TON is now on Dune 🔥

Recently, the analytics platform Dune integrated TON data, allowing us to dive into information we previously couldn't access.

❓ What does this mean? More on-chain data available:
— Transaction analysis;
— Wallet activity information;
— dApp statistics.

We recommend exploring it all on your own!

🔗 Get acquainted with Dune

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How TON Became a Leader in Mass Airdrops

The year 2024 was truly a breakthrough for TON. The massive airdrops, reaching millions of users, not only demonstrated the power of the blockchain but also elevated the ecosystem to a new level.

🤑 Spring: The Notcoin Airdrop — The Beginning
At that time, there were no tools in TON for mass distributions.

This changed with the introduction of Mass Sender: a service that allowed control over transaction speed, avoiding network overloads.

🐶 Summer: Experiments with TokenTable
The $DOGS project introduced a new approach: users could claim their rewards independently, paying the fees themselves.

However, the service proved unstable, leading the team to revert to the reliable Mass Sender.

📍 Autumn: Mintless Jettons and New Standards
By autumn, Mintless Jettons emerged — a revolutionary token standard that reduces network load and lowers costs.

Over the year, TON evolved from having no solutions to implementing three significant tools. The blockchain is now capable of handling enormous network loads and supporting the largest token distributions. Are you ready for the next airdrops?

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NFT-Gifts in Telegram: What You Need to Know

Last week, Pavel Durov announced the tokenization of Telegram gifts.

This feature is not yet available for all gifts, likely because the team is still working on the necessary preparations 🖼

Once tokenized, gifts gain unique attributes: model, background, and pattern, each with varying rarity.

⭐️ Transformation cost: 25 Stars, which, according to Durov, are used to cover blockchain fees on TON.

NFT marketplaces are already working on integrating these gifts, with a tentative launch expected by the end of January.

Innovators have already created temporary marketplaces on Telegram without blockchain integration. Plush Pepe and Durov's Cap are particularly popular, with the former selling for as much as 150 TON 🔥

Do you have any rare gifts? Share them in the comments!

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What is a Hackathon and Why is it the «Engine» of the Industry?

A hackathon is an event where developers solve a particular problem and compete with each other. The winners receive a grant to implement their project.

In the TON ecosystem, hackathons are also held, with some of the largest supported by the TON Society.

✈️ Why is it the «Engine» of the Industry?
Hackathons are the birthplace of projects that, in the future, change the game and push the industry forward. They are a factory for producing the freshest and most relevant projects on the market.

Do you follow hackathons? Maybe you've even participated in one? Share in the comments!

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Who is Roxman and what does he do in TON?

Roxman – is a 27-year-old entrepreneur, frequently mentioned by Pavel Durov in his blog.

You might not have realized it, but he is behind the following projects:

⭐️ Major

#️⃣ Memhash

👽 Tiny Verse

🏭 Factory

Have you participated in Roxman's projects? Share in the comments!

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A New Level of Analytics: TON x Nansen

Recently, Dune integrated the TON network into their platform. Now, Nansen has announced support for TON, unveiling the TON Growth Dashboard.

❓ What’s now available through the integration:
— Analysis of network activity.
— Transaction monitoring.
— Identification of ecosystem trends.

➡️ Explore TON trends with the TON Growth Dashboard.

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TOP Tools for Working with TON

The TON ecosystem is evolving rapidly, and we’ve compiled a list of essential tools to help you navigate this fast-growing space with ease.

🆔 Wallets:
— TON Wallet: A built-in Telegram wallet for quick access to TON.
— Tonkeeper: A user-friendly wallet with all essential functions.

💼 DeFi:
— STON.fi: The primary DEX for swapping TON tokens and providing liquidity.
— Dedust: A platform for token farming in the TON ecosystem.

🎨 Marketplaces:
— GetGems: A marketplace for buying, selling, and creating NFTs.
— Fragment: A platform for buying and selling Telegram usernames with TON.

📈 Analytics:
— TONScan: A blockchain explorer for transaction and data monitoring.
— Nansen: Analytics for network activity and trends.

💬 Share your favorite tools in the comments!

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The Year of TON Growth: The Numbers Speak for Themselves

TON has shown remarkable growth over the past year. Comparing metrics year-over-year makes it clear that TON is not just a blockchain but a foundation for the future of Web3.

🔗 Data from Dune

🔵 Total wallets:
1,580,000 ➡️ 39,700,000

🔵 Number of transactions:
154,900 ➡️ 1,180,500

🔵 Daily active wallets:
23,500 ➡️ 470,400

🔵 Project volumes:
$2,730,000 ➡️ $27,460,000

What do you think the future holds for TON next year? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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What Does ChatGPT Think About TON?

We decided to ask a modern expert — AI, about the TON blockchain.

TON is a blockchain with big ambitions and a strong connection to Telegram.

✔️ Pros:
— Speed and convenience.
— Seamless integration with Telegram.
— Rapidly growing NFT and DeFi ecosystem.

❌ Cons:
— Still in the early stages of development.
— Dependency on Telegram.

Do you agree with ChatGPT? Or is the robot not quite ready to turn a blank canvas into a masterpiece of art?

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New Planes in Your Hangar, New iPhone 16 in Your Pocket!

📱 To celebrate the drop of the TRUMP collection, we’re launching a contest for a new iPhone 16 and 3 pairs of AirPods!

