💎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

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🪙TON Teleport - Revolutionary BTC and TON Integration?

The release of the TON Teleport whitepaper marks a new stage in the blockchain's development. The information provided in the whitepaper mentions tgBTC token, a tool that will enable the safe transfer of Bitcoin into the TON ecosystem while maintaining complete decentralization.

Why is this revolutionary?
TON Teleport will eliminate reliance on centralized bridges, which are often targeted by hackers. Instead, smart contracts and cryptographic proofs will be used, minimizing risks and ensuring the full transparency of the process. This solution aligns with the core blockchain principles: security, autonomy, and decentralization.

Note that similar mechanisms exist in other blockchains, but TON Teleport has unique advantages.

Although projects like RenVM and WBTC provide Bitcoin integration with other networks, such as Ethereum, they often depend on centralized intermediaries or trusted infrastructure.

TON Teleport, on the other hand, will eliminate the need for trusted third parties, offering a decentralized, secure, and transparent Bitcoin transfer process. This makes it a more resilient and innovative solution within blockchain ecosystems.

tgBTC will expand TON’s functionality, making it more attractive to Bitcoin holders. This will increase liquidity and activity in TON, unlocking new possibilities in DeFi: staking, lending, and liquidity pools will now become more accessible.

→ Read the Whitepaper

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🌟TON Blockchain Registered in ADGM for Global Expansion

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is an international financial center located in Abu Dhabi, aimed at fostering a financial and business environment that meets international standards.

"We will push the boundaries of TON Blockchain's capabilities," — said Felix Sidokhin, TON DLT Foundation board member.

During Abu Dhabi Finance Week, the TON DLT Foundation officially announced its registration under the DLT Foundations Framework in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

“We are proud that it was always the community who spearheaded the development of TON.” said
Steve Yun, President of The Open Network Foundation.

The TON DLT Foundation will focus on developing the TON ecosystem in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. The foundation plans to actively support developers, drive innovation, and build strategic partnerships to strengthen TON’s leadership in these dynamic markets.

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We are at the centre of innovation, helping developers and communities unlock the potential of blockchain technology. Our mission is to lead TON into a new era of global adoption,

" emphasised Victor Ammer, a member of the foundation's board.

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🇰🇿TON and Telegram set to open offices in Astana

Astana is holding negotiations with major international companies such as Telegram, TON, Tether, Google, and EPAM. Once they open offices in Kazakhstan's capital, these companies get busy developing cutting-edge technologies and implementing innovations.

Their teams will work in the new AlemAI artificial intelligence center, to be set up in the iconic Nur Alem pavilion.

These joint efforts are aimed to strengthen Kazakhstan's position as a key technological hub in the region and attract more global companies to participate in large-scale projects.

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🐮TON ToTheMOO

Our friends at TONX started incubating a new project - ToTheMOO! It’s a dynamic game where players protect their cows from alien kidnappings, with the option to play for free or for token rewards.

Game rounds last only 30 seconds, making it quick and easy, while finding the right strategy results in greater rewards.

Compete in real-time, team up with friends, and share your enjoyment with the community.

Play for free or with $TVM tokens, earn daily bonus Milk Points, and gain eligibility for future airdrops.

How to play:
- Place cows on one of 8 positions on the farm
- Watch out for the humanoids! They can steal cows from certain positions
- Cows that remain on the farm get the rewards

Project resources:
News | Game

Dive into the TON ecosystem with ToTheMOO! Build, grow, and explore new opportunities with the community.

Your humanoid @TonPost

📺Pantera Capital is Bullish on TON in American News on CNBC

Dan Morehead, the founder and managing partner of Pantera Capital, appeared on the American news channel CNBC, where he stated that the fund holds altcoins $TON, $SOL, and $ONDO.

CNBC discussed who could emerge as the next leader among promising tokens: TON or Solana. Pantera Capital emphasized that the largest investment in the history of the Tier-1 fund was in TON.

The fund finances projects in their early-stage up to $300 million. A few weeks ago, Pantera Capital made an additional $20 million investment in TON.

Pantera Capital’s involvement in TON extends beyond financial investment. The fund actively supports the ecosystem, facilitating the development of strategic initiatives and providing access to its extensive network of partners and experts.

