Everything you need to know about custodial and non-custodial wallets
We published a new article on the TON Blog explaining the differences between custodial and non-custodial services for storing cryptocurrencies.
If you're still confused about "custodial" and "non-custodial," this article will finally set things straight for you. You will learn about the main advantages and disadvantages of each method and learn some important crypto security basics.
Click here to read more.
Grant recipients from the TON Foundation for Q3 2023.
We're excited to share a list of projects that will receive financial support from the TON Foundation as part of the TON grant program for the Q3 of 2023.
These are promising products with innovative solutions capable of contributing to the TON ecosystem.
▪️ Tali AI is an artificial intelligence-based model for product creators. Developers can ask almost any question about TON development, and Tali will provide an instant answer. The model can analyze provided documentation, Slack conversations, chat messages, and even YouTube videos. The emergence of this AI assistant will significantly reduce the entry threshold for TON development.
▪️ Ledger Application for TON fully integrates TON into Ledger devices. The application will be published on the Ledger Apps platform. With its help, you can transfer Toncoin and any tokens to Ledger wallets and manage them through a convenient interface.
▪️ TonUP Launchpad is a new platform for launching projects on TON, providing support at all launch stages, from IDO to integration with TON DEX.
▪️ Optus DEX Aggregator is a decentralized exchange aggregator on TON. It's a convenient tool that "pools" liquidity from several TON DEXs. Optus analyzes prices on various platforms and allows users to exchange at the most favorable rate.
▪️ Gatto is the first Play-to-Earn game on the VK Mini Apps platform based on TON. Players can grow NFT pets, build cities, and compete with other users in the game, earning tokens and Toncoin as rewards.
We want to remind developers that any project can apply to participate in the TON Grant program.
Click here to apply via Questbook 2.0.
🙂 The Wallet and TON Community contest summary
Over 2000 comments – that's exactly how many congratulations to Telegram you shared across our communities. Your creativity knew no bounds – from heartwarming messages to witty remarks, and even entire poems.
We carefully read through each and every comment and are thrilled to unveil the 10 winners selected from participants in both Wallet and TON Community. Time to announce them:
@im_rocklife @ShadowX9 @TansAss @romancot @DanishCrypto @HRchennel @bakenkhonsu @OlegKolchakov @atterrire @Ferrous_Wheel
Congratulations to these winners, who have already received a one-year Telegram Premium subscription!
React with 🔥 if you want more activities like this from Wallet and TON Community. The more reactions we receive, the faster we'll roll out another exciting event!
TON Foundation supports GameFi:
DeFi Liquidity Program backs Hero Blaze with Megaton Finance
TON's DeFi Liquidity Incentive Program is backing the latest "HeroBlazeGameBot">Hero Blaze" Telegram mini-game. Since its launch on August 17th, the TON DeFi Liquidity Incentive Program, as well as Megaton Finance, have taken notice.
As part of the TON Foundation's commitment to driving growth for the TON ecosystem, we proudly support Hero Blaze with a 10,000 $TON (Toncoin) pledge. The pledge should help subsidize gas fees and make interactions with gaming assets on TON smoother.
Through this collaboration, Hero Blaze introduces their BEP20 token, MUDOL2, to the TON blockchain through a bridge, and the oMUDOL2 to oUSDT pool will be released via Megaton Finance.
TON Foundation extends an open call to projects seeking similar support. Through the Incentive Program, we evaluate each project on a case-by-case basis. Our goal is to provide the necessary resources to nurture the growth of promising ideas.
Click here and experience the magic of Hero Blaze! For a limited time during this collaboration, you could win special gifts from the launch campaign.
Jetton token ratings on TON App
The Jetton tokens section has been introduced in the TON App catalog, where you can monitor the key metrics of altcoins on TON, such as:
▪️ Token price
▪️ Trading volume over time
▪️ Charts tracking price changes
▪️ Number of coin holders
And much more!
You can also discuss tokens with other users and leave comments by logging into TON App.
Join the TonEco Adventurer campaign!
We're thrilled to see ecosystem initiatives for the community, and today, we're excited to share with you that we've decided to support one that we particularly like. TON Foundation will support the TonEco Adventurer event hosted by TonUp and TapFantasy.
