TON May 2025 Ecosystem Update 

From tokenized gold and high-yield stablecoins to institutional support and celebrity spotlights, TON is joining the elite ranks on all fronts. Let’s dive into May’s biggest wins.

🏅 Gold in your pocket: Tether Gold ($XAUt0) is now tradable via @wallet. Real, LBMA-certified, gold — omnichain via LayerZero and just a tap away.

💸 Earn up to 18% APY on Ethena’s USDe — now live in TON Space (available via @wallet), @tonkeeper, @tonhub, & @MyTonWalletBot.

🧠 New leadership: TON Foundation welcomes Martin Masser (ex-CBDO @stonfidex, 10+ years in crypto, 20 years in FX banking) as Head of Growth + Nikola Plecas (ex-Mastercard, Visa) as VP of Payments.

🛠 Builder support just got a major upgrade: Structured, tiered support across 5 verticals for builders — now all in one place: TON Builders Portal.

📊Crypto intelligence now on Telegram: Arkham brings crypto intelligence to Telegram. 2.1B+ labeled addresses + real-time alerts, now in your chat. Try it today.

🐸Plush Pepe climbs into top 5 by NFT floor prices, rubbing shoulders with CryptoPunks and BAYC.

🐧 Pengu Clash is heating up: @PenguClash crossed 2M signups ahead of launch on June 18th. Real-time, skill-based multiplayer action. Powered by @PudgyPenguins x @elympics_bot.

🐶 @SnoopDogg joins Telegram! He’s already got a warm welcome — 1,500+ Telegram Gifts from fans around the world!

📈 TON leads the pack in daily NFT trading volume & active NFT traders! The most vibrant chain for collectors just keeps winning

Catch the full update here!

TON Ecosystem Roundup

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

▪️ MyTonWallet v3.7: Multisend up to 255 transfers, quick token actions, pinned NFTs, .ton upgrades, and USDe staking.
▪️ China2U: Connects China’s supply chain to Web3 with AI-enhanced discovery, token rewards, and affiliate tools.
▪️ KTON x LST V2: First to launch TON Liquid Staking V2 with fast withdrawals, DAO voting, and dual-yield.
▪️ xRocket: Deployed a sleek new web interface that brings full-screen trading, one-click Telegram login, and a smooth experience across all devices. Plus, tokenized gold $XAUT is live on TON via xRocket. Trade now & join the golden giveaway worth 3,400+ $USDT! 

Hungry for more details? You’ll find all the info in the Ecosystem Roundup report! 

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Participation in crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

Affluent’s One-Tap DeFi Launches on TON

Affluent, formerly Factorial Finance, is bringing its Strategy Vaults to the TON network, enabling trustless asset management directly in Telegram and streamlining DeFi access for users.

At the core is Affluent’s Strategy Vault and Vault Manager system, which automates asset allocation and yield strategies. Users gain access to institutional-grade opportunities in assets like Gold, Bitcoin (BTC), and Real-World Assets (RWAs). Deposits are managed through smart contracts and expert oversight, with funds distributed across lending markets to maximize returns.

Plus, Affluent has now launched the TON Multiply Vault, where users can deposit TON or tsTON and potentially earn over 7% APY. This offers access to sophisticated strategies, typically used by DeFi experts and institutions, with just a tap, no complex steps required. Try it here.

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.

New Use Cases: CapsGame and DAOLama

Telegram collectible gifts have been integrated with new applications on TON, expanding their functionality beyond collection to include gaming and financial uses.

▪️ 🏆 Get token rewards by holding your gifts in your wallet with CapsGame with no need to transfer! Collect, battle, upgrade, and trade. Try it here!

▪️ 💸 Collateralize Gifts and get instant TON liquidity with 0% fees for 7 days on DAOLama. Starting from June 16th till July 13th you can collateralize up to 5 gifts and borrow TON: Join here.

