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TON Ecosystem Roundup

As TON continues to evolve and expand, this week brings several updates from seven ecosystem projects: Hipo Gang, Sellz, Hybrid Savings, Vending Coin, AZAMEINA, Aria, and MyTonWallet.

Let's take a closer look at their latest updates — learn more.

Consensus HK 2025: “Making Crypto Useful” Presented By Jack Booth

Don't miss out! On February 20th at 1:40 PM HKT (6:40 AM CET), join Jack Booth, co-founder of TON Society, for an insightful 20-minute talk on "Making Crypto Useful: The Next Phase of Adoption" at Consensus HK.

In this session, Jack will be interviewed by Karen Kwok, Columnist at Reuters Breakingviews. He’ll dive into the future of cryptocurrency adoption, sharing valuable insights and real-world stories from the TON trenches.

Catch the full talk details here.

TON Mini App Migration Grant Program

Starting February 21st, Telegram will be implementing a new set of rules regarding the use of blockchain mini-apps due to TON becoming the exclusive blockchain infrastructure for Telegram's Mini Apps Ecosystem. To assist existing apps with this transition from other chains to TON, we’ve launched TON Mini App Migration Grant program to help teams with the support they’d need to migrate their mini app.

This exclusive grant program is designed to help Mini Apps transition seamlessly with TON Connect, unlocking faster transactions, better scalability, and a vast new user base. Additionally, expect technical support, marketing exposure, and access to TON’s growing ecosystem.

Apply Here by February 20th!

To qualify, your Mini App must already be live on another blockchain, integrate TON Connect, and commit to full migration. 

USDt-TON, DOGS, and Notcoin Listed on Kraken Exchange

Kraken has officially opened funding for USDt on TON, Notcoin (NOT), and DOGS. With the additions of $DOGS and $NOT to the platform, TON-based projects are making significant strides in reaching a bigger, broader audience.

This expansion makes it easier than ever for traders and investors to access these exciting projects while fueling growth within TON’s ecosystem.

Start exploring these trading pairs today!

USDt-TON Weekly Highlights: Special Southeast Asia Edition

Southeast Asia (SEA), one of the fastest-growing crypto markets globally, is a key driver of blockchain adoption, thanks to its young, tech-savvy population and increasing demand for digital financial solutions. Here’s how USDt-TON is making waves in the region:

ONUS
Vietnam’s popular crypto exchange, ONUS, now supports USDt-TON, providing its 1.5M+ users with a fast and affordable way to transact, catering to the region’s growing interest in stablecoins.

Aliniex
A leading Vietnamese exchange, Aliniex enables seamless USDt-TON deposits and withdrawals, helping users in SEA bridge the gap between traditional and decentralized finance.

Flipster
Flipster, a fast-growing crypto exchange, has integrated USDt-TON to enhance trading efficiency for SEA users, reinforcing the region’s role as a global crypto hub.

GameFi.org
A major player in blockchain gaming, GameFi.org brings USDt-TON to gamers across SEA, merging Web3 gaming with secure and fast transactions.

With Southeast Asia at the forefront of the Web3 revolution, USDt-TON’s growing presence is paving the way for putting crypto in every pocket. Stay tuned for more updates!

Consensus HK 2025: Steven Yun Keynote

On Thursday, February 20, at 1:30 PM HKT (6:30 AM CET), Steven Yun, Board Member of the TON Foundation, will take the Mainstage at Consensus HK to deliver his highly anticipated keynote: “Advancing Freedom of Finance for the Frontier Markets.”

Join him for a deep dive into the future of DeFi, personal financial freedom, and how the evolving regulatory landscape is shaping the Web3 space.

Don’t miss this insightful session!

Explore the talk details here.

USDt-TON: Making Crypto Practical

Stargate, the LayerZero-powered cross-chain bridge, is now live on TON, allowing users to seamlessly transfer USDt to TON. This integration adds to the growing list of around 150 platforms already supporting USDt on TON.

Stable, efficient, and globally accessible — USDt-TON is bringing real-world utility to blockchain transactions like never before. You can employ Telegram’s native Wallet to send money with the simplicity of a text message, and explore a world of businesses and enterprises worldwide that are already accepting it through platforms like Smartpay, Oobit, and NOWPayments.

Beyond payments, USDt-TON is powering DeFi on TON DEXs, like STON.fi, enabling yield generation through lending platforms like EVAA, and even integrating into Telegram Mini Apps and Web3 games. It’s also a game-changer for global remittances, offering instant, low-cost transfers without banks.