Steve Yun confirmed TON's intention to enter the American market and set an ambitious goal of having $10 billion in stablecoin circulation within a year, believing the market could even surpass this target.

Meanwhile, Mr. Burns will soon step down from his position, though it’s unlikely to have a major impact - but we’ll see!

TON is undoubtedly an ambitious ecosystem, with its own challenges and unique development history, close integration with the Telegram Mini Apps ecosystem and the messenger itself.

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💎Fordefi brings in Institutional-Grade DeFi to TON

Fordefi has introduced to its clients, including over 100 leading institutional funds, market makers, and trading firms such as Wintermute, Keyrock, Selini Capital, and Pantera Capital, a gateway to access the TON ecosystem.

A leading MPC wallet provider for institutional users, Fordefi has become the first to offer full DeFi functionality on the TON blockchain.

MPC (multi-party computation) is a distributed computing technology that allows multiple parties to jointly perform cryptographic operations without revealing their data to each other.

"We’re excited to welcome Fordefi and their network of clients to the TON ecosystem. This integration represents a significant step in bridging institutional-grade security with the decentralized power of TON. By enabling seamless interaction with TON’s DeFi applications, Fordefi is helping us unlock new opportunities for institutional participants and driving the growth and adoption of the TON blockchain." said Anatoliy Tsivarev, Director of Ecosystem Development, at TON Foundation.

Fordefi offers institutions not only the ability to transfer and store tokens on the TON network but also to directly interact with decentralized applications (dApps), such as DEXs, lending platforms, native staking services, and liquid staking protocols.

This integration makes it possible for institutional clients to securely participate in the TON ecosystem using the Fordefi platform with advanced MPC technology, a built-in multi-chain browser, enriched transaction data, and policy management system.

”As we continue to expand Fordefi’s multi-chain support, integrating TON marks a strategic milestone. By introducing TON’s DeFi ecosystem to our network of institutional clients, we’re delivering the security, performance, and scalability they demand, while playing a key role in fostering the growth of the TON network.” said Josh Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of Fordefi.

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🥳 After 11 years, Telegram is no longer losing money

In 2024, Telegram messenger made strides in monetization, updates, and integration with the TON blockchain.

According to its founder, Pavel Durov, for the first time in three years since the beginning of monetization, the company became profitable. The number of Telegram Premium subscribers tripled, surpassing 12 million.

Telegram's total revenue in 2024 exceeded $1 billion, and by the end of the year, the company holds more than $500 million in cash reserves, not including crypto assets.

Its monetization campaign began in 2021 with the launch of an advertising platform for channels. This allowed the company to cover server and traffic costs.

In April 2024, at the TOKEN2049 conference, Pavel Durov announced the introduction of NFT stickers, allowing users to buy and own unique digital items.

The creators of these stickers receive 95% of the profit from their sales, with payments made in TON cryptocurrency.

As the collaboration between Telegram and the TON blockchain is deepening, users enjoy new opportunities to interact with cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications. It is driving the mass adoption of Web3 technologies, offering millions of users access to decentralized services directly through the messenger.

These achievements highlight Telegram's commitment to financial stability, independence, and respect for users' rights, opening new horizons for the platform and its community.

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💸TON is now available in SubWallet!

SubWallet is a multi-chain wallet supporting over 150 networks and 450 tokens. It has just officially integrated the TON blockchain.

Users can send and receive TON and USD₮, as well as create, import, and export TON accounts directly in the app.

What’s new?
- Full functionality for working with TON is now available
- The mobile version of SubWallet (App Store / Google Play) with TON support will be out soon

SubWallet also supports NFTs, staking, and integration with hardware wallets. Its open-source code testifies to its security and transparency.

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🪙TON Foundation and Jupiter Launch a New Liquidity Aggregator on TVM

The TON Foundation announced a highly anticipated partnership with Jupiter - a leading decentralized platform for spot and futures trading backed by one of the largest DAOs in the industry.

Together, the two organizations will create the best liquidity aggregator on the TON Virtual Machine (TVM) and pave the way for cross-chain swaps that will define the future of DeFi.

