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TON Society: April 2025 Events
Builders, check out the exciting lineup of offline and online events TON Society Hubs are organizing in April!
Find more info and RSVP:
▪️ TON Builders Co-Working Hours in ETH Seoul, April 14th, Seoul
▪️ Meet TON Society India x Build It Tour in Microsoft Office! Learn more about this initiative here and here.
▪️ IdeaTON in Baku, April 12th, Baku
▪️ TON Builders Matchup, April 9th, Paris
Builders, check out the exciting lineup of offline and online events TON Society Hubs are organizing in April!
Find more info and RSVP:
▪️ TON Builders Co-Working Hours in ETH Seoul, April 14th, Seoul
▪️ Meet TON Society India x Build It Tour in Microsoft Office! Learn more about this initiative here and here.
▪️ IdeaTON in Baku, April 12th, Baku
▪️ TON Builders Matchup, April 9th, Paris
Dune Q&A: Learn How to Analyze Data on TON
For those who know how to work with Dune, in this workshop we shared some practical tips that will help with your TON Data analysis: fundamentals, materialized views, and useful tools – everything you need to win the next TON Data Hub contest @tondatahub.
Discover how to work with TON Blockchain data on Dune! This video covers querying, visualizing, and analyzing on-chain activity using Dune’s powerful SQL-based tools.
Plus, learn how to leverage gamefi and smart contract interactions to gain valuable insights into the TON ecosystem.
Watch the video here!
For those who know how to work with Dune, in this workshop we shared some practical tips that will help with your TON Data analysis: fundamentals, materialized views, and useful tools – everything you need to win the next TON Data Hub contest @tondatahub.
Discover how to work with TON Blockchain data on Dune! This video covers querying, visualizing, and analyzing on-chain activity using Dune’s powerful SQL-based tools.
Plus, learn how to leverage gamefi and smart contract interactions to gain valuable insights into the TON ecosystem.
Watch the video here!
Building on TON? Need some juicy, no-fluff educational content? Well, the search is over! Head over to YouTube and dig your teeth into the “Building Telegram Mini Apps” Playlist.
Featuring Alena Shmalko, Gleb Voronstov, and Inal Kardan, these 24 videos will guide you through the process of bringing your ideas to life, while also helping you navigate TON Ecosystem so your app can achieve maximum impact!
Start here
Featuring Alena Shmalko, Gleb Voronstov, and Inal Kardan, these 24 videos will guide you through the process of bringing your ideas to life, while also helping you navigate TON Ecosystem so your app can achieve maximum impact!
Start here
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Ep.1 How to Grow Your App in TON Ecosystem
Meet Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation, who will guide you through the process of developing your app in the TON Ecosystem. She'll share best practices, and what kinds of support TON provides for developing projects!
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🧠 Tact Smart Battle 🤜
Join the ultimate smart contract challenge powered by Tact, organized by TON Studio & Codeforces
🏅 Prize Pool — $20,000 in Toncoin!
🎯 Challenge Tasks:
1. Simple Voting — basic voting system.
2. Serial Voting — multiple proposals via a master contract.
3. Scalable Voting — support up to 4 billion voters.
4. Voting with Refunds — refunds to voters.
5. Gas-Managed Voting — fully optimized contracts.
🏆 Rewards:
- Top 128 participants share the prize pool and receive exclusive Soulbound Tokens (SBTs).
- All participants with valid solutions also receive a Participant SBT.
- SBTs include embedded on-chain developer reputation.
⭐️ Additional Perks:
- Top participants will be invited for job interviews at TON Studio.
⏰ Duration: 7 days
🗓️ Start Date: April 21, 12:00 (UTC+3)
🛑 Deadline: April 28, 12:00 (UTC+3)
Registration:
👉 Challenge Link (Codeforces)
Registration guide:
👉 Notion link
Community & Support:
👉 Telegram Challenge Chat
Good luck and may your contracts be efficient and bug-free!🚀 🔥
Join the ultimate smart contract challenge powered by Tact, organized by TON Studio & Codeforces
1. Simple Voting — basic voting system.
2. Serial Voting — multiple proposals via a master contract.
3. Scalable Voting — support up to 4 billion voters.
4. Voting with Refunds — refunds to voters.
5. Gas-Managed Voting — fully optimized contracts.
- Top 128 participants share the prize pool and receive exclusive Soulbound Tokens (SBTs).