Learn why USDt-TON is set to become a cornerstone of digital finance in our latest blog article.

Future-proofing TON Through Interoperability

TON was built with the goal of bringing more people into blockchain — and that requires interoperability. It enables seamless asset and data transfers across networks. Without it, ecosystems remain isolated, making widespread DeFi, gaming, and NFT adoption nearly impossible.

In our latest blog post, we explore what interoperability is and how TON is achieving cross-chain connectivity with other ecosystems. - blog

RedStone Oracle Powering TON DeFi

For over a year, RedStone has been supporting TON Blockchain’s DeFi ecosystem, serving as an oracle provider with 150+ price feeds in the Pull Model. They’ve supported major liquid staking protocols like Tonstakers and bemo, along with DeFi innovators like EVAA and Factorial.

Moving forward, RedStone will also assist TAC to bridge TON & EVMs, enabling cross-chain interactions and seamless dApp integrations for mass adoption.

Check out RedStone’s website to learn more about what they do!

Tact v1.5 Audited by Trail of Bits

The security audit for Tact v1.5 by Trail of Bits is complete! No high-severity issues were found, and all discovered bugs were fixed in Tact v1.5.4.  

Head over here for more information on the improvements!

TON Ecosystem Roundup

It’s never a dull week in TON Ecosystem as this week brings several updates. Let's take a closer look at StepMania, TON Fest, Titan, and Megamine!

Learn more.

Duckygram: A Game Most Fowl

Introducing Ducks in Duckygram, the first game to provide utility for your Telegram gifts! How does it work? Hatch ducks from eggs, earn eggs by completing tasks and inviting friends, then hatch unique ducks with special genes that shape their appearance and rarity. You can use your Telegram NFT gifts to enhance egg earnings. Different Telegram gifts can provide unique boosts for different ducks.

Plus, ultra-rare ducks with 100% uniqueness can be upgraded with NFT boosters! Try it out today! 

TON Teleport Updates: Transaction History & Lower Fees

Get ready for three big updates to the TON Teleport testnet as the mainnet draws closer:

▪️ Please welcome the Transaction History feature, which allows all users to track their deposits, withdrawals, and refunds effortlessly — bringing the mainnet launch even closer.
▪️ TON Teleport now automatically updates status changes, so you'll always know if a refund is available.
▪️ Plus, fees have been significantly reduced. How much? From 0.7 TON to just 0.009 TON! Learn more here!

Missed past updates? Here’s a quick catch up of previously added features:

▪️ TON Teleport Dashboard for tracking tgBTC transactions and Bitcoin network data
▪️ Faucet to access test BTC for testing TON Teleport

More updates on the horizon so be sure to follow the TON Teleport channel to stay in the loop!

TON x ElizaOS AI Bounty Program 

Attention developers! TON and ElizaOS are building the next generation of AI on The Open Network and need you to give us a hand! 
 
Step up and help us accelerate the development of the TON Plugin for the ElizaOS AI framework. Contribute to TON by implementing critical features and earn financial rewards for successfully merged pull requests. 

What’s at stake? $20,000 total in prizes! 

Don't miss your chance to earn recognition and TON!

Learn more details here.

Find all the open bounty issues and start contributing here.

USDt-TON Weekly Highlights

The adoption of USDt-TON continues to grow, with major Web3 platforms bringing it to hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Here’s a look at some of the key players driving this expansion:

Binance
As the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance integrates USDt on TON, allowing millions of users to deposit and withdraw USDt with TON’s ultra-fast speeds and low fees – withdrawing USDt-TON on Binance costs just 0.30 USDt.

OKX
This leading global exchange supports USDt on TON, providing seamless access to TON’s ecosystem for its extensive user base. OKX plays a pivotal role in promoting blockchain technology’s wider adoption.

Bybit
Bybit introduces USDt-TON to its rapidly growing community, showcasing TON’s fast and secure transactions. Users can withdraw USDt-TON for only 0.30 USDt.

Wallet in Telegram
Wallet supports USDt on TON, enabling peer-to-peer transfers directly within Telegram chats. This integration makes transactions for Telegram users as easy as sending a text message.

These integrations add to the growing list of over 100 platforms already supporting USDt-TON, showcasing TON’s expanding global adoption and dedication to building a thriving stablecoin ecosystem. Stay tuned for more updates!