TON Blog archive

The TON Foundation blog, from blog.ton.org and the ton.org newsroom. Both now redirect every post away, so these copies come from the Wayback Machine, each with its original date and a link to the snapshot it was taken from.

366 posts

202616

29 April 2026News

Consumer Crypto Payments Don’t Have a Tech Problem - They Have a Product Problem

Stablecoins have proven their value in institutional and cross-border finance, yet consumer crypto payments remain niche—not because the technology doesn’t work, but because the product experience falls short. Today’s blockchains function effectively as payment rails, but lack the simplicity, integration, and distribution needed to change everyday user behaviour or merchant adoption. In markets where traditional systems are inefficient, crypto already thrives by solving real problems, but in developed economies it fails to offer a clearly superior alternative. The path to mainstream adoption lies not in better infrastructure, but in building seamless, intuitive products embedded within platforms people already use—an approach exemplified by TON’s integration with Telegram, which could bridge the gap between powerful crypto rails and real-world consumer payments.

29 April 2026News

Payment Infrastructure, Stablecoins, and Settlement

Digital payments are already dominant at the consumer level, but the underlying infrastructure remains costly, fragmented, and slow—especially across borders. Stablecoins and blockchain introduce a new, parallel settlement layer that addresses these inefficiencies by enabling faster, lower-cost, and globally accessible value transfer without relying on legacy correspondent banking or card networks. While not a replacement for existing systems, this infrastructure is gaining traction across consumer payments, B2B flows, remittances, and institutional settlement, offering clear advantages in speed, programmability, and cost predictability. To scale globally, however, it must meet key requirements such as transaction finality, stable fees, interoperability standards, and regulatory alignment. As the ecosystem evolves, a multi-chain, interoperable future is likely—one that reduces reliance on traditional payment monopolies and creates a more efficient, transparent global payments landscape

9 April 2026

TON Is Now Up to 6x Faster: Sub-Second Finality Is Live

TON’s upgrade to sub-second finality fundamentally changes how applications should be built and experienced: with transactions now confirming in about one second and blocks arriving every 400 milliseconds, developers must move away from polling-based architectures and adopt streaming APIs to deliver real-time updates that match the network’s speed. This means designing user experiences with near-instant confirmations, minimal loading states, and continuous responsiveness—more like messaging apps than traditional blockchain interfaces. By integrating tools like TON Center Streaming API v2, TON Center v3, and AppKit, developers can ensure their apps fully reflect the protocol’s performance, handling rapid state changes efficiently and providing users with seamless, real-time interactions that align with TON’s new capabilities.

7 April 2026News

TON Partners with SCRYPT to Enable Institutional Access to Stablecoins

The Open Network (TON) Foundation has partnered with Switzerland-based SCRYPT to expand institutional access to stablecoins on the TON Blockchain. Through this collaboration, banks, fintechs, and enterprises can leverage regulated, institutional-grade infrastructure to access and settle USDT, enabling faster, low-cost global payments. By combining TON’s масштабable network—reaching over 1 billion users via Telegram—with SCRYPT’s compliant execution, liquidity, and fiat on/off-ramps, the partnership positions TON as a powerful alternative for next-generation financial infrastructure and cross-border settlement.

31 March 2026Accelerator

TON Now Has the Wallet Infrastructure Every Developer Has Been Waiting For

Dynamic and Fireblocks are bringing fully embedded wallet infrastructure to TON, giving developers a unified stack for wallet creation, custody, and transaction management inside Telegram. By removing the operational complexity of wallet deployment and security, this integration enables teams to build and scale payment, trading, and commerce applications faster than ever.

27 March 2026News

Modernising the Rails of Global Money Movement – Part 2

Part 2 explores how blockchain can enhance global payment infrastructure by addressing persistent inefficiencies in cross-border transactions, particularly in emerging markets where costs, delays, and lack of transparency remain significant. By enabling settlement on shared, synchronised ledgers and introducing models like the “stablecoin sandwich,” blockchain can reduce reliance on intermediaries, lower costs, and accelerate transaction speeds. These improvements unlock meaningful benefits for both individuals and businesses, from cheaper remittances to more efficient treasury operations. Rather than replacing existing systems, blockchain acts as a complementary layer—modernising payment rails to be faster, more transparent, and more accessible, especially in regions where traditional financial infrastructure is limited.

25 March 2026Accelerator

Modernising the Rails of Global Money Movement – Part 1

Global money movement underpins the modern economy, yet the systems behind it remain surprisingly complex. While today’s payment rails—such as SWIFT, correspondent banking, and card networks—are highly reliable across major economies, they often fall short in emerging markets, where transfers can be slower, more expensive, and less transparent. As financial technology evolves, blockchain is emerging not as a replacement for these established systems, but as a powerful complement. By enhancing speed, reducing costs, and increasing transparency, it has the potential to modernise the rails of global payments—particularly in underserved corridors.

24 March 2026News

The Agent Economy Has a Billion-User Head Start. It's Called Telegram.

Mastercard’s $1.8 billion stablecoin bet isn’t a debate—it’s a signal. While crypto argues over which chain wins, incumbents are quietly buying the future where infrastructure is invisible and everything “just works.” Agents don’t need more protocols; they need a home—inside platforms where users already are. With Telegram’s billion-strong network, TON’s native position, and new standards like MoonPay’s Open Wallet simplifying identity across chains, the stack is finally converging. The real question isn’t who builds the rails—it’s who owns the layer where agents live and transact in a $3–5 trillion economy.

12 March 2026Community

TON Rust Node

Running a TON node today is a manual craft. Each new node means another server to configure, another set of custom scripts to maintain, another round of SSH access, and another private key sitting on disk next to the runtime. At one node, the overhead is tolerable. Across a fleet, it compounds into a genuine operational liability.

3 March 2026News

Fragment Explained

Fragment is a platform built on TON Blockchain where users can buy, sell, and auction Telegram collectibles, and access Telegram services such as Premium, Ads, and creator reward withdrawals. All transactions are processed using Toncoin (TON) through a connected wallet.

27 February 2026News

Inside TON's Flagship Event: What Makes Gateway 2026 Different

Gateway 2026 is TON's annual flagship event. Two days in Dubai on May 1–2, bringing together 1,500 builders, creators, and partners in one room. Here's how it actually works from the inside.

25 February 2026News

Top Web3 Trends to Watch in 2026: See Them First at Gateway

Gateway 2026 brings them together in Dubai on May 1–2. The trends below are already taking shape, and the live demos, product launches, and first-hand access at Gateway are where they become real. Here are five trends to watch.

19 February 2026Learn

Building AppKit: Faster Development on TON

Building on any blockchain means solving the same infrastructure problems before you can focus on your actual product. Wallet connections, transaction handling, asset management, DeFi interactions. On TON, every team has been rebuilding these from scratch. That's weeks of work before a single line of product code.

17 February 2026News

TON Foundation Partners with Banxa to Enable Stablecoin Payments for Businesses Across Asia

Stablecoins move billions in value every day, but for most small businesses across Asia, accessing that infrastructure still means navigating complex exchanges, fragmented rails, and unclear compliance. That changes today. TON Foundation has partnered with Banxa, an OSL Group company, to bring regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure directly to thousands of SMEs across the Asia-Pacific region. The partnership positions TON as an operational payments layer for real-world commercial activity in one of the world's most active business and trade regions.

10 February 2026News

TON Pay: A New Payments Layer for TON

Today, we're launching TON Pay, a payments SDK and infrastructure that enables merchants and developers to accept crypto payments across applications built on TON. Rather than building custom payment logic for each application, businesses integrate once and deploy across multiple platforms.

22 January 2026News

What Do You Believe?

Something is coming to Dubai. May 1-2, 2026. Every year, there's a moment when belief becomes reality. When the impossible transforms into the inevitable. When builders, creators, and visionaries gather to shape what comes next. That moment is Gateway.

2025125

29 December 2025Learn

2025 in Review: DeFi on TON

TON entered 2025 with strong momentum from the mini‑app and GameFi wave, but this year marked the beginnings of something more structural: DeFi on TON scaled into a robust, multi‑layered ecosystem.

25 December 2025Learn

Institutions on TON: 2025 in Review

2025 has been a breakout year for institutional participation on The Open Network (TON). A previously retail‑driven ecosystem is now being taken seriously by asset managers, funds, fintechs, and corporates. Many now view Toncoin as a strategic and investable asset.

25 December 2025Learn

How NFTs evolved on TON

While the NFT boom of 2021 may have cooled, in 2025 the technology continues to develop. Early NFTs were speculative collectibles, but they proved that verifiable digital ownership could be recorded on-chain. As markets matured, attention shifted from price spikes to NFTs as tools for access, identity, and utility.

23 December 2025Learn

Telegram Gifts: Turning Social Capital into Digital Ownership

Telegram Gifts, launched by Telegram in late 2024 and upgraded into TON-based collectibles in early 2025, mark a clear shift in how social platforms embed digital ownership into the everyday behaviour of their users.

22 December 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: November 2025

TON's ecosystem made significant strides in November 2025, anchored by the strategic Coinbase listing that marked a milestone for U.S. market expansion. From Khabib Nurmagomedov's viral Papakha Gift launch to new DeFi innovations, the ecosystem demonstrated both cultural relevance and technical maturity.

19 December 2025Learn

Tolk vs TL‑B: Stop Translating Schemas, Start Modeling Types

If you are coming to Tolk from FunC, your first instinct is usually to look for familiar reference points. Developers often ask where the TL-B equivalent of a construct lives, how to generate a TL-B schema from a Tolk structure, or where a block.tlb file should sit in a project.

News, 2025

18 December 2025News

xStocks Are Live on TON: Real-World Stocks, Now On-Chain

xStocks have launched on TON, bringing tokenized U.S. equities directly into the wallets people already use. Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, and hundreds of other major stocks can now be traded inside TON Wallet without separate trading apps, brokerage accounts, or geographic restrictions.

11 December 2025Learn

Stablecoins vs CBDCs

Digital currencies are steadily moving from the fringes of fintech into the core of traditional finance. Major banking groups, global payment providers, and asset managers now utilise them in settlement, treasury, and client-facing products. 2025 has been a genuine inflection point in how cryptocurrency integrates with mainstream financial infrastructure.

10 December 2025Community

STON.fi Presents TON's First Fully On-Chain DAO: From Users to Governors

STON.fi has introduced TON's first fully on-chain Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), marking a major milestone for the ecosystem. By staking STON tokens, users receive ARKENSTON (their voting power) and now can influence the protocol's evolution through verifiable, on-chain governance.

9 December 2025Learn

How TON Wallet Makes Crypto Simple

TON Wallet operates as a Telegram mini app. If you have Telegram, you have access to TON Wallet. No separate downloads, no app store approvals, no storage space concerns.

8 December 2025News

Space Exploration Goes On-Chain: SERA Opens Astronaut Selection to the World

Space exploration has historically been a domain of government activity. SERA is changing that by democratizing access.

1 December 2025Learn

Stickers on TON

Within TON ecosystem, NFT Stickers stand out as one of the most significant innovations. For the first time, a messaging platform used by over a billion people has brought blockchain-backed collectibles directly into everyday conversations.

Learn, 2025

26 November 2025Learn

NFT 2.0 & What They Mean in the Age of Tokenized Culture

At TOKEN2049, TON Foundation President and CEO Max Crown, Yat Siu (Co-Founder and Chairman of Animoca Brands), Andrew Rogozov (Founder and CEO of The Open Platform), and Farokh Sarmad (President of Myriad Markets, Decrypt, Rug Radio) joined Gareth Jenkinson from Cointelegraph for a deep-dive into the ongoing evolution of the NFT ecosystem.

24 November 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: October 2025

TON's ecosystem reached new frontiers in October 2025, bridging decentralized AI, traditional finance, and Web3 through groundbreaking infrastructure announcements. Pavel Durov's unveiling of COCOON — a privacy-focused AI compute network — positioned TON as the backbone for next-generation AI applications, while tokenized U.S. stocks became tradeable directly in Telegram Wallet, bringing traditional equities to 1B+ users.

24 November 2025Community

Chronicles of the Week: Week 2 Results

Week 2 has wrapped, the leaderboard settled, and we have a clear winner.

