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TON Community's place to connect, contribute, and collect onchain achievements. Website: society.ton.org X: https://twitter.com/ton_society
🛡️New Blog Drop: How to Stay Safe on TON
TON’s growing fast, but fast growth also attracts bad actors. Fake bots, sketchy tokens, wallet drainers… you name it.
But here’s the good news. Spotting scams is easier than you think, and we’re here to help you spot them. We just released Part #1 of our new Trust, Safety & Scams blog series, a simple guide to help you:
🚫 Recognize red flags
🔐 Protect your wallet
🧠 Build smart habits that keep you safe
Whether you’re just getting started or already a TON native, this one’s worth a read.
👉 Read the guide now: Staying Safe on TON: How to Avoid Scams
Unicorn status unlocked 🦄
We’re proud to become the first unicorn in Web3 ecosystem in Telegram, reaching a $1B valuation in the latest equity funding round.
This milestone was made possible thanks to trust of Ribbit Capital and Pantera Capital.
“This investment supports our long-term strategy to scale the adoption of blockchain-based products by leveraging the power of Telegram as a distribution channel. By combining the TON blockchain with Telegram’s global reach, we’re building both the infrastructure and the consumer-facing apps needed to onboard a billion users to crypto.”
- Andrew Rogozov, CEO and Founder of The Open Platform.
A massive thank you to our partners, investors, TON community — and of course, the incredible TOP team.
Let’s keep building.
🔝 Read more on Fortune
X | Linkedin |🔝 Website
Final Call: The Open Hack on TON starts July 3! 🚨
Every big idea, every great project starts somewhere. Tomorrow at EthCC Cannes, it’s your turn.
The Open Hack kicks off with Phase 1: IdeaTON — the launchpad for tomorrow’s decentralized tech on TON, built for Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem.
🎤 Pitch your boldest Web3 idea live from Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic or tune in online via livestream.
🏆 What’s in it for you?
▪️ $8,000 Prize Pool
▪️ API & Cloud Credits
▪️ Fast-track to TON Ecosystem Support
▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub
▪️ Direct Mentorship from TON Foundation + Partners
🛠️ Backed by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders, and more!
🚀 Ready to launch the next big thing on TON?
👉 Register now or watch it live on the Day One livestream tomorrow!
💻 Build with TONAPI — YouTube Contest: Make Videos, Win Big!
Unleash your creativity and technical know-how in the TONAPI YouTube Contest! This contest is all about making videos that show off how TONAPI helps you build awesome dApps, integrate smart contracts, and craft blockchain solutions on TON. Get this: over 80% of the projects on TON are already using TONAPI!
🎥 Submit live coding, tutorials, demos, or tool comparisons.
🏆 Top 5 win from a 5,000 USDT Bitrefill prize pool, plus exposure on Tonkeeper channels, TONAPI discounts, dApp Browser features, and mentorship invites.
🚨 Reminder: The First TON Demo Day is TODAY! 🚨
Watch live as 6 top-tier TON projects pitch to elite investors including Animoca Brands, Mechanism Capital, Kenetic Capital, Impossible Finance, Polymorphic Capital, Cypher Capital, CoinFund, and Kingsway Capital!
🗓️ Today, June 24th | ⏰ 12 PM GMT
Hosted by Martin Masser, Head of Growth at TON Foundation.
🎥 Watch it live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/hy2BG20yvdI
TON Demo Day Begins June 24th!
Builders, it’s go time. This is your reminder that tomorrow, June 24th, the first-ever TON Demo Day is going live!
Initially we wanted to showcase five projects, but the quality was so high that we ended up choosing…six!
This lucky group of Web3 movers will compete for the attention of Animoca Brands, Mechanism Capital, Kenetic Capital, Impossible Finance, Polymorphic Capital, Cypher Capital, CoinFund, and Kingsway Capital to secure support that could propel their projects into the TON stratosphere!
Ready to make history? See you there and don’t forget to bring your “A-game!” 🚀
🚨 Reminder: TON Builders Call - Payment Edition is Today! 🚨
Victor Mendes will answer all the questions you ever had about payments on TON but were afraid to ask!
🗓 Date: June 19 | 🕒 Time: 3PM CEST / 5PM GST / 9PM HKT
Get the latest insights and participate in a Q&A session with TON Foundation’s Payments Lead.
🎥 Watch it here!
🚨 Reminder! TON Builders Call: GameFi Edition Starts Soon
Game designers, it’s time for Inal Kardan’s exclusive live session!
🗓 Today!
⏰ 4 PM GST / 2 PM CEST / 8 PM HKT
Get the latest GameFi alpha from the TON Ecosystem and participate in a Q&A session from TON Foundation’s Gaming Director.
