves over 5M registered users and offers 24/7 Turkish lira deposits and withdrawals through integration with seven Turkish banks, providing low exchange fees for its users.
TON Ecosystem Roundup
As TON continues to evolve and expand, this week brings several updates from five ecosystem projects: bemo, Pumpkin, UtyabSwap, bitMiner, and ANON.
Let's take a closer look at their latest updates – learn more.
TON News #4 — watch now!
00:16 - Web3 Gaming Revolution with Cocos Studio
01:47 - OKX Wallet's TON Cryptopedia Campaign
2:18 - IntoTheBlock Analytics
Join TON at Istanbul Blockchain Week 2024
TON will be at Istanbul Blockchain Week on August 14th as a Diamond sponsor with an incredible panel at the main venue, diving deep into building Web3 on TON and the Crypto Revolution inside Telegram.
Speakers:
▪️ Ömür Çataltepe, Global Business Development Lead at TON Foundation
▪️ Ekin Tuna, COO at TON Society
▪️ Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation
▪️ Gleb Vorontsov, Head of Telegram Mini Apps at TON Studio
Secure your spot today!
TON Foundation teams up with Cocos Studio to elevate Web3 mini-games
Cocos Studio's SDK has integrated with TON, enabling Web2 developers to easily create and deploy TON-based Mini Apps. This partnership allows developers to tap into the rapidly growing TON Ecosystem and reach Telegram’s 950M monthly active users.
Looking ahead, Cocos Engine will introduce One-Click Game Development for the TON Ecosystem, simplifying the creation of innovative Web3 games. Learn more.
Binance lists Toncoin (TON)
Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, has listed Toncoin! Users can now trade TON in pairs with BTC, USDT, FDUSD, and TRY.
This listing makes TON more accessible to millions globally, marking another significant step towards putting crypto in every pocket. Learn more.
Secure your spot at The Gateway
Tickets for TON's second annual conference, The Gateway, are now available at a new price — 70 TON. Secure your spot today and join us in Dubai on November 1-2, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Convention and Exhibition Center.
For a smoother experience, we suggest getting your ticket via mobile — grab yours now!
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Reach out to us at gateway@ton.org to discuss.
Join the TON Deposit & Trading Campaign: $20K up for grabs
Crypto.com, one of the world’s most popular crypto exchanges, has joined forces with TON Foundation to launch the TON Deposit & Trading Campaign, offering $20K in TON rewards!
How to participate? Check out all the steps and details here. Terms & Conditions apply.
Earn your share of the $20K!
TON News #3 — watch now!
00:09 - W5 Smart Wallet
1:15 - SafePal Launches Giftbox Campaign
2:24 - Fizen Launches USDt GIFT SHOP
The Open League Digest
Just five days left until the end of Season 5, featuring $1.15M in prizes and almost $1.4M in Toncoin and project tokens in farming rewards for liquidity providers!
Join @league for more details.
Introducing Secret TON Nest for Early Builders
TON Society has launched TON Nest, a program designed to support early-stage builders on their journey to achieving initial traction. This program brings together people, workshops, and a leaderboard, creating a community where builders can access private, community-gated workshops and compete in a leaderboard for rewards.
To join TON Nest, you need to fill out the application form and pitch your project live at events organized by TON Society hubs or Syndicate, or in online sessions. Start your journey in the Open League simulator for young projects by applying here.
Introducing Hipo Gang
Hipo, a liquid staking protocol on TON, has launched its first DeFi-focused Telegram mini-game. In less than 5 days, the game has attracted over 20,000 users!
By participating in Hipo Gang, you'll earn $HPO tokens, which can be traded or held to earn a share of the protocol's profits and participate in governance.
Unlock levels, climb the leaderboard, and boost your earnings by inviting friends. Discover Hipo Gang today and stay tuned for more exciting features soon. Learn more.
Binance Launchpool & Super Earn event for TON: $64M up for grabs
Following last week's Toncoin listing, Binance, the world’s largest digital asset exchange, has unveiled its first-ever Binance Launchpool & Super Earn event for a mature ecosystem token. The total rewards pool is an impressive 9M Toncoin.
Binance will distribute 382,500 Toncoin daily to BNB and FDUSD stakers through Binance Launchpool. And they've created something entirely new for you, TON Community — Binance Super Earn, with special APRs and 1.35M Toncoin in rewards.
