TON x Jupiter Exchange Competition Results

In March, TON Foundation launched a challenge with Jupiter Exchange to build powerful aggregators for the TON ecosystem. 

🏆 DeDust & swap.coffee led the pack. They’ll get potential integration into JupNet, audits, investor intros, and more.

Shoutout to Titan, Rainbow Swap, Bridgers & Moki.

Full recap here.

TON Ecosystem Update: March 2025

Despite a shaky market, TON pushed ahead with infra upgrades + momentum across DeFi, payments, gaming, and Telegram-native experiences. 

Here’s what happened: 
▪️ Durov returns
▪️ $400M+ in Toncoin held by top VCs
▪️ @wallet adds new features and currencies, TON Space introduces fee payments using Telegram Stars
▪️ RedotPay enables USDt-TON payments across 130M+ merchants worldwide
▪️ Telegram games hit millions in MAU, NFT marketplaces break daily volume records
▪️ Grok AI joins Telegram

Read the full report. 

Pure competition and fun with Play2Win

Here’s why it’s making waves:
▪️ Skill-based multiplayer tournaments with real crypto rewards. Pure competition, zero fluff
▪️ A sustainable, transparent, and community-driven model that benefits both gamers & devs
▪️ Powered by TON projects like Miomi, Onton, Elympics and Notcoin VOID, bridging Web2 + Web3 gaming seamlessly
▪️ Play top titles like CS, Dota, FIFA, CoD
▪️ And finally, is GameFi ready to outplay memecoins? 

Watch the video and decide for yourself!

Let’s power up Dev communities ⚡️

TON Dev channels are empowering builders around the world. Now it’s your turn to power them back.

Pick your favorite TON Dev channel and Boost it on Telegram — these channels need your help to unlock Stories. Everyone who Boosts will receive an exclusive TON Society SBT!

Choose a channel and just click:
https://xn--r1a.website/tondev_eng?boost
https://xn--r1a.website/tondev?boost
https://xn--r1a.website/tondev_zh?boost
https://xn--r1a.website/tactlang?boost

🚀 Crypto for the masses? It’s already happening.

In an exclusive sit-down with Bitcoin Magazine NL, Martin Masser, Head of Growth at the TON Foundation, breaks down how TON is transforming Telegram into the Web3 super-app for over 1 billion users.

From in-app crypto payments and GameFi to NFTs and seamless onboarding, TON is bridging the gap between Web3 and everyday users.

Martin also gets into U.S. expansion, community growth, and why the Netherlands is fast becoming Europe’s next crypto powerhouse.

Watch the full interview here.

Seen people flexing digital gifts and stickers on Telegram lately? 

It’s 2025 and NFTs are back. Think animated stickers, digital gifts, collectible usernames, and game items you can actually use. And since these are baked right into Telegram, there are no confusing wallets or gas fees, making it super easy to get started. 

Curious how it all works? Our latest blog breaks it down: What are TON NFTs?

🚀 Breaking News: TON Foundation Names Maximilian Crown as CEO!

Maximilian Crown, the co-founder of fintech powerhouse MoonPay, is stepping in as CEO of TON Foundation, a major move as TON hits new heights.

With a track record of scaling MoonPay into a global crypto giant, Crown joins just as TON celebrates: 41M active accounts, 121M Toncoin holders, deeper integration with Telegram.

A new chapter begins. Welcome aboard, Max! 🙌
Check out the full press release for more details.

TON Day at Web3 Fest Recap

Couldn’t make it to Hong Kong Web3 Fest? Watch the video and see how TON ecosystem lit up the venue, showing off its:

▪️TON 2025 insights, 
▪️exciting projects (GameFi, PayFi, DeFi, NFTs, you name it), 
▪️and vibrant community. 

TON proved it's not just another blockchain, it’s the gateway to mass adoption!

TON retires legacy Toncoin Bridge

Starting May 10, 2025, users will no longer be able to bridge $TON to Ethereum or BNB Chain. Claims from past transfers will stay open. Inbound bridging remains live for now.

Toncoin Bridge was critical for TON’s early growth:

▪️ Before CEX listings, DeFi on TON, and USDt-TON 
▪️ Helped 100M+ $TON flow across chains
▪️ Powered wrapped assets like jUSDT

Today, TON’s ecosystem has matured. With native USDT, thriving DEXs, and new cross-chain integrations like LayerZero, Stargate, and Symbiosis, users no longer need to leave the network.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us get here.

🔗 The new TON bridge website is now live: link
 
🔗 Read the full update: link

TON Ecosystem Roundup

We’ve got a new wave of updates to share on the growth of TON Ecosystem!

▪️ Gatto is bringing the iconic Doge Pound NFTs to TON
▪️ Pixiland has officially launched with 240K+ beta users 
▪️ dAssets introduced a new DeFi program 
▪️ Flipster’s USDt-TON quiz campaign is still live! 