Your gifts are no longer just collectibles, they’re your key to gaming, yield, and liquidity. Explore the TON Ecosystem and experience the potential!
P.S. The daily NFT trading volume on TON and Telegram — mainly driven by usernames, numbers, and Gifts — surpassed that of all other blockchains, including Ethereum. Impressive, isn’t it?

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

Bubblemaps is Live on TON: Unlock Visual Onchain Insights

Bubblemaps has officially integrated with TON, bringing real-time visual analytics to the ecosystem.

Get ready to:

▪️ Visualize token activity: See token movements and distribution across TON, including mini apps, community tokens & more
▪️ Access Magic Nodes: Detect hidden wallet links & insider clusters
▪️ Use Time Travel: Explore the history of token distributions

Bubblemaps adds a powerful new analytics tool to TON ecosystem, improving onchain transparency and providing essential tools for users.

👉 Dive in now

TON Demo Day Begins June 24th!

Builders, it’s go time. This is your reminder that tomorrow, June 24th, the first-ever TON Demo Day is going live!

Initially we wanted to showcase five projects, but the quality was so high that we ended up choosing…six!

This lucky group of Web3 movers will compete for the attention of Animoca Brands, Mechanism Capital, Kenetic Capital, Impossible Finance, Polymorphic Capital, Cypher Capital, CoinFund, and Kingsway Capital to secure support that could propel their projects into the TON stratosphere!

Ready to make history? See you there and don’t forget to bring your “A-game!” 🚀

🚨 Reminder: The First TON Demo Day is TODAY! 🚨

Watch live as 6 top-tier TON projects pitch to elite investors including Animoca Brands, Mechanism Capital, Kenetic Capital, Impossible Finance, Polymorphic Capital, Cypher Capital, CoinFund, and Kingsway Capital!

🗓 Today, June 24th | ⏰ 12 PM GMT

Hosted by Martin Masser, Head of Growth at TON Foundation.

🎥 Watch it live here: https://youtu.be/zl59igC5uvs

🚨 Earn Up to 15% APY on USDT in Telegram!

Your USDT isn’t doing much just sitting there, why not put it to work?

Thanks to Wallet Earn + Ethena, you can earn up to 15% APY passively on your USDT, all inside Telegram, with zero management required.

Here’s how it works:

💸 Deposit USDT into your Wallet Earn account
📈 Earn daily rewards with compound interest
📊 15% APY on your USDT
➕ The increased APY applies to amounts up to 25,000 USDT and is available for a limited time

No apps. No spreadsheets. Just automatic, effortless yield — right in Telegram.

👉 Start earning now in @wallet

Note: Wallet will automatically convert your dollars to USDe on TON for reward distributions. 

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Participation in crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities. Not available in the UK.

TON Demo Day Was Epic! Catch the Replay Now!

Yesterday, TON ecosystem hit a new milestone with its very first Demo Day! Out of over 80 applications, 6 outstanding finalists took the stage to pitch live to a powerhouse panel of over 15 investors, with the invited panelists actively engaging, asking questions, and offering valuable feedback.

Massive kudos to the teams who presented:
DeFi/Telegram-native assets: @fiva_protocol, @UpscaleTradeBot
Games: @MemHustle_bot, @TON_BATTLEGROUND_bot
Payments: anzo.app
Real-World Services: @LinkRoad_bot

What's Next?
The work doesn't stop here! More than 10 connections have been executed between teams and VCs, with more to come. Furthermore, participating teams will also receive valuable written feedback from the VCs’ assessment sheets to help guide their next steps.

For Investors & VCs: Ready to See More Deals? Apply to our private TON VC Club for regular, curated deal flow from the TON ecosystem. ➡️ Apply here

Don’t miss the replay! Tap in and get the full experience of what went down!

The Open Hack: Build the Future of Web3 on TON!

Kicking off July 3 at EthCC Cannes!

