Forwarded from The Open Network (Tolya)
We pay lots of attention to simplicity of our apps and services.
You might have noticed that our wallets and other apps contain almost no technical information. What you see is animated stickers, not transaction hashes or block heights.
The only tech info you’ll find is your wallet address, which is no harder than card or phone number. But it will be dropped soon, too – once TON DNS goes live, everyone will be able to register a short username and use it instead.
People don’t need to get under the hood of the blockchain to start using it. Blockchain’s advantages such as privacy and security should be available to everyone.
We’re often asked if we’re planning a full-fledged TON blockchain explorer (a service that scans blocks and transactions). Development of such an explorer is not on our top priority list because we believe average user won’t need it.
Whenever you send transfer to a friend using your regular mobile banking, you don’t need to go to ‘banking explorer’ afterwards or launch Internet traffic scanner to make sure the money’s indeed been sent. We’ll release a full-fledged explorer, sure, but it’ll be used by devs for debugging – average users simply won’t need it.
Most of the existing interfaces were created during the era of blockchains of the past. You send coins and wait anywhere between 10 minutes and a couple of hours, usually not even sure if your transfer will be processed.
In TON, transactions are cheap and almost instant. A modern tech now gives us an opportunity to redefine and simplify people’s interaction with blockchain.
You might have noticed that our wallets and other apps contain almost no technical information. What you see is animated stickers, not transaction hashes or block heights.
The only tech info you’ll find is your wallet address, which is no harder than card or phone number. But it will be dropped soon, too – once TON DNS goes live, everyone will be able to register a short username and use it instead.
People don’t need to get under the hood of the blockchain to start using it. Blockchain’s advantages such as privacy and security should be available to everyone.
We’re often asked if we’re planning a full-fledged TON blockchain explorer (a service that scans blocks and transactions). Development of such an explorer is not on our top priority list because we believe average user won’t need it.
Whenever you send transfer to a friend using your regular mobile banking, you don’t need to go to ‘banking explorer’ afterwards or launch Internet traffic scanner to make sure the money’s indeed been sent. We’ll release a full-fledged explorer, sure, but it’ll be used by devs for debugging – average users simply won’t need it.
Most of the existing interfaces were created during the era of blockchains of the past. You send coins and wait anywhere between 10 minutes and a couple of hours, usually not even sure if your transfer will be processed.
In TON, transactions are cheap and almost instant. A modern tech now gives us an opportunity to redefine and simplify people’s interaction with blockchain.
How does Toncoin enter circulation?
Today’s post will go over the TON mining structure.
The current iteration of The Open Network blockchain is the testnet2 that was launched by Telegram in 2019. Once the testnet was launched, 5 billion coins were released, which were later renamed Toncoin.
In 2020, Telegram separated itself from the project, and all coins were transferred to special “Giver” proof-of-work smart contracts.
Why was it structured this way?
Givers can be considered as a safe that releases coins to those who correctly solve the safe’s code.
In other words, Toncoin is not publicly available and is not immediately released for sale. The only way Toncoin can enter circulation before being bought on an exchange is by mining it first.
This way, the network remains decentralized.
Telegram could have burned all of its coins, but that would have spelled the end of testnet2. At that time, however, a group of dedicated developers had come together and wanted to continue working on the network.
As a result, Telegram provided network participants the opportunity to mine Toncoin via transparent proof-of-work mining.
Who solves this “code” and how?
Miners are the ones who solve these “codes.” The process goes like this: A user installs special software on their computer, and in the background, it attempts to solve mathematical problems broadcast by Givers.
The miner who solves the problem first receives 100 Toncoin, after which the Giver broadcasts a new mathematical problem, and the process starts anew.
You can read more on this process here.
Do Givers do anything else?
Givers are solely tasked with overseeing mining on the network, ensuring that it’s decentralized and available to all users.
How can I become a miner?
Follow the links for in-depth instructions on how to become a miner:
— GPU mining. How to mine with graphics cards?
— How to mine on Windows?
Mining Toncoin can even be done on regular personal computers.
Today’s post will go over the TON mining structure.
The current iteration of The Open Network blockchain is the testnet2 that was launched by Telegram in 2019. Once the testnet was launched, 5 billion coins were released, which were later renamed Toncoin.
In 2020, Telegram separated itself from the project, and all coins were transferred to special “Giver” proof-of-work smart contracts.
Why was it structured this way?