19 November 2025News

TON Documentation Gets a Powerful Upgrade

We rebuilt the entire thing from scratch. It’s live now at docs.ton.org.

Learn, 2025

18 November 2025Learn

What is NFT 2.0?

NFT 2.0 on TON addresses these limitations through updated standards that enforce creator royalties and provide clearer ownership rights. The system uses off-chain coordination to track royalty compliance while maintaining on-chain integrity.

17 November 2025Community

Chronicles of the Week: Week 1 Results

The first week is done. The leaderboard settled. The winner emerged. The Winner: UTYA

10 November 2025Community

The Fund of Freedom

$1M fund. 10 weeks. Each week: $50K buying pressure + $50K liquidity depth. All transactions on-chain. All wallets are public. Every move is trackable. This is how the money flows.

7 November 2025Community

MemeRepublic: Rules & Eligibility

The gates are open. The competition is live. Here's everything you need to know about how to participate, what makes tokens eligible, and how the competition works.

7 November 2025News

The Gates of MemeRepublic Reopen

The competition begins now. Friday, November 7th, 2025. The day the memes have been waiting for. Across TON, traders wake up, check their wallets, open their dashboards. The leaderboard goes live. Tokens start competing. The $1M fund activates.

3 November 2025News

Meet the Partners Powering MemeRepublic

Every major trading platform, DEX, launchpad, and tool in TON Ecosystem is backing this initiative. Each partner plays a key role in making MemeRepublic possible.

31 October 2025News

Introducing MemeRepublic: $1M Fund, Fresh Start, Lessons Learned

MemeRepublic. $1M fund. 10-week competition. Built on every lesson Season 1 taught us. Here's what went wrong and how we're fixing it.

27 October 2025Learn

Institutional Use Cases on TON: Building the Next Generation of Financial Infrastructure

This article highlights how institutional players are already using TON across payments, stablecoin issuance, asset tokenization, and embedded finance.

Community, 2025

27 October 2025Community

Future Giants: TENT Studios

TENT Studios is a product studio bringing licensed entertainment directly to Telegram users. The DAZN mini app launched this summer with The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, targeting Brazil, North America, and select European markets. Users were able to access top-tier sports content instantly through @DAZNOFFICIAL_BOT without downloads or signups.

Learn, 2025

20 October 2025Learn

Tokenization and Embedded Finance: Building the Foundations of the Next Financial Era

Tokenization makes it possible to represent assets digitally and securely, while embedded finance brings financial functionality directly into the digital platforms that people already use every day. Together, they are redefining how value is created, exchanged, and stored, paving the way for a future financial system that is more inclusive and more seamless than what we have today.

20 October 2025Community

Future Giants: DTrade

DTrade turns your Telegram chat into a trading terminal. No app downloads, no leaving your conversations. You get instant swaps, token sniping at launch, copy trading from top wallets, live charts, and limit orders. Everything executes on-chain where you can verify each transaction.

News, 2025

16 October 2025News

Automobili Lamborghini Debuts Telegram Collectible Stickers on TON, Connecting Digital Expression with Fast ForWorld

Today, Automobili Lamborghini - through its Fast ForWorld initiative - turns its legendary bull into collectible stickers you can own, trade, and use in your Telegram chats.

News, 2025

16 October 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: September 2025

TON's Ecosystem achieved strategic milestones in September 2025, balancing institutional expansion with grassroots community growth. From Gemini's U.S. listing to Ethena's interactive learning platform, the network demonstrated how blockchain technology can serve both institutional players and everyday users.

15 October 2025Community

EVAA: How TON's First Billion-Dollar DeFi Protocol is Becoming a Community-Owned DAO

EVAA has become TON's largest DeFi protocol and is now putting governance into the hands of its community through the $EVAA token and DAO structure.

15 October 2025Community

Games Worth Your Attention: TON Battleground

TON Battleground is the very first multiplayer shooter on Telegram and the first true battle royale experience on the platform. But this isn't just another mobile game port – the ambition is to showcase Telegram's untapped potential for entertainment and bring the king of gaming genres to this ecosystem with mobile-level quality.

13 October 2025Learn

TON Domains: Simple Names for Blockchain Addresses

TON domains are blockchain-based names that point to wallet addresses, websites, or smart contracts. When you register a domain, you own an NFT that acts as a redirect for your chosen blockchain address.

TON Blog, 2025

9 October 2025

The Infrastructure Institutions Need to Succeed

Institutional engagement with blockchain is gaining momentum. Banks, asset managers, and global enterprises are making serious moves into blockchain technology, but their success depends on infrastructure that meets enterprise expectations.

Community, 2025

8 October 2025Community

Games Worth Your Attention: Boinkers

Boinkers.io is the first-ever parody game of crypto culture, where players chase the dream of "going to the moon" only to find nothing but shitcoins

Community, 2025

6 October 2025Community

Future Giants: Bidask

As TON matures, users expect more from DeFi: lower slippage, deeper liquidity, and fast, intuitive interfaces. Bidask is a Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker (CLMM) DEX built specifically for TON. It introduces capital-efficient tools for liquidity providers and better execution for traders, all inside Telegram.

1 October 2025News

TON Foundation Appoints Gerardo Carucci as Chief Marketing Officer to Lead Global Brand Strategy

TON Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the development of TON Blockchain, today announced the appointment of Mr. Gerardo Carucci as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective immediately.

Community, 2025

1 October 2025Community

Games Worth Your Attention: City Holder

City Holder is the first Telegram Build-to-Earn game where you build and grow your own city, compete with others, and climb your way up the leagues. It combines city building with competitive gameplay in a simple, engaging format.

30 September 2025Learn

Ultimate Marketing Guide for TON Teams

This guide walks you through a proven step-by-step approach: Start with the existing TON community (crypto-native, Telegram-native users who become your first loyal champions), then scale to the massive Web2 user base of Telegram.

Community, 2025

25 September 2025Community

Games Worth Your Attention: MemHustle

MemHustle is a midcore Telegram game built fully on TON. It mixes two genres: merge strategy and tower defense, wrapped in a memecoin narrative. Players collect and combine Memsters (crypto-inspired characters), defend against scam bosses, and climb the ranks while building their art collection.

22 September 2025Learn

Why 'Institutions' are Looking at Web3

Institutional engagement with Web3 has grown substantially in 2025. Financial institutions, fintechs, and global enterprises are making long-term moves into Web3, driven by business advantages and use cases that address real operational challenges.

Community, 2025

17 September 2025Community

Games Worth Your Attention: ZarGates

ZarGates is a gaming infrastructure built by the community to bring games into Telegram. Every new game release is supported with giveaways in USDT.

15 September 2025Learn

What are 'Institutions' in Web3?

When we talk about 'institutions' in traditional finance, we typically mean banks, pension funds, insurers, and asset managers. Web3 has expanded this definition, and the very idea of what can be described as an institution is shifting.

Community, 2025

11 September 2025Community

Games Worth Your Attention: GOAT Gaming

Welcome to Games Worth Your Attention, our new, no-fluff series dedicated to finding the gems in TON ecosystem. We're going deep to bring you games that respect your time, your intelligence, and your wallet.

10 September 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: August 2025

TON's ecosystem delivered institutional validation and technical maturation in August 2025, combining leadership evolution with production-ready infrastructure. From Max Crown's appointment as President, expanding his current role as CEO, to record-breaking digital asset trades worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, the network demonstrated both corporate confidence and cultural momentum.

10 September 2025News

TON now available on Gemini Exchange

TON is now officially listed on Gemini, a global cryptocurrency exchange used by retail and institutional investors.

8 September 2025News

TON Stickers Community Wallet: Transparent Creator Funding

TON is launching the Stickers Community Wallet, a transparent fund for giveaways, raffles, and supporting creators in our ecosystem.

8 September 2025Learn

Learn How to Save on TON: New Ethena Hub & Academy Launch

We're launching two ways to master crypto savings: TON Academy, your complete guide to earning safely and the Ethena Hub, your discovery page for exploring Ethena's dollar savings rate. Both are live and ready to help you start saving smarter!

Learn, 2025

4 September 2025Learn

What is a Digital Asset Treasury Company?

Corporate treasuries are going digital. While traditional companies hold cash and bonds in their reserves, a new breed of public companies are building their entire businesses around owning digital assets. These are Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs), and they're reshaping how institutions access the crypto market.

2 September 2025Learn

Telegram Verification Guide for TON Projects

This comprehensive guide outlines the full process for getting verified on Telegram, including eligibility criteria, best practices, and how TON Foundation supports your application.

28 August 2025Learn

Building Your Marketing Machine — TON Marketing Series #4

At this stage, you may be ready for ecosystem-level visibility. TON Foundation's official channels spotlight major ecosystem updates and strategic milestones.

27 August 2025Learn

The Other Uses for Stablecoins

Stablecoins are addressing challenges across multiple applications beyond simple payments. Their core features:stability, accessibility, and programmability,enable diverse real-uses from protecting savings to powering gaming economies.

25 August 2025Learn

Going Viral - KOL Marketing & Paid Ads — TON Marketing Series #3

You've built a solid foundation and identified growth channels that work. Now it's time to amplify successful strategies through influencers, advertising, and viral mechanics. This is Phase 3 of our 4-part TON marketing series, focused on amplification and reach.

Learn, 2025

21 August 2025Learn

Why Stablecoins will fix Global Payments

Stablecoins are changing this reality. Fiat-pegged digital assets are enabling 24/7 instant global transfers at a fraction of the traditional cost. Global stablecoin transaction volumes reached $5 trillion by August 2025, with stablecoins now facilitating 3% of global cross-border payments.

20 August 2025News

Max Crown Appointed President and CEO of TON Foundation as Manuel Stotz Steps Down to Focus on TON Strategy Co.

"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 spanning finance, gaming, digital ownership, and more. I'm excited to lead this next chapter alongside our community and partners."

19 August 2025Learn

From 100 to 10K Users - Distribution Secrets — TON Marketing Series #2

You've proven people want your product in Phase 1. Now it's time to put it where more people can find it and build relationships that drive growth. This is Phase 2 of our 4-part TON marketing series, focused on scalable discovery and user acquisition.

18 August 2025Learn

Get Your First 100 Users (Without Burning Budget) — TON Marketing Series #1

This is Phase 1 of our 4-part TON marketing series. Here, we focus on building your understanding and getting your first supporters. Before you spend money on marketing, you need to understand your users and prove your product has value.

14 August 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: July 2025

TON's ecosystem delivered breakthrough performance in July 2025, combining celebrity partnerships with technical excellence to drive unprecedented growth. From Snoop Dogg's record-breaking $12M Telegram Gifts drop to 10x faster transaction speeds, the network demonstrated both mainstream appeal and production-ready infrastructure.

13 August 2025Learn

How to Get Funding on TON: A Complete Guide for Founders and Developers

This guide is for founders and developers building in TON's ecosystem. It covers all major funding paths that support your growth from initial idea to scaling: hackathons, grants, partner perks, high-touch support, and direct investor connections.

Learn, 2025

12 August 2025Learn

The GENIUS Act Explained

President Trump's second term has transformed the United States government's relationship with digital assets. The current administration has articulated its intent to establish the United States as the preeminent global cryptocurrency leader, a position currently held by progressive jurisdictions such as the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

12 August 2025Learn

Stablecoins on TON

Stablecoins are one of crypto’s most versatile and adopted technologies. Pegged to external assets, such as fiat currencies like the US dollar, they provide a more stable medium of exchange and store of value. Stablecoins are widely used for making cross-border payments, as liquidity in DeFi protocols, to fulfil treasury operations, and as a valuable way to empower those in underserved markets with access to financial tools. Their stability and efficiency as a digital currency make them valuable to both institutions and everyday users.

7 August 2025News

TON Loyalty Program: Real Rewards for Real Engagement

TON Foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of the TON Loyalty Program, a major step toward making Web3 feel as seamless as Web2, right inside Telegram.

Learn, 2025

4 August 2025Learn

What Are Stablecoins?

Stablecoins are digital currencies that are designed to maintain a value that is pegged to an external reference asset. Most commonly, this reference asset is a fiat currency, like the dollar, but some stablecoins might be designed to track the price of a commodity like coffee.

