📞"Not just tapping games" - meet Telegram's eSIMhub

The devs of eSIMhub came up with an interesting solution for traveling Telegram users. Their new communication service offers eSIMs covering over 180 countries.

This eliminates the need for separate SIM cards in each country. A key attractive feature is pay-per-megabyte pricing, which will be more cost-effective than similar offerings on the market.

Moreover, eSIMhub has launched a travel-themed gaming app. Users can play to earn megabytes of free traffic to be used with their eSIM or sold on a P2P exchange. The developers plan to expand functionality into a large travel hub in Telegram, so users can book tickets, hotels, and other services.

The project will be particularly relevant ahead of upcoming events in Dubai. Updates will be available soon.

🎁Let us know in the comments - which country you plan to visit soon and what attracts you to it? Where would an eSIM be most useful? Feel free to share your plans and expectations!

Those that participate will be eligible for a draw of 10 promo codes: 9 lucky winners will be selected randomly during the first day, and one code will be published inside this post 2 hours after 10 comments appear. Good luck!

Link to the project resources:
News | GameApp News | eSIMhub App | Game App | Website | Partners

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💻Ankr teams up with TON

Ankr has announced the beginning of a new partnership with the TON blockchain. This once again opens up new opportunities for developers to create dApps.

By integrating TON into Ankr's Web3 API service, developers will gain access to the tools and infrastructure needed to build next-generation dApps, digital assets, and other products for a vast Telegram audience.

Ankr's RPC (Remote Procedure Call) connections make it possible for wallets, command-line interfaces, and decentralized applications to interact with the TON blockchain.

RPC endpoints serve as a gateway for developers, enabling easy and remote access to TON without the need to deploy their own nodes.

"Ankr is thrilled to support development on TON and ignite the proliferation of next-gen dApps, digital assets, games, and more on Telegram and beyond. As the messaging app is already so vital to our industry, we will be very excited to see innovative new functionality come to life with barriers to building now removed" said Chandler Song, co-founder and CEO of Ankr.

"Working with Ankr highlights our commitment to providing developers with the tools to rapidly build dApps on TON and leverage Telegram's vast global reach. We’re creating a developer-friendly environment to kickstart the web3 flywheel for the masses" added Anton Tsivarev, Director of Ecosystem Development at TON Foundation.

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🔼OKX Ventures, The Open Platform, and Folius Ventures invest $10,000,000 to launch Telegram Growth Hub

Today, OKX Ventures' investment division, The Open Platform (TOP), and Folius Ventures announced the launch of the Telegram Growth Hub with a budget of $10 million.

The goal of the hub is to stimulate innovation on the TON blockchain and expand the ecosystem of Telegram mini-apps, while increasing user engagement on the TON platform.

Key focus areas of the Telegram Growth Hub:
- User acquisition and education tools: projects that simplify the registration process through intuitive interfaces and educational tools to make TON accessible to new users.
- Trading opportunities and networks: initiatives for on-chain trading features such as DEXs, NFT trading, liquid staking, and other advanced capabilities.
- Expansion of the mini-app ecosystem: innovative mini-apps for Telegram, including gaming and entertainment applications that expand TON's use cases.

Selected projects will receive the following comprehensive support:
- Funding to attract talent and build communities
- Access to developer resources, such as OKX Connect
- Access to TOP's toolkit and infrastructure, including Tonkeeper, TON Apps API, Playdeck, Ton App Chain, Ston.fi, and the Getgems NFT platform for development, scaling, and user engagement on TON
- Mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities from experts, marketing support, and introductions to key players in the OKX, TOP, and Folius Ventures networks.

The Telegram Growth Hub will select up to 10 promising projects for a two-month acceleration program. Selected teams will be eligible for funding from the $10 million fund. Applications are open until November 29, 2024. You can apply here.

Let's take a look at some recent important investments in TON, from funds such as:
- $10 million from DWF Labs
- $10 million from Cypher Capital
- Animoca Brands
- Hashkey Group
- $300 million from Pantera Capital
- $30 million from Bitget and Foresight Ventures
- $10 million from Gate.io and others

Your growth hub @TonPost

🤑Tether announces UAE dirham stablecoin on TON

On the first day of the TON Gateway in Dubai, Alessandro Giori, Tether's Senior Manager of Strategic Partnerships, announced plans to launch a stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham (AED) on the TON blockchain.

The new stablecoin will support the development of digital finance in the region, providing a reliable tool for transactions in the UAE and neighboring countries.