Givers can be considered as a safe that releases coins to those who correctly solve the safe’s code.
In other words, Toncoin is not publicly available and is not immediately released for sale. The only way Toncoin can enter circulation before being bought on an exchange is by mining it first.
This way, the network remains decentralized.
Telegram could have burned all of its coins, but that would have spelled the end of testnet2. At that time, however, a group of dedicated developers had come together and wanted to continue working on the network.
As a result, Telegram provided network participants the opportunity to mine Toncoin via transparent proof-of-work mining.
Who solves this “code” and how?
Miners are the ones who solve these “codes.” The process goes like this: A user installs special software on their computer, and in the background, it attempts to solve mathematical problems broadcast by Givers.
The miner who solves the problem first receives 100 Toncoin, after which the Giver broadcasts a new mathematical problem, and the process starts anew.
You can read more on this process here.
Do Givers do anything else?
Givers are solely tasked with overseeing mining on the network, ensuring that it’s decentralized and available to all users.
How can I become a miner?
Follow the links for in-depth instructions on how to become a miner:
— GPU mining. How to mine with graphics cards?
— How to mine on Windows?
Mining Toncoin can even be done on regular personal computers.
Mine Toncoin with Hive OS
Hive OS is an operating system created specifically for miners. The platform simplifies crypto mining on a GPU, allowing users to manage all mining operations through a user-friendly web interface.
This app is one of the most popular and widely used instruments of its kind.
A Hive OS version was recently added as an official TON miner.
This addition is a significant update because it will attract prominent players who primarily mine ETH to The Open Network.
Onboarding professional miners will increase the cost of Toncoin mining, causing a shift in the market’s supply and demand.
You can find archived instructions on how to install Hive OS here:
https://github.com/tontechio/pow-miner-gpu-hiveos
Additionally, announcements for miners are published in this channel, while questions about Toncoin mining can be asked and discussed in this chat.
Hive OS is an operating system created specifically for miners. The platform simplifies crypto mining on a GPU, allowing users to manage all mining operations through a user-friendly web interface.
This app is one of the most popular and widely used instruments of its kind.
A Hive OS version was recently added as an official TON miner.
This addition is a significant update because it will attract prominent players who primarily mine ETH to The Open Network.
Onboarding professional miners will increase the cost of Toncoin mining, causing a shift in the market’s supply and demand.
You can find archived instructions on how to install Hive OS here:
https://github.com/tontechio/pow-miner-gpu-hiveos
Additionally, announcements for miners are published in this channel, while questions about Toncoin mining can be asked and discussed in this chat.
Interview with a co-founder of TonWhales.
We’d like to introduce you to the TonWhales team, which develops products for TON’s ecosystem.
The team has its own explorer, validator, and mining pool, which accounts for 75% of the network’s total hash rate.
With the help of the pool, owners of weaker PCs can still participate in Toncoin mining and receive a steady flow of rewards.
We’re happy to announce that the TonWhales team invests 25% of its pool’s commission fees in the TON community and spends time developing convenient non-commercial blockchain modules.
We’re delighted that the TonWhales team has joined and started working on TON.
We had an opportunity to sit down with Sergei, a co-founder of TonWhales, and talk about the blockchain, TON’s prospects, and services that are already available.
You can read the entire interview here:
https://telegra.ph/An-interview-with-a-TonWhales-co-founder-12-07
One last thing we’d like to mention: TonWhales has granted one TON developer access to its repository. At the time of the test, no dangers for users had been found.
We’d like to introduce you to the TonWhales team, which develops products for TON’s ecosystem.
The team has its own explorer, validator, and mining pool, which accounts for 75% of the network’s total hash rate.
With the help of the pool, owners of weaker PCs can still participate in Toncoin mining and receive a steady flow of rewards.
We’re happy to announce that the TonWhales team invests 25% of its pool’s commission fees in the TON community and spends time developing convenient non-commercial blockchain modules.
We’re delighted that the TonWhales team has joined and started working on TON.
We had an opportunity to sit down with Sergei, a co-founder of TonWhales, and talk about the blockchain, TON’s prospects, and services that are already available.
You can read the entire interview here:
https://telegra.ph/An-interview-with-a-TonWhales-co-founder-12-07
One last thing we’d like to mention: TonWhales has granted one TON developer access to its repository. At the time of the test, no dangers for users had been found.
Every week on Telegram, new channels dedicated to TON pop up.