The TonEco Adventurer event has invited 10+ ecosystem partners to jointly offer users rewards valued at over $20,000 in $TON, encouraging engagement and exploration of the TON ecosystem.
Participating projects include Port3, Getgems, STON.fi, OpenStake, TonPlay, Rubic, TonX, BIT, and more.
Click here to join the campaign!
https://toneco.tonup.io/
🚀 Introducing Telegram Apps Center!
We're thrilled to unveil our latest innovation: the Telegram Apps Center — a hub for a vast array of tools, utilities, and entertainment options, all harmoniously embodying Telegram's core values of simplicity, security, and convenience.
Developers, this space is dedicated to elevating your creations. Get the support you need to bring your ideas to life, seamlessly integrate with Telegram, and reach our ever-growing community. Start your journey by submitting your app through the @app_moderation_bot.
For the users eagerly awaiting fresh apps, an abundance of innovation is just around the corner. Start exploring now and join the Trending Apps channel to uncover the finest curated applications.
To learn more, delve into our recent blog post.
TonUP launchpad is now live with an investment from Toncoin.fund
Previously, TonUP received a $5,000 grant from the TON Foundation. Today, it has officially launched and secured an investment from Toncoin.fund.
TonUP is a new launchpad platform on The Open Network, dedicated to nurturing new projects within the TON Ecosystem. It is the first product developed using Tact, a standard for smart contract development in TON.
TON has established a strong community and generates significant online traffic. With this foundation, TonUP aims to provide a platform that supports the growth of high-quality assets and projects.
Learn more: /channel/TonUP_io
💎 The Liquid Staking bug bounty event
Task: Find vulnerabilities in the Liquid staking smart contracts.
Prize fund: Up to 50'000 TON
Deadline: 23:59 on August 31th (UTC)
Who can participate: Everyone
How to submit: Send report to @ton_bugs_bot
💡 Guide to using blockchain explorers
⚫️ A new educational video has been released on the qpwetech YouTube channel. This is the third video in the series, aimed to assist beginners in mastering the services and technologies on TON, while also reinforcing the knowledge of experienced users.
⚫️ Using Tonviewer as an example, the author will explain in simple terms how popular explorers work - from tracking transactions and interacting with smart contracts to using the testnet.
⚫️ For a comfortable viewing experience, the video has subtitles. We encourage you to support the author by subscribing to the qpwetech">channel.
@thedailyton
Tap Fantasy announces major milestone with integration into the TON Network
Tap Fantasy is making a strategic move by integrating with the TON Network. Renowned as an anime-inspired MMORPG game, Tap Fantasy includes a collection of over 200 ACG characters and unique NFT skins.
The TON Network offers Tap Fantasy players an efficient transactional experience, unparalleled asset and data security, and robust community collaboration via Telegram. Seeing the TON Ecosystem's potential as a Web3 hub for dApps, the Tap Fantasy team believes this integration will amplify the game's unique charm, attracting more players.
Join the Tap Fantasy community to stay updated on cross-chain progress and the latest game updates.
🔐 A future without passwords enabled by TON Connect
In the digital age, usernames and passwords have become a tedious standard — accepted, despite being hated.
That's why we're changing it with TON Connect, offering a secure, streamlined login method for services and applications. Dive into why conventional logins are waning and how TON Connect redefines digital access.
▪️ Login standards are obsolete and dangerous
Passwords get lost, stolen, and forgotten. They're a weak link in our digital security. With TON Connect, you can log in to services and apps with a single click through your TON wallet.
▪️ TON Connect evolved
Initially pioneered by the Tonkeeper team, TON Connect has rapidly grown and is now a network-wide standard.
▪️ Broad support
All popular TON wallets, including Tonkeeper, Tonhub, MyTonWallet, OpenMask, TON Wallet, and more, are now fully integrated with TON Connect, as well as every ton.org service and many popular TON products.
▪️ Unified Connection
While other blockchain communities juggle multiple tech options, we've achieved a singular, cohesive method of connecting services and wallets — a breakthrough for users and developers.
▪️ Web 2.0 Adaptation
Are you using sites that still rely on the old username-password standard? Introducing the TON wallet's built-in password manager!
