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NFT Stickers Are Coming to Telegram Soon

The Notcoin and DOGS teams have launched a mini-app in Telegram for purchasing limited-edition stickers.

Sticker packs from DOGS, BAYC, Flappy Bird, and Blum are already available. In the future, packs from Notcoin and Pudgy Penguins will also be added.

With the upcoming Telegram API update, users will likely gain the ability to convert sticker packs into NFTs on the TON blockchain and trade them on external marketplaces.

Currently, the stickers are limited — only a certain number of users can purchase them. However, everyone will be able to use these stickers.

Sticker prices start at 69 stars and depend on availability.

If you’d like to support our channel:
t.me/sticker_bot?start=_tgr_9hCrveFkNWYy
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TON just got faster

The TON Core team has released updates that significantly boost block processing speeds on the network. Blocks are now generated in 2.8 seconds instead of the previous 4.8 seconds.
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TON Foundation Announces Plans for Expansion in the USA

TON Foundation, the organization supporting the development of The Open Network (TON) blockchain, has announced a strategic focus on growth in the United States.

Key points:
• Manuel Stotz, founder of investment company Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd., has been appointed as the new president of TON Foundation.
• Manuel Stotz has been a member of the TON Foundation board of directors since its establishment in Switzerland in 2023.
• The focus is on growth in the USA in light of the expected favorable regulatory environment under the Trump administration.
• TON is closely associated with Telegram and provides access to various services for 950 million messenger users.
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Telegram and TON Core Announce Blockchain Competition

Telegram and TON Core are launching a joint developer competition with a total prize pool ranging from $100,000 to $200,000.

Participants are invited to choose one of two challenges or tackle both. The challenges are: “Blockchain Validator” and “Trustless Bridge”

In the “Blockchain Validator” task, participants need to optimize and improve the efficiency of validators in processing and confirming transactions.

The goal of the “Trustless Bridge” task is to develop a reliable decentralized bridge between the TON blockchain and other blockchains.

The competition will be held in two rounds. The number of prize-winning spots will be determined based on the quantity and quality of the submitted solutions.

Deadline: February 4, 08:59 PM (UTC).
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Telegram and TON Enter into an Exclusive Partnership

Telegram has announced an exclusive collaboration with The Open Network (TON) blockchain for crypto applications and games.

Key points of the agreement:

• All Telegram mini-apps and games with crypto functionality will be required to use TON exclusively.
• Existing projects on other blockchains will need to migrate to TON.
• The TON Foundation is offering grants of up to $50,000 for projects that complete the transition within 30 days.
• Telegram is already paying channel owners a portion of advertising revenue in Toncoin (TON) cryptocurrency.
• There are plans to launch NFT stickers based on TON.
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TON Core launched a Telegram channel and unveiled a roadmap

Anatoly Makosov announced that TON Core has launched an Telegram channel and presented their roadmap for the first half of 2025.

Roadmap for the first half of 2025:
• Biggest "Accelerator" Kernel Update in Mainnet;
• New version of Toncenter API with new functionality: Actions, Pending, Emulation, Domains;
• Help in launching TON BTC Teleport;
• Payment Network Layer 2 (L2) release;
• Help in launching TON BTC Teleport;
• New version of TOLK 1.0;
• Development of new standards: Pending transactions ID, Smart contract interfaces, Secure typed signature of arbitrary data, TON wallet mnemonics, Multiple account generation algorithm.
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First Enhanced Gifts Already on the TON Blockchain

The very first enhanced Telegram gifts have already been placed on the TON blockchain. The "Owner" field displays the address where the NFT is stored, and Telegram Desktop shows a direct link to the GetGems marketplace for viewing.

The first NFTs can also be noticed on the Getgems marketplace; they have appeared in collections, but purchasing is not yet available.

Collections for each type of gift have already been created on GetGems:
🎁 Santa Hats
🎁 Trapped Hearts
🎁 Skull Flowers
🎁 Kissed Frogs
🎁 Durov’s Caps
🎁 Scared Cats
🎁 Sharp Tongues
🎁 Spy Agarics
🎁 Magic Potions
🎁 Jelly Bunnies
🎁 Hex Pots
🎁 Signet Rings
🎁 Berry Boxes
🎁 Evil Eyes
🎁 Spiced Wines
🎁 Precious Peaches
🎁 Plush Pepes
🎁 Homemade Cakes
🎁 Vintage Cigars
🎁 Perfume Bottles
🎁 Eternal Roses

Currently, the system is in the testing phase: developers are checking the correct operation of the update and the gift sending mechanism. The feature is not yet available to regular users.
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$SWITCH token burn: your tokens could be burned

PocketFi is preparing for the listing of $SWITCH — the second step towards launch includes burning tokens held by users who are inactive in the bot.

