🛫TOP invests in Akedo for more games on the TON blockchain

The Open Platform (TOP) has made a strategic investment in Akedo Games to foster game development for Telegram in the TON ecosystem.

The Akedo team has worked on popular titles like PUBG Mobile, League of Legends (LoL), AFK Arena, and Rise of Kingdoms.

Akedo's first game for Telegram, called Akedog, is set to launch on July 18th. According to The Block, the project aims to engage 900 million Telegram users. The size of the deal has not been disclosed.

Players will obtain Akedogs, their Telegram NFT pets, by clicking. These can be "collected, combined, raised, and traded to enhance their abilities in exciting battles," the team explained. Participants will compete to create the most powerful Akedog.

Popular clicker games on Telegram, such as Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, have grown significantly in recent months, with Hamster Kombat gathering over 250 million users. These games allow players to earn TON tokens by completing simple tasks, such as clicking on the screen.

"TOP's strategic backing represents more than just financial support; it's a stamp of approval on Akedo's vision to pioneer cutting-edge gameplay in the decentralized gaming landscape," Akedo Games founder Blake said.

"We're excited to leverage TOP's vast network of developers specialized in TON blockchain technology, ensuring that Akedo continues to evolve with the latest advancements."

The community has noticed that the popular games mentioned above have different publishers, and the company does not appear in Google search.
Their news channel on Telegram is not indexed in search due to bot manipulation, and the number of reactions on posts exceeds its number of views.

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💵TON Teleport BTC: your Bitcoin on TON

The Open Network is releasing a bridge to allow users to transfer their Bitcoin to TON for use in DeFi.

TON Foundation announced that TON Teleport BTC, a trusted bridge designed to ensure secure transfers of Bitcoin to TON and back, is about to be launched.

TON Teleport BTC will enable users to interact with decentralized exchanges, lending platforms, and other DeFi applications inside the TON ecosystem. The process will be entirely trustless and transparent, with no central issuer involved.

"All transactions are executed via smart contracts and verified by TON blockchain validators," said Anatoly Makosov, TON's technical lead, in a press release. "Storing and using Bitcoin on TON is as secure as on the Bitcoin network itself, but significantly cheaper and more convenient."

Each Bitcoin on TON will be fully backed by real Bitcoin secured through the teleportation process to ensure safe and reliable transactions.

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👑New Telegram features and enhanced security from Pavel Durov

In his blog, Pavel Durov announced significant updates awaiting Telegram in 2024. He emphasized that this year will mark a crucial milestone, with millions of people worldwide joining blockchain technologies, and Telegram is set to play a key role in this transformation.

First comes the launch of a mini-app store and an integrated browser supporting Web3 sites. These innovations will open doors into the world of blockchain and its possibilities.

Telegram devs also doubled down on efforts to combat fraud. In the near future, public accounts will display their month of registration and main country, to enhance trust and security. Additionally, organizations can use mini-apps to assign tags to channels, creating a collaborative third-party verification.

According to Durov, more transparency and decentralization will help Telegram users better understand all aspects and risks of the new blockchain world.

Truly, the era of Web3 with all its features is just around the corner! Living in legendary times 💪

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🌎DappRadar and decentralized TON apps

DappRadar is a leading analytics platform for decentralized applications. It provides users with access to detailed rankings and analysis of various DApps, as well as data on NFT trading and DeFi metrics.

Now, TON has joined DappRadar, as stated by the platform's official account on X.

Users can discover new decentralized applications on the TON blockchain through DappRadar's rankings, as well as obtain valuable information about NFT trading and key DeFi metrics. Developers and users alike can access detailed performance data of applications, NFT trading insights, and DeFi activities. Access to rankings and analytics allows for more informed decisions when choosing and interacting with DApps.

This integration further promotes growth of the TON ecosystem and adoption of blockchain technologies among a wide range of crypto enthusiasts and developers.

Moreover, according to recent news, Telegram will support DApps through a Web3 browser that will soon be integrated into the messenger.