The team behind MyTonWallet browser extension announced a feature that auto-fills passwords on websites, generating secure passwords based on your TON wallet's private key.
▪️ Coming Soon
In the next update, dApps can send notifications directly to your TON wallet if you give explicit permission.
Learn more about the future without passwords here!
TON Smart Challenge #4 is here! 🏆
Are you ready for an exciting 10 days contest that's open to both beginners and experienced FunC developers? We're thrilled to announce this challenge, featuring a total prize fund of 30,000 TON! This challenge is designed to showcase the fundamental aspects of how smart contracts function in TON.
Registration, Submission, and Duration
🗓️ Registration starts on August 4th.
🚀 The tasks will go live on August 8th.
⏰ Submission deadline: August 18th, 23:59:59 UTC+4.
To enter the challenge, simply register via the @toncontests_bot on Telegram. The bot will guide you through the registration process and keep you informed when the challenge starts, and the tasks are published. It will also help you submit your solutions as a legitimate participant.
More details about the contest and prize distribution one may find on the website.
Don't let this chance slip away. Code and have fun(C) 😎
A new vision for TON Society
TON Society, a community committed to uniting and supporting users interested in contributing to The Open Network Ecosystem, has introduced a revamped philosophy and an improved platform.
The mission of this updated community is to foster the development of regional TON communities worldwide, facilitating offline meetings for enthusiasts and attracting local investors to participate in TON projects.
To achieve this, TON Society has established specific hubs for different regions:
🇪🇺 Europe
🇹🇭 South-East Asia
🇰🇷 South Korea
🇮🇳 India
Builders, developers, writers, ambassadors, organizers, community managers, and others are all welcome to join TON Society and its regional hubs. The key, regardless of your role or expertise, is to want to contribute to TON's growth.
With the help of the wider community, TON Society aims to be the driving force that propels The Open Network and the entire blockchain industry towards mass adoption.
These regional groups are united by users with a shared passion for TON Ecosystem. Within these communities, you can easily connect with like-minded people, explore potential partnerships, collaborate with specialists, and even find investors.
You can read more about TON Society's new philosophy here.
Historic Moment as BIT accepts Toncoin for trading fees
TON Foundation, in a strategic partnership with BIT Exchange, is making history today. For the first time ever, a cryptocurrency exchange is enabling users to pay trading fees with a token that isn't a stablecoin or a platform token. Instead, Toncoin, the native token of TON Blockchain will be the collateral of choice.
The utility of Toncoin doesn’t end there. BIT Exchange, known for its specialization in crypto derivatives trading, is expanding its crypto derivatives offerings to include futures trading for Toncoin, too. This development will further enrich BIT’s range of services, which includes portfolio and unified margin management, as well as options, perpetual futures, and spot trading.
That's just the beginning! BIT users will also enjoy a limited-time 10% discount on trading fees when using the newly live 'Deduct with TON' feature.
This significant milestone in the crypto industry is a testament to the robust strategic partnership between TON Foundation and BIT, a partnership that traces its roots back to January 2022 when BIT first listed TON.
As we journey to onboard the next 100 million users onto Web3, we are thrilled to introduce a feature that propels us closer to this goal and broadens the horizons of crypto trading.
For more details, read more here.
With every step we take, we're shaping the future of trading - and it starts with TON. Onwards and upwards! 🚀
Get to Better Understand the Tact Programming Language
You've probably heard of Tact - a new programming language for creating smart contracts on TON.
Both beginners and experienced developers sometimes struggle to understand why TON uses a proprietary language instead of some of the existing ones. But there are obvious benefits to Tact compared to other languages.
You can explore the benefits and learn more about Tact in our recent article — Why Tact is TON's Next Big Breakthrough.
The material will interest all developers without exception, and we hope it will motivate you to choose Tact as your next language to learn.
You can start learning Tact straight away thanks to a free Tact course by Vladimir Alefman that will help you start your journey in blockchain development.
Click here to start!
Believers.ton — A community-driven effort to bring more transparent and predictable Toncoin tokenomics
As you know, the community is continuously working on systematic actions to amplify the TON tokenomics, which started with decentralized distribution through mining.