This move highlights Tether's ambition to strengthen its presence in regional markets. By offering a stable digital currency tied to the UAE's national currency, the company advances its strategy to diversify its stablecoin products.

TON blockchain will ensure fast and secure operations with the AED stablecoin, meeting the demand for stable digital assets in the UAE.

Your stable-sheikh @TonPost

⭐️TON Teleport BTC: New Opportunities for Bitcoin in the TON Ecosystem

As part of TON Gateway, the TON Foundation has set up a testnet to connect Bitcoin with TON, called TON Teleport BTC. Currently, only the testnet is operational, so please do not send real tokens!

TON is becoming a "blockchain of blockchains": users will be able to integrate BTC into TON, serving as both an asset and a financial tool. This bridge combines the security of Bitcoin with the speed and scalability of TON, granting BTC access to our decentralized ecosystem.

Now, BTC can be transferred between the Bitcoin network and TON without intermediaries. This means that each BTC on TON is fully backed by Bitcoin on the main network. Users can easily manage assets on TON without fear of losing the underlying BTC.

TON Teleport BTC enables its holders to drop the "digital gold" status and start earning from TON's yield-generating tools. BTC can be used for yield farming, as collateral for lending, or as a trading tool on decentralized platforms within TON, making it a versatile financial asset.

The integration of Bitcoin paves the way for further cross-chain solutions, positioning TON as a platform where assets from different blockchains can exist within a unified ecosystem.

This event also strengthens TON's mission to create a free and censorship-resistant space where users can independently manage their assets.

How to join the testnet? Set up test wallets for TON and BTC and start testing all the features of TON Teleport BTC to be among the first to see its potential.

→ How to switch to the Testnet in TON
→ How to switch to Testnet in BTC
→ How to mint your first tgBTC

Your Blockchain of Blockchains @TonPost

↗️Dune integrates TON on its platform

The Dune analytics platform is about to expand: it will now support the TON blockchain, as announced at the DuneCon conference in Bangkok.

This event will probably attract many members of the crypto community, especially crypto enthusiasts who actively use the platform to create various dashboards.

Dune is known for its data processing capabilities through SQL queries, providing users with access to a wide range of information about different blockchains, from trading volumes on DEXs in Ethereum to meme coin analysis in Solana and more.

Support for TON on Dune opens new horizons for both analysts familiar with blockchains and also for newcomers seeking to integrate TON into their work.

Such improved convenience could usher in additional liquidity, fostering better interaction with the global crypto community.

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⚡️⚡️⚡️Bitcoin is rising following TON Teleport BTC implementation

...as they would say on the Stenka channel and, in some ways, they would be right.

BTC has passed over $88K, having repeatedly raised the bar for its ATH. In light of the U.S. election results and the growth of BTC, the rest of the market is also rising - including TON.

The prices of tokens on TON have risen to some extent, similar to what happened in April, and there is quite a bullish trend in the ecosystem. Most importantly, the altseason hasn’t even begun! (It may not start for some unknown reasons.)

TON Teleport BTC was timely announced, and we are hoping to see it on the mainnet soon. By using TON Teleport BTC, BTC holders will be able to move their assets out of the "stone age" and benefit from profitable tools on the TON blockchain.

And that's not all! One of the leading analytics platforms for crypto enthusiasts - Dune, announced adding support for the TON blockchain. This will bring in a new audience, and many more will discover our vast universe. And thinking ahead, we also have Devcon coming up...

Currently, the Hackers League Hackathon has a prize pool of $4.2M. By November 20th, there will be 20 boot camps held around the world. The main areas of the hackathon are: DeFi, Social Web3 & Utility Mini-apps, GameFi & Onboarding, Onchain Data Analytics, and Blockchain Interoperability.

The current hackathon, aimed at DeFi development initiatives on TON, is made possible by the following important investors and funds:

- MEXC Ventures (Tier 2)
- TON Ventures (Tier 3)
- Gate Ventures (Tier 3)
- Foresight Ventures (Tier 3)
- Kinetic Capital (Tier 4)

All this highlights TON's focus on the DeFi sector - an integral part of the ecosystem and a key direction for future development, especially under current conditions.

Let's continue watching the story unfold before our eyes! In TON we trust! NFA.

Your bullish @TonPost

💎Fireblocks: Support for TON Jettons and a $200K Grant Program

Fireblocks has partnered with the TON Foundation to implement token support on the TON blockchain, thereby deepening its integration.