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💵Gasless and Multi-Transactions

TON Core team, together with Tonkeeper devs, has introduced an innovative wallet standard: W5 Smart Wallet. Now, instead of paying gas fees in Toncoin, users can perform transactions with USDT or NOT from their balance.

The key advantage of the new standard is transactions without gas fees, which simplifies and reduces asset management cost. Additionally, W5 wallets support multi-transactions, allowing up to 255 simultaneous transfers, further enhancing convenience and efficiency for users.

This innovation is already available on Tonkeeper wallet and will soon be integrated into TON Space and MyTonWallet. With the W5 update, managing assets in the TON network has become as simple and intuitive as using Telegram messenger.

On most other blockchains, however, users are limited by gas fees and transaction caps.

TON Core's W5 removes these barriers, making the process more accessible and economical. For example, multi-transactions allow for bulk transfers at once, particularly handy for businesses and large asset holders.

Such improvements set TON apart from other blockchains. TON Core and Tonkeeper demonstrate how cryptocurrencies can be simple and flexible for all, from beginners to experienced investors.

And very soon, Web3 will be integrated into our favorite messenger, which means it's time for us to dust off TON DNS skills. You can do just that by learning from Anatoly Makosov’s guide.

Your rapidly growing @TonPost

🛡Trust Wallet partners with The Open Network

Trust Wallet has announced a new collaboration with TON. They want to make the TON ecosystem and Telegram even more accessible for all Trust Wallet users.

Though the details of this partnership have not yet been disclosed, we can guess that it is about integrating TON dApps into Trust Wallet and other joint initiatives.

Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the developments closely for you and will share the latest updates as soon as they come out.

Your partner @TonPost

🛫Telegram Update: a Web2 Web3 Messenger

Yesterday, Telegram released a new update featuring: an integrated Telegram browser with multi-tab support, granting Web3 access to nearly a billion users, a mini app store, the ability to gift stars to friends, and much more.

The built-in browser allows you to minimize and restore pages from the bottom panel, so you can quickly switch between chat messages, websites, quick view articles, and mini-apps.

The browser supports decentralized sites on the TON network (TON Sites) and TON DNS domains in all mobile and official desktop apps.

Here's how to enable Telegram browsing on your OS:
- Andriod
Settings > Chat Settings
Scroll down and enable the “Built-in browser” option
- iOS
Settings > Data and Storage > Browser

Yesterday, active users in the community discovered that Telegram also supports the Punycode format, for opening domains with Russian characters and emojis from Telegram. Many users rushed to claim these domains, but Anatoly Makosov asserted that Punycode will not be supported in TON DNS due to its potential for phishing and fraud, making the purchase of Punycode domains obsolete.

For more information on decentralized TON sites, visit ton.org or the www.ton page in the latest version of Telegram.

Now, whenever you receive a new message, you can smoothly switch to the chat without losing your open web pages, articles, or games in mini-apps. You can also bookmark pages to return to them later.

Additionally, a new “Apps” tab has appeared in the search section, listing your mini-apps, as well as a selection of popular mini-apps and MAU (monthly active users) statistics. You can now quickly access your games and services or discover something new.

Mini-apps that use Telegram Stars as payment can now be featured in the “Popular Apps” section. Detailed information for developers is available on the corresponding page.

This is another significant step into the Web3 world mass adoption by Telegram in synergy with The Open Network. We look forward to more updates on the Mini Apps Store, including app categorization, a review and rating system, and much more!

→ Read the full Telegram update here

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🎮Over 200 Asian gaming studios are developing mini-games on the TON blockchain

A gaming analyst from Tencent reported that more than 200 gaming studios in Asia have begun developing mini-games on the TON blockchain.

"We are aware of over 200 studios in Asia pivoting to mini games on TON. When you have a community on your chain, you attract devs and builders. The best way to build a community is applying fundamentals i.e. solve their pain points. Not dangling points to build a community. When you attract mercenaries/pirates, you rarely build a cult. You only build a cult when you create a shared set of beliefs together as a community. It sounds simple, but it's bloody hard to execute." shared Eugene Ng on Twitter.