We’re happy to see how independent content creators spend their time growing our community. We’ll always encourage those who show initiative.
Therefore, we’re going to introduce you today to one particular channel that makes quality content about TON and blockchains.
Please, turn your attention to:
@givemetons
This channel was one of the first to cover TON, and it’s been around since the GRAM days.
The channel’s author presents information with flair and emotion and posts a few times per day.
We recommend you check out this channel to join us in solidarity to support its founders.
We’re happy to see how independent content creators spend their time growing our community. We’ll always encourage those who show initiative.
Therefore, we’re going to introduce you today to one particular channel that makes quality content about TON and blockchains.
Please, turn your attention to:
@givemetons
This channel was one of the first to cover TON, and it’s been around since the GRAM days.
The channel’s author presents information with flair and emotion and posts a few times per day.
We recommend you check out this channel to join us in solidarity to support its founders.
Forwarded from Give me TON!
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
First TON Site
Exclusively for our subscribers.
The developers are still testing it. The release will be early next year.
TON Internet will work in a browser via http (actually TON has its own protocol, but it is compatible with http). SSL is not needed because encryption is built in.
TON Sites will be accessible through TON Extension for Chrome.
You turn on TON Proxy - you see TON Internet, turn off - you don't.
TON Storage will be compatible with torrents (still in development).
TON Proxy, TON DNS, Ton Storage will be paid with Toncoins.
Well that's the answer why the rate is going up again)
@givemetons
Exclusively for our subscribers.
The developers are still testing it. The release will be early next year.
TON Internet will work in a browser via http (actually TON has its own protocol, but it is compatible with http). SSL is not needed because encryption is built in.
TON Sites will be accessible through TON Extension for Chrome.
You turn on TON Proxy - you see TON Internet, turn off - you don't.
TON Storage will be compatible with torrents (still in development).
TON Proxy, TON DNS, Ton Storage will be paid with Toncoins.
Well that's the answer why the rate is going up again)
@givemetons
We’re on Twitter!
If you prefer bite-size doses of TON news and updates, visit our Twitter page and give us a follow.
We’ll be more than happy to see you there.
If you prefer bite-size doses of TON news and updates, visit our Twitter page and give us a follow.
We’ll be more than happy to see you there.
We’d like to thank everyone who voted for Toncoin on Binance CEO’s Twitter account.
If you missed the post, you can still cast your vote in supporting Toncoin to be listed on the world’s most prominent crypto exchange.
All you need to do is log on to Twitter and like this tweet.
4,000 people have already shown their support for our token, and we know it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
If you missed the post, you can still cast your vote in supporting Toncoin to be listed on the world’s most prominent crypto exchange.
All you need to do is log on to Twitter and like this tweet.
4,000 people have already shown their support for our token, and we know it’s only the tip of the iceberg.
TON Sites, TON Proxy, and TON DNS are in the final stages of development.
Developers at the TON Foundation are already putting the final touches on working versions of the services mentioned above, and we can expect them to roll out in 2022.
With the help of these services, users will be able to use the decentralized “TON internet” in their browser. Watch this video to see how it works.
The developers will never abandon their core principles and will continue to create convenient and intuitive blockchain services for all types of users.
Traffic in the new decentralized TON internet will pass through The Open Network’s nodes, which have a new ADNL protocol.
Every once in a while, a minute amount of Toncoin will be transferred from the wallets of TON Proxy users as a reward given to the network’s nodes.
You might be asking yourselves: “Why not make the service free?”
Because thanks to these micropayments, the network will stay fully decentralized.
Now we’d like to tell you about a new VPN service.
The owner of such a service has to pay for the server, its maintenance, equipment, electricity, and labor, among others.
When this happens, commercial companies store data in a centralized manner: on their own servers.
This type of storage is not the safest method. For example, disgruntled employees might simply leak the private information of users, which happens rather often.
For TON Proxy, this risk is eliminated because the network’s nodes oversee its maintenance.
Anyone with the proper equipment can run a node and receive an income.
This way, the system will regulate itself and become self-sufficient while accomplishing the same economically.
TON fixes the technology’s weak points and creates solutions that will be considered ideal.
Developers at the TON Foundation are already putting the final touches on working versions of the services mentioned above, and we can expect them to roll out in 2022.
With the help of these services, users will be able to use the decentralized “TON internet” in their browser. Watch this video to see how it works.