So far, the community reached multiple important milestones:
— Created a fund and reserve of more than 550M TON
— Nominators were established, bringing the number of validators to over 300 and the total stake employed in validation to over 450M TON
— Implemented a community proposal to optimize tokenomics, affecting 1.081B TON
— Launched a mechanism to burn a portion of the network fees
A new Believers.ton initiative has recently emerged in the community, allowing users to lock their Toncoins into the Believers.ton smart contract for five years, while other users can donate Toncoins, rewarding those who have locked their coins. The more coins are locked in the smart contract, the more transparent and predictable tokenomics become, which is vital for developing the network and attracting new participants.
We have audited and tested this smart contract at the community's request. The smart contract is fully autonomous and guarantees the described functionality.
This effort is an excellent example of how the TON community can organize itself. An excellent community-driven effort, where individual community members encourage and reward each other for contributing towards the greater good. This initiative has a significant potential to positively impact the future of TON, especially if large holders participate.
As proof of our deep interest in this effort and based on the results of the last community survey, the TON Foundation will support it by sending 1 million TON from the TON Fund to reward depositors.
Please consider participating in Believers.ton as a patron or depositor.
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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 new accounts created on TON grew from 3,177,472 to 3,213,458 (+0.8%) between August 14 and August 20, 2023.
Ecosystem News:
▪️ Please vote on the TON Believers Fund initiative, allowing Toncoin holders to voluntarily freeze their coins for five years. Read more about the initiative in this post and vote here.
▪️ The TonEco Adventurer campaign launched. By completing simple tasks related to the TON Ecosystem, you'll qualify to participate in a draw for $20,000! Learn more here.
▪️ The BIT.com crypto exchange, in partnership with the TON Foundation, is running a promotion with a total prize pool of 2,500 Toncoin. Click for details.
▪️ Token Bridge update: The service now supports transfers of all ERC-20 tokens, supports the Wallet Connect protocol, and is available on mobile devices. Read more here.
▪️ Telegram Apps Center, a catalog showcasing the Telegram Bots and Web Apps (TWAs) ecosystem, is now live. Read more in our blog.
▪️ Telegram's 10th Anniversary contest ended. The winners will receive a one-year Telegram Premium subscription shortly!
Subscribe and be the first to receive updates from TON Ecosystem.
Token Bridge Update
▪️ The official TON – Ethereum bridge now supports transfers of all ERC-20 standard tokens to and from the TON Blockchain. Previously, it only supported transfers of USDT, USDC, DAI, and wBTC.
▪️ The service now also supports the popular Web3 protocol, Wallet Connect. This means you can interact with the bridge using various Ethereum wallets.
▪️ Additionally, the bridge is now accessible on mobile devices.
Please note, if you wish to interact with the bridge, follow these detailed instructions.
2,500 Toncoin giveaway with BIT
The BIT crypto exchange, in partnership with TON Foundation, has launched two new initiatives with a total prize pool of 2,500 Toncoin.
▪️ Traders contest
In order to take part in the traders contest, you must have a TON trading volume worth $1,500 in the spot section or $3,000 in futures/options. The prize pool of $2,200 will be distributed among participating traders.
▪️ Telegram Airdrop: 300 Toncoin giveaway
To participate, you must subscribe to the BIT Community channel at this link. The 300 Toncoin prize pool will be distributed among 15 random new subscribers.
You can get more information about activities on the BIT website or in this post.
The contest will end on September 15 at 23:59 (UTC), good luck to all participants!
Important message to the TON community
Recently, enthusiasts from our community have proposed the TON Believers Fund (TBF) - a special smart contract that incentivizes miners to lock their Toncoin for a period of 5 years.
Several notable projects have already supported the fund, including major ecosystem investors First Stage Labs, DWF, Kilo Fund, ConnecTON, and Layer 3 solution and creators of Ton.Vote - Orbs. Between them, they have already donated 90,000 TON into the incentives pool.
We want to know how you feel about this initiative and are launching a vote on this matter.
What is TON Believers Fund?