Earlier, the gaming company Elympics announced a partnership with TON. The company plans to leverage all the capabilities of TON blockchain and Telegram messenger to provide an integrated and seamless gaming experience for Web3 gaming enthusiasts.

Interestingly, Animoca Brands (game development giant in Asia) and Tencent have long recognized the potential of TON / Telegram synergy, from which we can expect a new direction and exciting gaming products in Telegram with TON integration.

TON continues to advance confidently, attracting more developers and strengthening its position on the blockchain gaming market. Things are about to get even more interesting from here. ❤️

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📞TON will join Binance today!

Binance has announced the listing of TON, set to start trading today at 13:00 UTC.

Deposits for TON are already open, and withdrawals will be starting tomorrow at 13:00 UTC.

The following trading pairs will be available: TON/BTC, TON/USDT, TON/FDUSD, and TON/TRY.

TON has already reacted by rising to $6.1; what will happen next - you surely guessed it 🤫

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📊TON Analytics on IntoTheBlock

The platform IntoTheBlock is providing its users free access to advanced analytical tools for the TON network.

This integration offers over 60 indicators for network analysis. The dataset includes metrics such as transaction volume, network "health," and user activity, giving us a deep understanding of the TON ecosystem.

This integration provides transparent on-chain data, network performance, and usage insights. Additionally, the collaboration between TON Foundation and IntoTheBlock ensures that all TON analytics are available completely free of charge for the TON community.

Telegram Mini Apps had a positive impact on TON metrics, showing a significant increase in network activity since December 2023.

The success of mini-apps could be a key growth driver for the TON network, potentially attracting millions of users to our ecosystem.

→ Access IntoTheBlock analytics

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💰TON Ventures: a $40M Fund for Early-Stage Projects

Today marked the launch of TON Ventures, a $40M venture capital fund created by the vision and experience of two former senior members of TON Foundation, Ian W. and Inal Kardanov.

Supported by a $40M fund, TON Ventures aims to foster innovation within the TON ecosystem by financing early-stage crypto projects, much like an incubator.

The driving force behind TON Ventures is a team of former TON Foundation members and experienced developers. Leading this initiative are Ian W., former director of TON Accelerator, and Inal Kardanov, former head of games at TON Foundation. Their past collaboration led to the success of Web3 games such as Catizen and Gatto, as well as the perpetual exchange Tradoor.

At its core, TON Ventures is not just about funding - it's about the future of building. It provides developers with the tools and infrastructure necessary to create applications with the potential for mass adoption and long-term sustainability. The focus is on consumer applications that leverage Telegram’s social features and TMA.

In addition to financial support, selected projects will benefit from the team’s extensive experience, global network, and proactive support. To enhance the chances of success even further, TON Ventures will provide access to Telegram advertising and exclusive growth opportunities within TON.

"TON and Telegram have created a paradigm shift for web3. With our deep experience in the ecosystem, we believe the highest leverage point is in capital allocation for TON. Now, we have the exciting opportunity to share our insights and strategies for thriving in the unique design space created by TON and Telegram, empowering a new generation of innovators and builders. By connecting visionary investors with cutting-edge projects, we aim to accelerate the growth of the TON ecosystem and foster groundbreaking advancements in decentralized technology", said Ian W., Managing Director of TON Ventures.

This development comes at a time of rapid growth for the TON ecosystem. In recent months, TON has surpassed Ethereum in terms of daily active users, and the total assets on the platform reached $1.14B in July compared to $71M at the beginning of the year.

The 2024 trend of clicker games has also contributed to this growth, attracting hundreds of millions of new users to the Web3 gaming space. An example of this is the astronomical success of the Notcoin game, which captivated 35 million players in just three months, distributing over 90% of its token supply to its dedicated community.

Moving forward, TON Ventures is set to play a key role in the expansion and success of the TON ecosystem. By connecting visionary investors with leading-edge projects, they are investing not just in technology, but in the future of decentralized innovations.

Coincidence or not, the TON price has responded to this event by rising to $7.2, though it has now returned to $6.9.

