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Workshop at TON Nest: Investor Outreach 101 Remember that last workshop on fundraising misconceptions? TON Nest is bringing back Daniil Shcherbakov (Co-Founder @ton_tongames) for a deep-dive into Investor Outreach! This isn't just theory; it's for founders ready to ship and get funded. Learn the exact plays and tactics to pinpoint the right investors and craft outreach that actually gets replies. 💡 What we'll cover: • Finding Investors: Go beyond generic searches. Discover where the real players are. • The Power of "Warm Intros": And what to do when you're starting cold. • Crushing Cold Emails: Learn the structure, personalization, and hacks that'll 2x your reply rates. • Mastering Follow-ups: Why persistence is your secret weapon and how to build a winning sequence. This is your playbook to land that crucial first meeting. Let's make it happen. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 30th ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM CEST | 5:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM HKT 📍 Platform: YouTube & Zoom ➡️ Tap in here: Luma link 💬 Bring your questions – this session is all about action! Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not financial or investment advice.

GameFi Builders Call Recap! 🎮 Thanks to everyone who joined our TON Builders Call on GameFi with Inal Kardan! It was a highly insightful session with valuable takeaways for GameFi builders on TON. 📺 Recording: https://youtube.com/live/tqYMeD84ILI?feature=share Here are some key insights from our discussion with Inal: ➡️ TON GameFi’s Vision: The 2025 goal is sustainable growth through real revenue and long-term retention. The focus is shifting from "earn-only" to social, viral games with engaging core loops. ➡️ Getting Support: Be proactive! With hundreds of projects, the best way to secure support (like traffic grants) is to register on the Builders Portal and clearly outline your needs. ➡️ Core Audience First: Instead of chasing vanity metrics like MAU (massive user numbers), focus on a loyal, engaged audience. High retention and ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) matter more than raw user numbers. A Note on Slido Questions 💬 We received many great questions, too many to answer live. Inal will respond to the remaining ones directly on Slido soon. Thanks for your engagement!

🚨Reminder: TON Builders Call: Games, Gifts & Stickers Market  GM TON Builders! Join us today as Inal Kardan, Gaming Director @ TON Foundation, shares the latest trends & insider info on the TON gaming market. 🗣️Live Q&A: bring your questions! Time: 3:00 PM GST / 1:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM HKT 🎥Watch Here!

🇺🇸 BREAKING NEWS: TON Wallet is now live in the US! Users in the United States can now access TON Wallet – right inside Telegram. 💱 Buy and trade USDT, TON and hundreds of other tokens 💬 Send crypto to friends in DMs 💵 Convert dollars to crypto with 0% fees 💳 Withdraw funds directly to your credit card 💰 Earn passive income just by holding your tokens in TON Wallet Welcome to TON Wallet. Your seamless crypto experience starts now! These features are also available to TON Wallet users in other eligible countries. Investments in crypto are risky

💎 Ignite your build on TON: Live AMA Ready to actually ship on TON? Forget the noise. We're hosting a live AMA to give you the keys to the kingdom: TON Builders Portal. This is your fast track to launch, grow, and scale in our ecosystem. Meet TON support team & Hub managers and explore the resources available to builders like you! ▪️What is TON Builders Portal? → Helena Dikhtiaruk, Ecosystem Team Lead ▪️ What kind of support do teams get when building on TON? → Sahil Massey, Strategic Ecosystem PM ▪️ What is TON Nest, and how to join? → Alik, Ecosystem Programs Manager ▪️How Hubs support devs → Hub Managers: • ProE, TON SSEA Hub • Katia Yang, TON EA Hub • Alexey Toropov, TON CIS Hub • Tony, TON Europe Hub 🎤 Moderator: Jakub, TON Community This isn't another boring panel. This is your chance to connect directly with the core team and get real answers. 🗓️ Date: July 23 ⏰ Time: 1 PM (UTC+2) 🎥 Where: Live on X @toncommunityhq The tools are here. The network is ready. It's time to build something huge on TON. LFG! 🚀💎