TON Believers Fund (TBF) believes that there is an issue hindering the ecosystem from reaching its full potential. This issue is the centralization of TON supply among large holders, which poses a liquidation risk if these miners were to sell their coins en masse. To address this, the TON Believers Fund has created a smart contract that aims to incentivize large holders by offering fixed yields for locking their TON for 5 years.
There are two ways to use the contract:
1. Anyone can deposit TON into the contract, which will be locked for 5 years. The first 2 years are locked, and the remaining 3 years will vest monthly.
2. Anyone can donate to the contract, and these donations will be used as a reward yield for those who lock their TON.
What benefits can TBF bring?
▪️ Primarily, it aims to incentivize large holders to lock their Toncoin for 5 years.
▪️ As a result, this initiative will bring more clarity to the TON token economy.
▪️ The community will witness that large holders are committed to TON and are not inclined to sell their coins at the earliest opportunity. On the contrary, they believe in the ecosystem and actively support it.
▪️ Growth in TVL (Total Value Locked) in TON.
The TON Foundation is a neutral entity, but it acknowledges and appreciates community initiatives. Any community member should be able to propose an initiative, and if it helps solve problems, they should have the opportunity to reach out to the Foundation for support in disseminating their message. TBF exemplifies the essence of a decentralized Web 3 community.
Based on this information, the question for the community vote is: Should the TON Foundation support the TON Believers Fund by donating 1 million Toncoin to the incentives pool to attract large holders?
Please vote at Ton.vote and make your voice heard!
TON Community Weekly Digest
With a small delay, 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 new accounts created on TON grew from 3,145,514 to 3,172,478 (+0.8%) between August 7 and August 13, 2023.
Ecosystem News:
▪️ TON Foundation will host its first-ever offline conference – The Gateway. It will be held November 10-11 in Dubai. Details and pre-registration are available here.
▪️ The Wallet team has announced the launch of TON Space, a non-custodial crypto wallet in beta, available directly on Telegram. Developers are welcome to join the waiting list to test the service.
▪️ TON Foundation is launching a new contest for hackers and developers with a prize pool of 50,000 Toncoin. The task is to find vulnerabilities in the liquid staking smart contracts. Read more here.
▪️ Tap Fantasy, the anime MMORPG game, has announced plans for deeper integration with TON Ecosystem. Read more here.
Subscribe and be the first to receive updates from TON Ecosystem.
🎉10 years of Telegram
It's been exactly 10 years since the initial launch of Telegram on August 14, 2013; this is a huge milestone not only for Telegram, but also for TON Ecosystem.
We, in collaboration with the Wallet team, are celebrating this special occasion by starting a new contest where we'll be giving away 10 one-year Telegram Premium subscriptions!
Your task is simple: write a congratulatory message for Telegram in the comments section of this post.
From all the submissions, we will select the 10 most creative congratulatory messages and on August 17 we'll be awarding prizes to the winners!
This contest is open to any TON Community and Wallet subscriber. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your support for Telegram's incredible development over the past 10 years.
Congratulations to the entire 800 million-strong Telegram community as we commemorate this huge anniversary!
💥 Epic news from Evaa Protocol!
We're happy to announce a waitlist - @evaa_waitlist_bot for the mainnet of the first-ever lending protocol on TON
What you get:
🟥Exclusive Access to Limited Beta mainnet
🟩Bonus Airdrop for Early Adopters
🟨Borrow Using TON as Collateral
🟪Open Short & Long Positions on TON Mainnet
🟩Access to Liquidity Mining Program
How to get to the mainnet - mainnet is resctricted:
1. Join waitlist - provide TON mainnet wallet
2. Share your referral link to the waitlist and get higher in the table of participants
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! Join the waitlist today and be a part of the next big thing in the world of lending
➡️ @evaa_waitlist_bot
Wallet announces the launch of a Telegram-integrated self-custodial wallet in developers beta
Wallet in Telegram is developing TON Space, a self-custody wallet within Telegram Messenger, now available in the beta version. Developers are able to join the waitlist and be among the first to try it out.
The self-custody wallet will give users complete control over their digital assets and allow developers to integrate their TON-based apps and bots into TON Space.
This development will revolutionize Web3 onboarding by making the process smooth, user-friendly, and situated all within the familiar Telegram interface.
