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2024-02-06 18:00:09 ​The future of GameFi on TON

The transition from Web2 to Web3 gaming represents a significant shift towards empowering players with real ownership of their digital assets. However, the complexity of most Web3 games poses considerable barriers to widespread adoption.

TON and Telegram are addressing these challenges by simplifying the transition to blockchain gaming. Through the Telegram Mini Apps platform, players can easily access games with a single click, while developers can swiftly launch TON-based games on Telegram. @Wallet in Telegram and chat-based features like leaderboards enhance the user experience by facilitating in-game transactions and adding social mechanics.

Although gaming on Telegram is still in its infancy, there's substantial opportunity for growth. Leveraging targeted marketing and the platform's global reach, TON-based games are poised to capture between 10-20% of Telegram's 800 million monthly active users, establishing it as a leading platform for Web3 gaming.

The viral success of Notcoin showcases TON's ability to host engaging and successful games. Alongside the achievements of other TON-based games such as Gatto and Tap Fantasy, this highlights the network's potential as a prime destination for both gamers and developers.

To learn more about the future of GameFi on TON, check out this blog post. Open / Comment

2024-02-05 15:00:06 ​TON Community Weekly Digest

Here's a roundup of the most exciting news from the past seven days in The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem.

Network Growth:

The number of registered accounts on TON grew from 5,039,300 to 5,301,709 (+5.2%) between January 29 and February 4, 2024.

Ecosystem News:

The Open League was officially launched. Join the Pilot Season, complete quests, earn collectibles, and stand a chance to win TON-backed points. Read more here.

Tonstakers became available in OKX, providing users with direct access to on-chain TON rewards within the OKX platform. Read more here.

Shard Protocol introduced Open Sites, a service that enables website hosting on TON Blockchain. Read more here.

Storm Trade introduced TON-margined futures, offering users the option to trade futures with TON as collateral, enabling both long and short positions in TON pairs. Read more here.

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2024-02-02 16:30:03 TON-margined futures on Storm Trade

Storm Trade, the first leveraged DEX for futures trading on TON, has released an update enabling the use of Toncoin (TON) for trading futures. This new feature enhances the trading experience by offering greater versatility in how users engage with the platform.

Previously, opening a futures position on Storm Trade required jUSDT as collateral. With this update, traders can now choose TON as their collateral. This allows for both long and short positions in TON pairs, with plans to add more trading pairs in the future.

What’s new with this update:

There's no longer a need to convert TON to jUSDT, streamlining transactions and simplifying the trading process.
The introduction of a non-linear payout structure means traders can benefit from increased profits even on small price movements.
TON holders can now add their tokens to the liquidity pool and receive rewards up to 5 times higher than traditional staking options.
Traders have the ability to hedge risk during market downturns.

Disclaimer: Futures trading carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Consider your financial situation and risk tolerance before trading. The information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

For additional details, read this article. Open / Comment

2024-02-01 17:00:08 ​Introducing Open Sites

Shard Protocol, a multi-purpose and cost-effective solution for creating and storing digital artifacts, has launched Open Sites. This service enables the hosting of websites on TON Blockchain using the Shard Protocol.

Designed for accessibility and ease of use, Open Sites allows users to experience blockchain-based website hosting without the need for any additional extensions. This streamlined approach makes it accessible to everyone, bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3.

The first implementation of this technology is the TON Global Chat. This bot is designed to encourage users to explore the TON Community, participate in the chat, and solve puzzles. Each successful interaction and puzzle solved rewards users with in-game tokens known as WEB.

Key features:

Open Sites offers a low-cost solution for building on-chain websites, covering both backend and frontend development.
Features an AI builder capable of generating websites from screenshots.
On-chain sites enable unique applications, such as preserving historical records and developing new client-to-client interactions.
The simplicity of these sites ensures easy access without the need for complex procedures.

An upcoming enhancement for Open Sites is the integration that will allow websites to be resolved through both Web 2 DNS and TON DNS. This will facilitate the hosting of on-chain sites on personal domains, blending traditional web hosting with blockchain innovation.