Check out the full update

Introducing TON Factory: Scaling TVM Builds

TON ecosystem has a new participant: Broxus just launched TON Factory, a scalability accelerator for high-throughput projects like games and DEXs. Devs can build in weeks with modular components, expert support, and seamless TON integration.

For OGs already building on TON, TON Factory helps you scale further. Backed by over 150 experienced engineers, Broxus has a track record of delivering robust TVM-based solutions. Broxus’ Tycho protocol fuses TVM with a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) consensus for high throughput and near-second finality, handling up to 35,000 transactions per second.

TON Factory also supports custom TVM chain deployments and offers tailored scaling solutions, helping ambitious teams drive the ecosystem forward.

Deploy fast, innovate hard, and push TVM’s limits.

Libre & TON Foundation Launch $500M Tokenized Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF)

Libre and TON Foundation are tokenizing $500M of Telegram bonds on TON Blockchain via the Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF), giving institutional and accredited investors legally and regulatory compliant, DeFi-native access to part of Telegram's ~$2.35B in bonds.

Why this matters:

▪️$500M in Telegram bonds tokenized on TON
▪️Access for institutional & accredited investors only
▪️Powered by Libre Gateway for legally and regulatory compliant subs, redemptions & transfers
▪️Fiat & stablecoin access via TON-native wallets
▪️Builds on Libre’s $200M+ RWA track record (BlackRock, Brevan Howard, etc.)
▪️Major leap for TradFi asset access within the TON ecosystem

This marks a major leap forward in bringing Real World Assets (RWAs) into TON ecosystem. Dive into the full story in the latest blog article.

USDe: Savings Tech Going Live on TON

Ethena is coming to TON, bringing dollar savings technology to Telegram’s 1 billion users. This integration makes accessing savings in your Wallet effortless, for everyone. Ethena has become one of the fastest-growing blockchain applications, reaching over $6 billion in TVL, and we couldn’t be more excited to be bringing them to TON.

What’s coming:

▪️USDe and tsUSDe, available natively in all major TON wallets and integrated ecosystem-wide.

▪️Ethena rewards will power dollar savings with tsUSDe in TON Space, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, Tonhub and other wallets.

▪️Users of the Wallet in Telegram will access rewards on their Dollar balances

Help spread the word. Say it from the rooftops, savings tech is about to hit everyone’s pockets!

Stay tuned for more information about how you can access Ethena on TON in the coming weeks!

TON News #37 — Watch Now

With three major announcements in 10 days, TON is showing its vision for 2025. Incredible headway has been made thanks to the following developments:

▪️Maximilian Crown, co-founder of MoonPay, has been appointed CEO of the TON Foundation.
▪️TON Foundation and Libre have launched a $500M tokenized Telegram Bond Fund, bringing real-world assets like Telegram bonds onto the TON Blockchain for compliant DeFi access.
▪️Ethena is integrating its stablecoin USDe with TON and Telegram to enable seamless global saving, spending, and staking.

The momentum is real! LFG.

Introducing MyTonWallet v3.6

MyTonWallet is revealing a major update. Users can now view any wallet address and track $TON activity directly in the app. After sending tokens, share transfer links with the recipient, even before the transaction is confirmed.

With Remember Passcode, users can confirm actions without re-entering password for 5 minutes. Plus, Dapp Action Previews show you exactly what you’re signing.

Update now to explore the new features and manage your assets with ease.

TON Learn #33: RWA

Can you send a share of a Lambo in a group chat? 🏎💨
With RWAs (real-world assets) on TON, maybe soon.

Think tokenized bonds, real estate, and even fine art - bought on-chain and made accessible through Telegram.

And it’s already happening: Libre is launching a $500 million tokenized Telegram Bond Fund ($TBF) on TON.

In this beginner’s guide, we break down:
✅ What RWAs are
✅ Why they matter
✅ Why TON is the perfect home for RWAs

Learn more!

AdsGram Now Offers the Ability to Monetize Your Bot or Channel

Building on TON isn't just about creating mini apps; you can also monetize them. 

AdsGram is an ad platform for Telegram Mini Apps, bots, and channels, offering payouts in USDT through native ads with CPC or CPM models. It’s known for higher-than-average click-through rates and potentially 2–3x better returns than traditional ad networks. The setup is simple, with full control over ad placement, and several TON projects are already using it as a revenue stream.

Give AdsGram a spin here! 

Introducing Upscale: Prop Trading on TON

The TON ecosystem is seeing new ways to make trading more accessible. @UpscaleTradeBot is a Telegram-native prop trading platform powered by AI — and it doesn’t require personal capital to get started.

▪️Use Telegram Stars to unlock a trading balance
▪️Pass a challenge to qualify
▪️Get up to $100K in funded capital, keep 80%+ of the profits

A lightweight, on-chain-friendly way for Telegram’s new traders to learn and grow in Web3. Learn more.

Disclaimer: This content is for educational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or an endorsement of any project. Trading carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Always consider your financial situation and risk tolerance before participating.