To avoid losing your tokens, follow these steps:
1. Log in to PocketFi
2. Claim your $SWITCH tokens
3. Stay active and secure your place in the future ecosystem.

If you remain inactive for three weeks, your token balance will be burned.

Token burning is carried out to reduce the total supply and increase the value of $SWITCH.
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How to Convert Gifts into NFTs

Conditions for Converting Gifts into NFTs:
• The gift must be upgraded. If a gift cannot be upgraded, it cannot be converted into an NFT.
• 21 days must pass since the gift was upgraded. If the gift is received or returned to the sender before the NFT conversion process is completed, the timer may reset, starting a new 21-day countdown.
• Two-factor authentication (2FA) must be enabled. To convert a gift into an NFT, 2FA must have been enabled for at least one week. You will also need to enter your password to confirm the transfer to the TON blockchain.
• Verification (KYC) on Fragment is mandatory.

Steps to Convert a Gift into an NFT:
1. Go to Profile → My Gifts.
2. Select the upgraded gift you wish to turn into an NFT.
3. In the Owner field, click Change.
4. Click Send via Blockchain.
5. Click Open in Fragment, which will redirect you to the Fragment.com website.
6. Connect your non-custodial wallet to Fragment (e.g., TON Space, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, and others).
7. Link your Fragment account to your Telegram account.
8. Complete the verification (KYC) process on Fragment.
9. Finally, click Transfer NFT.

Once you’ve completed these steps, your gift will be successfully sent to the TON blockchain and turned into an NFT. You just need to wait for it to appear in your wallet.

What Can You Do with an NFT Gift?
1. Trade and Auctions: You can sell your NFTs or host auctions on marketplaces like Getgems.io.
2. Transfer to Others: Send NFTs through the TON blockchain.
3. Personal Use: NFTs can be used as digital assets for your personal needs.

How to Add a Purchased NFT to Your Profile:

If you’ve purchased an NFT gift on a marketplace, you can add it to your profile via Fragment.com.
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Increased Cases of Gift Fraud on Telegram

Scammers are using a new scheme to deceive users when selling gifts on Telegram.

Key points:
• Scammers buy a gift, upgrade it, and sell it through a marketplace or directly.
• After the sale, a refund is requested, and the gift is returned without upgrades.
• The buyer is left without the gift and the spent funds.
• Both legal methods and stolen cards are used for refunds.
• The scheme affects both TON and USDT transactions through the @tonnel_network_bot bot, as well as direct purchases.

The bot's author commented on the situation:
Such cases have indeed occurred. If I'm informed about such an incident, I block the violator's account. In my opinion, Telegram should not lower the level of these gifts upon return. Even if I prohibit such deals in the bot, people will make them directly, which will lead to the same problems and, probably, to an increase in fraud in direct deals.

It's worth noting that this has happened only 5 or 6 times out of more than 100,000 transactions, so at the moment it's not a serious problem. However, I can't predict how the situation will change after recent updates.


Important to note: The problem is related to the possibility of refunds in the Telegram system, not the operation of the @tonnel_network_bot. The bot only provides a platform for transactions and is not responsible for the actions of scammers.

The @infotonen editorial team also reminds that trading through the Getgems platform is considered safer in this regard. After 21 days from the transaction, it's no longer possible to request a refund, which significantly reduces the risk of such fraud.
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New TON Foundation President Transfers 1,308,151 TON to KuCoin

On January 15, Manuel Stotz, founder of Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd, took over as president of the TON Foundation, replacing Steve Yun. Steve Yun, however, remains a member of the foundation’s board of directors.

Manuel Stotz is considered an experienced crypto investor and has stated that he aims to support the development of the TON Blockchain in the USA market while fostering new TON ecosystem initiatives.

The reason behind the transfer of 1.3 million TON to the exchange remains unknown, but the move had a significant impact on Toncoin’s price, which dropped by 5% within 24 hours.