The developers will never abandon their core principles and will continue to create convenient and intuitive blockchain services for all types of users.
Traffic in the new decentralized TON internet will pass through The Open Network’s nodes, which have a new ADNL protocol.
Every once in a while, a minute amount of Toncoin will be transferred from the wallets of TON Proxy users as a reward given to the network’s nodes.
You might be asking yourselves: “Why not make the service free?”
Because thanks to these micropayments, the network will stay fully decentralized.
Now we’d like to tell you about a new VPN service.
The owner of such a service has to pay for the server, its maintenance, equipment, electricity, and labor, among others.
When this happens, commercial companies store data in a centralized manner: on their own servers.
This type of storage is not the safest method. For example, disgruntled employees might simply leak the private information of users, which happens rather often.
For TON Proxy, this risk is eliminated because the network’s nodes oversee its maintenance.
Anyone with the proper equipment can run a node and receive an income.
This way, the system will regulate itself and become self-sufficient while accomplishing the same economically.
TON fixes the technology’s weak points and creates solutions that will be considered ideal.
We want to learn more about the TON community. Answer the following question: How well do you understand crypto and blockchain technology?
Anonymous Poll
31%
Not very well. I just got into it not long ago.
36%
A little. I know a few basic things.
23%
Quite well. I’ve been an active user for a while.
10%
Extremely well. I’m an expert and practically know everything.
Forwarded from Give me TON!
Toncoin mining software on HiveOS has been released and we have prepared instructions on how to set up the miner:
https://ton-telegram.network/mining-ton-coin/toncoin-mining-on-hive-os/
https://ton-telegram.network/mining-ton-coin/toncoin-mining-on-hive-os/
ton-telegram.network
Toncoin (TON) mining on Hive OS
TON miner for HiveOS is a customized version of GPU-based TON miner. To start mining you need to install Hive OS and configure TON Miner.
Ton Community weekly digest.
We’ve put together a roundup of the ecosystem’s most exciting news from the last seven days.
Updated ecosystem stats:
— The number of new accounts created on TON from Dec. 5 to 12 grew from 95,977 to 101,385 (+5.6%). The 1 year projected growth rate is at +729%.
— The interview with one of TonWhales’ co-founders was the most popular content of the past week. Over 156,000 people read the post, and it was shared around 500 times.
— The total number of subscribers across all our localized versions grew to 370,000.
Other news:
— TON Sites, TON Proxy, and TON DNS are in the final stages of development.
— We published a guide on how to mine Toncoin on Hive OS.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments brewing in the TON ecosystem by turning on the notifications to this channel. You won’t want to miss a thing!
We’ve put together a roundup of the ecosystem’s most exciting news from the last seven days.
Updated ecosystem stats:
— The number of new accounts created on TON from Dec. 5 to 12 grew from 95,977 to 101,385 (+5.6%). The 1 year projected growth rate is at +729%.
— The interview with one of TonWhales’ co-founders was the most popular content of the past week. Over 156,000 people read the post, and it was shared around 500 times.
— The total number of subscribers across all our localized versions grew to 370,000.
Other news:
— TON Sites, TON Proxy, and TON DNS are in the final stages of development.
— We published a guide on how to mine Toncoin on Hive OS.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments brewing in the TON ecosystem by turning on the notifications to this channel. You won’t want to miss a thing!
Backit.me will integrate cashback rewards in Toncoin.
Popular cashback platform Backit has added the option to receive rewards in the form of Toncoin.
The platform has 3.5 million active users and has over 400 partnerships with major online stores.
This is a significant step forward for TON.
Large online businesses integrating Toncoin into their ecosystems clearly demonstrates that the cryptocurrency’s value is much more than market speculation.
These companies understand the growing popularity of this asset and are more than willing to apply it in their business processes.
We’re excited to see Toncoin being integrated into the lives of ordinary users and believe that pretty soon, many more services will want a partnership with the TON project.
Popular cashback platform Backit has added the option to receive rewards in the form of Toncoin.
The platform has 3.5 million active users and has over 400 partnerships with major online stores.
This is a significant step forward for TON.
Large online businesses integrating Toncoin into their ecosystems clearly demonstrates that the cryptocurrency’s value is much more than market speculation.
These companies understand the growing popularity of this asset and are more than willing to apply it in their business processes.
We’re excited to see Toncoin being integrated into the lives of ordinary users and believe that pretty soon, many more services will want a partnership with the TON project.