1 August 2025Community

Future Giants: GAMEE

TON's Telegram-native gaming scene is growing fast, but what does real staying power look like? GAMEE offers a clue. Backed by Animoca Brands, GAMEE has spent years building fun, mobile-first games long before Web3 was cool, amassing over 104 million players and 2 billion gameplays in the past year alone.

31 July 2025Development

How to Analyze TON Users and Token Flows on Dune: A Practical Guide

This is the second part of our guide to TON on-chain data analysis on Dune. This installment demonstrates how to analyze balances and value flows between real blockchain users.

Learn, 2025

31 July 2025Learn

Developer Checklist: How to Build Safe Apps on TON

Building on TON means building for scale. Code can reach real users quickly, creating incredible opportunities but also significant responsibility.

30 July 2025News

Unlock Up to 20% APY: Ethena's Boost Campaign Now Live Across TON DeFi

Ethena's USDe boost campaign is entering a new phase. From August 28th - September 25th, TON users can earn up to 20% APY by using tsUSDe across four DeFi platforms: Affluent, EVAA, STON.fi, and FIVA.

News, 2025

28 July 2025News

First Digital’s USD Stablecoin is Natively Live on TON

Today, First Digital Group (“First Digital” or the “Group”), a digital asset custodian and trust services group in Asia and parent company of FD121 Limited (also known as First Digital Labs), announced the native deployment of First Digital USD (“FDUSD”) on The Open Network (TON) Blockchain.

25 July 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: June 2025

TON's ecosystem advanced with greater depth and discipline in June 2025. Projects moved beyond novelty, refining their products, shipping useful DeFi tools, and expanding real-world payment integrations. Stronger infrastructure and major app milestones show ecosystem maturity, with builders aligned around long-term value and Telegram as the distribution channel.

24 July 2025Community

Future Giants: AdsGram

Telegram-native mini apps are exploding, but monetization hasn't kept pace. AdsGram is changing this.

17 July 2025News

TON Foundation Supercharges Developer Experience with Launch of Tolk 1.0

The Open Network Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the development of TON Blockchain, today announced the launch of Tolk 1.0, a powerful new programming language that redefines how developers build smart contracts on TON.

8 July 2025Learn

Chain Analytics: Why Do They Matter?

Learn how chain analytics strengthen security, transparency, and trust across TON Blockchain—benefiting users, developers, and the wider ecosystem.

7 July 2025News

Clarifying the Status of the UAE Golden Visa Initiative

TON Foundation is aware of the premature announcement that circulated on X regarding a UAE Golden Visa initiative offered by TON. While we understand the community’s interest and enthusiasm, it’s necessary to provide clarity.

4 July 2025Learn

Staying Safe on TON: How to Avoid Scams

Learn how to spot scams, avoid common traps, and protect your crypto on Telegram with 5 simple safety tips. Stay safe and secure on TON.

11 June 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: May 2025

Discover how TON is reshaping crypto in May 2025 with gold-backed tokens, high-yield stablecoins, growing institutional adoption, and surging NFT activity. Explore TON’s latest ecosystem update—built directly into Telegram.

News, 2025

4 June 2025News

All Eyes on TON: Updated Channels, Smarter Communication

As TON continues to grow rapidly across regions and communities, staying connected with the right information is more important than ever. That’s why we’re simplifying and streamlining our social media channels—to help users, builders, and partners keep pace with updates, opportunities, and innovation across the TON ecosystem.

30 May 2025News

USDe and tsUSDe Now Live on TON: Dollar Savings Meets Telegram

USDe, the synthetic dollar by Ethena, is now officially live on TON—along with tsUSDe, its staked counterpart. This marks a major milestone in TON’s vision of making DeFi usable for everyday people. For the first time, users can earn on USD-denominated assets directly inside Telegram without sacrificing security and custody of their digital dollars.

30 May 2025News

TON Ecosystem Support Just Got a Major Upgrade

Support is now more focused, transparent, and tailored to project needs. Here’s what’s changing, and how to apply.

News, 2025

30 May 2025News

TON Foundation Launches Champion Grants to Supercharge Ecosystem Growth

Starting May 2025, TON Foundation is rolling out a bold new grants strategy program designed to supercharge adoption and unlock the next stage of ecosystem growth.

28 May 2025News

TON Foundation Appoints Nikola Plecas as Vice President of Payments

The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation), a non-profit organization supporting TON community, today announced the appointment of Mr. Nikola Plecas as its new Vice President of Payments, effective immediately.

23 May 2025News

TON × GMX development competition: meet the winners

TON Foundation and GMX announce the winners of their joint competition to build perpetual DEXs on TON. See who won, how entries were judged, and what’s next for the finalists.

23 May 2025News

TON Foundation introduces a new approach to ecosystem support

TON’s ecosystem support is evolving in 2025 with a more structured, transparent approach. Learn how projects can apply for grants, marketing, and other resources via the TON Builders Portal.

20 May 2025News

TON Foundation appoints Martin Masser as Head of Growth

The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation), a non-profit organization supporting TON community, today announced the appointment of Mr. Martin Masser as its new Head of Growth, effective immediately.

19 May 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: April 2025

TON accelerates in April—new CEO, USDe integration, bond fund launch, and Telegram-native growth signal its next phase of global Web3 adoption.

Learn, 2025

5 May 2025Learn

What are real-world assets (RWAs) in crypto? A beginner’s guide

Discover how real-world assets (RWAs) like bonds and real estate are coming to crypto, and why TON is becoming a key platform for this shift.

2 May 2025News

TON Nest evolves for enhanced builder education

TON Nest evolves to offer clearer structure, deeper integration, and enhanced support for early-stage builders on The Open Network (TON).

1 May 2025News

Ethena partners with TON Foundation to launch USDe on TON and reach Telegram’s 1+ billion users

Ethena and TON Foundation today announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the growth of TON’s on-chain economy through the deployment of Ethena’s USDe and sUSDe products across TON’s ecosystem.

30 April 2025News

Libre and TON Foundation launch $500M Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF) on TON Blockchain

Libre, the on-chain infrastructure for regulated Real-World Assets (RWAs), and TON Foundation, the non-profit supporting The Open Network blockchain, today announced plans to tokenize $500 million worth of Telegram Bonds through the launch of a tokenized Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF) on TON Blockchain.

News, 2025

25 April 2025News

TON retires legacy Toncoin Bridge after 4 years

TON is retiring the legacy Toncoin Bridge after four years of service. Discover why the bridge is being sunset, how it supported early Toncoin adoption, and what’s next for cross-chain transfers on TON.

24 April 2025News

TON Foundation appoints Maximilian Crown as Chief Executive Officer

The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation), a non-profit organization supporting the TON community, today announced the appointment of Mr. Maximilian Crown as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.

23 April 2025

What are TON NFTs? A no-nonsense intro and why everyone’s talking about them

Confused about TON NFTs? You’re not alone. Here’s a no-BS intro to TON NFTs—what they are, how they work on Telegram, and why people are suddenly obsessed with digital stickers, gifts, and more.

21 April 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: March 2025

March 2025 was a month of steady growth for TON—despite broader market turbulence. From DeFi and payments to GameFi, NFTs, AI, and Telegram-native experiences, explore key updates including Durov’s return, $400M+ in VC backing, new @wallet features, and Grok AI’s Telegram debut.

18 April 2025News

TON x Jupiter Exchange competition results

TON and Jupiter hosted a competition to boost swap infrastructure on TON. Meet the winners, learn why aggregators matter, and see what’s next for DeFi on TON.

Community, 2025

17 April 2025Community

Future Giants: Miomi Game

What if you could jump into FIFA, Counter Strike, DOTA, or Call of Duty—and earn crypto while you play? That’s what Miomi Game is building on TON. With short battles, secure payouts, and $94M+ in prize pools, Miomi Game makes competitive gaming feel rewarding, not just sweaty. We caught up with the team to learn how they’re doing it—and where they’re headed next.

Community, 2025

14 April 2025Community

Future Giants: Grably

Discover how Grably turns everyday content into crypto rewards through its Telegram Mini App. Learn how users earn by contributing data for AI training—safely, transparently, and on their own terms.

News, 2025

11 April 2025News

TON's grant impact: a year of funding innovation in 2024

In 2024, TON’s Grant Program supported 57 projects across GameFi, DeFi, and infrastructure, helping builders explore new use cases and expand the utility of blockchain technology within the TON ecosystem. Let’s dive into the trends, standout projects, and ecosystem milestones that defined 2024.

3 April 2025News

TON at Web3 Fest HK 2025: full agenda and speaker lineup

TON is taking the Main Stage at Web3 Fest HK 2025 as the title sponsor, with TON Day happening on April 8, 2025. Expect keynotes, panels, and big announcements covering DeFi, gaming, AI, meme trading, and more, all designed to showcase TON’s growth and future plans.

Community, 2025

3 April 2025Community

Future Giants: Husky AI

Ever searched for something online, only to get bombarded with ads, outdated links, and SEO spam? Husky AI, built on TON, is trying to change that. Instead of sifting through cluttered search results, it combines Telegram content with web sources to deliver AI-generated answers—without the distractions.

26 March 2025Learn

Play2Win: The evolution of Web3 gaming?

Web3 gaming has a problem—rewards that fizzle out too soon. Play-to-Earn (P2E) promised a future where gamers could generate income through their passion. Many P2E games, however, proved unsuccessful because poorly designed mechanics prevented long-term success. Play2Win is the emerging contender that makes multiplayer gaming a lasting success.

21 March 2025NFT

How to buy, sell, and use TON NFTs

Remember when NFTs were deader than your high school group chat? Well, they’re back. But this time on TON—affordable, fast, and actually useful, not just $69 million JPEGs collecting digital dust. While some of you are still waiting for your $100,000 PFP to pay for a villa in Bali, have been cooking. Let’s get into it.

20 March 2025News

TON Foundation discloses leading VCs invest over $400M in Toncoin

TON Foundation has disclosed that over $400 million in Toncoin is held by some of the world’s most forward-thinking US-based venture capital firms.

Community, 2025

13 March 2025Community

TON Innovators: True World

Backed by a team with deep Web2 gaming experience, True World ditches the mindless grind for strategy, community, and real rewards, pulling in 2M+ players. From clan battles to city conquests, it layers competitive gameplay, NFT integration, and a player-driven economy into an experience that keeps players coming back. We spoke with the True World team to learn more about their vision, gameplay mechanics, and what’s next. Let’s dive in.

12 March 2025Community

Future Giants: To the MOO

To the MOO is where Telegram’s mass adoption meets Bitcoin, letting users farm their first Bitcoin through social engagement, strategy, and gamified rewards. TON’s mission is to onboard 500 million users to the TON ecosystem by 2028, and To the MOO hopes to play a role in this mission. Let's take a look at the next installment in TON's Future Giants series.

11 March 2025News

TON Ecosystem Update: January – February 2025

TON is making big moves in 2025—new leadership, Telegram’s deeper integration, booming DeFi and GameFi, and major infrastructure upgrades. Get the latest highlights and see why TON is becoming one of the most exciting ecosystems in crypto.

10 March 2025Community

Future Giants: Aqua Protocol

Meet Aqua Protocol, a decentralized finance platform built on TON. Aqua Protocol introduces an alternative method for minting AquaUSD, an overcollateralized stablecoin, by allowing users to secure liquidity without liquidating their crypto holdings. The platform supports borrowing, yield strategies, and stable swaps, providing an alternative to centralized stablecoins like USDT. This interview offers a closer look into the vision behind Aqua Protocol, how AquaUSD works, and what’s next for the protocol.

25 February 2025Development

TON on-chain data analysis: quickstart on Dune

With TON now the exclusive blockchain for Telegram’s mini app ecosystem, Web3 is reaching over 950 million users—bringing crypto into the hands of everyday people like never before. But with this kind of explosive growth, how do we track what’s actually happening on-chain? In this article, we’ll break down TON’s architecture and how you can use Dune’s blockchain data tools to make sense of this fast-growing network.