Since 2018, Fireblocks has provided an array of applications for managing digital asset transactions and a full development platform for building businesses on the blockchain.

This innovation will allow consumer apps, brokers, exchanges, and payment services using Fireblocks to securely store, trade, and develop new products and services within the TON ecosystem.

Additionally, Fireblocks is launching a $200,000 grant program to help developers and companies create solutions stemming from the TON ecosystem.

"Our latest collaboration with the TON Foundation presents a significant opportunity for both businesses on Fireblocks and Telegram users. Fireblocks support for Jettons will allow our customers to expand their services to a network of nearly one billion retail users - from payment companies and exchanges to consumer apps," said Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks.

"Our mission at TON Foundation is to build a vibrant, accessible, and scalable ecosystem, and our collaboration with Fireblocks is another milestone toward achieving this mission" said Max Pertsovskiy, COO at TON Foundation

Integration with Fireblocks will give rise to opportunities such as:
- Secure Mini Apps using Telegram's interfaces and API, combined with Fireblocks for managing TON keys and jettons
- Expansion of blockchain-based services supporting USDT and other stablecoins
- Easy integration of jettons, allowing clients to securely store and exchange them
- Access to new trading opportunities in the rapidly growing TON ecosystem with secure storage of jettons on Fireblocks

Your fired-up @TonPost

🔥TON is rivaling Ethereum by number of active addresses

By now, TON has reached 119.3M addresses with a balance, closely approaching Ethereum's 120.68M. At its current growth rate, TON is expected to surpass Ethereum within weeks.

Daily address activity also highlights TON's high ground: it has 721.3K addresses active daily, 1.5 times higher than Ethereum's 486.8K. Moreover, 300K new addresses are added to the TON ecosystem every day - an incredible pace that underscores the network's lightning-fast development.

TON keeps attracting users around the world thanks to its minimal fees and rapidly expanding ecosystem, featuring decentralized applications, DeFi protocols, meme coins, and more.

The network now boasts 119.3M registered accounts, a figure that has skyrocketed over the past year. Such explosive growth is a clear sign that TON will not only catch up but surpass most blockchain networks!

TON: the future that’s already here.

Sources:
TonStat and IntoTheBlock

Your inspired @TonPost

🔥Live Project Pitches: a new format in TON Society CIS

Timeless Pitching is a unique format of weekly live broadcasts by TON Society CIS. Every Thursday, the organizers gather to hear 7-10 three-minute project pitches.

Participants can present their ideas or projects, receive valuable feedback, meet like-minded individuals, and gain access to official grants and acceleration programs in the TON ecosystem.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how projects are created, discover common pitfalls, focus on key aspects of development, and even join and grow together as part of a team.

Timeless Pitch is held every Thursday on Telegram, YouTube and Twitch. All participants and audience will receive exclusive SBT badges!

Ready to showcase your project during the first broadcast? Fill out the application form!

Your pitcher @TonPost

🤖Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 Update

Today, Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 was announced, introduced as the largest update to mini-apps.

Key Updates:
- Fullscreen Mode: Mini-apps can now utilize the entire screen, unlocking new possibilities for various game genres and interfaces.

- Device Motion Tracking: Enables unique game control mechanisms and immersive VR experiences through the use of accelerometer.

- Quick Access Shortcuts: Users can now add shortcuts to individual mini-apps directly on their home screen for instant access to favorite games and services.

- Location Sharing: Mini-apps can access users’ location, paving the way for location-based games and interactive maps (think Pokémon Go).

- Rewards and Media Sharing: Mini-apps can grant Star gifts to their users for achievements and emoji statuses for Telegram Premium users. New media sharing features allow for sending referral codes and memes from within apps, as well as create documents and files for download.

- Enhanced Developer Tools: Developers can offer subscription plans within their apps, monetizing their efforts through different tiers of content and features. They can access basic hardware information of the device to improve graphics or customize the splash screen.

Some of the new features are already available for testing in apps such as @playdeckbot and @major (Major Maze).

This is just a small step for the promising development of Telegram Mini Apps, and we hope to see even more exciting games with in-game lore and fresh mechanics in the near future.

→ Update description
→ List of changes for developers

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🚀TON is now trading on a major Korean Exchange

Bithumb, South Korea's leading cryptocurrency exchange and one of the largest trading platforms in the world by volume, has announced the launch of TON / Korean won trading pair.