- All participants with valid solutions also receive a Participant SBT.
- SBTs include embedded on-chain developer reputation.
- Top participants will be invited for job interviews at TON Studio.
🛑 Deadline: April 28, 12:00 (UTC+3)
Registration:
Registration guide:
Community & Support:
Good luck and may your contracts be efficient and bug-free!
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TON Payments and DeFi Meetup @ Daos Hub
Get ready — TON offers an exclusive deep dive into the future of crypto payments and DeFi innovation.
Discover how TON powers on/off ramping, cross-border transfers, and everyday payments — all seamlessly integrated via Telegram Mini-Apps into a user-centric ecosystem.
▪️When? May 2, 1:30 PM
▪️Where? Dubai, Daos — the members-only collaboration hub for the Web3 startup community.
✨ Networking, learning, and DeFi breakthroughs — all under one roof.
Register here
Get ready — TON offers an exclusive deep dive into the future of crypto payments and DeFi innovation.
Discover how TON powers on/off ramping, cross-border transfers, and everyday payments — all seamlessly integrated via Telegram Mini-Apps into a user-centric ecosystem.
▪️When? May 2, 1:30 PM
▪️Where? Dubai, Daos — the members-only collaboration hub for the Web3 startup community.
✨ Networking, learning, and DeFi breakthroughs — all under one roof.
Register here
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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.
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.
TON Payments and DeFi meetup: Livestream
Attention builders, join us for a livestream that will help you get started in the TON ecosystem. This event will show you how TON is becoming the go-to platform for real-world crypto payments and DeFi use cases.
🗓️ May 2nd | 13:30 - 18:30 GMT+4
🔴 Livestream: YouTube
Attention builders, join us for a livestream that will help you get started in the TON ecosystem. This event will show you how TON is becoming the go-to platform for real-world crypto payments and DeFi use cases.
🗓️ May 2nd | 13:30 - 18:30 GMT+4
🔴 Livestream: YouTube
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DRIVING TRAFFIC & GROWTH IN TELEGRAM & $TON WITH 10+ YEARS OF AD EXPERIENCE FROM OPENAD PROTOCOL
GN everyone 👋 Tomorrow, we're hosting a workshop with our friends at OpenAD Protocol, focusing on Driving Traffic & Growth in Telegram & TON.
With 10+ years of ad experience, our expert will cover:
➡️ How to run effective ads in Telegram
➡️ TON’s unique user & growth potential
➡️ Insights from the latest Telegram mini-app report
➡️ Why some ads fail & how to fix them
📅 Date & Time: May 14th
– 2 pm Central European Time
– 4 pm UAE
– 8 pm Singapore
💬 Have questions? Drop them in the chat or during the live session!
❤️ Expert: Daniel, Founder @OpenAD_protocol
🔗 Zoom link
GN everyone 👋 Tomorrow, we're hosting a workshop with our friends at OpenAD Protocol, focusing on Driving Traffic & Growth in Telegram & TON.
With 10+ years of ad experience, our expert will cover:
➡️ How to run effective ads in Telegram
➡️ TON’s unique user & growth potential
➡️ Insights from the latest Telegram mini-app report
➡️ Why some ads fail & how to fix them
📅 Date & Time: May 14th
– 2 pm Central European Time
– 4 pm UAE
– 8 pm Singapore
💬 Have questions? Drop them in the chat or during the live session!
🔗 Zoom link
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Get ready for an essential session as Veronica Wong, CEO & Co-founder of @SafePalTG, shares key lessons on finding Product-Market Fit from her experience building SafePal!
We'll cover:
➡️ Key industry insights & how to observe market shifts effectively.
➡️ Crucial lessons on finding Product-Market Fit, plus actionable strategies for your early-stage business model and user stickiness.
➡️ Effective growth tactics: From KOL strategies (buying growth, not just buzz) to guiding users effectively (hint: it's not about "educating" for bad UX).
➡️ Accelerating your project's growth through strategic partnerships.
This is a golden opportunity to learn from a leader who has successfully navigated the path to millions of users.
📅 Date & Time: May 22nd
– 4 PM Central European Time
– 6 PM UAE
– 10 PM Singapore (sorry it is late!)
🔗 Zoom link
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🏆 TON × GMX Dev Competition: Meet the Winners!