Community, 2025

21 February 2025Community

Future Giants: Animal Village

Animal Village blends settlement-building, idle mechanics, and strategy in a Miyazaki-inspired Web3 game. We spoke with the team about their vision, challenges, and what’s next.

20 February 2025Learn

What is an Automated Market Maker (AMM)? A beginner’s guide

In this guide, we will dive into how AMMs work, their key benefits, and potential risks. We’ll also explore how AMMs have evolved from v2 models, used by DEXs like STON.fi and DeDust, to v3 models, such as TONCO DEX, which introduced concentrated liquidity.

Community, 2025

18 February 2025Community

TON Giants: Delabs Games

Gaming has always been about pushing boundaries—whether through new mechanics, immersive worlds, or innovative technology. Delabs Games, led by industry veteran James Joonmo Kwon, has spent decades doing just that. The studio builds on a legacy of innovation—from early mobile RPGs to launching an Unreal Engine MMORPG on mobile. In this interview, we look closer at Delabs' journey, its approach to game development, and how it uses TON to explore the future of Web3 gaming.

17 February 2025Community

Future Giants: TapSwap

Gaming is evolving, and TapSwap is leveling up. With over 72 million users, the platform is shifting from tap-to-earn to a full-fledged Web3 skills-gaming experience. Here, success isn’t about luck or passive rewards—it’s about skills, strategy, and competition. To dive deeper, we caught up with TapSwap to discuss its vision, how the platform works, and what’s coming next.

17 February 2025News

Late Night DeFi campaign wraps up, boosting TON DeFi growth

The Late Night DeFi campaign has come to an end, leaving a lasting mark on TON’s decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape. Traditionally, DeFi has been the domain of whales, with everyday users left on the sidelines. TON set out to change that. With Late Night DeFi, our goal was to bring new users into the ecosystem by making DeFi more engaging, rewarding, and easy to navigate.

12 February 2025Learn

5 ways USDt-TON is making crypto more practical than ever

Thanks to USDT on TON, transactions are becoming faster, cheaper, and more accessible than ever. TON’s high-speed, low-cost infrastructure makes it an ideal home for stablecoins, and with Telegram’s massive user base of nearly a billion people, mass adoption is within reach.

News, 2025

11 February 2025News

TON integrates with LayerZero, bringing greater blockchain interoperability

TON Foundation has announced the integration of LayerZero, the leading interoperability protocol for cross-chain asset transfers. This integration aims to advance blockchain interoperability by connecting TON to over 100 other chains, starting with 12 chains that include Ethereum, Tron, and Solana, and combining LayerZero’s industry-leading messaging infrastructure with TON’s high scalability and low transaction fees.

10 February 2025Learn

Why interoperability is key to unlocking blockchain’s full potential

Blockchain interoperability is the key to seamless transactions, dApps, and asset transfers across networks. Discover how TON is breaking silos and enabling cross-chain connections to make Web3 more accessible and efficient.

28 January 2025News

SBT campaigns: encouraging ecosystem participation through incentives

What if your digital identity could tell your story—one that no one else can replicate, sell, or transfer? Soulbound Tokens (SBTs) make this concept a reality. These non-transferable digital badges are permanently linked to your wallet, showcasing a verifiable record of your contributions, milestones, and achievements within the TON ecosystem.

24 January 2025News

TON Memelandia competitions: Memecoin Mountain and Cabal Arena battles come to a close

Following six weeks of intense memecoin battles, the Memecoin and Cabal Arena battles have come to a close. Which team were the biggest winners? What were the competition highlights? Let's recap the best moments from legendary memecoin games.

23 January 2025Community

TON Giants: Cattea

Cattea has captured the spotlight within TON, with nearly three million monthly users and 75% of its tokens allocated to the community. It combines blockchain technology with gaming, bubble tea, and optional ads, creating a fun and rewarding ecosystem for players. Here’s how the team has tackled challenges, captured attention, and laid the groundwork for an exciting game.

22 January 2025News

TON Ecosystem 2024 Year-End Report

The TON Ecosystem 2024 Year-End Report is here, highlighting the incredible milestones we’ve achieved together over the past year. Download the report to see our progress in the past twelve months.

21 January 2025News

TON Foundation expands partnership with Telegram, making TON the exclusive blockchain for Telegram’s mini apps ecosystem

TON Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the TON community, announced today an expansion of its partnership with Telegram Messenger, as part of which TON becomes the exclusive blockchain infrastructure powering Telegram’s Mini App ecosystem and supporting Telegram’s global user base of over 950 million monthly active users.

14 January 2025News

TON Foundation welcomes Manuel Stotz as new President to drive US expansion

TON Foundation proudly announces a pivotal leadership transition as Manuel “Manny” Stotz, a highly accomplished investor and advocate for blockchain technology, assumes the role of President. Manny succeeds Steve Yun, who has played a critical role in shaping the foundation’s vision and achievements during his tenure as President.

10 January 2025Development

A developer’s guide to TON APIs and SDKs

TON Blockchain has increasingly become a magnet for blockchain developers globally, offering a welcoming space for Web3 development. To support this growth, we’ve put together a range of tools and libraries to simplify building on TON Blockchain.

10 January 2025Community

TON Giants: Catton

Meet Catton, another standout team in the TON Giants series. This feline-themed platform combines AI-powered gaming with decentralized finance (DeFi), turning traditional gameplay into a rewarding experience while making blockchain more accessible to wider audiences.

8 January 2025News

Welcome to TON Square: a fresh name for a bigger mission

Introducing TON Square, the newly rebranded program formerly known as TON Syndicate. Why the rebrand? Because “TON Syndicate” sounded cool, but “TON Square” captures the heart of what this is all about—community, collaboration, and a dash of fun. So, what’s new? What’s exciting? And how can you jump in? Let’s break it down.

8 January 2025Community

TON Innovators: TON Punks

In this edition of the TON Innovators series, we’re turning the spotlight on TON Punks, an NFT collection that goes beyond cool digital art. Picture unique avatars, a buzzing community, and the excitement of GameFi, all built on TON.

6 January 2025Community

TON Giants: SettleTON

To truly grasp the power of innovation and teamwork showcased in The Open League Summer 2024 Hackathon, there’s no better way than to hear from the participants themselves. Introducing SettleTON, a project improving passive investing and yield farming on TON Network.

2 January 2025Learn

Probably Something: how TON and Telegram are bringing Web3 to the masses

Explore how TON and Telegram are transforming blockchain adoption, bringing Web3 closer to nearly a billion users through Telegram Mini Apps, DeFi tools, and seamless integrations.

2024138

31 December 2024News

2024 wrapped: TON’s year of unstoppable growth

2024 was legendary. From shattering records to dropping game-changing innovations, TON didn’t just show up—we took over. As we close out this incredible year, we’re here to celebrate the milestones we reached together. Buckle up as we dive into the highlights that set the stage for an even brighter 2025.

30 December 2024News

TON Foundation joins forces with Jupiter to incubate new liquidity aggregator on TVM

TON Foundation and Jupiter join forces to enhance DeFi on TON Blockchain, driving liquidity aggregation and interchain trading. Participate in the DeFi competition to innovate and win rewards.

26 December 2024The Open League

The Open League New Year Season review

The Open League New Year edition has come to a close! We hope this unique season has brought you joy, excitement, and fresh insights. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the incredible achievements of Season 7, which unfolded over 20 action-packed days.

24 December 2024Learn

Probably Something: history of mass minting on TON

With its lightning-fast speeds and unparalleled scalability, TON has become the go-to platform for projects looking to launch large-scale token distributions. In the first of a new series, "Probably Something," this article explores the history of mass minting on TON from its early days to the present.

News, 2024

23 December 2024News

TON Blockchain data now accessible on Dune

TON's integration with Dune is live! The integration offers opportunities in on-chain analytics, allowing developers and blockchain analysts to dig deep into TON’s ecosystem easily.

20 December 2024News

TON Foundation collaborates with GMX to drive high-performance DeFi

TON Foundation collaborates with GMX to enhance DeFi on TON Blockchain. Join the developer competition focused on high-frequency trading and fee optimization.

News, 2024

20 December 2024News

Hackers League Hackathon, Winter 2024: meet the winners

Hackers League Winter 2024 brought together global talent for groundbreaking innovation, culminating in a thrilling finale. Explore the winners, highlights, and unforgettable moments!

News, 2024

20 December 2024News

STON.fi and DeDust data now live on TradingView

STON.fi and DeDust data are now live on TradingView, enabling 90M+ traders to access real-time insights from TON’s DeFi ecosystem. Track swap pairs, refine strategies, and make smarter trades with TON-based assets.

17 December 2024News

TON Foundation and EVAA Protocol introduce new DeFi incentive program

TON Foundation and EVAA Protocol launch a 100,000 TON incentive program for DeFi users. Borrow USDT, supply liquidity, and earn rewards while exploring DeFi on TON.

16 December 2024News

Hackers League Hackathon, Winter 2024: finalists announced

We’re thrilled to announce the Hackers League Winter finalists, competing for a share of the $3 million prize pool and the ultimate winners title. With 47 incredible projects across 8 tracks, the finalists will present their ideas to a panel of judges and ecosystem leaders during our live judging sessions, streamed on YouTube and X (@ton_society).

13 December 2024News

Introducing Storm Trade’s incentive program with TON Foundation: 100,000 TON rewards available

Storm Trade, in collaboration with TON Foundation, launches a 100,000 TON incentive program for traders of all levels. The program offers rewards for first-time traders, power users, and referrals. With options to trade on Telegram or the web app, users can earn TON tokens, fee rebates, and exclusive perks.

12 December 2024News

New horizons and hidden realms for Memelanders: news from TON Memelandia

As the holiday season approaches, TON Memelandia is turning up the heat in the world of memecoins, bringing a sleigh full of excitement and opportunity to the TON and Telegram communities. Let’s gear up for the final week—the competition’s extension ends on December 15. Where is your favorite TON memecoin ranked on the leaderboard?

10 December 2024News

OKX Ventures invests $5m in TON Ventures: powering the next wave of dApp innovation

OKX Ventures invests $5m in TON Ventures to power dApp innovation. With 950 million Telegram users and dedicated support, TON is the place to build.

6 December 2024The Open League

The Open League New Year Edition: mid-season results 🎉

We’re halfway through the New Year season, and it’s been an exciting ride so far! With 11 days of active campaigning remaining, let’s explore what we’ve accomplished together.

News, 2024

5 December 2024News

Hackers League semi-finalists revealed: live judging rounds to begin next

The Hackers League Hackathon has hit a major milestone—our semi-finalists are ready! Following a tough competition, our brilliant teams have pushed the boundaries of blockchain gaming to earn their spot in this fierce competition. Now, they prepare for the next stage, where their ideas will be brought to life in the live judging rounds.

4 December 2024Community

Future Giants: Fitton

In the latest installment of our Future Giants series, we spotlight Fitton. Fitton is carving out its place in Web3 wellness with its 30-Day Fitness Challenge, designed to inspire activity and reward consistency. Aimed at beginners and intermediates, the app addresses common fitness hurdles like low motivation and poor technique, which can lead to injuries. The Fitton team leveraged the simplicity of creating Telegram Mini Apps to make the application accessible beyond the blockchain community.

News, 2024

4 December 2024News

The best time to build: a call for builders in cross-chain synergy

We’re excited to announce /cohort_0.2—a $5M initiative to bring the Mantle and TON ecosystems together, fostering cross-chain synergy with the backing of the Mantle Ecosystem Fund, GSR, TON Ventures, and execution by TON Accelerator. This program is all about creating new opportunities for Web3 builders, offering the tools, resources, and liquidity needed to build impactful projects at scale.

30 November 2024News

Memecoin Mountain just got BIGGER (but easier to climb!) ️

TON Foundation believes fair launches and dedicated teams are key to building strong meme coin communities. Projects like these often go unnoticed, so we're making Memecoin Mountain more accessible to give them a better chance.

26 November 2024News

Unlocking the future of Bitcoin with TON Teleport BTC: A new era of trustless interoperability

TON Teleport BTC builds on Bitcoin’s foundational principles to integrate its liquidity with TON's ecosystem, offering enhanced yield opportunities, distribution capabilities, and security innovations. This article examines how TON Teleport BTC integrates cross-chain functions by leveraging Bitcoin and TON’s native security features.

