David Edwards
TON is gaining increasing attention due to a recent price surge to $8, the strong growth of memecoins, and popular airdrops such as Notcoin and Hamster Combat. Today, we will discuss the key apps within the TON ecosystem.
The Open Network (TON) is a blockchain platform originally developed by the Telegram team, led by the Durov brothers. It was designed to bring cryptocurrency and blockchain capabilities to the Telegram ecosystem.
The Open Network (TON) is experiencing rapid growth. In 2019, we had 35,000 accounts; this number grew to 80,000 in 2021, 120,000 in 2022, 1.8 million in 2023, and now in 2024, we’ve reached 5.2 million. This surge in new users is largely due to TON’s latest impressive developments, including setting a world speed record, the global success of Notcoin, and our collaboration with Telegram.
Ton Wallets:
Tonkeeper
Tonkeeper is a user-friendly, non-custodial Web3 wallet built for The Open Network (TON) ecosystem. It offers full control over your private keys and assets, emphasizing a decentralized approach to managing your funds. With Tonkeeper, you can easily receive, send, and buy cryptocurrencies directly through the app. It also supports token trading via its built-in exchange and allows you to stake Toncoin, the network’s native token, which is essential for processing transactions and running decentralized apps.
Telegram Wallet
Wallet in Telegram is a TON-native wallet seamlessly integrated into Telegram. You can find it by searching for @Wallet in Telegram Messenger and sign up with your existing Telegram account.
This wallet offers both a custodial section and TON Space, a non-custodial self-custody wallet, all within Telegram. It supports a variety of assets like Toncoin, jettons, NFTs, Bitcoin, and USDT, all manageable directly within the app
Exchanges:
STON.fi
STON.fi is a key player in the TON network’s DeFi space, acting as a decentralized automated market maker (AMM). It uses the TON blockchain to offer smooth transactions and integrates well with TON wallets, making DeFi easy for users. Launched in July 2023, the $STON token is central to the platform, supporting participation and rewards. STON.fi has grown in popularity, boasting a Total Value Locked (TVL) of over $85 million, reflecting strong community trust and engagement.
Bybit
Bybit, a cryptocurrency exchange launched in March 2018, is known for its professional-grade platform that boasts an ultra-fast matching engine, top-notch customer service, and support in multiple languages for crypto traders at any level. It currently caters to over 10 million users and institutions, offering a wide array of over 100 assets and contracts, including Spot, Futures, and Options, along with launchpad projects, earning products, an NFT Marketplace, and more.
Popular Airdrops:
Blum
Blum is a versatile platform that enables trading of cryptocurrency assets directly through Telegram. The project was founded by a former senior manager at Binance’s European division, alongside his associates Vladimir Maslyakov and Vladimir Smerkis. Blum Exchange provides straightforward access to a range of coins, tokens, and select derivatives via a mini-application within Telegram.
Hamster Combat
Hamster Kombat is a new clicker game in Telegram similar to Notcoin. Hamster Combat allows users to mine coins simply by tapping on an hamster icon. Partnership: BingX
Popular Memecoins:
Notcoin
NOT is a groundbreaking cryptocurrency that’s been turning heads since its launch. Built on the TON blockchain, it mixes gaming, mining, and blockchain tech to deliver a fun and viral crypto experience. Notcoin started as a simple, free-to-play game on Telegram, tapping into the app’s huge user base. The game’s easy “tap-to-earn” mechanic—where users earn Notcoins by tapping their screens—caught on quickly and went viral. It drew millions of users worldwide, peaking at 35 million users with over six million playing daily.
Ton Fish
TON FISH is Telegram’s first social meme token. TON FISH aims to allow more people to enjoy Telegram and the TON ecosystem. Experience the TON ecosystem on Telegram! FISH tokens can be traded on decentralized exchanges and centralized crypto exchanges. The most popular exchange to buy and trade TON FISH MEMECOIN is STON.fi, where the most active trading pair USDT/FISH has a trading volume of $355.76 in the last 24 hours.