🎮 TON Builders Call: Games, Gifts & Stickers Market 🎮 GM TON Builders! 👋 Join us this Thursday as we break down the current state of the games, gifts, and stickers markets on TON. 🗓 Date: Thursday, July 24th | ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM GST / 1:00 PM CEST / 7:00 PM HKT 🔊 Featuring: Inal Kardan, Gaming Director @ TON Foundation What to expect: ▪️ The latest trends & insider info on the TON gaming market. ▪️ How to leverage Gifts & Stickers for viral user growth. ▪️ Live Q&A on building a winning strategy for your project. Want to join the call and ask questions live? 👇 1. Make sure your project is registered on the TON Builders Portal. 2. Register for the call via Luma. Or simply tune in live on YouTube, no registration required. 💬 Got questions? Submit or upvote them here. 📢 Key updates and announcements will drop on this channel… stay tuned.

🚀 Say Hello to Tolk 1.0 — The Future of Smart Contracts on TON TON Foundation proudly launches Tolk 1.0, a next-gen programming language purpose-built for TON Blockchain. Why does it matter? ✨ 40% lower gas fees 🧠 Intuitive, developer-friendly syntax 🔧 Full tooling support out of the box Tolk isn’t just a new language, it’s a launchpad for innovation across DeFi, gaming, social apps, and more. “This is a turning point. With Tolk, writing smart contracts is now as intuitive and expressive as working with today’s leading programming languages.” — Anatoly Makosov, TON Core Developer So, what will you build?  ➡️ Read the full announcement on our official blog. ➡️ Get started with Tolk Docs.

🚀TON DeFi, AI & Payments Level Up: TONYield, Kingnet AI, and TheOpenCard TON Ecosystem just leveled up again! Whether you’re into DeFi, AI gaming, or crypto payments, these updates are for you: 🔹 TONYield by LevelQ is Now Audited ▪️ Native TON yield farming, staking & DeFi strategies all in one ▪️ Seamless Telegram integration for 1B+ users 🔗 Check Audit Report 🔹AI Gaming Powered by Alibaba Cloud x Kingnet ▪️ Game developers, meet no-code AIGC tools ▪️ Lower the bar for game creation with TON-powered support ▪️ TON payments coming to your games  🔹 TheOpenCard Ignites Next-Gen Crypto Payments  ▪️ AI-powered crypto card to spend digital assets anywhere Visa/Mastercard is accepted ▪️ Ultra-low fees, on/off-chain rewards, and auto top-ups ▪️ Auto top-ups, instant crypto-to-fiat, and automated payments The future is here: secure DeFi, AI-powered gaming, and seamless crypto payments are live on TON.

⏳ 3 days left to join The Open Hack and submit your MVP. This isn’t just a mini-hackathon, it’s your first step into the TON and Telegram ecosystem: — 1B+ monthly active users on Telegram — 400M+ have already used a Mini App — 130M+ have onboarded to the TON wallet This is your last chance to join and compete for: — $8,000 in prizes — Fast-track access to TON ecosystem support — Hands-on mentorship from core teams You can join online. You just need to start and ship. All information, resources, and direct access to the team are available in one place: 📍 Register & build here ⏳ Submission deadline: July 18, 23:59 CET Powered by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders and Akindo. Now is the best time to take your first step into the TON ecosystem.

Workshop: Driving Real Web3 Growth with STON.fi GM TON Builders!👋 This week, TON Nest is hosting an insightful workshop with Andrey, CBDO at STON.fi where he will share STON.fi's playbook and practical insights on how they drive real Web3 growth, moving beyond memes and airdrops. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, July 17th ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM CEST | 4:00 PM GST | 8:00 PM HKT 📍 Platform: YouTube & Zoom ➡️ How to Join: https://lu.ma/m0n52kde 💬 Come with your marketing questions! ❤️ Expert: Andrey Fedorov, CMO & CBDO at STON.fi

Builders & Founders: Fundraising Workshop with TonTon Games Next week, our builder program TON Nest is hosting a workshop to cut through the noise of Web3 fundraising. Get straight answers on timelines, metrics, and what actually hooks investors. Daniil Shcherbakov from @ton_tongames will be sharing his expert insights. If you're building on TON, this is information you won't want to miss. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 16th ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM CEST | 5:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM HKT 📍 Platform: YouTube & Zoom ➡️ How to Join: https://lu.ma/gptarq0d 💬 Bring your fundraising questions! Disclaimer: This workshop is for educational purposes only. It is not financial, legal, or investment advice.