The goal is to develop a scalable DeFi ecosystem for TON through Jupiter's expertise and network. Users will access the best exchange rates and tap into liquidity across multiple blockchain platforms, empowering both developers and traders.

To strengthen this collaboration, TON Foundation and Jupiter are launching a DeFi project competition that will spark innovation in the TON community. Developers of both existing and under-development liquidity aggregators on the TON blockchain are welcome to participate.

Benefits for winning projects:
- Consulting from Jupiter: Assistance with market launch, route optimization, and liquidity management
- Support from TON Foundation: Resources and funding to accelerate project growth

The competition is already underway, and winners will be announced on February 15, 2025. Applications can be submitted through a dedicated form.

“TON is one of the most exciting and untapped blockchains in the space, with immense potential for growth once the ecosystem is unlocked. This is an awesome initiative by TON Foundation to grow the space, and we are delighted to support and get to know the best talent here.” - Meow, Co-founder, Jupiter

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Jupiter as we continue to expand the TON DeFi ecosystem. Our past collaboration with similar partners in this field earlier this year motivated us to pursue a similar partnership with Jupiter. We believe this collaboration will bring immense value to TON and help establish a thriving cross-chain future.” - Vlad Degen, DeFi Lead, TON Foundation

This is yet another indication that 2025 will be packed with updates in the DeFi sector of the TON ecosystem.

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🐮A Prize Pool of 1 tgBTC!

MOO has teamed up with TON Society, Blum, Cattea, Vanilla Finance, WONTON, Memelandia, TBook, GOATS, PUMPCORN, and Satoshi Universe to send tgBTC to the MOO!

How to participate:
- Complete tasks to earn mystery TVs and shake them
- Collect 10 pieces of news to exchange for the MOO Skin tgBTC
- All holders of the MOO Skin tgBTC will share a total of 1 BTC (~$98K)

Additionally, free mystery TVs will be randomly distributed in the group😏

Learn more about ToTheMOO

Are you also waiting for the mainnet from TON Teleport?

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🥂🥂 Happy New Year 2025!

We congratulate everyone on making it to 2025! On behalf of our entire team, we wish you good health, thoughtful decisions, and as many positive moments in your life as possible.

2024 was a very eventful year. Compared to the previous one, we achieved:
- Over 10 partnerships
- More than 17 integrations and listings
- And much more!

Let’s take a quick look back at the highlights of the past year:
🔹Published an article explaining The Open Network
🔹Launched a thematic forum for the ecosystem: TON Research
🔹Deployment of Telegram Mini Apps and TON across Asia
🔹Fragment became available in the United States
🔹Published the article "Telegram is the New WeChat"
🔹Shared the infographic: The Open Network Q1 2024
🔹Announced the TON Space app browser
🔹Reduced the TON network fee by threefold
🔹Wrote about the advantages of USDT on the TON network
🔹The most successful launch of Tether occurred on the TON blockchain
🔹Infographic: Top 50 Telegram token and blockchain communities
🔹Introduced gasless transactions for the TON ecosystem
🔹Interviewed Anton Tsyvarev
🔹Binance started supporting USDT
🔹TON was approved by a Kazakh regulator
🔹Updates from the TON Core team
🔹Purchase of Telegram Stars using TON
🔹TOP invested in Akedo to create blockchain-based games
🔹Announced TON Teleport
🔹Enabled gasless and multi-transactions
🔹Over 200 Asian gaming studios started developing mini-games on TON
🔹Launched TON Ventures, a $40M early-stage fund
🔹TON Community expressed support for Telegram and Pavel Durov
🔹TON Society launched the #FREEDUROV initiative in France
🔹Chinese game developers began transitioning to the TON blockchain
🔹TON blockchain hit a milestone of 1 billion transactions
🔹TON Foundation allocated $24 million for DeFi development
🔹Introduced TON Mintless Jetton technology
🔹Surpassed 10 million active wallets in TON
🔹Maintained leadership among Layer-1 solutions
🔹Ranked in the Top 5 cryptocurrencies across Europe, Asia, and Africa
🔹Reached 100 million holders of various assets
🔹Pavel Durov visited a bootcamp in Paris
🔹Tether announced a stablecoin pegged to UAE dirhams on TON
🔹TON Teleport BTC - opening new possibilities for Bitcoin
🔹Active addresses on TON neared Ethereum's numbers
🔹TON entered the U.S. market with $10B and new goals
🔹Fragment introduced KYC
🔹Key milestones in TON blockchain development were analyzed
🔹Discussed the TON Teleport Whitepaper
🔹TON was registered with ADGM for global expansion
🔹Plans to open offices in Astana for TON and Telegram
🔹TON appeared bullish in U.S. news via CNBC, endorsed by Pantera Capital
🔹TON Foundation and Jupiter launched a new TVM liquidity aggregator