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🥳Anniversary Telegram Update

Today, August 14th, marks the 11th anniversary of the launch of our beloved messenger Telegram. Its developers have prepared some gifts for us: more ways of monetizing content!

⭐️Star Reactions

Users can directly support their favorite channels and content creators by sending them Telegram stars through a new star reaction. Channel owners receive 100% of the stars and can exchange them for TON after 21 days from when they are credited, or use them to pay for advertising with a special 30% discount.

Each message with star reactions displays a list of users who sent the most stars. If a user prefers not to appear on the leaderboard when sending a reaction, they can hide their name.

⭐️Star Subscriptions

Content creators can now create special invite links for users to subscribe to their channel for a monthly fee in Telegram stars. This is an easy way to create exclusive channels for additional content, early access to creations, or VIP broadcasts (but not OnlyFans(!)).

⭐️Paid Media Content by Bots

Content creators can monetize channels by publishing paid photos and videos. Starting today, bots can also make paid publications, including channel admin bots and bots connected to business profiles on Telegram.

This opens new opportunities for automating channels and business accounts or creating profitable services offering image generation, video quality enhancement, etc. More information for developers can be found here.


⭐️Superchannels

When posting a message on a Telegram channel, instead of your name and photo, you can display your channel's name and profile picture. Now, it feels more like a chat, where admins can choose to post messages from their own name, or even from other channels they manage.

Channel admins can choose the profile they want to post from at any time by clicking on the profile picture in the input field. Admins are never visible to subscribers unless they post from their own name.

⭐️Read the full update details here

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🛍TON Joins Forces with Pyth Network

The Open Network (TON) and Pyth Network have announced a strategic partnership to foster the development of decentralized applications (dApps) on the TON blockchain.

This collaboration will integrate Pyth's advanced data feeds, providing high-quality, real-time price information needed to build innovative dApps.

Pyth's technology offers robust, institutional-grade data fortified with multiple layers of security to boost the confidence of TON developers.

This integration will enhance decentralized finance (DeFi) services by providing faster and more reliable price data, which is crucial for high-speed transactions. This significant advancement in dApp development brings improved data integration for financial services in the TON ecosystem.

Earlier, IntoTheBlock included TON in its analytics platform, giving TON community free access to advanced analytical tools, increasing user engagement and network transparency.

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🧮Sonarverse adds TON Network to its index

Sonarverse proudly announced the addition of The Open Network to its comprehensive indexed dataset. It covers the blockchain from its inception to the present day. By integrating the TON ecosystem, Sonarverse contributes to a decentralized and open internet.

The datasets provided by Sonarverse include tables with information on blocks, jetton transfers, NFT transfers, transactions, and more, showing with transparency and clarity of all activities on the growing TON blockchain.

The core mission of Sonarverse is about solving current issues in blockchain data infrastructure: coverage, quality, and scalability.

Sonarverse covers over 60 blockchains with its comprehensive solutions for indexed blockchain data. High data quality, full SOC 2 compliance, flexible pricing, and advanced big data architecture has made Sonarverse the obvious choice for financial institutions, enterprises, and blockchain companies seeking reliable and complete on-chain data.

Recently, TON has joined IntoTheBlock, a platform that offers analytics for various blockchains, as well as DappRadar, which provides statistics on decentralized applications in the TON network.

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🚫How the Wallet Bot got tagged as Scam

The Wallet support bot got hacked last night. The attackers used it to send out messages urging people to transfer funds to a specific wallet address in order to double their money.

Naturally, most users responded by reporting the bot. This put a 'scam' tag next to its name, thanks to the messenger's automated mechanisms and algorithms.

Even considering the wallet's USDT and DOGS staking promotions, this offer clearly smelled like a phishing attempt. Thus, the scammers didn't show much creativity to extract funds.

❗️It's important to understand that no legitimate project will offer any promotion or activity by saying "Send funds to this wallet address, and we’ll handle the rest." Make sure you know what you are giving and getting in return. Also carefully check the transaction confirmation before sending to avoid crypto drainers.

The community is saying that the issue was caused by a vulnerability in a third-party plugin used by the devs to handle support requests.