Additionally, TON is preparing for a major unlock of investor funds, which could further influence Toncoin’s future price.
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TON Info English
New TON Foundation President Transfers 1,308,151 TON to KuCoin On January 15, Manuel Stotz, founder of Kingsway Capital Partners Ltd, took over as president of the TON Foundation, replacing Steve Yun. Steve Yun, however, remains a member of the foundation’s…
President of TON Foundation Added 1,300,000 TON to His Wallet

Yesterday, we reported that the new president of TON Foundation withdrew 1,308,151 TON from his wallet to the KuCoin exchange. Today, he replenished his balance with 1,300,000 TON.

Notably, following this news, Toncoin has dropped 27.40% in the past 24 hours.
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TVM Ventures Launches $100,000,000 Fund to Drive TON Blockchain Growth

TON Virtual Machine (TVM) Ventures has launched an investment fund aimed at expanding the TON Blockchain ecosystem as a global financial network. The fund is backed by an anonymous Toncoin miner and is led by Steve Yun, former President of the TON Foundation, who remains on its board of directors. TVM Ventures will provide startups and enterprises with capital, infrastructure, and technical resources necessary for the mass adoption of decentralized finance (DeFi) and payment solutions (PayFi).

TVM Ventures’ Mission:
“Our mission is to build an advanced and comprehensive financial system capable of serving 500 million blockchain users by the next cycle,” — said Steve Yun.


Fund Allocation Priorities:
• DeFi and Infrastructure: TVM Ventures will prioritize DeFi protocols, recognizing their foundational role as the equivalent of savings accounts in the traditional banking services.
• Cross-Border Payments and PayFi: TVM Ventures seeks to accelerate PayFi founders who address the vast inefficiencies in the traditional payments space.
• Security: TVM Ventures underscores its commitment to security across its ecosystem by collaborating with the most advanced security auditors for the TON Virtual Machine.


Investment Strategy:
• TVM Ventures focuses on early-stage projects with valuations ranging from $5M to $10M.
• Investment sizes range from $500,000 to $1M.
• The fund also provides $5M in “farming liquidity” to support DeFi protocols.

Current Investments:
The fund has already invested in four TON-based startups: Factorial, Torch Finance, Fiva, Memes Lab.

TON Ecosystem Growth Outlook:
• The TON ecosystem is expected to see significant expansion by Q2 2025.
• TON is projected to capture a major share of the stablecoin market in the coming years.
• Steve Yun forecasts that Toncoin could reach $40 in the next bull cycle.

“Together with courageous and genius founders who share our conviction in TON’s native potential, we will shape the future of TON and TVM,” Yun declared.


For more information about TVM Ventures, visit tvm.ventures or follow updates on X and Telegram. For inquiries: tolk@tvm.ventures.
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TON to Use LayerZero for Enhanced Cross-Chain Functionality

TON has partnered with LayerZero, enabling users to send their tokens to other blockchains. Initially, TON will be connected to 12 blockchains, including Ethereum, TRON, and Solana.

Users will also benefit from LayerZero’s multi-chain liquidity, which allows funds locked in different blockchains to be aggregated, reducing the risk of slippage the price change between the start and completion of a transaction.

This integration will also be useful for developers: they will be able to deploy tokens on TON from any LayerZero-connected chain using a single contract.

Additionally, the new Tether stablecoin USDT0, designed to address liquidity issues can now be transferred between TON, TRON, Ethereum, Celo, and Arbitrum thanks to a new product from Legacy Mesh.
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xQuest – a quest platform by xRocket

xQuest is a quest platform by xRocket with a prize pool of 300,000 XROCK, allowing users to explore cryptocurrencies, the P2P Market, Exchanges, Staking, Web3, and other new opportunities.

To participate, you only need to connect your TON wallet (Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, and others) and subscribe to two xRocket channels.

To increase your chances of winning, you need to stay active with xRocket: reach the required volume on the Exchange, engage in the P2P Market, and earn bonuses for having a Telegram Premium subscription and an xRocket emoji-status.

Prizes in xQuest are distributed based on a launchpool principle: the earlier you reach a certain level, the more rewards you receive. According to xRocket’s CEO, all participants will receive a reward.

In the future, the platform will continue to expand, introducing new quests and integrating tasks from xRocket’s partners.

If you’d like to support our channel: t.me/xrocket/app?startapp=acci_gHcPZaFEKASseYH
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Toncenter API Enhances the UX of the TON Ecosystem with New Features

TON Center API has introduced new features — Domains API, Actions API, and Emulation API — designed to make transactions in TON more user-friendly and secure.