🛡️New Blog Drop: How to Stay Safe on TON TON’s growing fast, but fast growth also attracts bad actors. Fake bots, sketchy tokens, wallet drainers… you name it. But here’s the good news. Spotting scams is easier than you think, and we’re here to help you spot them. We just released Part #1 of our new Trust, Safety & Scams blog series, a simple guide to help you: 🚫 Recognize red flags 🔐 Protect your wallet 🧠 Build smart habits that keep you safe Whether you’re just getting started or already a TON native, this one’s worth a read. 👉 Read the guide now: Staying Safe on TON: How to Avoid Scams

Technical Workshop for TON Builders: Mastering DeFi with STON.fi! 🛠️ TON builders! 👋 Want to tap into liquidity across all major TON DEXes and power up your DeFi product? Join a special session with STON.fi experts; catered towards developers and product strategists! What we'll cover: Part 1 (Presentation): How to strategically utilize DEXs to build powerful DeFi and utility models into your product. Part 2 (Coding Workshop): A hands-on integration workshop for developers on using Omniston, STON.fi's aggregation protocol, to access liquidity from all major TON DEXes. Whether you're refining your product strategy or coding the integration, this session is for you. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 9th ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM CEST | 4:00 PM GST | 9:00 PM HKT 📍 Platform: YouTube & Zoom ➡️ How to Join: https://lu.ma/f20tve7p 💬 Bring your questions for this deep dive into DeFi integration! Expert: Ethan Clime & Dawid Urbas, DevRels at STON.fi

Unicorn status unlocked 🦄 We’re proud to become the first unicorn in Web3 ecosystem in Telegram, reaching a $1B valuation in the latest equity funding round. This milestone was made possible thanks to trust of Ribbit Capital and Pantera Capital. “This investment supports our long-term strategy to scale the adoption of blockchain-based products by leveraging the power of Telegram as a distribution channel. By combining the TON blockchain with Telegram’s global reach, we’re building both the infrastructure and the consumer-facing apps needed to onboard a billion users to crypto.” - Andrew Rogozov, CEO and Founder of The Open Platform. A massive thank you to our partners, investors, TON community — and of course, the incredible TOP team. Let’s keep building. 🔝 Read more on Fortune X | Linkedin |🔝 Website

The Open Hack on TON Starts NOW! Live from Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic, the future of TON Ecosystem is being built right before your eyes. Whether you’re an aspiring builder, a Web3 dreamer, or just curious to see what’s what, this is where the magic happens.  👀 See top hackers pitch, build, and launch real projects on TON. 💥 Explore cutting-edge ideas. 🌍 Tune in from anywhere. Backed by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders, and more! 🎥 Catch it live: https://youtube.com/live/cqnPYmPKzMU

Final Call: The Open Hack on TON starts July 3! 🚨 Every big idea, every great project starts somewhere. Tomorrow at EthCC Cannes, it’s your turn.  The Open Hack kicks off with Phase 1: IdeaTON — the launchpad for tomorrow’s decentralized tech on TON, built for Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem.  🎤 Pitch your boldest Web3 idea live from Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic or tune in online via livestream. 🏆 What’s in it for you? ▪️ $8,000 Prize Pool ▪️ API & Cloud Credits ▪️ Fast-track to TON Ecosystem Support ▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub ▪️ Direct Mentorship from TON Foundation + Partners 🛠️ Backed by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders, and more! 🚀 Ready to launch the next big thing on TON? 👉 Register now or watch it live on the Day One livestream tomorrow!