Join the Web3 revolution with The Open Hack, where innovation meets scale, powered by TON and Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned dev, ambitious student, or bold builder, this is your chance to turn your ideas into reality and shape the future of decentralized tech.

Brought to you by:

STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders — and more!

🔹 2-Phase Challenge to Launch Your Web3 Vision

▪️Phase 1 – IdeaTON (July 3)
Pitch your Web3 idea live at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes or online via livestream.
▪️Phase 2 – Online Hackathon (July 3–22)
Build fast, build smart. In just two weeks, create your MVP with full mentorship, guidance, and technical support — all online.
▪️Required – Integrate TON Connect + Telegram-native features like Stars, SBTs, Smart Contracts, Gifts, and more.

🏆 Prizes & Support:

▪️ $8,000 Prize pool
▪️ Grants in API and Cloud credits
▪️ Accelerated access to TON Ecosystem Support programs (marketing, fundraising, listing)
▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub 
▪️ Direct mentorship from TON Foundation and our leading partners

👥 If you can build it, TON can scale it!
Whether you’re hacking solo or with a team, this is your chance to launch the next big project on TON.

👉Register now and begin building the next big thing on TON + Telegram!

TON DeFi is heating up!

While it’s still early, projects are launching, builders are building, and the race for yield is on — sparking friendly competition and shared innovation.

Here’s what’s going down👇

▪️ 12 new DeFi protocols have joined since Dec 2024, track them on DeFiLlama.
▪️ TONCO’s 30-day average APY is  37.67% APY.
▪️ Titan has launched Colossus, a new high-performance CLMM. 
▪️ Swap.coffee launched Coffee DEX and open-sourced its code for developers 
▪️ Torch has launched tgUSD, a 1:1 USDT-backed stablecoin offering ~10% APY
▪️ Storm Trade hits APY 9.97% 
▪️ STON.fi reaches 13.10% APY
▪️ Factorial has rebranded to Affluent and launched One-Tap DeFi on TON 

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

Final Call: The Open Hack on TON starts July 3! 🚨

Every big idea, every great project starts somewhere. Tomorrow at EthCC Cannes, it’s your turn. 

The Open Hack kicks off with Phase 1: IdeaTON — the launchpad for tomorrow’s decentralized tech on TON, built for Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem. 

🎤 Pitch your boldest Web3 idea live from Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic or tune in online via livestream.

🏆 What’s in it for you?
▪️ $8,000 Prize Pool
▪️ API & Cloud Credits
▪️ Fast-track to TON Ecosystem Support
▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub
▪️ Direct Mentorship from TON Foundation + Partners

🛠️ Backed by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders, and more!

🚀 Ready to launch the next big thing on TON?
👉 Register now or watch it live on the Day One livestream tomorrow!

The Open Hack on TON Starts NOW!

Live from Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, the future of TON Ecosystem is being built right before your eyes. Whether you’re an aspiring builder, a Web3 dreamer, or just curious to see what’s what, this is where the magic happens. 

👀 See top hackers pitch, build, and launch real projects on TON.
💥 Explore cutting-edge ideas.
🌍 Tune in from anywhere.

Backed by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders, and more!

🎥 Catch it live: https://youtube.com/live/cqnPYmPKzMU

🛡️New Blog Drop: How to Stay Safe on TON

TON’s growing fast, but fast growth also attracts bad actors. Fake bots, sketchy tokens, wallet drainers… you name it.

But here’s the good news. Spotting scams is easier than you think, and we’re here to help you spot them. We just released Part #1 of our new Trust, Safety & Scams blog series, a simple guide to help you:

🚫 Recognize red flags
🔐 Protect your wallet
🧠 Build smart habits that keep you safe

Whether you’re just getting started or already a TON native, this one’s worth a read.