25 November 2024Learn

Telegram Stars: uniting developers, creators, and TON’s ecosystem

Earlier this year, Telegram launched its new in-app payment solution, turning heads and sparking curiosity. Whether buying digital goods and services or unlocking TON rewards and discounts, Telegram Stars is making it easier than ever for developers to thrive within the TON ecosystem. In this article, we’ll explore how Telegram Stars complements Toncoin, dispel misconceptions, and show why both are essential players in the journey toward decentralization.

15 November 2024News

The Open League Season 6 Recap: A Triumph of Community and Innovation

With Season 6 of The Open League (TOL 6) having come to a close, it’s time to reflect on all the highlights, milestones, and standout moments that made this season one for the books. With increasing user activity, impressive rewards, and incredible team performance, TOL 6 was the most successful season yet by various key metrics.

15 November 2024News

The Open League New Year Special Edition is Calling!

As 2024 comes to an end, we need to set plans and narratives for the next year. DeFi will be one of them, as announced at TON Gateway. In the upcoming Open League Season 7, TON users are welcome to fully direct their efforts into providing liquidity and trading in 20+ DeFi projects and farm The Open League New Year airdrop.

13 November 2024News

Hackers League Sponsor Series | Arkham's Mission to Improve Blockchain Transparency

The Hackers League Sponsor Series celebrates the invaluable contributions of sponsors who help make the Hackathon possible. Today, we’re featuring Arkham, a diamond sponsor and leader in blockchain intelligence dedicated to shining a light on crypto market activity. Supported by renowned founders of Palantir and OpenAI, alongside major trading firms and venture capitalists, Arkham has built an AI-powered platform that unveils the real-world identities behind blockchain transactions.

11 November 2024News

Mastering Telegram Mini Apps: A Developer’s Guide to Mentorship

Telegram has grown beyond just a messaging app—it’s now a platform where developers can create and deploy interactive applications directly within the chat interface. One of the most exciting opportunities for developers is the ability to create Mini Apps. In this guide, we’ll walk through Telegram Mini Apps and the importance of having mentors to guide you through their development.

6 November 2024News

Hackers League Sponsor Series | TON Apps Empowers Developers with TON API Integration

The Hackers League Sponsor Series recognizes the essential contributions of sponsors who play a vital role in the Hackathon's success. These sponsors support and guide skilled developers as they compete for substantial prizes, helping to fuel innovation across Web3. Throughout the series, we dive into the sponsors' motivations, goals, and insights into developer projects.

4 November 2024News

TON Accelerator Launches “Synergy”: A $5M Cross-Chain Initiative to Drive Innovation Across TON and EVM Ecosystems

TON Accelerator today unveiled Synergy, a groundbreaking $5 million initiative dedicated to advancing cross-chain innovations between the TON network and its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) partner, Mantle.

1 November 2024News

Testnet is Here: Be the First to Mint tgBTC

The long-awaited TON Teleport BTC testnet is now ready! Announced by Roman Krutovoy, Infrastructure Lead at TON Foundation and Roman Nguyen, CTO of RSquad Blockchain Lab at Gateway 2024, the launch of the testnet marks a step forward in bringing native Bitcoin to the TON ecosystem.

1 November 2024News

TON Studio: Putting The Power Back In The Hands of Developers

Our mission at TON Studio is to enhance the developer experience within the TON ecosystem. To do that, we want to provide tools that eliminate the technical barriers between having an idea for a dApp and building and eventually launching it. Our determination to help developers realize their dream projects is why we’ve launched TON Studio: to provide the tools, resources, and expert engineering guidance to developers needed to build brilliant dApps.

1 November 2024News

TON’s Path to Decentralization: The Evolution of the Governance Model

The TON community has matured impressively in the past year. TON keeps connecting the crypto industry to a mass audience of new users, while successful projects constantly emerge. Advocating for decentralization and reactive to community growth and maturity, The Open Network Foundation (“Foundation”) introduces Society DAO, a new governance model.

31 October 2024News

Unlocking BTC’s Potential in TON: Introducing TON Teleport BTC

In the ever-evolving blockchain landscape, bridging traditional assets with DeFi ecosystems has become revolutionary, and TON is making bold strides to lead the way. Recently, we introduced TON Teleport BTC, a decentralized bridge allowing for the seamless transfer of BTC with TON’s network. This bridge enables BTC holders to leverage their assets within TON’s DeFi ecosystem, unlocking new possibilities, like yield farming, using Bitcoin as collateral. For BTC enthusiasts, it’s the first step in transforming dormant assets into opportunities for growth.

31 October 2024News

Infrastructures for stable assets with Curve

Since the beginning of 2024, TON has undergone significant changes, particularly in the DeFi space. At the start of the year, there were about 10 projects; now, there are 35, all of which are listed on Defilama. A key milestone was the launch of USDT, which confirmed that TON is actively strengthening its position in the DeFi landscape. The largest liquidity pools for USDT pairs have emerged on the TON blockchain.

25 October 2024News

Hackers League Sponsor Series | DeDust Transforms DeFi Development on TON

Welcome to the Hackers League Sponsor Series, where we highlight the visionary backers making the winter hackathon possible! Today, we’re excited to introduce DeDust, a Title sponsor helping developers make their mark on the TON ecosystem.

25 October 2024News

Hackers League Sponsor Series | AEON Drives Forward GameFi Onboarding with Payment Solution

The Hackers League Sponsor Series acknowledges our outstanding sponsors, whose considerable support has been crucial in creating the Hackathon. Today’s article highlights AEON, a Hackers League’s Title Sponsor focused on simplifying Web3 payments. AEON is a next-gen modular payment protocol developing a multi-chain PayFi standard to support various developer monetization strategies.

24 October 2024The Open League

How to Score Big in The Open League’s $1.2M Airdrops: A Guide to Winning

The Open League’s $1.2 million airdrop campaigns offer an exciting opportunity for the TON community to claim rewards for doing what you already love—exploring TON mini apps and NFTs, trading, and experimenting with DeFi.

22 October 2024Community

TON Giants: Chick Coop

The TON Giants Series showcases exceptional teams from the Summer Hackathon who demonstrated their potential and left a lasting impact. By sharing their bootcamp and hackathon experiences, our TON Giants teams offer valuable insights for developers in the winter Hackathon.

22 October 2024News

Hackers League Sponsor Series | Gate Ventures

The Hackers League series acknowledges our incredible sponsors, whose contributions have made the event possible. We start the series by highlighting Gate Ventures, the ventures arm of Gate.io. Gate Ventures will be sponsoring the Gaming and Mini Apps track.

21 October 2024News

TON Memelandia Launches $1.25M Memecoin Battles

TON Memelandia is excited to announce the launch of two memecoin competitions with a total reward pool of $1,250,000. To create a robust and thriving land reigned by memes, TON Memelandia has designed two battles that will begin in the last week of October and last four weeks.

News, 2024

18 October 2024News

Are You Ready To Hack? Hackers League Offers a $3.5 Million Opportunity for Developers

The Hackers League is an opportunity for the brightest minds in the blockchain space to bring their ideas to life while competing for millions in prizes. With a prize pool of $1.4 million and an additional $2.1 million in VC funding up for grabs, participants can turn a concept into a fully funded startup.

16 October 2024News

TON Is Integrating Axelar for Open Interoperability Across Web3

TON Foundation plans to integrate Axelar’s Mobius Development Stack (MDS) as an interoperability layer, securely connecting the TON Ecosystem with over 66 blockchains.

16 October 2024News

Offline Bootcamps: Learning in Person to Fuel Developer Success

Offline bootcamps offer an immersive, hands-on experience. Unlike online learning, where you just watch videos, with in-person interactions, you can experiment and apply your knowledge in real time, bringing the excitement to the next level.

4 October 2024News

Exploring TON Memelandia: A New World for Memecoins to Reign

Created by TON Community and supported by TON Foundation and TON Society, TON Memelandia is a decentralized utopia where memecoin communities thrive, compete, and create.

1 October 2024News

Are You Ready for Hackers League 2024? Here's What You Need to Know

The Hackers League 2024 is just around the corner and it's shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know, from what to expect to critical dates and how to make the most of the Hackers League Winter 2024 event.

26 September 2024News

Hot Days, Bold Ideas: How Our Open League Summer Bootcamps Inspired The Hackers League Hackathon!

As we gear up for the upcoming Hackers League Hackathon, it’s worth reflecting on the Open League Summer Bootcamps held earlier this year between May and June.

23 September 2024News

BIGGER & BETTER: Hackers League 2024 - Start Your Journey With Bootcamps in 19 Cities

We’re hosting bootcamps in 19 cities across the globe.

20 September 2024Community

TON Innovators: TADA Mini

In the next installment of our ‘TON Innovators’ series the spotlight is on TADA mini, a ride-hailing application that improves how people book rides by offering an intuitive, blockchain-powered experience directly within Telegram.

20 September 2024News

Hackers League 2024: A $2M Hackathon for Early Stage Founders

The Hackers League is a global ecosystem-wide winter competition inviting founders, developers and hackers to showcase their blockchain skills and win from a $2M prize pool.

17 September 2024News

Empowering Builders for Growth with TON Nest

TON Nest is a program designed to transform how early-stage TON projects grow and succeed. Through the program, we will help innovators and builders take their projects to the next level by providing them with access to unique benefits.

17 September 2024News

TON Foundation Collaborates with Leading DEX Curve Finance to Incubate a TON-Based Stable Swap Project

TON Foundation, the non-profit organization accelerating the growth of The Open Network Blockchain (TON), has teamed up with Curve Finance, a leading DEX, to incubate a TON-based stable swap project.

12 September 2024News

TADA and TON Foundation Bring Web3 Ride-Hailing to Telegram

TADA, one of Southeast Asia's top ride-hailing platforms, has formed a strategic partnership with TON Foundation to bring Web3 technology to the real world.

5 September 2024News

TON Foundation Launches New 5 Million Toncoin DeFi Incentive Program

TON Foundation is launching a new 5 million Toncoin DeFi Incentive Program to bolster USDt-TON adoption and drive deeper liquidity for TON's DeFi ecosystem.

3 September 2024News

TON Accelerator Launches $2.5 Million TON: Acc Incubator and TON: Acc Portal

Today, TON Accelerator announced the launch of TON:Acc, a new incubation program for promising start-ups building on The Open Network.

2 September 2024News

Open League Season 6 Is Bringing Airdrops and New Changes

We’re excited to announce The Open League Season 6 where we're all on the same mission: growing the TON ecosystem to reach 500 million active wallets and a $1 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL).

2 September 2024Community

TON Innovators: Fanton

Fanton Fantasy is our latest TON Innovators interview, a Telegram game that revolutionizes the fantasy league concept by combining traditional fantasy football with blockchain and Telegram.

27 August 2024News

Join the #DigitalResistance and Fight for Your Freedoms!

Pavel Durov’s arrest in France reignited the fire of #DigitalResistance. Join us in the fight for our digital freedoms!

News, 2024

23 August 2024News

USDt on TON Is Now Available on Over 100 Platforms Worldwide

We're excited to announce 29 new partners who now support USDt on TON, taking us to a total of over 100 partners worldwide.

22 August 2024News

The New Mission for TON Society

The new era of TON is here, and we invite you to join us and shape the future together!

15 August 2024News

A Look Back at The Open League Hackathon: Meet the Winners

Over eight weeks, participants onboarded, learned, and built, culminating in global in-person sessions where they coded, collaborated, and connected with the TON community.

14 August 2024News

Introducing TON Ventures: A $40M Fund for Early-Stage Projects

We’re excited to announce the launch of TON Ventures, a venture capital organization born out of the expertise and vision of former senior team members from the TON Foundation.

13 August 2024News

Simplifying Integration of USDt on TON: Key Infrastructure Providers

We’re simplifying the integration of USDt on TON into crypto exchanges, onramps, payment services, and more as a significant step towards expanding the utility and accessibility of digital assets.

12 August 2024Community

TON Culture Kings: Kakaxa

Today, we’re excited to feature Kakaxa, a hot memecoin that’s captured the imagination and wallets of many.