We also know that the attackers managed to obtain ~$7.5K, with $500 coming from @wallet, and the remaining ~$7K from TON Space, Tonkeeper, and others.

Around 10 users were affected, and the developer team will compensate all user losses, both for those who sent from @wallet and from other wallets. However, in the latter case, it may take longer to collect the necessary corroborating data.

The wallet devs have now fixed the vulnerability and restored the bot without the scam tag to its regular working state:

"To reiterate, funds were always completely secure, and only our customer service plug-in was affected." - Wallet News.

It’s good that the damage was minimal and happened at an early stage. Stay alert and keep your assets safe.

Your secured @TonPost

🔒Pavel Durov detained in Paris, per the French Mass Media

Media reports that Pavel Durov was detained at Paris's Le Bourget Airport upon exiting his private jet.

"Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was arrested this Saturday evening around 8:00 PM as he disembarked from his private plane on the tarmac at Le Bourget Airport. The arrest was made by the GTA (Air Transport Gendarmerie).
The 39 years old French/Russian citizen was accompanied by a woman and his bodyguard.

Listed in the FPR (Wanted Persons File), Pavel Durov was arriving directly from Azerbaijan. A French search warrant, issued by OFMIN - the French National Judicial Police, was issued based on a preliminary investigation."

Your correspondent @TonPost

⚡The warrant was issued because Durov did not cooperate with French law enforcement, which makes him an accomplice in illegal drug trafficking and other serious crimes — TV channel TF1.

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🐶TON Digital Resistance

The TON Community rallied in support for Mr. Durov and the Telegram team in light of recent news.

"Pavel is a symbol of the values upon which our community is built. We are confident that his commitment to freedom of speech and a decentralized internet will continue to inspire millions of people around the world."

They also urged everyone to remain calm and united.

Here’s what we know at this time:

- The Paris Prosecutor's Office, which has taken over the case of Telegram founder Pavel Durov, plans to make a press statement on Monday, August 26th.

- Edward Snowden stated that Durov's arrest is an infringement on the human right to freedom of speech, and he is dismayed that Macron has descended to "taking hostages".

- Vitalik Buterin believes that the situation with the detention of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France is alarming for the future of software and communication freedom in Europe.

- Elon Musk has supported Durov following his arrest.

- Durov is detained in France at the request of the USA, according to Russian Senator Klimov. According to the senator, the US operates on the principle of "if you are not with us, you are against us."

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⚡Statement from the Telegram Team

Telegram complies with EU laws, including the Digital Services Act; its moderation adheres to industry standards and is continually improving.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov frequently travels across Europe and has nothing to hide.

Claiming that the platform or its owner are responsible for abuses that happen on the platform is absurd.

Nearly a billion users worldwide use Telegram as a means of communication and a source of important information.

We look forward to a prompt resolution of this situation. Telegram stands with all of you.

Your resistance @TonPost

❗️Update on the situation in France

- Pavel Durov is being interrogated as part of an investigation against an unnamed individual suspected of numerous cybercrimes, according to the Paris prosecutor's office. People in the community speculate that the unnamed individual might be Mark Karpeles.

- Pavel Durov's detention in France is set to expire on August 28, according to the country's prosecutor's office.

- Macron stated that Durov's arrest is "not a political decision," and the detention occurred as part of an ongoing judicial investigation.

- The UAE has demanded that France urgently provide its citizen Pavel Durov with access to all necessary consular services, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

- Telegram might be banned in India as the country's authorities have initiated a review of the app. The reason provided remains the same - aiding criminal activities.

- The UN is monitoring the situation with Durov's arrest in France but has not commented yet, per the office of the Secretary-General to RIA Novosti.

- Tekashi 6ix9ine has spoken out in defense of Pavel Durov.

- French websites, including government ones, have been hit by a wave of DDoS attacks following Durov's detention.

- Today, TON blockchain will undergo a stress test: up to 10 million transactions to be completed simultaneously. This comes against the backdrop of the DOGS listing.

Your correspondent @TonPost