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⭕️ ULTIMATE GUIDE: How to Create a Successful Web3 Product?

We just dropped a fresh interview with our CPO and partner, Alexander Pavlov, one of the top analysts on our team. This time, we’re diving deep into product development: finding your niche, testing hypotheses, marketing, and community building.

We also discussed:

🔻 How to find your niche and understand what users really need?
🔻 Which business model works in Web3?
🔻 What’s the secret of Catizen and Telegram?

Check out the text version of the interview on our blog.

👉 Watch the interview on YouTube

⭕️ FUTURE OF TON AND TG: INTERVIEW WITH ALENA SHMALKO

We recently dropped a new interview on our YouTube channel with Alena Shmalko, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation. This time, we switched things up with a new format: Pavel spent an entire day with Alena at TON Open League. They dived into the TON ecosystem, startup support, grant opportunities, and more. 👀

Here’s what we talked about:

🔻 TON Hackathon: Why devs need it and how it works.
🔻 Startup Support: Grants, mentorship, and marketing.
🔻 Debunking TON Myths: Russia rumors, Binance listing fees?

We prepared a text version, so check it out in our blog.

👉 Watch the interview on YouTube

FUNDRAISING IN 2024: WHAT’S TRENDING? 🔔

The crypto fundraising space has seen some big shifts this year. Here’s a quick look at what’s happening:

🔻 Institutional & Angel Investors continue to dominate, making up a massive 91% of all funding in 2024.
🔻 But here’s the kicker: institutional investments have dropped by half compared to their peak during the 2021-2022 run.

Understanding where the money flows and why can help you position your project to attract the right investors at the right time.

Want to dive deeper? Explore our article. We break it all down, collecting analytics and actionable insights for anyone building in Web3.

Learn more insights about current trends here:
👉https://bdc.consulting/insights/MarketResearch/overview-of-fundraising-strategies

🔥 5 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN LAUNCHING TMA

November 30th, our TMA growth expert, German Titov, will be speaking at the TON BLOCKCHAIN MEETUP at ITMO University.

⭕️ Topic: Top 5 Mistakes When Promoting TMA

If you're working with mini-apps or planning to launch a project on TON, this is a great chance to get crucial insights and discuss relevant cases. German will share key tips to help you avoid common mistakes and nail the launch phase.

Catch us this Saturday! 👋

📅 December Crypto Events Calendar

As the year draws to a close, we’re bringing you a list of the most crucial Web3 events happening this December.

Every month, we publish a calendar of key networking opportunities on our website, so you stay on top of all the dates and never miss a thing. 🔥

Explore our full events calendar:
👉 https://bdc.consulting/calendar

⚖️ Key Legal Aspects for Launching Telegram Mini-App

Building a Telegram Mini App isn’t just about writing code — it’s also about setting up a solid legal foundation to protect your project long-term. ☝️

We've compiled the key legal considerations you’ll need to navigate when launching a Mini App and are willing to share them.

What we cover:

🔹 Why and where to set up a legal entity;
🔹 How to follow Telegram’s rules;
🔹 Payment compliance essentials for Mini Apps.

Read the full article on our blog:
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🚀 Catch Vladislav Kovshik at THE TRENDS! 🚀

On November 13-14, Vladislav Kovshik, Strategic Director at BDC Consulting with 6+ years of experience and 20+ successful projects, will take the stage at THE TRENDS forum to tackle one of the most pressing topics of late 2024:

🔹 TG Mini App — 5 Ways How to Avoid Failure

If you’re in the Mini App project or building for Web3 community, we have got five key moves to help you dodge common pitfalls and create apps that users love.❤️

See you in Moscow!

We're headed to Bangkok for Devcon! 🌏

November 12-15, the Ethereum fam is coming together — devs, innovators, and the best minds in Web3. Our partner, Paul Moukhin, will be there too, ready to catch up, spark ideas, and scope out some epic collabs.

Want to connect? 👉 Catch him at Devcon! 📅

Hi friends!

P2E games are still the main narrative for the second half of 2024, unlocking more and more opportunities for market growth every month. Today, we’re sharing valuable resources that will help you stay updated on the latest P2E trends.

🔍 Market research resources:

1. TON Games — The massive catalog of games on the TON platform.
2. Telemetr.io — The ranking of Telegram channels that helps you track the most popular communities.
3. Radar Bot — The tool to monitor news and trends in the P2E space.
4. FindMini — The platform to discover mini-games.
5. AdSonar — The platform find advertising opportunities for games and apps.
6. RichAds — The Effective tools for Telegram promotion.

📍 Resources for working with Telegram apps:

1. Telegram Apps Center — The database and tools for working with Telegram apps.
2. TON Ecosystem Map — The complete map of the TON ecosystem.
3. Play Deck — The catalog of games and gaming platforms.
4. Games Platform by 8XR — The bot to discover games.

Using this tools, you can find promising projects and adjust your strategy for maximum results. 👌

😌 Share your market research tools in the comments. And don’t forget to save this post for future and tag friends who might find it useful!

📅 2024 November Crypto Events Calendar

Get ready for an exciting November! Check out our site for the top events we’ve gathered in one convenient calendar. 🔥

Explore the full events calendar:
👉 https://bdc.consulting/calendar

How to Find the Perfect Audience for Your Telegram Project? 🚀

Attracting an active and relevant audience for a Telegram community is no easy task. Based on price and quality, the market can be roughly divided into three main categories: Tap2Earn traffic, ad networks, and KOLs.