- Trading starts: November 21 at 14:00 (UTC+3)
- Trading denomination: TON/KRW

Users who trade TON for two consecutive days will be granted an airdrop. Details about the event can be found on Bithumb's website.

South Korea is one of the most active regions in the cryptocurrency space, where Bithumb holds a leading position. TON joining this platform increases its accessibility to a wide range of users and strengthens its position in the global market.

This is yet another step towards global recognition and the growth of The Open Network ecosystem!

Your Korean @TonPost

😏TON's entrance into the US market, $10 billion, and new goals ahead

Steve Yun, President of the TON Foundation, shared on Twitter that TON is preparing to enter the US market! He posted an image of the news about the upcoming resignation of Gary Gensler, which will take place on January 20, 2025.

On top of that, Ekin Tuna, co-founder of TON Society, announced the search for a new leader for TON Society hub in the United States, emphasizing that the network's development in America will hit the ground running.

Furthermore, Steve Yun set an ambitious goal for the ecosystem: to reach $10 billion in stablecoins on TON by the next Gateway event, which will take place in a year. Moreover, he added that the market might even exceed this ambitious plan.

With such a strategic approach and clear determination to reach new heights, TON has every chance not only to conquer new markets and win the hearts of users but also to become the foundation of future financial technologies.

Your strategist @TonPost

🎁TON rose to $6.1

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🪙Fragment introduces KYC

The Fragment platform now requires verification. In order to purchase anonymous numbers, usernames, and Telegram Stars, users must complete verification through Sumsub. That's same service, by the way, that is used for verification in Wallet.

The need for KYC may be due to the platform's expansion into the US or the upcoming conversion of limited-edition gifts into NFTs and the emergence of a secondary market on Fragment.

Telegram, before starting the active sale of gifts globally, must comply with anti-money laundering measures.

Interestingly, the sale of anonymous numbers is still available without the need for KYC verification.

What do you think about this?

Your verified (reluctantly) @TonPost

💎Key Milestones in the development of TON Blockchain

A developer named Dr. Awesome Doge published some key milestones that the NEWTON team played in the history of the TON blockchain

Dr. Awesome Doge outlined in an article the 10 key contributions that his NEWTON (TON Core) team has had on the development of the TON ecosystem.

Officially recognized by Telegram since 2021, his team played a prominent role in creating TON Foundation and in the unique history of our blockchain community.

NEWTON's biggest achievements:
1. mytonctrl – a tool for automating node management and validator configuration
2. tonmon – a system for monitoring the blockchain health
3. tonmine – a solution for tracking mining and donor contracts
4. Multichain Bridge – provides interoperability between TON, Ethereum, and BSC
5. cryptobot – a Telegram wallet for managing $BTC, $TON, $BNB, and $USDT
6. toncenter – an API for simplified access to blockchain data
7. explorer.toncoin.org – the first TON blockchain explorer
8. ton.sh – a new data explorer with a public API
9. TonWeb – a JavaScript SDK for working with wallets and smart contracts
10. TON Wallet – the first TON wallet, operating today

These developments earned NEWTON team the community's trust and laid the foundation for TON's future.

By June 2021, the NEWTON team officially documented their achievements in an open letter to TON developers on GitHub. This letter marked the beginning of a new chapter as Telegram recognized NEWTON's contribution and made TON ecosystem stronger as a result.

Dr. Awesome Doge now works to expand the TON ecosystem in Asia and supports projects such as @TONXAPI, TonStake, and other initiatives. According to him, the spirit of NEWTON lives on and continues to inspires new generations.

Join us in building the future of TON!

Your builder @TonPost

💎Pantera Capital invests another $20 million in TON

Investors from Pantera Capital maintain their commitment to the TON blockchain, closely related to the Telegram messenger.

This contribution builds on Pantera's previous investments in May. At that time, the company called it the "largest investment in its 21 years of existence," though the exact amount has not been disclosed.

Interest in TON has grown even after the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov by French authorities in August. Durov was released on bail charged with failing to cooperate with law enforcement on issues related to illegal content and other crimes on the Telegram platform. - as reported by the independent news organization DLNews.

No matter the challenges, interest in TON continues to grow, highlighting investor confidence in the platform's potential.💪

Let's review the projects and funds with a large stake in TON:
- $10 million from DWF Labs
- $10 million from Cypher Capital
- Animoca Brands
- Hashkey Group
- $30 million from Bitget and Foresight Ventures
- $10 million from Gate.io and others

You accountant @TonPost