The Open Hack: Build the Future of Web3 on TON! Kicking off July 3 at EthCC Cannes! Join the Web3 revolution with The Open Hack, where innovation meets scale, powered by TON and Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned dev, ambitious student, or bold builder, this is your chance to turn your ideas into reality and shape the future of decentralized tech. Brought to you by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders — and more! 🔹 2-Phase Challenge to Launch Your Web3 Vision ▪️Phase 1 – IdeaTON (July 3) Pitch your Web3 idea live at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes or online via livestream. ▪️Phase 2 – Online Hackathon (July 3–22) Build fast, build smart. In just two weeks, create your MVP with full mentorship, guidance, and technical support — all online. ▪️Required – Integrate TON Connect + Telegram-native features like Stars, SBTs, Smart Contracts, Gifts, and more. 🏆 Prizes & Support: ▪️ $8,000 Prize pool ▪️ Grants in API and Cloud credits ▪️ Accelerated access to TON Ecosystem Support programs (marketing, fundraising, listing) ▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub  ▪️ Direct mentorship from TON Foundation and our leading partners 👥 If you can build it, TON can scale it! Whether you’re hacking solo or with a team, this is your chance to launch the next big project on TON. 👉Register now and begin building the next big thing on TON + Telegram!

The Open Hack: Build the Future of Web3 on TON! Kicking off July 3 at EthCC Cannes! Join the Web3 revolution with The Open Hack, where innovation meets scale, powered by TON and Telegram’s billion-user ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned dev, ambitious student, or bold builder, this is your chance to turn your ideas into reality and shape the future of decentralized tech. Brought to you by: STON.fi, Dropee, EVAA Protocol, sTONks, Holders, Eliza OS, Society, Stickers, Dogs Community, Open Builders — and more! 🔹 2-Phase Challenge to Launch Your Web3 Vision ▪️Phase 1 – IdeaTON (July 3) Pitch your Web3 idea live at Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic in Cannes or online via livestream. ▪️Phase 2 – Online Hackathon (July 3–22) Build fast, build smart. In just two weeks, create your MVP with full mentorship, guidance, and technical support — all online. ▪️Required – Integrate TON Connect + Telegram-native features like Stars, SBTs, Smart Contracts, Gifts, and more. 🏆 Prizes & Support: ▪️ $8,000 Prize pool ▪️ Grants in API and Cloud credits ▪️ Accelerated access to TON Ecosystem Support programs (marketing, fundraising, listing) ▪️ Live “Roast Session” with TON Nest x TON Europe Hub  ▪️ Direct mentorship from TON Foundation and our leading partners 👥 If you can build it, TON can scale it! Whether you’re hacking solo or with a team, this is your chance to launch the next bog project on TON. 👉Register now and begin building the next big thing on TON + Telegram!

💻 Build with TONAPI — YouTube Contest: Make Videos, Win Big! Unleash your creativity and technical know-how in the TONAPI YouTube Contest! This contest is all about making videos that show off how TONAPI helps you build awesome dApps, integrate smart contracts, and craft blockchain solutions on TON. Get this: over 80% of the projects on TON are already using TONAPI! 🎥 Submit live coding, tutorials, demos, or tool comparisons. 🏆 Top 5 win from a 5,000 USDT Bitrefill prize pool, plus exposure on Tonkeeper channels, TONAPI discounts, dApp Browser features, and mentorship invites.

TON Demo Day Was Epic! Catch the Replay Now! Yesterday, TON ecosystem hit a new milestone with its very first Demo Day! Out of over 80 applications, 6 outstanding finalists took the stage to pitch live to a powerhouse panel of over 15 investors, with the invited panelists actively engaging, asking questions, and offering valuable feedback. Massive kudos to the teams who presented: DeFi/Telegram-native assets: @fiva_protocol, @UpscaleTradeBot Games: @MemHustle_bot, @TON_BATTLEGROUND_bot Payments: anzo.app Real-World Services: @LinkRoad_bot What's Next? The work doesn't stop here! More than 10 connections have been executed between teams and VCs, with more to come. Furthermore, participating teams will also receive valuable written feedback from the VCs’ assessment sheets to help guide their next steps. For Investors & VCs: Ready to See More Deals? Apply to our private TON VC Club for regular, curated deal flow from the TON ecosystem. ➡️ Apply here Don’t miss the replay! Tap in and get the full experience of what went down!