TON Foundation and GMX launched a competition to supercharge Perp DEX development on TON, and the results are in! After evaluating projects on code quality, scalability, community traction, and more, here are the winners:
🥇 Storm Trade – Took 1st place for its top-tier architecture and native TON integration
🥈 Tradoor & TON Hedge – Shared 2nd place with creative, high-potential protocols
Where do we go from here? The winning projects will receive:
▪️Advisory support from GMX & top DeFi builders
▪️Marketing & ecosystem visibility
▪️Investor connections & audit funding
These projects are laying the groundwork for a next-gen trading future on TON, so show them some love in the comments below!
TON Foundation and GMX launched a competition to supercharge Perp DEX development on TON, and the results are in! After evaluating projects on code quality, scalability, community traction, and more, here are the winners:
🥇 Storm Trade – Took 1st place for its top-tier architecture and native TON integration
🥈 Tradoor & TON Hedge – Shared 2nd place with creative, high-potential protocols
Where do we go from here? The winning projects will receive:
▪️Advisory support from GMX & top DeFi builders
▪️Marketing & ecosystem visibility
▪️Investor connections & audit funding
These projects are laying the groundwork for a next-gen trading future on TON, so show them some love in the comments below!
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TON Ecosystem Updates: Smarter Support for Builders
As TON scales, so does our support system — now clearer, sharper, and impact-driven.
What’s new:
🎯 5 Focus Verticals: DeFi, GameFi, Payments, Telegram In-App Economy, AI
🥇 Tiered Models: Contenders & Champions
🏆 Champion Grants: Major backing for high-impact teams in key verticals
Open-source tools, core infra, and public goods still get dedicated non-commercial support.
📥 All projects (new & existing) must register: TON Builders Portal
✅ TON Foundation introduces new approach to Grants
🔗 Read more:
👉 Ecosystem Support
👉 Grants Program
As TON scales, so does our support system — now clearer, sharper, and impact-driven.
What’s new:
🎯 5 Focus Verticals: DeFi, GameFi, Payments, Telegram In-App Economy, AI
🥇 Tiered Models: Contenders & Champions
🏆 Champion Grants: Major backing for high-impact teams in key verticals
Open-source tools, core infra, and public goods still get dedicated non-commercial support.
📥 All projects (new & existing) must register: TON Builders Portal
✅ TON Foundation introduces new approach to Grants
🔗 Read more:
👉 Ecosystem Support
👉 Grants Program
Announcing Our First TON Builders Call: DeFi Edition!
Join us Thursday, June 5 at 4PM CEST / 6PM GST / 10PM HKT for an exclusive live session with Vlad Degen, TON Foundation’s DeFi Lead. What’s lined up for participants?
▪️The latest DeFi updates,
▪️Insights into the TON ecosystem,
▪️An interactive Q&A! 🔍
To join the call and ask questions live:
Ensure your project is registered on TON Builders.
Sign up through Luma.
Plus, everyone can watch the session live on YouTube, no registration needed.
Submit or upvote your questions here: https://app.sli.do/event/egyzopUxEf6XqQzL1etDjP.
Plus, key announcements, updates, and project opportunities will be shared here in the Builders channel, so be sure to subscribe and keep an eye out!
Join us Thursday, June 5 at 4PM CEST / 6PM GST / 10PM HKT for an exclusive live session with Vlad Degen, TON Foundation’s DeFi Lead. What’s lined up for participants?
▪️The latest DeFi updates,
▪️Insights into the TON ecosystem,
▪️An interactive Q&A! 🔍
To join the call and ask questions live:
Ensure your project is registered on TON Builders.
Sign up through Luma.
Plus, everyone can watch the session live on YouTube, no registration needed.
Submit or upvote your questions here: https://app.sli.do/event/egyzopUxEf6XqQzL1etDjP.
Plus, key announcements, updates, and project opportunities will be shared here in the Builders channel, so be sure to subscribe and keep an eye out!
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📢 TON Ecosystem Update: Social Media Rebranding
TON community has evolved from a builders’ hub into a global network of users, creators, and developers. To mirror this evolution, we’re streamlining our social media presence for clarity, communication, and consistency. Here’s what’s changing:
🔁 "TON Community" → "Toncoin"
Your go-to channel for blockchain updates, partnerships, and ecosystem milestones.
🔁 "TON Society" → "TON Community"
Stay up-to-date with project news, events, and community activities.