🎥 Watch it here!
🚨 Reminder: TON Builders Call - DeFi Edition is Today! 🚨
Builders and degens it’s time to get on board with Vlad Degen’s exclusive live session!
🗓Today!
⏰Now!
Get the latest DeFi updates from the TON Ecosystem and enjoy an interactive Q&A session from TON Foundation’s very own DeFi Lead.
🎥Watch it here!
📣TON Hubs Restructuring: Empowering Regional Ecosystems
We’re taking TON Hubs to the next level! Hubs will now operate as regional units directly supported by TON Foundation. This shift strengthens TON’s mission to grow local ecosystems, attract new projects and developers, and build strategic regional partnerships. Key updates include:
🌐Introducing the Five Offical TON Hubs:
TON East Asia (EA)
TON South & South East Asia (SSEA)
TON CIS
TON Europe
TON US (launching soon)
🔁Regional Consolidation for Efficiency:
🇮🇳India + 🌏SEA → TON South & South East Asia (SSEA) Hub
🇭🇰Hong Kong + 🇰🇷Korea → TON East Asia (EA) Hub
Balkans + 🇬🇧UK → TON Europe Hub
Stay tuned, as more updates are on the horizon!
Get Ready for the 3rd TON Data Hub Contest, Feat. Storm Trade!
It’s time to announce the 3rd TON Data Hub contest, this time around it’s organized with Storm Trade! 🔍 What’s the objective?
Build a graph on Dune and compete for cash prizes💰
As always, analysts and builders are encouraged to showcase their skills, increase transparency in TON ecosystem, and help onboard new talent. Ready to make your mark?
Join the contest here!
Check out the rules before you dive in!
TON Fest by @b0rder1ess is now LIVE 🎉
40+ TON projects gather in a metaverse experience featuring learning, surprises and prizes 🎁
Entry is FREE. Get your ticket to access partner activities and win rewards!
🕔 Starts May 23 at 17:00 UTC
👉 Join the Fest
Introducing Colossus by Titan: Concentrated Liquidity on TON
Colossus is a high-performance CLMM (Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker) purpose-built for the TON blockchain, giving LPs precision control and unlocking powerful yield strategies.
🔧 Key Features:
▪️TON Native: Low fees, fast execution
▪️Custom Price Ranges: LPs earn more with less capital
▪️NFT Positions: Fully owned, tradable LP positions
▪️Real-Time Fees: No staking required to earn
💡Why It Matters:
Maximize LP rewards, reduce slippage for traders, and enable smarter DeFi on TON. Built for real use, not just TVL farming.
🔗 LPs start here:
▪️ https://titan.tg/
▪️ /channel/TitanTradeBot
🎉 Getgems Celebrates 3 Years with “NFT Collector Wrap” on TON
To mark its 3rd anniversary, Getgems has teamed up with ToON to launch a playful and nostalgic experience for the TON NFT community: The Collector Wrap.
Connect your wallet and unlock a personalized recap of your NFT journey on TON. Relive your first NFT purchase, trading milestones, notable collections, and on-chain adventures. Plus, claim a limited-edition anniversary SBT and generate a custom avatar based on your unique NFT history.
Start the celebration here and share your journey!
TON Payments and DeFi meetup: Livestream
Attention builders, join us for a livestream that will help you get started in the TON ecosystem. This event will show you how TON is becoming the go-to platform for real-world crypto payments and DeFi use cases.
🗓️ May 2nd | 13:30 - 18:30 GMT+4
🔴 Livestream: YouTube
Technical Workshop for TON Builders: Mastering DeFi with STON.fi! 🛠️
TON builders! 👋
Want to tap into liquidity across all major TON DEXes and power up your DeFi product?
Join a special session with STON.fi experts; catered towards developers and product strategists!
What we'll cover:
Part 1 (Presentation): How to strategically utilize DEXs to build powerful DeFi and utility models into your product.
Part 2 (Coding Workshop): A hands-on integration workshop for developers on using Omniston, STON.fi's aggregation protocol, to access liquidity from all major TON DEXes.
Whether you're refining your product strategy or coding the integration, this session is for you.
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 9th ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM CEST | 4:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM HKT
📍 Platform: YouTube & Zoom
➡️ How to Join: https://lu.ma/f20tve7p
💬 Bring your questions for this deep dive into DeFi integration!
Expert: Ethan Clime & Dawid Urbas, DevRels at STON.fi
The Open Hack on TON Starts NOW!