👉 Read the guide now: Staying Safe on TON: How to Avoid Scams

Clarifying the Status of the UAE Golden Visa Initiative

TON Foundation is aware of the premature announcement that circulated on X regarding a UAE Golden Visa initiative offered by TON.

The initiative in question stems from an independent collaboration between TON and a licensed partner specializing in blockchain infrastructure and tokenized assets. This exploratory effort is developing outside of any formal arrangement with the UAE government entities. 

We thank our community for its continued attention and support.

You can read the full statement here.

Coffee DEX is Brewing on TON! ☕️

Say hello to Coffee DEX, the next-generation decentralized exchange by swap.coffee — now live and ready to supercharge TON DeFi:

🔹Ultra-low gas fees — save on every trade, no more burning tokens
🔹 Smart router taps cross-protocol liquidity to always get you the best price
🔹 Developer-friendly: launch custom AMMs on a secure, open-source foundation
🔹 Audited by Trail of Bits & fully open-source for total transparency
🔹 Migrate liquidity in clicks & earn boosted APRs — put your capital to work

This is just the start! Expect fresh features and bigger upgrades soon. Your DeFi just got stronger! ☕️🔥

Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Crypto trading carries inherent risks. Do your own research and assess risks before engaging in any financial activities.

🛡️New Blog: Why do Chain Analytics Matter?

TON is open and transparent, but it takes the right tools to understand what’s really happening on-chain. 

That’s where chain analytics come in:  

👀 Spot suspicious activity 
🔍 Understand what projects are really doing
🔒 Make smarter, safer choices on TON

This is Blog #2 in our Trust, Safety & Scams series. 

👉 Read it here: https://blog.ton.org/chain-analytics-on-ton 

🚀 Introducing the USDT Multiply Vault by Affluent!

Fresh off their successful launch, Affluent is back with a powerful new tool for stablecoin holders – the USDT Multiply Vault.

💡 What is the USDT Multiply Vault?
An automated vault that puts your USDT to work using pro-level leveraged strategies (by SingularV), currently generating a 6.64% APY. 

Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Expert Automation – Strategies managed by professionals at SingularV
✅ Always Liquid – Withdraw anytime, no lockups
✅ Secure & Transparent – Fully on-chain, non-custodial smart contracts
✅ Telegram-Native – No extra apps, no friction

Amplify your USDT, without lifting a finger.
Follow the quick-start guide and deposit in minutes. 
👉 Try the Vault

Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Crypto assets carry risks. Always do your own research before participating.

Gifts by @SnoopDogg. Telegram & TON just got a soundtrack.

https://youtu.be/sknGyx2vRg4?si=LEhZC9_XCAkTLCCq

TON Space is Now TON Wallet!

Your favorite Telegram wallet, TON Space has rebranded to TON Wallet. 

TON Wallet is no longer just a wallet, it’s a full-powered crypto hub, giving you complete control over your digital assets from inside Telegram. 

🔑 New to crypto? No problem, here’s what you need to know:

1️⃣ Buy Crypto in Seconds: Use Apple Pay, Google Pay, or your credit card 
2️⃣ Send Assets Instantly: Transfer crypto to friends on Telegram or any wallet out there
3️⃣ Earn Passive Rewards: Let your Toncoin or USDe work for you
4️⃣ Display Your NFTs: See all your NFTs in one place

But wait, there’s more! 💥

TON Wallet just dropped a set of powerful new features for traders:

🔄 More Trading Options: Swap almost any token in the ecosystem. No barriers, just possibilities.
💸 Best Swap Rates, Guaranteed: Powered by Omniston (STON.fi), automatically finds the best price for every swap.
📊 All-in-One Token View: Tap any asset to see live charts, market cap, liquidity, and volume.
📉 Simplified Trading: Stay ahead with easy-to-read lists for "Most Traded" and "Top Gainers”.

🔓Crypto doesn't have to be complicated. Open Telegram, search for "@wallet" (or find it in your Settings!) and activate your personal crypto wallet in seconds.