8 August 2024News

We've Teamed Up with Cocos Studio to Supercharge Next-Gen Web3 Mini-Games

This partnership will leverage CocosStudio's advanced game development tools and TON's ecosystem to kick off a new era in digital entertainment.

8 August 2024The Open League

These Are The Best Projects of The Open League Season 5

It is time to review The Open League Season 5 and discover the best projects.

30 July 2024Community

TON Innovators: Catizen #2

Today, we’re bringing you a second interview with Catizen, a Telegram game that took the world by storm. We first interviewed Catizen in early May, but much has changed since then, and Catizen has become one of the most popular and biggest Web3 games ever.

24 July 2024News

Introducing the W5 Smart Wallet: Evolving Transactions on TON Blockchain

We’re changing the game by bringing the first gasless transaction implementation to TON.

23 July 2024Community

TON Culture Kings: Hydra

Today, we’ll be talking to Hydra, a coin with a Telegram Mini App looking to simplify user interactions with TON Blockchain and breathe new life into the ecosystem NFT market.

22 July 2024News

TON Foundation and Animoca Brands’ Mocaverse Partner in a $20M Initiative to Support TON

TON Foundation and Mocaverse team up to deploy a $20M token reserve to support the TON Ecosystem.

18 July 2024News

Introducing TON Teleport: Bringing Bitcoin to TON

Bitcoin on TON? Yes! This article introduces the new TON Teleport concept that brings Bitcoin to The Open Network.

11 July 2024Community

TON Innovators: Nomis

Explore Nomis Protocol, launching on TON with Soulbound Tokens to enhance user reputation and reward distribution. Learn how this innovative system, already impacting major ecosystems, will revolutionize digital interaction in Web3.

3 July 2024Learn

How to stay safe on TON & Telegram

The article highlights the growing popularity of the TON and Telegram ecosystem, the risks of scams targeting new users, and provides guidance on recognizing common scams and tips on protecting oneself, including enabling two-step verification, verifying contacts, and avoiding too-good-to-be-true offers.

2 July 2024

USDt on TON is Expanding Horizons with Over 60 New Integrations

We're bringing you the first 60 integrations towards our journey to putting USDt on TON to every pocket.

26 June 2024The Open League

The Open League Season 4 Results: New Champions Emerge!

Meet the best-performing teams of the fourth season of The Open League!

25 June 2024Development

TON Use Cases: Building Decentralized Gaming Experiences

Explore how TON is revolutionizing decentralized gaming with features such as seamless Telegram integration, advanced user retention tools, and robust security.

Development, 2024

23 June 2024Development

How to Create Your Telegram Mini Apps

Explore the key possibilities of Telegram Mini Apps with our detailed guide, offering practical tips on how to successfully develop and implement them.

19 June 2024Community

TON Culture Kings: ARBUZ

In this interview, we’ll peel back the rind on $ARBUZ, exploring its origins and what’s next for the project.

12 June 2024Community

TON Innovators: Yescoin

Yescoin is a viral swipe game on Telegram, rapidly growing with over 18 million players and notable success in The Open League. The team behind Yescoin discusses their innovative gameplay, community engagement, and upcoming features, emphasizing user experience and security.

TON Blog, 2024

4 June 2024

Deep Dive Into USDt on TON

This article aims to help everyone understand the USDT smart contract code in the GitHub repository and explain a bit about the FunC language (the smart contract language in TON).

4 June 2024News

Putting USDt on TON to Every Pocket With Over 100 Integrations

TON Foundation and Tether are collaborating to make USDt on TON Blockchain accessible globally through over 100 planned integrations with local partners.

31 May 2024News

Explaining FIT21 And What It Means For The Future Of Decentralization

In this article, I'll examine what FIT21 means for the industry and attempt to explain this act in a straightforward and digestible language free of confusing terms.

31 May 2024News

Explaining FIT21 And What It Means The Future Of Decentralization

In this article, I'll examine what FIT21 means for the industry and attempt to explain this act in a straightforward and digestible language free of confusing terms.

28 May 2024The Open League

The Open League Season 3 Results

Season 3 of The Open League saw huge growth in active wallets and DeFi value, along with impressive performances from many apps and tokens. Participants are now on a two-week break before the launch of Season 4 on June 12 at 11:00 UTC.

26 May 2024Partners

TON Partners Report, March & April 2024

The TON Partners Report for March and April 2024 highlights major ecosystem achievements, including key announcements, successful project completions, new partnerships, and significant growth milestones in the TON Ecosystem.

26 May 2024Community

TON Innovators: Storm Trade

Storm Trade, a decentralized exchange built on TON Blockchain, aims to simplify DeFi by integrating seamlessly with Telegram. By offering an easy-to-use platform without KYC requirements, Storm Trade is driving mass adoption of DeFi and enabling users to trade a wide range of assets effortlessly.

23 May 2024News

TON Onboards 1 Million Users in a Single Day

On May 16, TON Blockchain set a new benchmark by onboarding over 1 million users in a single day, showcasing its exceptional scalability and readiness for mass adoption. This milestone, marked by the successful minting and listing of Notcoin, highlighted TON's robust performance and strong user engagement within the Web3 ecosystem.

20 May 2024News

TON Joins ETH Belgrade for First Hackathon Track at Major Crypto Event

TON Society is joining the ETH Belgrade Hackathon, offering a $10,000 prize pool for Telegram Mini Apps. Successful projects can advance to the global Open League Hackathon with a $2M prize pool.

15 May 2024News

Tonkeeper Releases Huge Update

Tonkeeper's latest update introduces the W5 wallet standard, multi-send capabilities, and the Tonkeeper Battery beta, enhancing user experience with gasless transactions, detailed wallet analysis tools, and automatic fee management for stablecoins and NFTs.

15 May 2024The Open League

TOL Season 2 Results Just Landed: Two Teams Eliminated!

Meet the best-performing teams of the last season of The Open League and find out who's eliminated!

14 May 2024

PITCH. BUILD. GROW. WIN: Open League Summer Is Here

We’re excited to announce Open League Summer, a series of 3-day bootcamps coming to 13 locations worldwide.

13 May 2024Community

TON Innovators: Connecton

Connecton VPN, the first VPN service on TON Blockchain, leverages blockchain for secure, anonymous internet access and is now seeking VC investment for further decentralization and innovation.

9 May 2024Community

TON Culture Kings: DUREV

In this edition of TON Culture Kings, we feature $DUREV, a memecoin inspired by the spirit of Pavel Durov and hosted on the TON Blockchain.

Grants, 2024

8 May 2024Grants

Grants Report for March & April: 14 Teams Set to Receive Grants and Join The Open League

The TON Foundation has awarded grants to various projects improving the TON Ecosystem, with the goal of onboarding half a billion users by 2028 through social Web3 applications, games, and DeFi products.

6 May 2024Community

TON Innovators: Catizen

Welcome back to “TON Innovators,” our blog series that explores the innovations and breakthroughs happening within the TON Community. TON goes beyond being just a blockchain; it’s a group of enthusiasts and experts committed to advancing Web3 technology as a whole.

5 May 2024Community

Future Giants: W3BFLIX

In this new series, we will introduce you to the teams you most likely have never heard of: teams building something big yet still flying under the radar.

TON Blog, 2024

3 May 2024

These Are The Best Projects of TOL Season 1!

The Open League Season 1 is officially over, and it’s time to look back at the best projects of the past month.

28 April 2024News

MyTonWallet Kicks Off as the First Project on Early

MyTonWallet launches as the inaugural project on Early, TON Ecosystem's growth-hacking platform, introducing a multi-feature, self-custodial wallet that supports TON Blockchain.

26 April 2024Community

TON Culture Kings: REDO

Welcome to the TON Culture King series, where we introduce you to the world of memecoins on TON Blockchain.

18 April 2024Learn

How To Start Using USDt on TON

Find out how to buy and use USDt-TON!

News, 2024

18 April 2024News

USDt Comes To TON: Embrace The True Peer-to-Peer Experience

USDt, the world's largest stablecoin, is launching on TON, integrated directly with Telegram, offering 900 million users a new Web3 experience for global peer-to-peer payments.

News, 2024

18 April 2024News

Launching The Open League DeFi Grants Program: Up To $520,000 Per Team

We're announcing a new initiative for Web3 builders in DeFi and dApps on TON.

News, 2024

16 April 2024News

TON Memelandia Is Here! Recognizing the Importance of Community-Driven Tokens

We recognize the importance of community tokens and meme coins, and we strongly believe that creativity, engagement, and fun are the key ingredients for community growth.

11 April 2024News

TON Foundation and HashKey Group Announce a Strategic Partnership

The TON Foundation and HashKey Group have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the TON Ecosystem and supporting Web3 development, primarily in the Asia-Pacific region. This collaboration will focus on providing financial support, mentorship, and improved virtual asset services, starting with integration efforts in the Hong Kong market.

9 April 2024News

TOL Predictions Contest: Real Chads Make Predictions

Did you always feel special, like you can predict the future? Test your foresight, gaze into the orb, and win.

9 April 2024

An Introduction to Jetton Minting on TON

This guide outlines the advantages, standards, and processes for creating Jettons on TON.

7 April 2024News

HumanCode brings AI-powered biometrics to TON Ecosystem

HumanCode collaborates with TON Society to introduce a $5 million AI-powered palm scanning biometrics system for secure digital identity verification in the TON Ecosystem.

The Open League, 2024

7 April 2024The Open League

Meet the Winners of TOL's Pilot Season!

The Open League concluded its pilot season with outstanding success, revealing significant growth in the TON Ecosystem and introducing a new season with enhanced rewards and categories.

3 April 2024Community

TON Innovators: GoMining

29 March 2024News

The Open League Season #1 For Projects

Season #1 of The Open League is finally here, and we're introducing new changes to make the initiative fairer, more rewarding, and easier to understand. Continue reading to learn more.

27 March 2024News

Bybit launches $150,000 TON Trading Competition

TON Trading Mania on Bybit is a competitive trading event from March 28 to April 17, 2024, offering a 150,000 USDT prize pool for engaging in TON Spot and Derivatives trading. It aims to integrate DeFi into the TON Ecosystem and highlight participants' trading skills within the Web3 community.

Grants, 2024

26 March 2024Grants

TON Accelerator Participants Announcement

Meet the eleven selected participants of the TON Accelerator Program who will undergo extensive 9-week curriculum and gain access to unique benefits and perks.

22 March 2024Development

Understanding Compressed NFTs on The TON Blockchain

In this article, we will explain the concept of compressed NFTs (cNFT) on The Open Network, explore the benefits of using cNFTs, and look at the mechanism of cNFTs on TON specifically.

News, 2024

19 March 2024News

April 1st. The Open League Season 1. $115 million in Toncoin community rewards.

The Open League's pilot season saw a 70% increase in TVL and a 370% rise in daily active wallets in two weeks, prompting expansion efforts. The TON Foundation will distribute 30 million Toncoin, worth about $115 million, in the first full season to engage and reward various user types within the Telegram community.

18 March 2024News

The Open League Trading Challenge is Live!

The Open League Trading Challenge introduces a new team-based trading competition within the TON Community, aiming to boost blockchain activity and accessibility of Web3 DeFi services to Telegram users. It features an Influencer Trading Competition and a Squad Competition.

13 March 2024News

Build the Future of Web3 at the TON HackerHouse with $1 Million in Prizes

The TON Foundation and TonX Studio are launching the inaugural TON HackerHouse, offering developers a chance to contribute to the TON Ecosystem and compete for a $1 million prize pool. This event, happening on April 4, 2024, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Hong Kong, focuses on innovations in Web3 technologies through exclusive resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities.

13 March 2024News

Ushering in a New Era of Internet Ownership to the Public

We have teamed up with two elite Web3 companies to usher in a new era of true Internet ownership. Continue reading to learn more.

TON Blog, 2024

12 March 2024

TON Grants Report for February 2024

We're excited to introduce you to four new TON Grants recipients, all from the gaming industry. Continue reading to learn who they are.