How to participate:
— Follow us on Twitter
— Like and retweet this post
— Send a screenshot of your plane from the TRUMP collection in the comments under the Twitter post and tag @realDonaldTrump

Let’s make sure it post reaches Trump! Everything is in our hands!

📆 We’ll announce the winner on 1 Feb.

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Telegram and TON: A New Exclusive Partnership

👥 Telegram has officially chosen TON as the sole blockchain platform for its Mini Apps and games.

🔵 What’s changing?
— Telegram Mini Apps are required to migrate to TON.
— Other blockchains, such as Sui and Aptos, will lose the ability to integrate with Telegram.
— Projects that migrate within 30 days are eligible for grants of up to $50,000.

Telegram is now officially becoming the global hub for TON Web3.

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Telegram NFTs on Fragment

The Telegram NFTs tab has now appeared on Fragment, marking a new chapter for the Telegram and TON ecosystem.

❗️ You can now view collectible Telegram NFTs directly on the platform.

Soon, the ability to sell collectible gifts will be available.

Telegram has already begun testing the minting of NFT gifts. We’re eagerly awaiting NFT stickers, avatars, and other unique digital items!

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What is Earn?

@earn — a bot by Notcoin and Community Bot that allows you to participate in airdrops simply by holding tokens in your wallet.

➡️ All you need to do is go to the bot, select a suitable pool, and hold the required amount of tokens to stay at the top of the leaderboard.

Your tokens are not transferred anywhere and do not interact with contracts, completely changing the approach to staking and making it more accessible!

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What Are Telegram Mini Apps Written In?

Creating apps within Telegram is relatively straightforward. Let’s take a closer look at how they work:

💻 Client-side:
— Written in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
— Frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Svelte are often used for building dynamic interfaces.

🌐 Server-side:
— Languages such as Python, Node.js, Ruby, or any suitable backend language.
— Telegram provides the telegram-web-app.js library for seamless integration with the platform.

Thanks to easy integration with the Telegram API, developers gain access to millions of Telegram users, making Mini Apps a popular choice for developers!

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Two Key Cryptocurrency Trends in 2025

The cryptocurrency industry is evolving, and two major trends for 2025 are already on the horizon:

🤖 AI Agents
🔵 Autonomous programs that analyze markets and integrate with DeFi to execute complex tasks.

Notable AI agents have already demonstrated immense growth on other blockchains. Is it time for TON to offer a powerful infrastructure to unlock the full potential of these technologies?

🎓 DeSci
🔵 Using blockchain, DeSci is transforming scientific research by simplifying access to knowledge, accelerating funding, and enhancing collaboration.

This emerging narrative has already caught the attention of major players like Arthur Hayes, making it worth keeping an eye on.

Will AI agents and DeSci establish themselves in the crypto world and become part of the mainstream? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Foresight Ventures about TON

Venture fund Foresight Ventures shared a report on Telegram:

— Global Telegram downloads in 2023:
🔵 India: 83.85M
🔵 Russia: 35.06M
🔵 USA: 29.92M
— Thanks to Telegram Mini Apps, users from South Asia, China, Indonesia, and Vietnam have started showing interest in cryptocurrency.

Telegram continues to grow, solidifying its position as a key messenger for a billion users. How far can it go?

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Durov on TON and Entering the US Market 🇺🇸

Pavel Durov attended Tonkeeper Talks in Paris and shared key insights:

🌏 On the US and the Crypto Industry
🔵 Pavel highlighted the warming attitude toward cryptocurrencies in the US, emphasizing the vast opportunities this opens up for TON.
🔵 He mentioned that TON is expected to be listed on Tier 1 US exchanges this year:
"I’ll be surprised if I don’t see listings on Tier 1 USA CEX this year."
🔵 Durov added that Americans value freedom, making Telegram and TON a perfect fit for their culture.

We’re eagerly awaiting these plans to unfold!

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🎁 Telegram Gift Minting is Live, But There Are Some Caveats

Telegram gifts can now be tokenized and traded on xRare, Market app, and Getgems.

🔵 What You Need to Know:
— Minting requires KYC on Fragment.
— Reverse transfer is possible, but you can’t return it to your profile without KYC.
— The launch wasn’t entirely smooth: bugs, stuck transactions, and unprepared marketplaces.

For now, it looks like a test run, but the process has begun. Have you minted any gifts yet?

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TVM Ventures — A New Venture Fund in TON

Former TON Foundation president Steve Yun has announced the launch of TVM Ventures — a $100M fund dedicated to investing in the TON ecosystem.

💰 Funding Allocation:
— $500K to $1M for early-stage startups
— Up to $5M in liquidity for DeFi protocols

💼 Current Investments:
— Factorial
— Torch Finance
— Fiva
— Memes Lab

Which project will receive support next? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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⭐️ The End of Convenient Telegram Stars Purchases

Buying Stars through third-party services no longer works.

The reason? Google Play and App Store requirements.

💸 Now, purchases are only available through @PremiumBot via in-app payments.

Are the restrictions final, or will a new workaround emerge?

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🤑 TON 2024 Report

TON has released its 2024 statistical report:

🔵 36.2M new wallets created—55x growth compared to the previous year.
🔵 1.8M daily active wallets on average, with up to 40M monthly active addresses.
🔵 1,700+ Mini App developers earned $60M through the Telegram Stars program.

TON continues to gain momentum, and 2025 promises to be even bigger!

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