The eagerly awaited consumer launch is scheduled for Q3 2023, complete with support for NFT Collectibles and swapping services. Developers and enthusiasts looking to integrate their apps into TON Space can now apply to join the beta: wallet.tg/ton.
TON Foundation launches the first-ever Open Network conference
The Gateway, TON's inaugural in-person network conference, has been announced by TON Foundation and will be held on November 10th and 11th in Dubai. The conference will include keynote speeches, exclusive ecosystem announcements, insightful discussions, and unique networking opportunities.
Due to high demand, please note that tickets will be limited and are scheduled to go on sale in September. If you want to be the first to know when ticket sales start, fill out this registration form: https://ton-org.typeform.com/gateway.
We look forward to seeing you all there!
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 new accounts created on TON grew from 3,110,616 to 3,142,629 (+1%) between July 31 and August 6, 2023.
Ecosystem News:
▪️ Version 3.0 of Wallet has been released, featuring an enhanced interface and new user-friendly features. Read more.
▪️ BIT exchange has started to accept Toncoin for trading fee payments with a 10% discount. This is the first time in history that a crypto exchange has allowed customers to pay fees with a token that is not a stablecoin or platform token. Read more.
▪️ Throughout August, offline workshops tailored for TON developers and builders will be held all over Asia. Subscribe to TON Society to keep track of event announcements. Read more.
▪️ TON Society has unveiled its new concept and established various regional hubs for enthusiasts, developers, and builders. We invite all TON users to join the revamped TON Society. Read more.
▪️ A new crypto wallet called "tons" has joined the ecosystem. This application caters to advanced users, enabling them to manage TON wallets via the command line. Read more.
▪️ TON Smart Challenge #4, a contest featuring a prize pool of 30,000 Toncoin, has started. It's open to both newcomers and experienced FunC developers. Read more.
Subscribe and be the first to receive updates from the TON Ecosystem.
TON DNS domains can now be easily prolonged using tons wallet
Today, we want to showcase tons, a cross-platform crypto wallet designed for advanced users. This application has been specially built to manage TON wallets through the command line on Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems.
tons' unique functions include:
▪️ Interactive mode for the console.
▪️ Ability to create an unlimited number of wallets using batch mode.
▪️ Update smart contracts and TON DNS with just one command.
▪️ Integration of ton wallets into Python scripts.
▪️ Management of local and global contacts through a white list.
For those interested in exploring all of tons' features, a comprehensive list can be found here.
The project team is actively working on adding new features to enhance the wallet's functionality. You can install the wallet using this link.
TON is embracing Asia
TON Foundation is holding six workshops in five different Asian countries, namely South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, specifically tailored for developers and blockchain builders.
We have already hosted two events, and two more are coming. This is your chance to take part!
Bangkok Workshop: August 8, 2023
Our 3rd workshop will be held from 18:00 to 21:00 local time. Register here.
Manila Workshop: August 11, 2023
This 4th workshop starts at 18:00 and ends at 21:00 local time. Register here.
We highly recommend subscribing to TON Society to stay updated on future event announcements.
We look forward to seeing you in person!
🐶 Punk City GameFi contest #1
We are starting the contest season to create the best web3 games for $PUNK and TON ecosystems.
🔥 Contest will be held in two stages, each will last 3 weeks:
1. Entry selection. At first, we will select projects that meet the criteria listed below.
2. Showcase and voting. Selected projects will have an opportunity to show their developments in the holders' chat, collect feedback and finalize their product. Besides, these projects will receive product and technical advice from the Punk City team. At the end of this stage, our NFT holders will choose the winner by on-chain voting. The 2nd and 3rd places will be automatically passed to the next contest.
🧬 Project requirements:
– Team, MVP, and a solid gameplay concept.
– The project must be ready to integrate the $PUNK token. It must be the only token used in the project.
– The project team must burn 149 $PUNK, and its representative must be a member of our holders' chat to make the project eligible for the finals.
🚀 The winner will receive:
– A $5000 grant for Telegram Ads
– Assistance with integration to Punk City, as well as media support from TON Punks and friendly influencers.
– Assistance in raising investments for project development.
Fill out the participant form to join the game dev community and this contest. Good luck!