Live from Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, the future of TON Ecosystem is being built right before your eyes. Whether you’re an aspiring builder, a Web3 dreamer, or just curious to see what’s what, this is where the magic happens.
👀 See top hackers pitch, build, and launch real projects on TON.
💥 Explore cutting-edge ideas.
🌍 Tune in from anywhere.
Backed by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders, and more!
🎥 Catch it live: https://youtube.com/live/cqnPYmPKzMU
The Open Hack: Build the Future of Web3 on TON!
Kicking off July 3 at EthCC Cannes!
Join the Web3 revolution with The Open Hack, where innovation meets scale, powered by TON and Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned dev, ambitious student, or bold builder, this is your chance to turn your ideas into reality and shape the future of decentralized tech.
Brought to you by:
STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders — and more!
🔹 2-Phase Challenge to Launch Your Web3 Vision
▪️Phase 1 – IdeaTON (July 3)
Pitch your Web3 idea live at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes or online via livestream.
▪️Phase 2 – Online Hackathon (July 3–22)
Build fast, build smart. In just two weeks, create your MVP with full mentorship, guidance, and technical support — all online.
▪️Required – Integrate TON Connect + Telegram-native features like Stars, SBTs, Smart Contracts, Gifts, and more.
🏆 Prizes & Support:
▪️ $8,000 Prize pool
▪️ Grants in API and Cloud credits
▪️ Accelerated access to TON Ecosystem Support programs (marketing, fundraising, listing)
▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub
▪️ Direct mentorship from TON Foundation and our leading partners
👥 If you can build it, TON can scale it!
Whether you’re hacking solo or with a team, this is your chance to launch the next big project on TON.
👉Register now and begin building the next big thing on TON + Telegram!
TON Demo Day Was Epic! Catch the Replay Now!
Yesterday, TON ecosystem hit a new milestone with its very first Demo Day! Out of over 80 applications, 6 outstanding finalists took the stage to pitch live to a powerhouse panel of over 15 investors, with the invited panelists actively engaging, asking questions, and offering valuable feedback.
Massive kudos to the teams who presented:
DeFi/Telegram-native assets: @fiva_protocol, @UpscaleTradeBot
Games: @MemHustle_bot, @TON_BATTLEGROUND_bot
Payments: anzo.app
Real-World Services: @LinkRoad_bot
What's Next?
The work doesn't stop here! More than 10 connections have been executed between teams and VCs, with more to come. Furthermore, participating teams will also receive valuable written feedback from the VCs’ assessment sheets to help guide their next steps.
For Investors & VCs: Ready to See More Deals? Apply to our private TON VC Club for regular, curated deal flow from the TON ecosystem. ➡️ Apply here
Don’t miss the replay! Tap in and get the full experience of what went down!
RedotPay Mini App is LIVE on Telegram!
Say goodbye to payment apps, and hello to instant USDT payments right inside your Telegram chats!
Built on TON Blockchain, RedotPay now brings seamless crypto payments to your fingertips. No downloads, no redirects, no hassle.
🛒 Shop globally — Pay at over 130M merchants
💳 Get your RedotPay card instantly — no app, no waiting
🔄 Convert crypto to fiat — with just a few taps
⚡ Lightning-fast deposits — powered by TON
📱 24/7 access — all within Telegram
You chat. You pay. It's that simple.
👉 Try it now: /channel/RedotPay_Bot
⚙️ From Boring to Brilliant: Crypto Marketing That Works
Web3 isn't just about memecoin madness and funny mascots, some projects are laying the foundation for the future, building the infrastructure that will drive the entire space forward. So how do you market tools like RPC nodes or BaaS platforms without the hype?
This week, learn from the pros behind GetBlock, one of TON’s RPC providers, who’ve been marketing essential (but “boring”) crypto products for 6+ years.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
▪️ The B2B Shift: How infra/BaaS marketing actually differs from dApps & consumer tools
▪️ Reaching Tech Buyers: Speak directly to CTOs, PMs & the ones who make real decisions
▪️ Low-Budget, High-Impact: Content, SEO, events & SMM tailored for infra
▪️ What Not to Do: Real stories of marketing flops and how to avoid them
📅 June 25
🕛 12PM UTC / 2PM CEST / 4PM GST
🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/bxsgelp9
💬 Bring your marketing questions. Let’s talk shop.
⏳ Final Call for TON Demo Day Applications
Hello Builders! This is a final reminder that applications to pitch at our first-ever TON Demo Day close TOMORROW, June 19th.
This is your moment to shine and secure one of the 5 exclusive spots to present your project live to elite investors, including:
Animoca Brands
Mechanism Capital
Kenetic Capital
Impossible Finance
Polymorphic Capital
Cypher Capital
...and more!