The TON Community is looking for a Content Strategist and an SMM Manager.
We’re looking for a Content Strategist for the Medium platform and an SMM specialist for our Twitter page.
As a Content Strategist, you will be responsible for creating written content for the TON community. This includes numerous blog posts, explainers, and interviews with developers and community participants on a daily basis.
For the Social Media Manager position, you will create a media presence of the TON community on Twitter, later expanding to other social media platforms.
Having high English language skills for both positions is a must.
Follow the link for information about the Content Strategist job description:
https://ton-foundation.breezy.hr/p/e30228ccb299-content-strategist-writer
For the Social Media Manager job description, follow this link:
https://ton-foundation.breezy.hr/p/336f95524b5e-social-media-manager-twitter
We’re looking for a Content Strategist for the Medium platform and an SMM specialist for our Twitter page.
As a Content Strategist, you will be responsible for creating written content for the TON community. This includes numerous blog posts, explainers, and interviews with developers and community participants on a daily basis.
For the Social Media Manager position, you will create a media presence of the TON community on Twitter, later expanding to other social media platforms.
Having high English language skills for both positions is a must.
Follow the link for information about the Content Strategist job description:
https://ton-foundation.breezy.hr/p/e30228ccb299-content-strategist-writer
For the Social Media Manager job description, follow this link:
https://ton-foundation.breezy.hr/p/336f95524b5e-social-media-manager-twitter
ePN Affiliate has integrated Toncoin into its services.
Earlier this week, we told you a little about cashback platform Backit.me, which announced it would offer Toncoin in its services. In addition to this great news, we’re proud to inform you that advertising network ePN Affiliate has announced it would integrate Toncoin into its services as well.
Now, users of these two platforms can claim their rewards in the form of Toncoin, and as a limited-time offer, these two services will gift you an additional 10% bonus based on the amount you wish to withdraw.
We’re so happy to see how large businesses are starting to apply Toncoin in their services.
These integrations prove that Toncoin is not only a point of interest for investors and crypto traders, but it is also one for a broader audience.
After these positive developments, we’re confident that the number of businesses that want to collaborate with Toncoin will grow. The momentum is only starting to pick up
Earlier this week, we told you a little about cashback platform Backit.me, which announced it would offer Toncoin in its services. In addition to this great news, we’re proud to inform you that advertising network ePN Affiliate has announced it would integrate Toncoin into its services as well.
Now, users of these two platforms can claim their rewards in the form of Toncoin, and as a limited-time offer, these two services will gift you an additional 10% bonus based on the amount you wish to withdraw.
We’re so happy to see how large businesses are starting to apply Toncoin in their services.
These integrations prove that Toncoin is not only a point of interest for investors and crypto traders, but it is also one for a broader audience.
After these positive developments, we’re confident that the number of businesses that want to collaborate with Toncoin will grow. The momentum is only starting to pick up
Valuable services for the TON ecosystem.
Today, we’re going to tell you about TON services that will simplify interacting with the blockchain.
TON.sh explorer
With the help of the explorer (block explorer), you can view all transaction data from any sender or recipient address on the blockchain.
@Tonometerbot Telegram bot
This bot shows you Toncoin’s current market value and tells you different ways to buy Toncoin.
Tonometer uses data from CoinMarketCap.
@TONNotifyBot
This service sends notifications in Telegram about every transaction from your (or any other) TON Wallet.
By connecting your wallet to the bot, you’ll be able to see all of your wallet’s activity in Telegram.
TON Grafana
Grafana is a convenient graphic interface that gathers relevant data about the blockchain’s status.
This service will most likely have little to no use for regular users; however, it may interest blockchain developers.
In the TON.app suite, you can always find TON-native blockchain apps, bots, wallets, and more.
Today, we’re going to tell you about TON services that will simplify interacting with the blockchain.
TON.sh explorer
With the help of the explorer (block explorer), you can view all transaction data from any sender or recipient address on the blockchain.
@Tonometerbot Telegram bot
This bot shows you Toncoin’s current market value and tells you different ways to buy Toncoin.
Tonometer uses data from CoinMarketCap.
@TONNotifyBot
This service sends notifications in Telegram about every transaction from your (or any other) TON Wallet.
By connecting your wallet to the bot, you’ll be able to see all of your wallet’s activity in Telegram.
TON Grafana
Grafana is a convenient graphic interface that gathers relevant data about the blockchain’s status.