Telegram Highlights
🔹Monetization options for Telegram channel owners
🔹Pavel Durov considered a Telegram IPO
🔹Interview of Pavel Durov with Tucker Carlson
🔹Key points from Pavel Durov’s speech at TOKEN2049
🔹Telegram launched Telegram Stars
🔹Introduced Mini App Bar, paid content, story search, and other features
🔹Pavel Durov announced blockchain integration and enhanced security
🔹Telegram introduced a built-in browser with multi-tab support and TON DNS
🔹Celebrated 11 years of Telegram with a festive update
🔹Pavel Durov was detained in Paris, according to French media
🔹Telegram team commented on the situation with Pavel Durov
🔹Pavel Durov expressed gratitude for support and love
🔹Released Telegram Mini Apps 2.0 update
🔹Telegram became profitable for the first time

Partnerships
HashKey Group, Elympics, Robinhood, Arkham, Travala, Trust Wallet, Pyth Network, MomoAI, TADA and Ankr

Listings and Integrations
Reku, GoPax, Token Terminal, Fideum, HashKey, DappRadar, IntoTheBlock, Sonarverse, UzNEX, HOT Wallet, Revolut, Chainlink, Axelar, Dune, Bithumb, Fordefi and SubWallet

Investments
Pantera Capital (~$300M), Bitget and Foresight Ventures ($30M), Gate ($10M), V3V Ventures ($5M), OKX Ventures, The Open Platform and Folius Ventures ($10M), Fireblocks ($200K) and Pantera Capital ($20M)

Yours Truly @TonPost

🎮Mid-core games to revitalize the Telegram and TON ecosystem in 2025

Mid-core games are becoming a key trend in the Telegram and TON ecosystem. Their well-designed game mechanics provide high engagement, great monetization, and meaningful interactions with the blockchain.

Boxing Star X – the first boxing game for Telegram and TON and a potential leader of this new gaming movement. It combines dynamic gameplay, an advanced progression system, and strategic PvP battles tailored for messaging platforms. Boxing Star X is currently available in beta testing until January 14th, and rumor has it you might encounter Pavel Durov there.🤫

Delabs Games in a nutshell:
- A South Korean studio with over 20 years of experience, founded by former Nexon CEO Junmo Kwon
- Worked with Kakaotalk, South Korea’s largest messaging app
- Supported by top TON investors such as TON Ventures and Noah Kim (TonCoinFund)
- Promotes mid-core gaming on Telegram through established game franchises (IP)

Junmo Kwon is a leading entrepreneur in South Korea’s gaming industry.
Beginning his career at Samsung Electronics before joining Nexon, he played a pivotal role in launching iconic online games like Kingdom of the Winds and Crazy Arcade. Later, he founded media holding iHQ and returned to game development by starting Delabs Games in 2013. Today, Delabs is creating mid-core innovative Web3 games for Telegram and TON.

Upcoming releases:
- Boxing Star X: A PvP boxing game blending tactical combat and character progression. Now in closed beta.
- Ragnarok Libre: An idle RPG inspired by the legendary Asian Ragnarok franchise. It features an advanced crafting and trading system, adapted for Telegram and Web3.

Roadmap:
• January 2025: Pre-registration for Ragnarok Libre
• February–March 2025: Official launch of Ragnarok Libre
• Future: Listing of the $GAME token

Join Boxing Star X:
Play | X | Website

Your cornered boxer @TonPost

💎Blockchain Contest by TON Core and Telegram

Telegram and TON Core have announced a new joint contest!
Prize fund is from $100,000 to $200,000.