If you have a fast-growing project on TON with demonstrated traction and are ready to scale, don't miss this opportunity.
👉 Apply by June 19th: https://builders.ton.org/opportunities/demo-day
Let's see those game-changing projects!
🎮 TON Builders Call: GameFi Edition – This Thursday
We’re diving into the future of gaming on TON.
🗓 June 12 | 2PM CEST / 4PM GST / 8PM HKT
🔊 Featuring: Inal Kardan, Gaming Director @ TON Foundation
What to expect:
▪️ Major GameFi ecosystem updates
▪️ What’s building on TON right now
▪️ Live Q&A with the gaming community
Want to join the call and ask questions live?👇
1. Make sure your project is registered on the TON Builders Portal;
2. Register via Luma.
Or simply tune in live on the_open_network">YouTube — no registration required.
💬 Got questions? Submit or upvote them here.
📢 Key updates and announcements will drop on this channel — stay tuned.
🎥Watch TON of People Day at NFC Summit
Catch the video below and all the action! Get ready for panels, discussions, and immaculate TON vibes! 😎
Watch the live stream!
📢 TON Ecosystem Update: Social Media Rebranding
TON community has evolved from a builders’ hub into a global network of users, creators, and developers. To mirror this evolution, we’re streamlining our social media presence for clarity, communication, and consistency. Here’s what’s changing:
🔁 "TON Community" → "Toncoin"
Your go-to channel for blockchain updates, partnerships, and ecosystem milestones.
🔁 "TON Society" → "TON Community"
Stay up-to-date with project news, events, and community activities.
🔁 Regional hubs → "TON [Region] Hub"
Connect with local builders, founders, and developers. Discover both regional and global opportunities.
🔁Society Builders → TON Builders
The channel to explore for builders and developers who want to get started building on TON.
🚫 Closure of inactive "The Open Network" Telegram channel
We’re confident these updates will improve communication across TON’s ecosystem. Let’s create the open network for everyone.
TON Ecosystem Updates: Smarter Support for Builders
As TON scales, so does our support system — now clearer, sharper, and impact-driven.
What’s new:
🎯 5 Focus Verticals: DeFi, GameFi, Payments, Telegram In-App Economy, AI
🥇 Tiered Models: Contenders & Champions
🏆 Champion Grants: Major backing for high-impact teams in key verticals
Open-source tools, core infra, and public goods still get dedicated non-commercial support.
📥 All projects (new & existing) must register: TON Builders Portal
✅ TON Foundation introduces new approach to Grants
🔗 Read more:
👉 Ecosystem Support
👉 Grants Program
Join TON Nation Tournament in @TON_Battleground!
TON communities around the world are rallying in @TON_Battleground. Represent your local TON Nation and compete to win 500 $TON for your community to fund a local event!
Date: May 22nd - June 14th
Participating Communities: TON Africa, TON UAE, TON Balkans, TON Europe, TON UK, TON France, TON Italia, TON CIS, TON HK, TON SEA, TON Korea
TONBattleground/announcement-ton-nation-tournament-4deb49e80e49">How it works:
▪️Choose a local TON Community to represent
▪️Earn points through kills and headshots
▪️Weekly eliminations until only one community wins!
Play now! Which team are you fighting for? Let us know below!👇
May TON Hubs Events
Heads up builders, get ready for the May events to get your fix of TON-related activities.
Find more info and RSVP:
▪️TON Builders Pizza Day, May 17th, Jakarta, Indonesia,
Many more online events can be found across TON CIS Hub, TON Europe Hub, TON Hong Kong Hub, and TON SEA Hub.
Plus, don't forget to participate in the Mini Apps Contest on the TON CIS Hub.
ZarGates brings AAA games to TON
ZarGates is bringing AAA Web2 games from renowned studios like Nekki (creators of Shadow Fight) and Helio Games to TON. Forget about downloads and complicated setups — just dive into what you love most and win real rewards.
Far from just casual projects, these games boast millions of downloads and huge fanbases. Now they come with real TON-based rewards, all inside Telegram. Jump in and explore.
TON Payments and DeFi Meetup @ Daos Hub
Get ready — TON offers an exclusive deep dive into the future of crypto payments and DeFi innovation.
Discover how TON powers on/off ramping, cross-border transfers, and everyday payments — all seamlessly integrated via Telegram Mini-Apps into a user-centric ecosystem.
▪️When? May 2, 1:30 PM
▪️Where? Dubai, Daos — the members-only collaboration hub for the Web3 startup community.
✨ Networking, learning, and DeFi breakthroughs — all under one roof.
Register here