10 March 2024

TON Partners Report, January & February 2024

This article provides a comprehensive update on the TON Ecosystem, highlighting significant developments, including the launch of the Telegram Ad Platform, partnerships, and community growth. It also delves into technical and strategic insights on enhancing the utility of TON-USDT, underlining TON's ongoing efforts to expand its use cases and integration within the Telegram community.

7 March 2024News

TON Treasure Hunt on OKX Now Live: 60,000 Toncoin Up For Grabs

The TON Treasure Hunt, a trading competition on OKX, offers a chance to win up to 60,000 Toncoin and other rewards, aiming to engage users in the TON Ecosystem and promote Web3 adoption. By depositing and trading TON, participants can increase their chances to win part of the prize pool through completing tasks and getting involved in the community.

News, 2024

5 March 2024News

Mirana backs Toncoin with $8 million

Mirana Ventures has announced a partnership with TON, including an $8 million purchase of Toncoin, aimed at accelerating mass adoption of Web3 technologies through the development of the Telegram Web3 SuperApp. This collaboration will also enhance liquidity and technology within the TON Ecosystem, including exclusive advertising access on Telegram and integrations with other blockchains like Mantle Network.

Learn, 2024

4 March 2024Learn

TON Staking: Earning participation rewards with The Open Network

This blog introduces the concept of staking within the TON Ecosystem, emphasizing its role in enhancing network security and offering liquidity through various projects. It details different staking options, showcasing TON's potential to transform Web3 finance.

4 March 2024News

The Open League Incentives Start Today! Up to 1M Toncoin to be distributed to the community by April 1.

Today, we introduce a new competitive format where TON projects compete for user attention to win rewards for you.

29 February 2024News

Spend TON with Bybit and unlock 7% cashback

Bybit has partnered with TON to allow the use of Toncoin with its Mastercard-powered debit card, offering a 7% cashback on Toncoin transactions through March. This initiative bridges the gap between digital and traditional finance, enabling users to spend their digital currency on everyday purchases.

27 February 2024News

Durov announces Telegram to exclusively use TON for ad payments

Telegram, with its 800 million active users, will exclusively use TON Blockchain and Toncoin for all transactions and payments, marking a significant shift towards integrating blockchain technology into mainstream digital platforms. This move opens up vast earning potentials for content creators and sets a new standard for digital monetization, signaling the first mass adoption of blockchain among Web2 audiences.

TON Blog, 2024

21 February 2024

Grants and Bounties Report Q4 2023

The article provides a comprehensive overview of the TON Foundation's financial support to various Web3, GameFi, DeFi, and other projects within the TON Ecosystem for Q4 2023, highlighting the foundation's commitment to fostering innovation and mass adoption.

News, 2024

19 February 2024News

Be Early: Web3 Growth Hacking on TON

Early is a new initiative from TON Foundation designed to connect early-stage Web3 projects with potential users, leveraging the Community bot's infrastructure to engage over 7.5 million users. This platform offers a unique approach to project growth by rewarding community engagement and contributions with a fair token distribution method, focusing on "sweat equity" over financial investment.

16 February 2024Community

Join the TON Syndicate Program and Shape the Future of The Open Network!

Join the TON Syndicate Program, help us grow, and enjoy exclusive benefits.

Development, 2024

12 February 2024Development

A Developer’s Primer to TON Ecosystem

This article serves as a comprehensive primer for developers interested in TON Ecosystem, outlining its unique advantages, user-friendly features, and developer resources. It emphasizes the ease of getting started with blockchain through TON, showcasing various applications, DeFi opportunities, and support available for developers to create and innovate within TON Community.

9 February 2024News

Attention Builders: TON's February Acceleration Cohort Is Now Open

Continue reading to learn how to participate in the TON Acceleration Program and gain access to expert mentors, technical support, and potential funding.

8 February 2024News

TON Foundation Grant Support: January 2024

Meet the four new TON Foundation Grant Support recipients for January 2024. Click to learn more.

News, 2024

8 February 2024News

Toncoin Holders May Now Use BitGo, Web3’s Leading Crypto Custodial Service

We partnered with BitGo to implement Toncoin support in BitGo's leading custody and financial services across 50 countries. Keep reading to learn more.

6 February 2024News

TON Fires Up a Web3 Mini-App Renaissance in Asia

The TON Acceleration Program, launched in Asia with partners including Future3 Campus and Hashkey Capital, aims to evolve Telegram into a leading SuperApp by fostering Web3 development and offering support and funding to selected innovators.

6 February 2024Community

TON Innovators: TonX Studio

Read our latest interview from the TON Innovators series and learn about TonX Studio, which is leading the charge in next-generation TON Blockchain technology.

Learn, 2024

31 January 2024Learn

The Future of GameFi on TON: Playing Games on Telegram

This article explores the future of GameFi on TON Blockchain and its integration with Telegram, highlighting Animoca Brands' partnership with TON and the potential for Telegram to become a major gaming platform.

29 January 2024News

The Open League Pilot Season Is Now Live!

The long-awaited TON Ecosystem competition to gamify your experience on TON is here! Continue reading to learn how to participate in The Open League.

Learn, 2024

22 January 2024Learn

An Introduction to TON Ecosystem: Discover Web3 on Telegram

The Open Network (TON) has grown from 35,000 accounts in 2019 to 5.2 million in 2024, driven by developments like setting a TPS speed record, the popularity of Notcoin, and our collaboration with Telegram. This guide helps newcomers navigate the TON-Telegram Web3 SuperApp, starting with setting up a wallet. It covers buying Toncoin, exploring TON's +500 apps, and using Toncoin in the ecosystem.

15 January 2024News

TON Developer Report: Q4 2023

The Q4 2023 TON Developer Report highlights TON Ecosystem's growth and achievements, with a focus on Telegram Web Apps (tApps). It emphasizes the expanding developer community, key events like The Gateway Conference, platform developments, and opportunities for developers to join the TON Web3 SuperApp on Telegram.

9 January 2024Learn

Virality Masterclass: Notcoin's Rise to 4M Players

Notcoin's skyrocketing growth to 4M players is a case worth looking into. Read the article to learn how they did it.

7 January 2024

TON Partners Report, December 2023

This article comprehensively reports the status of the TON Ecosystem, highlighting significant developments and projects.

5 January 2024

Virality Masterclass: Notcoin's Rise to 1M Players

Notcoin's skyrocketing growth to 1M players is a case worth looking into. Read the article to learn how they did it.

3 January 2024News

The Open Network Year in Review: 2023

We provide an overview of The Open Network's (TON) significant achievements in 2023, including setting the World Blockchain Speed Record, integrating with Telegram for Web3 mass adoption, and hosting The Gateway conference in Dubai.

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22 December 2023Learn

Inscriptions on TON: New Crypto Craze or Next-Gen Tokens?

Web3 market has been going wild over the past weeks with the latest trend called Inscriptions, and TON wasn't spared. Let's look at what they're about.

22 December 2023Development

Technical Report: December 5, Inscriptions Launch on TON

In this report we analyze the events of December 5, how it happened, why, and what needs to be done to avoid future issues.

21 December 2023

The Most Significant TVM Update Comes to Mainnet

After more than six months of testing, bug bounties, and audits, we're excited to deploy the TVM update to TON Mainnet.

15 December 2023Community

Hack-a-TON x DWF Labs x AWS: Meet the Winners and Runner-Ups

We're bringing you the results of the TON x DWF Labs x AWS Hack-a-TON.

News, 2023

14 December 2023News

Join TONomania on OKX and Win!

We teamed up with OKX to bring you a series of activities and events where you can win thousands of Toncoins! Keep on reading to learn more.

News, 2023

13 December 2023News

TON Is Coming to Ledger Hardware Wallets

Ledger Wallets now support TON, allowing users to securely store Toncoin and other TON tokens on Ledger hardware wallets. Users must connect their Ledger device to the MyTonWallet app for managing their assets. This integration provides enhanced security and privacy for TON users, with simple steps for setup and use.

13 December 2023Community

TON Innovators: Notcoin

We're bringing you an interview with one of the most anticipated projects within the TON Ecosystem. Notcoin is here!

5 December 2023Learn

A Short Introduction to Tokens on The Open Network

Learn about tokens and NFTs on TON and discover where to buy and store them in this short introduction.

Community, 2023

28 November 2023Community

The Gateway Rewind

Let's rewind The Gateway and reflect on the most important announcements, product launches, and tech developments shared during the event.

22 November 2023News

Anton Trunov Joins TON Foundation and Presents a New Tact Roadmap

We're excited to announce the new Tact Lead, Anton Trunov. Anton will further develop TON's smart contract language and make it more accessible and easier to use.

News, 2023

14 November 2023News

Become a Mentor for the TON Accelerator Mentorship Program

We're looking for experienced and well-connected key opinion leaders and experts to join the TON Accelerator Program. Are you ready to give it a try? Read more!

Community, 2023

13 November 2023Community

TON Innovators: EVAA Protocol

Discover the people behind projects building the TON Ecosystem. Click here to read our first TON Innovator interview with EVAA Protocol.

9 November 2023Learn

Six Use Cases for the World's Fastest Blockchain: Exploring TON's Potential

Discover how TON's record-breaking speed opens the doors to a set of real-world use cases that could change our lives.

31 October 2023Development

100,000 Transactions Per Second - TON Sets The World Record On Its First Performance Test

In light of TON's recent record performance, let's take a closer look at the details of the test and compare TON with other Layer1 networks.

31 October 2023News

Speed of Tomorrow: TON Is The World’s Fastest Blockchain

Today, The Open Network has made history. During the public live performance test of the TON Blockchain, TON became the world's fastest blockchain.

Learn, 2023

17 October 2023Learn

The Architecture Behind The Open Network

Discover the secrets behind TON's scalability, speed, and affordability in this in-depth look at the architecture that makes it all possible.

6 October 2023News

TON Ecosystem Report: Q3 2023

With the third quarter of 2023 behind us, now is the right time to review everything that happened within the TON Ecosystem over the past three months.

6 October 2023Development

Creating a Stable Home for TON Libraries

TON libraries now have a new home under a new Github organization, where teams can collaborate and avoid risks from single-entity libraries.

6 October 2023News

TON Developer Report: Q3 2023

With another quarter behind us, it’s time to review the last three months of development on The Open Network.

News, 2023

4 October 2023News

Building a Web3 Ecosystem in Telegram with Toncoin

On September 13, TON Foundation (TF) and Telegram made a groundbreaking announcement. Click here to get the details.

2 October 2023News

TON Foundation Grant Support: Q3 2023 #2

We are excited to announce the list of grant recipients approved by the TON Foundation for the second round of Q3 2023!

26 September 2023News

Metalist Game Partners with TON to Launch Its First Telegram Game and Distribute Web3 GameID

Metalist Game, an AP NFT partner, announced a new collaboration with The Open Network, aiming to launch its first Telegram game.

11 September 2023Development

Essential Libraries and Tools for Python on TON

This article showcases top Python libraries and tools for The Open Network developed by the TON community.

News, 2023

5 September 2023News

TON Foundation Announces Telegram Web3 Grants

We're launching the most significant grants program ever! Read the article to learn how to apply and help us shape the future of the TON ecosystem on Telegram.

News, 2023

31 August 2023News

TON Foundation Demo Day #2: TonX Joins Existing Accelerator Partners

Another month, another batch of TON Accelerator participants. Continue reading to see the six new projects competing at TON Foundation Demo Day #2.

22 August 2023News

TON Foundation Grant Support: Q3 2023

Explore the five recipients of the TON Grants program selected in the first round of Q3 2023!

22 August 2023News

TONcoin.Fund Announces Investment in TonUP

TONcoin.Fund announced an investment of an undisclosed six-figure amount in TonUP. TonUP is a notable launchpad platform operating on The Open Network (TON).

22 August 2023Development

Why Tact is TON's Next Big Breakthrough

Explore the transformative potential of Tact, a groundbreaking programming language for the TON blockchain, setting the foundation for a new decentralized internet era.

17 August 2023News

Megaton Finance and Hero Blaze Collaborate to Revolutionize Gaming on TON

The TON ecosystem is set to be transformed as Megaton Finance announces a groundbreaking collaboration with the Telegram minigame "Hero Blaze," launched on August 17.