Tasks to be tackled:
— Blockchain Validation Challenge
— Trustless Bridge Challenge
(Participants can choose one or both tasks)

🔹Block Validation Challenge
Participants need to propose a new block validation mechanism for TON that:
- Reduces resource consumption during block validation
- Optimizes transaction processing and confirmation
- Improves the efficiency and scalability of validator operations

🔹Trustless Bridge Challenge
The challenge is to create a reliable decentralized bridge between TON and other blockchains to:
- Simplify cross-chain transactions without intermediaries
- Enhance security for transferring assets between networks
- Automate transaction confirmation, eliminating the need for trusted parties

🏆The total prize fund of $200,000 will be distributed among participants based on their contributions. The best solution authors will also be invited to the second phase, which will have a separate prize fund of a similar scale.

Objectives and Expectations of the Contest

- To optimize the network, improve efficiency, which is critical for its future growth and mass adoption

- TON is being actively integrated with other blockchains, so the Trustless Bridge is essential for secure and decentralized asset exchanges

- Telegram and TON Core are looking for talented developers who can improve TON’s infrastructure and potentially become part of the team, much like the renowned Anatoly Makosov.

- An efficient validation mechanism and secure bridge will lower the dependence on centralized solutions and assert TON as the leading blockchain for Telegram Mini Apps and Web3 products.

If you’re ready to take on the challenge, find the details here:
Block Validation Challenge
Trustless Bridge Challenge

Your contestant @TonPost

🇺🇸A Stronger TON Foundation and its New President Aim for the U.S.A.

TON Foundation has announced significant leadership changes:
Manuel (Manny) Stotz, an investor and long-time supporter of blockchain technology, has been appointed as the new president of the organization. This marks a new chapter in TON’s development, as it accelerates its global expansion with a focus on the U.S.

Stotz replaced Steve Yun, a key figure in the foundation’s establishment during his tenure as president. After stepping down, Yun will remain on the board of directors and continue to support the foundation's strategic initiatives.

“Steve Yun’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding TON Foundation to the level of unprecedented growth TON community has achieved today,” said Manuel, Incoming President of TON Foundation. “The entire TON Community is deeply grateful for his contributions and look forward to continuing to benefit from his wisdom and experience as we embark on this new phase.”

Manny Stotz is the founder of Kingsway Capital, a London-based investment firm managing multibillion-dollar assets from U.S. institutional investors. His work focuses on improving financial accessibility of those living in regions of over 3 billion people, many of whom lack access to banking services and are vulnerable to currency instability.

Kingsway has supported over 50 blockchain companies, including Animoca Brands, Blockchain.com, CoinDCX, and TON coin, making Stotz one of the leading investors in the digital asset space. His investment expertise, understanding of blockchain's role in the global economy, and connections with major financial institutions create unique opportunities for TON's expansion in the U.S.

“Manny’s extraordinary track record in investment and passion for leveraging blockchain to empower communities make him the ideal leader for this next chapter,” said Steve Yun, outgoing President of TON Foundation. “His vision, commitment, and extensive global network align perfectly with the foundation’s renewed focus on strategic expansions"

With Stotz’s appointment, TON Foundation will ramp up its activities in the U.S., where upcoming regulatory changes may create the most favorable conditions for the blockchain industry.

"TON has a unique potential to lead in the blockchain industry," the new president stated. "I look forward to working with our partners and investors to accelerate this mission—especially in the dynamic and innovative U.S. market."

Yet at the same time, TON Foundation remains committed to its principles, focusing on technological development, collaboration with institutions, and integrating blockchain into the global financial system.

The new U.S.-focused strategy opens up great opportunities for capital investment, integration with traditional finance, and scaling the ecosystem.

Steve Yun, who remained on the board of directors, emphasized:
"With the upcoming regulatory changes in the U.S., TON is entering a new era. We will actively engage with institutions to support the largest blockchain adoption in history."

If these initiatives are successfully implemented, TON will solidify its position as a leading blockchain platform - not only for Telegram Mini Apps but also across a wide range of Web3 solutions and financial tools.

In the coming months, we expect to see new strategic moves for the development of TON and its impact on the crypto industry.

