What is TONLAB

Hi there!

You are probably interested in the TON & Telegram mini-apps ecosystem if you are reading this post. But even if you are not, you are not interested YET!

But first, let's start with the short intro:

We are TONLAB, a private Venture Builder and Accelerator for the most ambitious tech startups in the Telegram ecosystem.

This means that we have two major components of our company:

1. An in-house factory producing businesses in the Telegram ecosystem.

2. A framework to help ambitious developers and entrepreneurs to master success in the ecosystem.

So, here is our official channel, where you will find a lot of useful information and real experience not only in building mini-apps in Telegram’s ecosystem, but also making them successful businesses.

Stay tuned!

…and make rest 10% the most successfull ones!

In april 2024, before Pavel Durov visited Token 2049 Conference in Dubai, we’ve got an insigt that Telegram wants to develop the mini-app ecosystem.

It sounded pretty similar to what WeChat did in China, with it’s 1.3B MAU (monthly active users) and 4M mini-apps, making $1.33B monthly spendings inside their ecosystem.

Telegram now has 900M MAU and this opportunity for us looked like going to the apple app store right after it’s release in 2008. Sounds attractive, right?

Now, in July everyone is obsessed with clicker mechanics, because it worked for Notcoin and Hamster Combat pretty well. And now everyone wants to achieve an overnight success. Yes, it might be possible, but only in very certain curcomstances.

So here are two big problems why most of the mini-apps will probably fail with their plan:

1. If you don’t do differ from others or don’t have any “unfair” competitive advantages, you are screwed.

That was one of the reasons we decided not to add similar clicker games into our portfolio. We aim to build business, which will be sustainable over the years, and use both strong differentiation and “unfair” advantages we could possibly reach to.

2. You need to build really clear services for mass adoption. We mean really clear, so your granny would understand it! No crypto slang, no overcomplicated mechanics.

The funny thing about Hamster Combat, who used similar approach, is that Hamster in the Crypto slang means “regular user, who don’t know about crypto”. In this terms we think most of their audience now don’t know the real meaning of “Hamster” and it is kinda metric of their success.

You will see more examples in the following posts, showcasing how do we bypass those pitfalls.

See you tomorrow!

What does the New TON Layer-2 Network launch mean for business?

Wait, what?

If it sounds too complex, we will explain what it means for the community.

What happened?

A new project called TON Applications Chain (TAC) announced a layer-2 network for the TON Blockchain ecosystem in Telegram. It is compatible with Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), meaning that developers who already have built applications under the widespread Ethereum standard could easily port over to the new TAC layer-2 network within the TON ecosystem.

It is also worth mentioning that the project was backed by The Open Platform, an investor focused on the TON blockchain ecosystem, which makes a very positive sign for the community.

What does it mean in simple words?

As a quick note about the essence of level 2 networks — basically it is a blockchain scaling solution, which helps to decrease the costs of operations as well as increases the speed of operations.

What is particularly interesting about this move from the TAC team — they implemented EVM compatibility, meaning it will open access to a large number of users on Telegram to the big existing community of Ethereum developers, allowing them to implement more real-world crypto applications.

It is definitely a good move for the ecosystem, considering the goal of TON Foundation to reach mass adoption with their ecosystem. The only big question remains:

Are most of the very tech-savvy crypto developers capable of building products which will be so simple that they will really reach mass adoption?

#ton #tac #evm #blockchain #ethereum #tonlab #layer2 #theopenplatform

Soon..

Happy 11th birthday to our beloved Telegram! 🎉

It was originally launched for iOS on 14 August 2013.

#telegram #birthday

​Welcome to PlaneTON✈️

The first TMA-based game where you can start earning real money even before the token release!💸

Ready to turn your contacts into cash? Start making money right from your phone book or fanbase. Simply invite friends from around the globe, team up, complete in-game tasks, and level up your skills🛫

The game features easy-to-understand mechanics (send a plane = invite friends), passive token mining, real payouts from your friends’ in-game purchases even before the airdrop, plus regular challenges and bonuses to keep you engaged.

Exclusive offer: The first 100,000 players who join the Telegram bot will get 100,000 respects—especially for the ladies👩🏼👩🏻👩🏽

We have launched a petition on Change.org in support of Pavel Durov.

We oppose the “liberal” policies that suppress freedom of speech. We stand with Pavel Durov and stand for freedom of speech.

We are calling on the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and demanding that the French government immediately release Pavel.

Privacy is not a crime.

We urge the entire Telegram community and all concerned individuals to join us, sign the petition, and spread the word.

https://chng.it/SzwzgPTQTw

🔥 How did Notcoin attract 35 million users and create the first clicker in Telegram? Watch our interview with Sergey Chikirev, co-founder of Open Builders and developer of Notcoin, to find out!

🎥 Watch on YouTube right now!

Don’t forget to like and subscribe, there’s even more cool content coming! 😎

#notcoin #tlab #openbuilders #not

T-LAB is the official media partner of Telegram Builders Day in Dubai.

TON Gateway, the biggest event of the year in the TON ecosystem, is just around the corner. In anticipation of this, T-LAB invites you to join us on October 31st for an exciting gathering with ecosystem leaders from Blum, Notcoin, Nomis, TonTon Games, Fanzee Battles, and TON Ventures. The event is organized in partnership with TonTon Games and Epic Web3 🧞‍♂️

🎟 Entry is free, but spots are limited! Grab your ticket here

See you at Telegram Builders Day!

RUN DUROV, RUN

Today, on October 10th, Pavel Durov’s birthday, we’re excited to introduce Durov Run — a unique 3D game on the TON blockchain, inspired by the life and career of the founder of Telegram.

Durov Run is an original 3D endless runner with business simulator elements, where players relive key moments of Pavel Durov’s life, from his early days in St. Petersburg to his international projects.

What to expect:
- Exciting locations tied to Durov's life, where players dodge obstacles, collect virtual coins, and tokens.

- Our team at T-LAB is behind the development. As you know, T-LAB’s ecosystem includes both web3 startups and real-world projects.

- Referral system: Each player can invite up to 7 friends. There’s also a 7-level referral program where you can earn 15% from your network’s income.

- Pre-farming season: Throughout October, players will need to collect Gems to unlock access to new chapters in November.

- Reach new milestones and earn premium rewards in the form of real tokens from partner projects on the TON blockchain, like Notcoin and Dogs.

- The primary in-game currency is Gems, used for upgrading characters and unlocking new levels.

- The T-LAB token will be integrated across all T-LAB products, with plans to incorporate it into future projects, including a marketplace for startup investments on Telegram’s platform. Investors will receive discounts/cashback when using T-LAB tokens.

Durov Run will serve as a platform for airdrops from TON blockchain partners, and we anticipate a strong viral effect.

Join Durov Run among the first!

🎥 The Future of Mini Apps | Evgeny Ustinovich (T-LAB)

In the new episode of Angel Talks: the hype around mini apps, their prospects, and how to approach them after the controversial listing of Hamster Combat.

Spoiler: Trust, but always verify. Together with Evgeny Ustinovich, CMO of T-LAB, we’ll find out what distinguishes scam projects from failed launches.

Hello everyone! T-LAB here.

It seems that our CMO, Evgeny Ustinovich, is becoming one of the most sought-after speakers for interviewers looking for expert insights on the TON and Telegram ecosystem!

This time, Evgeny shares his thoughts on a hot topic—hiring in the crypto industry. The content is in Russian, so make sure to enable subtitles for a better experience. We’re confident this video will be valuable to many and provide fresh perspectives.

🎬 Watch the exclusive video: https://youtu.be/HhWViQMSNIA

Enjoy watching!