Updates for TON Domains
The API now expands the use of TON domains: the new /accountStates method returns the shortest domain linked to an address.

Updates for Actions API
Users will now see clear and understandable transactions instead of raw data. The API supports:
• Sending, minting, and burning tokens
• Sending and minting NFTs
• Staking deposits and withdrawals
• Swaps and liquidity on DeDust.io and Ston.fi
• Auctions and NFT purchases on Fragment.com and Getgems.io
• Linking, unlinking, and renewing TON DNS

Updates for Emulation API
Now, users can simulate a transaction’s outcome before sending it and check the final transaction fee.

The API predicts not only raw transactions but also recognizes familiar actions. Instead of complex data, users will see: "Swap 1,000 USDT for 262 TON via DeDust DEX"

This improves convenience and security by ensuring users fully understand what will happen before confirming a transaction.
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$SWITCH staking is now available on PocketFi

PocketFi has introduced staking for mined $SWITCH with lock-up periods of 3, 6 months, and 5 years, each offering different APRs and varying TON fees for staking.

Staking 5 000+ $SWITCH for different durations grants you a SoulBound Token NFT of different levels.
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BigPump Trading Contest: $11,000 and 1,100,000 $SWITCH Up for Grabs

BigPump has launched the Trading Contest S2 with a total prize pool of $11,000 USDT and 1,100,000 $SWITCH.

How to Earn Points?

• 1 point for every $1 of trading volume on BigPump.
• 0.3 points for every $1 of your new referral’s trading volume.

Deadline: March 19 at 23:59 UTC — the top 100 traders will receive rewards.
1st place — $1,250 and 125,000 $SWITCH
2nd place — $1,000 and 100,000 $SWITCH
3rd place — $800 and 80,000 $SWITCH
4th place — $500 and 50,000 $SWITCH
5th place — $400 and 40,000 $SWITCH
6th place — $250 and 25,000 $SWITCH
7th place — $200 and 20,000 $SWITCH
8th place — $175 and 17,500 $SWITCH
9th place — $150 and 15,000 $SWITCH
10th-19th places — $100 and 10,000 $SWITCH (each)
20th-39th places — $75 and 7,500 $SWITCH (each)
40th-69th places — $50 and 5,000 $SWITCH (each)
70th-100th places — $25 and 2,500 $SWITCH (each)

Bonus Prize: 100 additional participants who didn’t make the top 100 but have a non-zero trading volume will have a chance to win $15 and SWITCH.

How to Trade on BigPump?
1. Open the PocketFi mini-app.
2. Tap BigPump at the bottom.
3. Connect your non-custodial wallet (TON Space, Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, etc.).
4. If you have TON, scroll down and choose a meme token to buy.
5. Tap on the token to view price charts, user insights, and trading info.
6. Press “Buy”, enter the amount in TON, and confirm.
7. Go to your wallet and approve the transaction.

That’s it. You’ve successfully bought a meme token on BigPump and earned points in the trading contest.

Support the Creator:
• t.me/pocketfi_bot/Mining?startapp=207737178
• t.me/pocketfi_bot/BigPump?startapp=AntonioMarreti_1142
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MyTonWallet has been updated to v3.4: a mini-app in Telegram, a help canter, an improved interface, and more exact fees

• Telegram Mini App
Now, all MyTonWallet features are available in the Telegram mini app – @myapp. Easily stay within Telegram, switch wallets, make transactions, and quickly minimize the mini app when needed.

• Help Center
The knowledge base provides information on Cryptocurrency, Exchanges, Staking, Decentralized Applications (Dapps), Security Rules, Wallets, MyTonWallet about, and more. Explore it on our website: help.mytonwallet.io/

• UI Enhancements
MyTonWallet now allows you to conveniently save addresses for quick transfers and instantly view addresses in the blockchain explorer.

• Exact Fees
Transactions via MyTonWallet in TON Connect are now more transparent. Users can see the exact fee, including any change, even if their balance is insufficient.

Download • Mini App • Web

@MyTonWalletEn
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Accelerator Updates

TON Core has prepared an Accelerator update that will further increase network throughput, raise overall limits, and stabilize block times, making them independent of network load.

Additionally, plans include reducing End-to-End latency (the time it takes for transactions to reach users), and work is underway on Layer 2 solutions. A report on the progress in this area has been published in the TON/TVM Sidechains Overview.
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