Explore Open Sites and join Shard Protocol’s channel, as well as the Open Sites channel, for future updates. Open / Comment

2024-02-01 12:40:39 Tonstakers now available in OKX

Tonstakers, a leading liquid staking protocol on TON, is now available in OKX, one of the first exchanges to list Toncoin (TON) and one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This move enables OKX users to directly access on-chain TON rewards within the OKX platform, marking a notable development for the TON Ecosystem.

Renowned for its reliability, Tonstakers boasts a user base of over 16,000. Its seamless integration into major products within the TON Ecosystem, combined with some of the highest staking Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) in the market, establishes Tonstakers as a key platform for TON staking opportunities.

From now on, OKX users can utilize the Tonstakers protocol directly in the exchange's Earn section. This feature includes flexible staking options, allowing instant deposits and withdrawals of Toncoin.

The support of Tonstakers in OKX is a strategic move that expands TON Ecosystem's reach. It enables a wider user base to leverage Tonstakers' offerings and delve into The Open Network (TON).

Join Tonstakers’ official channel to stay updated with the latest news. For more information and to explore on-chain TON rewards, visit this page. Open / Comment

2024-01-29 19:00:15 The Open League takes off today

The Open League is a community initiative set to distribute TON-backed user incentives, aiming to activate five million users to TON projects in the next twelve months. The community has voted on this initiative to proceed, with 99.5% in favor of the proposal. Its mission is to foster engagement and growth within the TON Ecosystem through innovative methods and rewarding experiences.

Starting today, you can begin the Pilot Season. Upon completing it, users will be rewarded with the exclusive Junior Pilot Collectible, marking the beginning of an exciting year ahead filled with collectible achievements and rewards. Remember that to unlock these rewards, you must complete the Pilot Onboarding Quest first.

The Pilot Season brings forth an impressive lineup of projects with over 26 million active users:

Wallet
Fanton
tApps Center
Notcoin
Getgems

Rewards
The Open League's innovative reward structure begins with Soul-Bound Tokens (SBTs) in Level 1 of the Pilot Season. These non-transferable tokens, earned by completing quests, lay the foundation for user engagement. In Level 2, the program introduces XP rewards, which are off-chain and backed by TON, growing in value using a time-based exchange rate.

XP will be won in a weekly lottery, with SBTs serving as lottery tickets for the weekly draws. Users can increase their chances in the lottery by completing more quests and through the referral system, which rewards additional entries for bringing in new participants.

Start your Pilot Season today and read this blog post for more details. Open / Comment

2024-01-29 14:00:08 ​TON Community Weekly Digest

Here's a roundup of the most exciting news from the past seven days in The Open Network (TON) Ecosystem.

Network Growth:

The number of registered accounts on TON grew from 4,867,277 to 5,039,300 (+3.5%) between January 22 and January 28, 2024.

Ecosystem News:

SmartDeer integrated with TON Blockchain and launched a Telegram Mini App (TMA) for global Web3 jobs. Job listings from the TON Ecosystem will soon be added to the platform. Read more here.

TON Society introduced three new regional hubs and announced their first meetups, aimed at fostering connections among TON enthusiasts and promoting awareness of The Open Network across various regions. Read more here.

Tonhub Wallet unveiled its largest update, Tonhub 2.0, featuring a revamped look, improved performance, multi-wallet support, a renewed Ledger interface, and avatar customization options. Read more here.

We shared an intro to TON Ecosystem guide, offering newcomers a starting point to explore The Open Network and Telegram's TON-based Web3 ecosystem. Read more here.

OKX began utilizing Tonstakers to offer on-chain TON rewards to their users. Read more here.

We highlighted updates from Hipo, EVAA Protocol, Tap Fantasy, and Fanzee Labs in the TON Ecosystem Roundup. Explore their latest developments here.

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2024-01-26 17:30:02 ​TON Ecosystem Roundup

As TON continues to evolve and expand, this week brings several updates from four ecosystem projects: Hipo, EVAA Protocol, Tap Fantasy, and Fanzee Labs. Let's take a closer look at their latest updates:

Hipo’s staking incentive program
Hipo has introduced an incentive program for staking, aiming for a 5 million Toncoin (TON) Total Value Locked (TVL) target. Participants earn loyalty points based on their staked TON, and 1% of Hipo governance tokens will be distributed as each milestone is reached. Already, over 150 wallets have joined, staking more than 1 million TON. The next milestone is 2 million TON. Learn more about this incentive program here.