17 August 2023Learn

TON Ecosystem Evolved: Introducing Telegram Apps Center (tApps Center)

The TON Ecosystem is evolving, introducing a new tApps browser for Telegram-based bots, apps, and games. Explore the tApps Center now!

11 August 2023Learn

Explaining the Differences Between Custodial and Non-Custodial Wallets

With multiple exchanges and custodians losing billions of users' funds in the last 12 months, this debate has become more important than ever.

News, 2023

4 August 2023News

TON Connect – The Future Without Passwords

In this article, we will talk about the development of TON Connect, as well as announce the introduction of a password manager in TON wallets.

4 August 2023Community

TON Smart Challenge #4: Join to Win a share of 30,000 TON!

A one-week contest open to both beginners and experienced FunC developers, featuring a total prize fund of 30,000 TON.

2 August 2023News

TON Developer Report: Q2 2023

The TON Developer Report for Q2 2023 is here, packed with the latest updates and news! Continue reading to learn more about our progress over the past three months.

2 August 2023News

Bit Enables Trading Fees to Be Paid in Toncoin

In a historic move, BIT.com becomes the first-ever exchange to allow users to pay trading fees in Toncoin. Use TON to pay for fees and enjoy a time-limited 10% trading fee discount.

26 July 2023Community

Exploring Blockchain Activity in the SEA Region from TON’s Perspective

Southeast Asia is making a compelling case for itself as a hotbed for blockchain. The regional rapid economic growth, tech-savvy demographics, and burgeoning developer activity are shaping the future of blockchain and its applications.

Learn, 2023

15 July 2023Learn

What is TON? — A Beginner’s Guide To The Open Network

This article will look closely at TON and explore its key concepts, features, and potential impact on the blockchain landscape.

News, 2023

14 July 2023News

Introducing Wallet Pay: A Revolutionary Technology for Shopping With Cryptocurrency

Telegram-integrated bot @wallet now allows users to shop and pay for services in TON, BTC, and USDT.

News, 2023

13 July 2023News

Toncoin (TON) Now Available on Alchemy Pay’s Fiat-to-Crypto Service

Alchemy Pay brings Toncoin to its fiat-to-crypto service to provide a reliable on-ramp vital for onboarding new users into the TON ecosystem.

News, 2023

12 July 2023News

TON Accelerator Program’s First Cohort Participants

Keep reading to discover additional details about our inaugural Accelerator Program Demo Day and get to know the six selected projects who will receive funding and support.

3 July 2023News

TON – Q2 2023 Results

Over the past three months, several significant events have unfolded in TON Ecosystem

3 July 2023News

TON Wallet Becomes an Encrypted Messenger

With the new update, you can now encrypt text when sending messages with transactions.

News, 2023

25 June 2023News

Intermediate Results of Rainbow Cross-Chain Development for The Open Network

We're bringing you the latest updates on the development of TON's trustless bridge that we've been working on with the RSquad team.

19 June 2023News

TON Holders and Validators Vote in Favor of Implementing the Toncoin Real-Time Burn Mechanism

The TON community and validators approved the deflationary mechanism, and the implementation went live on Saturday, June 17.

12 June 2023Development

Why You Should Launch Your Web3 Project on The Open Network (TON)

In this article, we will highlight some of the reasons why you should launch your web3 project on The Open Network.

6 June 2023News

Announcing the New DeFi Liquidity Incentive Program for TON Ecosystem

The new program introduces a comprehensive set of qualification criteria to identify projects aligning with sustainable growth and user-centric development goals.

5 June 2023Development

The Most Significant TVM Update So Far – Extended Cryptography, Arbitrary-Precision Arithmetic, and New Instructions

Today, we are unveiling the biggest TON Virtual Machine (TVM) update ever. This update will make TVM one of the most versatile virtual machines around and allow users to create an even more diverse range of smart contracts, services, and products on TON.

2 June 2023News

Embrace DeFi on TON with Tasks, Challenges, and Rewards

Learn about the new TON incentive campaign focused on DeFi dApps and learn how to participate. The first campaign starts June 5, 2023.

2 June 2023News

TVM Challenge Is Here With Over $54,000 in Rewards!

Attention, smart contract developers! Join our TVM Challenge, showcase your skill, and earn a share of $54,000 TON in rewards.

News, 2023

1 June 2023News

TON Community Proposal to Implement Toncoin Real-Time Burn

The TON Community proposes implementing a native deflationary mechanism aiming to burn 50% of all transaction fees received by the validators.

28 May 2023News

Navigating the New TON ERC-20 Bridge: A Brief Tutorial

The new TON ERC-20 bridge aims to provide millions of users with direct access to the TON DeFi ecosystem by using TON’s native Jetton tokens.

28 May 2023News

TON Foundation Grant Support: Q2 2023 #2

We are thrilled to unveil the list of grant recipients approved by the TON Foundation for Round 2 of Q2 2023!

25 May 2023Community

Interview with TON’s Technical Lead Anatoliy Makosov

Explore Anatolyi’s background, discover our future plans, and more.

25 May 2023News

Hack-a-TON x DWF Labs x AWS

Join the groundbreaking Hack-a-TONx DWF Labs x AWS, a DeFi and Data Analytics Hackathon.

24 May 2023Community

Join the TON Ambassador Program and Shape the Future of The Open Network!

Become a TON Ambassador, boost TON adoption and enjoy exclusive benefits.

22 May 2023News

TON Accelerator Program to Funnel $25M into Emerging Projects

The funding will spur growth across the ecosystem, including in DeFi.

20 May 2023News

The Open Network (TON) Launches $720,000 Liquidity Mining Rewards Campaign

The campaign aims to seed liquidity in the growing TON ecosystem starting on June 5. Megaton Finance, DeDust, and STON.fi are the first DEXes to receive the benefits.

18 May 2023News

TON Wiki Challenge

The TON Wiki Challenge is a competition to update and improve The Open Network’s Wikipedia page in any language.

Learn, 2023

15 May 2023Learn

How to create and start using your first TON wallet?

Let’s explore the many wallets available in TON’s Ecosystem that enable our growing user base to keep their digital token holdings safe. Here, you will find a step-by-step guide on how to use a variety of wallets, including Tonkeeper, TON’s most popular wallet.

11 May 2023News

TON Foundation Grant Support: Q2 2023 #1

We are pleased to announce TON Foundation’s approved grant recipients for Round 1 of Q2 2023!

10 May 2023News

TON Foundation Enlists Chainalysis Crypto Incident Response Program

TON Foundation has engaged the Chainalysis Crypto Incident Response Service, providing it with around-the-clock expertise and support to recover lost funds in the event of a hack or exploits taking place.

9 May 2023News

Toncoin (TON) Now Available on Trust Wallet

Trust Wallet now supports Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON).

27 April 2023News

TON Awards 2022 Winners

Ton Awards 2022 is finished! Below you can find the list of winners.

24 April 2023News

TON Developer Report: Q1 2023

TON community drives TON blockchain growth. We unveil Q1 2023 Developer Report to celebrate achievements made possible by our united community.

Community, 2023

13 April 2023Community

The story of Tact language: from idea to release

Why is Tact needed, how was it created and how did it get to its current stage, as told by members of Tact Software Foundation.

30 March 2023Learn

What is blockchain? What is a smart contract? What is gas?

This is an introductory post aimed at giving some context as to what we're doing here.

Learn, 2023

22 March 2023Learn

TON Sites, TON WWW, TON Proxy

Corporations glean a huge amount of user data, which is sold to third parties or leaks in hacker attacks... Today, we’re taking the first step toward solving this problem by opening the TON network to users and launching TON Proxy and TON Sites with TON DNS integration, all of which are decentralized, secure, and reliable services.

Learn, 2023

21 March 2023Learn

Scalable DeFi

One of the TON's major missions is to ensure mass adoption of decentralized tech.

19 March 2023News

Megaton Finance Secures $1.5 Million Seed Funding

Toncoin.Fund, the main incubator and accelerator for The Open Network (TON), a revolutionary technology to unite all blockchains and Web2 Internet into one open network, has announced official backers, led by TONcoin.Fund.

1 March 2023Community

First London Hackathon a building ground for emerging developer talent on TON

The first hackathon was held in London. In this article, we will discuss the details and the organizers.

Development, 2023

16 February 2023Development

Secure Smart Contract Programming in FunC: Top 10 Tips for TON Developers

We go through a couple of the most interesting features of the TON blockchain.

13 February 2023Community

Opinion about 'the freeze' — adding vesting to unclaimed mining rewards

Freezing accounts, the market cap, and a Gentle solution. My humble opinion on the freezing of the accounts at the TON.

13 February 2023Community

Freezing inactive accounts of the first miners

We will discuss the freezing of inactive accounts of the first miners and the reasons for this.

18 January 2023Community

Understanding what mass affinity is and how to reach a billion users

While you were enjoying eating salad with your family, I decided to prepare a great post for you in the morning so you can start the new year with something healthy while sipping your mineral water.

6 January 2023Community

Universal WTON initiative and how we make TON better together

Hello guys, it's been more than a month since I've gotten involved in the Wrapped TON initiative and I'm sharing with you some overview as well as my thoughts on it.

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Learn, 2022

29 December 2022Learn

TON Storage

We’re introducing technology for reliable storage of any size on the decentralized TON network. Individual users and services with an audience of millions can use TON Storage to store their public and private files.

29 November 2022Community

Interview with the developer: What are TON DNS and Telegram Username now?

In August 2022, there was an interview with one of the developers of the TON DNS smart contract, Anatoly Makosov (tolya yanot), which is still relevant today. However, a lot has changed since then, including the launch of the Telegram username auctions — [Fragment](https://fragment.com).

14 October 2022Learn

FunC Journey: Part 3

This is the third part of the FunC journey, in which we will look at what tokens are, why standards are needed and what are the standards for tokens in TON, we will analyze how the Jetton standard and the NFT collection standard work at the top level, and also we will analyze some non-obvious points in the implementation examples of Jetton and NFT standards.

4 October 2022Learn

FunC Journey: Part 2

Greetings reader, this is the second part of the journey through the TON ecosystem. In this part, we will continue to study different aspects of FunC.

6 September 2022Learn

Initial tips for working with the open source community

Working with open-source software is now a regular part of our lives. We can now say that open-source software has major market shares in almost all fields.

4 September 2022Community

Partner Twitter Spaces #1: Huobi x TON

On September 5th at 09:00 (UTC), Steve Yun, a founding member of the TON Foundation, and spokesperson of Huobi held an energetic AMA session on Twitter Spaces for an hour.

Development, 2022

28 August 2022Development

Setting up a Development Environment

In this post, we will cover setting up a complete environment for developing on the TON Ecosystem.

28 August 2022Learn

Introduction To Fift

Using the Fift language is not required for programming TON smart contracts, but if you want to get acquainted with Fift, we have prepared this article for you.

Development, 2022

15 August 2022Development

How to shard your TON smart contract and why - studying the anatomy of TON's Jettons

*Sharding* is a mature concept originating in [database design](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shard_(database_architecture)). It involves splitting and distributing one logical data set across multiple databases that share nothing and can be deployed across multiple servers. Simply put, sharding allows *horizontal scalability* - splitting data to distinct, independent pieces that can be processed in parallel.

26 July 2022News

Why We Invested - Fanzee

Fanzee announced a $2M pre-seed raise to transform fan engagement in sports and entertainment led by TONcoin Fund and First Stage Labs with MEXC Global, Huobi Global, KuCoin Exchange, VLG Capital, Orbs, 3Commas.io and Hexit Capital.

Learn, 2022

27 April 2022Learn

Six unique aspects of TON Blockchain that will surprise Solidity developers

TON is a very modern blockchain that brings some radical new ideas to smart contract development. It was designed quite some time after Ethereum was launched and had the luxury to learn what works well in the EVM model and what can be improved.

Learn, 2022

2 March 2022Learn

The TON Blockchain is based on PoS consensus

For everyone that has come to know the TON blockchain, most will probably know that TON is mineable. However, the TON blockchain was never a PoW consensus algorithm. The TON blockchain is actually a consensus algorithm based on PoS and implements sharding expansion. Therefore, the TON blockchain has the characteristics of tightly-coupled sharding that PoW does not have.