🔁 Regional hubs → "TON [Region] Hub"
Connect with local builders, founders, and developers. Discover both regional and global opportunities.
🔁Society Builders → TON Builders
The channel to explore for builders and developers who want to get started building on TON.
🚫 Closure of inactive "The Open Network" Telegram channel
We’re confident these updates will improve communication across TON’s ecosystem. Let’s create the open network for everyone.
TON community has evolved from a builders’ hub into a global network of users, creators, and developers. To mirror this evolution, we’re streamlining our social media presence for clarity, communication, and consistency. Here’s what’s changing:
🔁 "TON Community" → "Toncoin"
Your go-to channel for blockchain updates, partnerships, and ecosystem milestones.
🔁 "TON Society" → "TON Community"
Stay up-to-date with project news, events, and community activities.
🔁 Regional hubs → "TON [Region] Hub"
Connect with local builders, founders, and developers. Discover both regional and global opportunities.
🔁Society Builders → TON Builders
The channel to explore for builders and developers who want to get started building on TON.
🚫 Closure of inactive "The Open Network" Telegram channel
We’re confident these updates will improve communication across TON’s ecosystem. Let’s create the open network for everyone.
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🚨 Reminder: TON Builders Call - DeFi Edition is Today! 🚨
Builders and degens it’s time to get on board with Vlad Degen’s exclusive live session!
🗓Today!
⏰Now!
Get the latest DeFi updates from the TON Ecosystem and enjoy an interactive Q&A session from TON Foundation’s very own DeFi Lead.
🎥Watch it here!
Builders and degens it’s time to get on board with Vlad Degen’s exclusive live session!
🗓Today!
⏰Now!
Get the latest DeFi updates from the TON Ecosystem and enjoy an interactive Q&A session from TON Foundation’s very own DeFi Lead.
🎥Watch it here!
YouTube
TON Builders Call – DeFi Edition with Vlad Degen
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DeFi Builders Call Recap & Next Up: GameFi! 🚀
Thanks to all who joined our first TON Builders Call on DeFi with Vlad Degen! It was a great session with lots of valuable insights. Missed it or want a refresher?
📺 Stream Recording: Click here
📄 Vlad's Slides: Click here
Key Discussion Highlights:
➡️ Vlad shared TON’s 3-layer vision for DeFi (Real Yield, Core DeFi, Retail TMAs), along with insights on the roadmap for new ecosystem partnerships and integrations.
➡️ The Q&A covered top metrics for DeFi success on TON (with a focus on retail user MAU from Telegram), strategies for projects to grow to "Champion" tier, and key DeFi niches for retail adoption, such as decentralized neobanks. For a full breakdown, please check the recording.
🎮 Next Topic Teaser:Our next call will dive into GameFi on TON! 🔥 We're aiming for next week – official date and details coming soon, so stay tuned.
Thanks to all who joined our first TON Builders Call on DeFi with Vlad Degen! It was a great session with lots of valuable insights. Missed it or want a refresher?
📺 Stream Recording: Click here
📄 Vlad's Slides: Click here
Key Discussion Highlights:
➡️ Vlad shared TON’s 3-layer vision for DeFi (Real Yield, Core DeFi, Retail TMAs), along with insights on the roadmap for new ecosystem partnerships and integrations.
➡️ The Q&A covered top metrics for DeFi success on TON (with a focus on retail user MAU from Telegram), strategies for projects to grow to "Champion" tier, and key DeFi niches for retail adoption, such as decentralized neobanks. For a full breakdown, please check the recording.
🎮 Next Topic Teaser:
🎮 TON Builders Call: GameFi Edition – This Thursday
We’re diving into the future of gaming on TON.
🗓 June 12 | 2PM CEST / 4PM GST / 8PM HKT
🔊 Featuring: Inal Kardan, Gaming Director @ TON Foundation
What to expect:
▪️ Major GameFi ecosystem updates
▪️ What’s building on TON right now
▪️ Live Q&A with the gaming community
Want to join the call and ask questions live?👇
1. Make sure your project is registered on the TON Builders Portal;
2. Register via Luma.
Or simply tune in live on YouTube — no registration required.
💬 Got questions? Submit or upvote them here.
📢 Key updates and announcements will drop on this channel — stay tuned.
We’re diving into the future of gaming on TON.