1️⃣ Tap2Earn traffic is the cheapest, but also the lowest quality. These are users who click on ads purely for the bonuses. The cost per user starts at just $0.04, but their engagement is minimal. The retention rate on day 30 is only 1-3%, meaning you lose up to 98% of your audience within the first month, forcing you to buy new users constantly.

2️⃣ Ad Networks is a step up in quality from T2E traffic. We’ve worked with them all: Telegram Ads, Adsgram, Tads, GramAds, and more. The cost per user ranges from $0.04 to $0.08, with a 30-day retention rate of 3-6%. These platforms offer basic targeting and optimization tools, but don’t expect high engagement.

3️⃣ KOLs is the most expensive, but also the most effective method of promotion. In September we worked with over 300 influencers, and we’ve already analyzed the results. The average retention rate on day 30 reaches up to 22%. However, be cautious: about 50% of influencers use fake followers, so they’re not always worth the investment.

🤔 If your product is built for long-term growth, it’s worth investing in higher-quality, more expensive tools. Using cheaper methods may trap you in a cycle of constantly buying an audience just for the sake of numbers, without real engagement.

By the way, we recently published a market study on Tap2earn users, diving deeper into where apps are sourcing their audiences. You can read the full article using this link. 💬

We’re excited to be part of Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai 🤘

On October 22-23, over 10,000 participants from 120+ countries will gather to discuss the future of the blockchain industry. This event will feature top Web3 leaders like Tether's CEO, Cardano’s CEO, TRON's founder, and our CPO, Alexander Pavlov. 😎

We’re ready for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring new opportunities. Feel free to schedule a meeting to discuss your ideas or projects.

👉 Schedule a meeting

See you at the conference!

From Founder to Strategist: Lessons German Learned from Building Startups

Meet German, our Strategy & Marketing Director, who is passionate about FinTech, Web3, and AI solutions. As a two-time founder, German has mastered turning bold ideas into successful ventures. His secret? Deep industry knowledge, fearless innovation, and a keen eye on emerging trends.

Curious about his journey and approach to strategy? Catch the full interview on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to follow us! 👇

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📅 2024 October Crypto Events Calendar

Autumn is in full swing, meaning even more exciting crypto events are coming your way.

Explore our full events calendar:
👉 https://bdc.consulting/calendar

Become a BDC partner and earn up to $2K per month 🤝

We are actively expanding our partner network and opening new opportunities for cooperation. Recommend potential partners from your circle who could benefit from our marketing, consulting or legal support services and profit with us. 😉

In 9 years, we've implemented 100+ marketing strategies, helped attract 10+ million active users, and raised over $70 million in investment.

🔸 Why become our partner?

1. Passive income: from $2K per month and up to $50K per year (Based on average check and affiliate commission calculations).
2. Customer support: From consultation to project launch
3. Nice bonuses: Lifetime referral payments and discounts on services for your project.

Know any companies that are interested in our team's services? 😏

Book a call using this link to tell us about yourself and learn more about the partner program. 📞

CASE STUDY: How to Attract High-Quality Leads to a B2B Product using Affiliate Programs 💼

In the B2B sector, acquiring new clients is often the bottleneck to business growth. Traditional marketing doesn’t consistently bring the desired result. Share a successful case study where our team significantly reduced client acquisition costs for an MVP-stage infrastructure protocol.

The highlight? We cut lead costs by 15-20x using partnership programs and established strong relationships with new partners.

📍 Client’s Request:
Optimize B2B client acquisition costs.

🔑 Key Results:
- Reduced lead cost from $15,000 to $1,000 through a partnership program.
- Generated 110+ contacts and secured 4 partnerships.
- Gained valuable feedback to enhance the product and boost competitive advantage.

Curious how it works? Read the case study using the link below ⤵️

👉 Read the Case Study

We've just released a new episode of our podcast with Kirill Vokulov, the fund manager at Wild Boar.

This time, we examine investment funds in depth, discuss various trading strategies, and how global events affect financial markets. We also provide forecasts on the future of investing amidst ongoing global instability.

We covered:

1. The potential crisis in the stock market and the US economy.
2. How a Trump or Harris victory could impact the market.
3. Other factors that might influence the economic situation.
4. How investment funds are managed and how they work.
5. The difference between investment, hedge, algorithmic funds, and more.
6. What carry trade is and how it works.
7. The risks of hedge funds: why they can lead to losses.
8. Key metrics: What metrics do asset managers focus on?
9. How professionals evaluate a fund’s performance and decide whether to invest.
10. Exchanges Funding: how it works and why we need it?
11. How liquidation works on crypto exchanges.
12. Options in cryptocurrency: examples of option strategies and how they’re used.
13. Investment tools: real examples by our guest.

And there’s much more useful info about investment funds, so we highly recommend watching this one! 😉

👉 Watch the interview

Hey friends! 👋

We’ve just released an exciting interview with Sergey Zinenko, a seasoned expert in DeFi and investment strategies. Sergey shared key insights on DeFi industry, including:

🔹 What asymmetric investments are and how they work;
🔹 How liquidity pools operate and how you can profit from them;
🔹 The top investment ideas you should know about in 2024.

You can find the text version of the interview on our blog.

👉 Watch the interview on the YouTube channel.

Small-Talk with BDC Consulting’s Project Guru: Arai Abamuslim

Meet the dynamic and talented project manager – Arai Abamuslim! With 10 years of marketing experience, Arai knows how to turn complex challenges into victories and make even the trickiest projects shine. She believes that success in Web3 is based on understanding your audience and swiftly adapting to market changes.

Want to dive deeper into her work approach? Catch the full interview on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to follow us! 😎👇

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