We told the world we'd put crypto in every pocket. Looks like Binance got the memo...
The event begins on August 15 at 00:00 UTC. Are you ready? Learn more.
Introducing TON Ventures
TON Ventures has launched a new venture capital organization with a $40M fund to support early-stage projects within the TON Ecosystem.
Founded by former senior members of TON Foundation and former TON builders, TON Ventures aims to empower developers leveraging Telegram's social graph, Mini Apps, and infrastructure tools, connecting investors with innovative projects.
Learn more here, follow TON Ventures on X, and join their Telegram channel to stay updated.
Simplifying USDt integration on TON
Integrating USDt on TON has never been easier! By leveraging key infrastructure providers like MPC wallet providers, custodians, and RPC solutions, we're ensuring secure, efficient, and seamless transactions.
We're making USDt on TON universally accessible, aiming to put crypto in every pocket. Interested in integrating USDt on TON? Start now.
Crypto Chats Podcast #1
We've launched a new podcast series, Crypto Chats, where we discuss the most ambitious Web3 projects with their participants.
Episode #1 is now live, featuring GAMEE, a high-engagement mobile gaming platform focused on onboarding a mass gaming audience to Web3.
Watch now!
Introducing Signer
Developed by Tonkeeper, Signer is a new app that enhances the security of your transactions by allowing you to securely store and use private keys outside of your wallet. Choose between convenience mode, pairing Signer with Tonkeeper on a single device, or maximum security mode, signing transactions offline via QR codes.
The Signer app seamlessly integrates with existing wallets, offering additional security by encrypting user keys without overcomplicating transactions. Your keys remain accessible through a password, ensuring both security and ease of use. Learn more.
TON analytics now available on IntoTheBlock
IntoTheBlock, a leading provider of onchain analytics and advanced DeFi services, has integrated TON into its onchain analytics platform. This collaboration with TON Foundation provides users with free access to over 60 advanced indicators, offering deep insights into transaction volumes, network health, and user activity on TON.
As TON continues to grow rapidly, especially with the rise of Telegram Mini Apps, these analytics will help the community stay informed about network performance and trends, empowering users with data-driven knowledge. Learn more.
The Open League S5 has come to a close. Get ready for S6…
Season 5 brought another round of intense competition and incredible performances. Congratulations to all the winners!
Detailed results, S5 winners, leaderboards, and insights.
We’re taking a 4-week break to gear up for the next round. Season 6 will start on September 4th, and applications will open soon. Stay tuned, it’s going to be epic!
Join @league to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements.
Future Giants: GAMEE
In the latest edition of Future Giants, we feature GAMEE, a high-engagement mobile gaming platform focused on onboarding a mass gaming audience to Web3.
Discover GAMEE's key features and services, what brought them to TON, interesting data, and more — delve into the details.
OKX Wallet has launched TON Cryptopedia with a $350K prize pool
Explore 9 innovative TON projects, including Catizen, Yescoin, STON.fi, DeDust, and more, and complete tasks to win tokens and in-game assets from the TON Ecosystem. To celebrate OKX Wallet’s integration with TON as its 100th blockchain, participants will also receive co-branded SBTs as a special gift.
OKX is embracing Telegram with its official Mini App, OKX Racer, where users can earn points by predicting token movements. Now, you can also join TON Cryptopedia through the app to earn even more points, as well as a share of the $350K prize pool — get started!
Earn while you game with PlayDeck
PlayDeck, a game catalog on Telegram with over 4M players, allows you to earn PlayCoin just by playing your favorite games. With more than 80 games available, from puzzles to races, there's something for everyone.
Plus, with the new Leagues feature, you can compete with friends and earn even more rewards. Invite friends, climb the ranks, and score unique prizes. Join PlayDeck today and start earning!
Telegram now supports TON-based Web3 sites
Decentralized websites on TON are now accessible through Telegram's in-app browser, bringing Web3 to nearly a billion monthly users. TON sites, using TON DNS domains like foundation.ton, offer several unique features:
▪️ Encrypted and verified data traffic without centralized certification.
▪️ Users can link a TON-based wallet to a domain, enabling them to receive Toncoin via that domain or subdomain.
▪️ One-click logins via a TON wallet, eliminating passwords and emails.
TON sites can also be accessed via Tonkeeper Mobile Browser, MyTonWallet Extension or TON Proxy Desktop App. Explore this feature and launch your own TON site for free at getting-started.ton.