🗓 June 12 | 2PM CEST / 4PM GST / 8PM HKT
🔊 Featuring: Inal Kardan, Gaming Director @ TON Foundation
What to expect:
▪️ Major GameFi ecosystem updates
▪️ What’s building on TON right now
▪️ Live Q&A with the gaming community
Want to join the call and ask questions live?👇
1. Make sure your project is registered on the TON Builders Portal;
2. Register via Luma.
Or simply tune in live on YouTube — no registration required.
💬 Got questions? Submit or upvote them here.
📢 Key updates and announcements will drop on this channel — stay tuned.
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🎮 TON Builders Call: GameFi Edition – This Thursday We’re diving into the future of gaming on TON. 🗓 June 12 | 2PM CEST / 4PM GST / 8PM HKT 🔊 Featuring: Inal Kardan, Gaming Director @ TON Foundation What to expect: ▪️ Major GameFi ecosystem updates ▪️…
🚨 Reminder! TON Builders Call: GameFi Edition Starts Soon
Game designers, it’s time for Inal Kardan’s exclusive live session!
🗓 Today!
⏰ 4 PM GST / 2 PM CEST / 8 PM HKT
Get the latest GameFi alpha from the TON Ecosystem and participate in a Q&A session from TON Foundation’s Gaming Director.
🎥 Watch it here!
Game designers, it’s time for Inal Kardan’s exclusive live session!
🗓 Today!
⏰ 4 PM GST / 2 PM CEST / 8 PM HKT
Get the latest GameFi alpha from the TON Ecosystem and participate in a Q&A session from TON Foundation’s Gaming Director.
🎥 Watch it here!
YouTube
TON Builders Call – GameFi Edition with Inal Kardan
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GameFi Builders Call Recap & What’s Next 🎮
Thanks to everyone who joined our recent TON Builders Call on GameFi with Inal Kardan! It was a value-packed session for GameFi builders on TON. Missed it or want a refresher?
📺 Stream Recording: Click here
📄 Inal’s Slides: Click here
Highlights:
➡️ Inal outlined a vision for sustainable GameFi on TON, focused on real revenue and long-term retention—moving beyond the "earn-only" model.
➡️ The Q&A covered strategies for growth, securing ecosystem support, and building a loyal user base.
(Catch the recording for full benchmarks and Q&A!)
🚀 Next Topic Teaser
Our next Builders Call will focus onPayments , happening Thursday, June 19th. Full details coming soon!
Thanks to everyone who joined our recent TON Builders Call on GameFi with Inal Kardan! It was a value-packed session for GameFi builders on TON. Missed it or want a refresher?
📺 Stream Recording: Click here
📄 Inal’s Slides: Click here
Highlights:
➡️ Inal outlined a vision for sustainable GameFi on TON, focused on real revenue and long-term retention—moving beyond the "earn-only" model.
➡️ The Q&A covered strategies for growth, securing ecosystem support, and building a loyal user base.
(Catch the recording for full benchmarks and Q&A!)
🚀 Next Topic Teaser
Our next Builders Call will focus on
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TON Builders Call: Payments Edition – This Thursday 💳
We’re diving into the future of payments on TON.
🗓 Date: June 19th
🕒 Time: 3PM CEST / 5PM GST / 9PM HKT
🔊 Featuring: Victor Mendes, Payments Lead @ TON Foundation
What to expect:
▪️ The latest Payments ecosystem updates
▪️ Insights into building payment solutions on TON
▪️ An interactive Q&A with the community!
Want to join the call and ask questions live? 👇
1. Make sure your project is registered on the TON Builders Portal.
2. Register via Luma: link.
Or simply tune in live on YouTube or X — no registration required.
💬 Got questions? Submit or upvote them here.
📢 Key updates and announcements will continue to drop on this channel — stay tuned.
We’re diving into the future of payments on TON.
🗓 Date: June 19th
🕒 Time: 3PM CEST / 5PM GST / 9PM HKT
🔊 Featuring: Victor Mendes, Payments Lead @ TON Foundation
What to expect:
▪️ The latest Payments ecosystem updates
▪️ Insights into building payment solutions on TON
▪️ An interactive Q&A with the community!
Want to join the call and ask questions live? 👇
1. Make sure your project is registered on the TON Builders Portal.
2. Register via Luma: link.
Or simply tune in live on YouTube or X — no registration required.
💬 Got questions? Submit or upvote them here.
📢 Key updates and announcements will continue to drop on this channel — stay tuned.