This service will most likely have little to no use for regular users; however, it may interest blockchain developers.
In the TON.app suite, you can always find TON-native blockchain apps, bots, wallets, and more.
TON Community weekly digest.
Here’s a roundup of the ecosystem’s most exciting news from the past seven days.
Network stats update:
— The number of new wallet addresses created on TON from Dec. 13 to 19 grew from 103,122 to 112,057 (+8.7%).
— Mining pool TonWhales grew 10 times over the past two weeks and now accounts for almost 85% of all mined Toncoin.
— TON Coin Pool launched a new mining pool.
— Cashback platform Backit.me and advertising network ePN Affiliate added rewards payable in Toncoin to their services.
— The total number of subscribers across all our localized versions grew to 390,000.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments brewing in the TON ecosystem by turning on the notifications to this channel. You won’t want to miss a thing!
Here’s a roundup of the ecosystem’s most exciting news from the past seven days.
Network stats update:
— The number of new wallet addresses created on TON from Dec. 13 to 19 grew from 103,122 to 112,057 (+8.7%).
— Mining pool TonWhales grew 10 times over the past two weeks and now accounts for almost 85% of all mined Toncoin.
— TON Coin Pool launched a new mining pool.
— Cashback platform Backit.me and advertising network ePN Affiliate added rewards payable in Toncoin to their services.
— The total number of subscribers across all our localized versions grew to 390,000.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments brewing in the TON ecosystem by turning on the notifications to this channel. You won’t want to miss a thing!
Four rules to help you stay safe in the crypto space.
The breakneck growth of TON has left us speechless and continues to defy our expectations by attracting new users and accounts daily.
However, with the good often comes the bad.
Unfortunately, when a blockchain project becomes successful and starts to expand, bad actors come out of the woodwork and take advantage of inexperienced network users.
Therefore, we want to share a handful of rules to help you stay safe in the wild world of crypto and blockchain. Learn these rules and be careful out there.
Rule #1: Always double-check wallet addresses.
Never send Toncoin to strangers or unknown services and organizations.
You should always check addresses with an explorer:
1. Open an explorer (for example, TON.sh).
2. Enter the recipient’s wallet address in the search field.
3. Try to find signs that the address is correct or non-suspicious.
For example, if you send Toncoin to a service, it would make sense if said service’s wallet has a large amount of crypto because it would use its address often to transact in receiving payments.
Although it requires a little bit of research, this method will confirm the reliability and frequency of transactions for any service you’re investigating.
If the wallet of a “service” has only a few transactions credited to it, we can assume that this is most likely scammers.
Rule #2: Learn how to use crypto exchanges.
If you’re ready to buy or sell Toncoin on a crypto exchange, it would be prudent to read all of the instructions, guides, and any materials the exchange has to offer before you make a transaction.
It may be a lot of reading to do before making your first transaction, but it’s for the better. There have been innumerable instances when users forget to pay attention to specific details when buying or selling crypto, while the exchange’s tech support is virtually unable to help, even if it wants to.
If you’re unsure about something when making a transaction, try doing it with the lowest possible amount, for example, 1 Toncoin, to understand the process better.
Always read and follow the exchange’s guides to avoid unwanted (and sometimes irreversible) losses.
Rule #3: Use TON Apps.
Apps, services, and utilities from the TON Apps suite have been developed and are supported by teams that are in open communication with the developers of the TON Foundation.
The @tonblockchain team has audited all the apps in the TON Apps suite at least once.
This is by no means a safety guarantee (no one is protected from bugs, whether small or big), but it’s better than interacting with apps from teams with anonymous developers.
Rule #4: Never trust anonymous teams.
The TON Foundation team meticulously checks every app, service, or resource that launches in the TON ecosystem, and it’s prepared to support developers who actively communicate with the core team.
TonWhales and TON Coin Pool have been exemplary in this respect. Not only do they develop safe products they also regularly participate in the ecosystem’s development.
However, if a project preys on developers and inexperienced users, the TON Foundation will deny any form of support.
Thus, if you come across a new “interesting” project, you must first search for any mention of the project either in the TON Community channel or in the TON Apps suite.
If there are no mentions of the project in the resources mentioned above, heed caution because interacting with it may carry risks.
We recommend doing your own research before downloading or interacting with suspicious services in such a case.
Services that promise astronomically high returns should be taken with a grain of salt. Here’s a side rule: If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.
