Manual on how to start building on TON

There is a cool Notion page containing all the information which may help builders, entrepreneurs and Web3 enthusiasts with their journey inside The Open Network ecosystem.

It contains a brief description on why to choose TON, how to navigate the ecosyste and how TON Foundation can help you to build your product and create value for users.

Pro tip: In every communication, message or request, be very clear about what you are building and what type of support you expect. This will raise your chances to get the required assistance and save other people’s time.

A short blurb is a great tool in this case. It typically includes your team relevant experience, problem-solution description, product functionality, go-to-market strategy (extremely important) and a clear call to action or ‘ask’. Use it whether you are talking to investors, partners, clients or blockchain foundations.

Pro tip 2: do read the guide thorougly. It was designed specifically to answer all the typical questions. And I know for sure it’s being well maintained and updated.

Link: https://ton-org.notion.site/Welcome-to-TON-founder-ca6c2e3607fe4170a9fe984397e7bf5c

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For years, we've anticipated crypto's leap to mainstream relevance. Yet, Bitcoin's rise to institutional fame hasn't sparked the expected innovation in blockchain use cases outside of its financial impact. Presently, a critical shift in consumer behavior is flying under the radar…on TON.

IN THE BEGINNING

The early internet, a beacon of content exploration in the digital frontier, started modestly. Initially, it offered a handful of sites with basic designs, but each new discovery felt groundbreaking. These early adventures, organized through navigation portals, paved the way for today’s internet. Now, it's an intuitive yet controlled landscape dominated by a few platforms that aggregate and curate most of the web's user behavior.

WALLETS WITHOUT A MAP

Despite Web3’s growing integration into the broader internet, major tech players remain on the sidelines of cryptocurrency innovation. High-profile attempts like Facebook’s Libra and Amazon’s NFT marketplace have stumbled. Moreover, the crypto community itself bears some responsibility for not clearly guiding newcomers through its complexities. Essentially, we've handed them wallets without a map, relying on a niche group of enthusiasts for adoption. This approach is not sustainable.

The early web thrived on clear guardrails and step-by-step onboarding; similarly, Web3 needs to demystify blockchain technology to prevent alienating new users. Yet, there is no 'Web3 app store' to simplify this exploration. Before Telegram integrated Web3 features, most decentralized applications were tucked away into obscure corners of the internet. Even today, they are primarily uncovered by following insiders on platforms like X.com.

A TON OF POTENTIAL

However, change is on the horizon. Telegram’s embrace of open-source blockchain finally hints at the mainstream potential of Web3. With its user-friendly design and commitment to developer freedom, Telegram is leading by example, showing how innovation and broad adoption can arise from Web3 principles. Since the start of the year, the most successful mass adoption story, $NOT coin has attracted 35 million users and registers 6.5 million daily actives. $NOT is a fun and addictive clicker game, but also demonstrates the power of integrating Web3 directly into a versatile messaging platform. This isn't just about their impressive growth numbers—equivalent to nearly 0.44% of the world’s population in just three months without any marketing—it's also an educational tool that guides users through onboarding to new opportunities in Web3.

As $NOT prepares for the largest on-chain event in crypto’s history, we stand on the brink of a new era. This isn't merely one off growth; it's a paradigm shift in how we discover and engage with the digital world. The journey of Web3 on TON is just beginning, and the narrative of $NOT coin is multifaceted, capturing the imagination far beyond any single perspective.

Oh, the places they’ll go!

TON Grant program update

TON Foundation has updated the grant program and there are some changes. There is clear focus on Social Web3 Cases and Games. So now there are three major categories:

1. Telegram Mini Apps (TMA) with clear use of Web3
2. Up to $10k in TON for developing and deploying Proof of Concept with the integration of @wallet, TON Connect and / or Wallet Pay
3. GameFi in form of TMA
4. Social mechanics are highly preferred
5. up to $10k in TON for initial deployment and up to $50k in TON for an existing game
6. Other
7. open-source technical projects;
8. commercial projects that improve the TON infrastructure, including the deployment and interaction across DApps and Telegram Mini Apps;
9. DeFi projects that significantly improve the current landscape.
10. up to $50k in TON

🚫 Grants can not be issued to fund an integration of TON into existing solutions like wallets / portfolio trackers / DEXs / NFT marketplaces etc
❌ Don't try to apply for a grant trying to patch your PnL — rethink your business model
✅ Apply for the grant when you have something benefiting the ecosystem
✅ Apply to check if your proof of concept gets traction and there is a demand to use it

Kind reminder: grants are not substitute for the investment.
If you are looking to raise, you are always welcome to send deck to my DM: @malev. You can check our portfolio at our website top.co to get an idea of what we are looking for.

Guidlines: on github
To apply for grant: Click here
TOP website: https://top.co

#Grants #TON #TWA

TON’s TOP-3 Highlights of Week 8, 2024

by 5 Slice Pie from RoOLZ:

1. Glad that the artists team finished drawing all 9900 Warriors & 50 Gods in time.
2. Proud of the fact that we are on track to launch mint on FEB 29 on Telegram.
3. We got great traction with the promotion: The community (@roolzgods & @roolznft) has grown to >1M people in total. Anime Trailer has been viewed >2M times across Telegram and X.

by Kirill from TOP

1. Launch of TON Syndicate which grew out of TON Society
2. 2nd release of this show #TOP3onTON
3. Pools page redesign at STON.fi

Guess who is the guest of TON’s TOP-3 Highlights of Week 8 ?

The Rise of Notcoin

Notcoin is a project by Open Builders aiming at bringing millions of users into the TON ecosystem and a brilliant showcase of Mini Apps platform.

• You tap
• You get notcoin
• This is probably nothing

Start tapping: @notcoin_bot
Join my squad: https://t.me/notcoin_bot?start=r_577137_1658750

#MiniApps #TON #Notcoin