EVAA's Mainnet launch celebration
In celebration of its Mainnet launch, EVAA Protocol has teamed up with Tonstarter and @community_bot for a joint marketing campaign. With a prize pool of $10,000, users are invited to complete tasks across 8 levels, with higher levels offering increased chances of rewards. This campaign runs until February 11, 2024, 12:00 UTC. Join the campaign here and read this post for more details.

Tap Fantasy's milestone achievement
Celebrating two months since its launch on TON, Tap Fantasy has successfully concluded its Mainnet marketing campaign, reaching a new milestone. Over 382,000 bot users and more than 106,000 players engaged with the campaign, with 24,000 users making in-game purchases using TON wallets. The Daily Active Users (DAU) count has surpassed 20,000. Read more here.

Fanzee Labs' user growth and new features
Since its launch at the end of 2023, Fanzee Labs has rapidly gained over 100,000 users in Battles. The platform is now unveiling new features and its roadmap for 2024. Upcoming enhancements include support for a referral system, commissions, leaderboards, and squads. Learn more here.

Stay tuned for more updates and developments from the TON Ecosystem. Open / Comment

2024-01-25 18:00:15 ​Intro to TON Ecosystem

The Open Network (TON) is a global, decentralized blockchain community focused on putting crypto in every pocket. By building a Web3 ecosystem in Telegram, TON's vision is to empower 500 million users to own their digital identity, data, and assets by 2028.

If you’re new here, follow these steps to get started with The Open Network and Telegram's TON-based Web3 ecosystem:

Create your wallet
Join TON by setting up a wallet on the network. You have a variety of choices, such as the @Wallet in Telegram, Tonkeeper, OpenMask, and MyTonWallet, each offering a secure way to manage your assets. For those seeking enhanced security, consider hardware wallets like Ledger, SafePal or Tangem. Discover more wallet options here.

Buy Toncoin (TON)
Purchase TON's native currency, Toncoin, directly in Telegram using @Wallet with a debit or credit card, or via centralized exchanges like OKX, KuCoin, Bybit, and Blockchain.com. Alternatively, use TON-native platforms such as DeDust.io and STON.fi, or DEXs like Uniswap, PancakeSwap, and Biswap. Find more options here.

Explore TON Ecosystem
Discover a diverse range of over 500 apps on TON App. Experience the unique Telegram Mini Apps platform in the tApps Center, fully integrated within Telegram, providing easy access to innovative applications.

Use your Toncoin (TON)
Toncoin goes beyond financial transactions. Use it to buy Telegram Premium, purchase Telegram usernames on Fragment, access TON-based VPN services, buy eSIM plans, decentralized storage, shop for real-world products, stake, and explore DeFi applications.

Your journey into the new world of Web3 starts here. Explore, engage, and empower your digital life with TON on Telegram. For a deeper dive, check out this detailed guide. Open / Comment

2024-01-24 17:30:03 ​Unveiling Tonhub 2.0

Tonhub Wallet has released its largest update yet, Tonhub 2.0, marking a notable milestone in its development. This new version introduces multiple improvements and features, with a focus on enhancing the user experience.

Here are the key updates in Tonhub 2.0:

Revamped look: Tonhub has introduced a new logo, dark theme, and bold colors. The user interface has been simplified, further enhancing the overall user experience.

Updated core: The app's performance has been boosted, making it 15% faster. This update includes rewriting the app's "engine" from the ground up, optimizing the logic for data states and updates.

Multi-wallet support: Tonhub 2.0 introduces the ability to integrate and swiftly switch between multiple TON wallet addresses, all at the touch of a button.

Renewed Ledger interface: The Ledger interface has been updated, incorporating Ton Whales staking. Now, not only can you securely store your coins, but you can also grow your holdings directly from your hardware wallet.

Avatar option: Users now have the option to customize their profile avatars, allowing for a more personalized experience.

To experience these new features, download Tonhub 2.0. For the latest updates, join Tonhub's official Telegram channel. Open / Comment