Anything can happen: You could lose your crypto, your wallet could get hacked, your computer could become infected with viruses, and so on.
Follow these simple rules to keep yourself safe from bad actors and only trust official sources of information.
The breakneck growth of TON has left us speechless and continues to defy our expectations by attracting new users and accounts daily.
However, with the good often comes the bad.
Unfortunately, when a blockchain project becomes successful and starts to expand, bad actors come out of the woodwork and take advantage of inexperienced network users.
Therefore, we want to share a handful of rules to help you stay safe in the wild world of crypto and blockchain. Learn these rules and be careful out there.
Rule #1: Always double-check wallet addresses.
Never send Toncoin to strangers or unknown services and organizations.
You should always check addresses with an explorer:
1. Open an explorer (for example, TON.sh).
2. Enter the recipient’s wallet address in the search field.
3. Try to find signs that the address is correct or non-suspicious.
For example, if you send Toncoin to a service, it would make sense if said service’s wallet has a large amount of crypto because it would use its address often to transact in receiving payments.
Although it requires a little bit of research, this method will confirm the reliability and frequency of transactions for any service you’re investigating.
If the wallet of a “service” has only a few transactions credited to it, we can assume that this is most likely scammers.
Rule #2: Learn how to use crypto exchanges.
If you’re ready to buy or sell Toncoin on a crypto exchange, it would be prudent to read all of the instructions, guides, and any materials the exchange has to offer before you make a transaction.
It may be a lot of reading to do before making your first transaction, but it’s for the better. There have been innumerable instances when users forget to pay attention to specific details when buying or selling crypto, while the exchange’s tech support is virtually unable to help, even if it wants to.
If you’re unsure about something when making a transaction, try doing it with the lowest possible amount, for example, 1 Toncoin, to understand the process better.
Always read and follow the exchange’s guides to avoid unwanted (and sometimes irreversible) losses.
Rule #3: Use TON Apps.
Apps, services, and utilities from the TON Apps suite have been developed and are supported by teams that are in open communication with the developers of the TON Foundation.
The @tonblockchain team has audited all the apps in the TON Apps suite at least once.
This is by no means a safety guarantee (no one is protected from bugs, whether small or big), but it’s better than interacting with apps from teams with anonymous developers.
Rule #4: Never trust anonymous teams.
The TON Foundation team meticulously checks every app, service, or resource that launches in the TON ecosystem, and it’s prepared to support developers who actively communicate with the core team.
TonWhales and TON Coin Pool have been exemplary in this respect. Not only do they develop safe products they also regularly participate in the ecosystem’s development.
However, if a project preys on developers and inexperienced users, the TON Foundation will deny any form of support.
Thus, if you come across a new “interesting” project, you must first search for any mention of the project either in the TON Community channel or in the TON Apps suite.
If there are no mentions of the project in the resources mentioned above, heed caution because interacting with it may carry risks.
We recommend doing your own research before downloading or interacting with suspicious services in such a case.
Services that promise astronomically high returns should be taken with a grain of salt. Here’s a side rule: If it seems too good to be true, it most likely is.
Anything can happen: You could lose your crypto, your wallet could get hacked, your computer could become infected with viruses, and so on.
Follow these simple rules to keep yourself safe from bad actors and only trust official sources of information.
Donate bot is integrating support for the Toncoin cryptocurrency.
TON Community is proud to announce that the TON blockchain and Donate, a Telegram-verified payments service, have become official partners.
Soon, users will be able to make donations and pay for their subscriptions in Toncoin, and channel administrators, conversely, will be able to collect their income in the same cryptocurrency.
TON Community is going to publish more details on the partnership in our channel in the coming days.
TON is a blockchain that was created by brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov in 2017, but the two and Telegram have stepped away from the project. Since then, the TON Foundation has been actively supporting the network.
This is a translation of a post from the Subscriptions channel.
TON Community is proud to announce that the TON blockchain and Donate, a Telegram-verified payments service, have become official partners.
Soon, users will be able to make donations and pay for their subscriptions in Toncoin, and channel administrators, conversely, will be able to collect their income in the same cryptocurrency.
TON Community is going to publish more details on the partnership in our channel in the coming days.
TON is a blockchain that was created by brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov in 2017, but the two and Telegram have stepped away from the project. Since then, the TON Foundation has been actively supporting the network.
This is a translation of a post from the Subscriptions channel.