Yours in anticipation @TonPost

🎁Get ready for Minting of Telegram NFT Gifts!

Telegram has started testing the minting of NFT gifts. This feature is expected to officially launch in just 5 days.

An hour ago, 50 TON have been transferred from Telegram Team's wallet to a specific address. Just 15 minutes later, an NFT mint appeared at that same address.

What we know about the test gift:

{"name":"drink-44","description":"Demo nft"}

Note that the contract triggered for this operation was created on January 14. That means we are dealing with a brand-new feature that is actively undergoing testing, rather than an old one.

Moreover, an empty collection appeared on Getgems, in which the above-mentioned mysterious NFT was placed.

Are you ready at the starting line?

Your tester @TonPost

💎"Exclusive" Partnership Between TON and Telegram?

Telegram and the TON Foundation are expanding their partnership, marking a significant step on their shared roadmap. The TON blockchain will now become the sole infrastructure for Telegram Mini Apps (TMA), as the two ecosystems further integrate.

Key Changes:
- All mini-apps using the blockchain must migrate to TON by February 21, 2025, except for bots that don't use mini-apps.
- TON Connect will be the exclusive tool for connecting cryptocurrency wallets. Mini-apps using other blockchains will be deactivated.
- Toncoin will be used for all non-fiat payments, including Telegram Stars, Telegram Premium, Telegram Ads, and Telegram Gateway. Payments to mini-app developers and channel owners will also be made exclusively in Toncoin.
- Telegram plans to release exclusive emojis, stickers, and gifts as NFTs on the TON blockchain.

To facilitate the transition, the TON Foundation is offering grants as advertising credits in Telegram Ads for developers who migrate within 30 days. Developers will also obtain technical support, marketing opportunities, and community onboarding.

The Telegram and TON Foundation initiative has been controversial for the community. On one hand, TON's exclusivity fosters its development and strengthens its position as the messenger's sole blockchain. On the other hand, the decision to exclude other blockchains limits competition, which many believe is essential for progress. Some users argue that TON Foundation should focus on enhancing its ecosystem rather than restricting alternatives.

"After laying foundational groundwork over the last years, TON is now ready for explosive growth in 2025. This renewed and deepened partnership with Telegram is a vital step toward global expansion", said Manuel Stotz, President of the TON Foundation.

Detailed developer guidelines and full documentation can be found in Telegram's updated resources.

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⚙TON Core Roadmap for 2025 H1

The TON Core developers launched the official channel @toncore for technical updates. Among their first posts was the roadmap for the first half of the year.

Here’s what their team plans to implement in the coming months:

🔹 Workchains 2.0 and Scalability

TON is preparing for a major network update called Accelerator Mainnet Upgrade. Key changes include:
- Nodes will now track only the masterchain and specific shardchains, rather than the entire network. This will reduce hardware load.
- Tasks will be processed in parallel, increasing transaction processing speed.
- New mechanisms will make the network handle any load stably.

🔹 New Tools for Validators

The following updates are planned to improve validator operations:
- Creation of Telegram bots for notifications about validator state and critical events.
- A web dashboard providing up-to-date performance metrics and status updates.
- Simplified documentation and onboarding for new participants through AMA sessions.

🔹 zkSNARKs and Privacy Enhancements

Introducing zkSNARKs technology will make transactions more private and reduce the amount of data needed for processing. This will boost network speed and ensure user confidentiality.

🔹 Toncenter API: New Features for Developers

API updates will make interacting with TON more user-friendly:
- Ability to simulate transactions before sending them.
- Simple action-based statements will replace complex codes, for example: “Swap 10 USDT for 10 DOGS.”

🔹 Layer 2 Payment Network

A Layer 2 solution called Payment Network is being deployed for instant transactions with minimal fees. Currently in beta testing, it will eventually enable:
- Instant transfers
- Simple asset swap

🔹 Exploring Sidechains

TON is also considering separate blockchains for specialized tasks, such as high-frequency trading.

💡What does this mean for users?
A faster, scalable, and reliable network with improved privacy. Validators will receive more tools enabling stable operations, while developers will earn new opportunities to build user-friendly products on the TON platform.

→ Read more about the roadmap

Your roadworthy @TonPost