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USDt launches on TON to offer Telegram’s 900M users access to cross-border payments! TL;DR: ▪️ Tether.to’s USDt is now available on #TON, coming in a new experience for Tether aimed at making cross-border payments faster, cheaper, and easier for Telegram's 900M users: https://ton.org/borderless ▪️ TON Foundation offers 11M Toncoin in incentives, aiming to put crypto in every pocket. Pavel Durov, CEO & Founder of Telegram Messenger, Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.to, and Andrew Rogozov, CEO of The Open Platform & Wallet, announced today at TOKEN2049 in Dubai that Tether, in collaboration with TON Foundation, has launched USDt on TON. Instant, free, as easy as sending a text message. USDt on TON simplifies global peer-to-peer payments for Telegram’s 900M monthly active users. The integration of USDt into Wallet in Telegram makes USDt transfers free and instant between all Telegram users; all you need to do is send a DM, no need for a blockchain address, and no need to download a new app. USDt, also known as Tether, is a cryptocurrency pegged 1-to-1 with USD and backed 100% by Tether’s reserves. Unlike other more volatile digital assets, it offers a stable value. Making USDt on TON ideal for daily transactions and cross-border payments. USDt on TON will be accompanied by fully integrated on-ramps from most fiat currencies globally at launch. Soon, integrated global off-ramps will enable users to withdraw supported fiat currencies directly to bank accounts or cards. The aim is for USDt on TON to become a faster, easier, and cheaper cross-border payment system than traditional financial services. 11M Toncoin in incentives TON Foundation has committed 11M Toncoin to incentivize the adoption of USDt on TON. For a limited time, while incentives last: ▪️ 5M Toncoin will be used to boost rewards in USDt/TON liquidity pools across TON DEXes STON.fi DEX and DeDust. ▪️ 5M Toncoin will be given to users depositing USDt to Wallet’s Earn campaign. ▪️ Withdrawals to TON from all supporting exchanges like OKX, Bybit, and KuCoin Exchange will be entirely free for all users until the end of June, 2024. ▪️ Prepare the engines. These incentives will begin soon. The launch of USDt on TON represents a step towards integrating digital currencies into everyday life, providing 900M users with a seamless and integrated financial service within TON’s Web3 ecosystem in Telegram. For more details and a guide on how to use USDt on TON, check out this blog post: https://lnkd.in/dykkJ5rN Please note that USDt on TON is not available to users based in mainland US, US territories, or US citizens and Prohibited Countries as defined under Tether Terms of Service.

Introducing the W5 Smart Wallet: Gasless transactions now live on TON The TON Core team, in collaboration with Tonkeeper, has launched the W5 Smart Wallet, enabling gasless transactions on #TON. Toncoin is no longer necessary to facilitate payments, significantly lowering the barriers to entry on TON. You can now use USDt for gas fees while sending USDt, and NOT for gas fees while sending NOT. The Gasless feature is live now on Tonkeeper for select assets and will soon be coming to TON Space and MyTonWallet. Enjoy multi-transaction capabilities with up to 255 simultaneous transfers and more. With W5, managing your TON assets is as easy as texting on Telegram — learn more: https://lnkd.in/dsqGkBxk

Animoca Brands' #Mocaverse and TON Foundation have announced a strategic partnership with a $20M Token Reserve to incentivize developers within their ecosystems! The partnership aims to onboard more users to #Web3 through social casual gaming, sports, and IP experiences, leveraging both MOCA Coin and TON. Mocaverse and Animoca Brands will promote the benefits of launching and integrating with #TON for gaming projects. The collaboration includes integrating systems like Moca ID and TON Society ID to drive interoperability and user growth, with hackathons and accelerator programs planned to support builders of both ecosystems. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dxGk8cEt

Introducing TON Teleport BTC: Do more with your Bitcoin on TON TON Teleport BTC, planned for launch later this year, is a trustless and secure bridge for seamless Bitcoin transfers to and from TON. It will allow you to engage in DeFi on #TON, use your Bitcoin in TON DEXs, lending platforms, and more. Operating without centralized intermediaries, each #Bitcoin on TON will be 100% backed by actual Bitcoin. This will enhance Bitcoin's utility, transforming it into a powerful tool for generating additional rewards on TON and paving the way for future integrations, making TON a truly interconnected blockchain ecosystem. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d7t2vg66

The launch of #USDt on #TON was a pivotal moment in TON Community’s history. The world’s largest stablecoin. On the fastest blockchain. Inside the emerging world’s most popular messenger. Creating the freedom to transact globally. #TONxTelegramxTether 💎 1 Month: ▪️ 316M USDt in circulation ▪️ 160M USDt in use on TON apps People will look back on this moment. As the moment when mass adoption of freedom tech truly began. Start using USDt-TON: https://t.me/toncoin/1318

TON Foundation forms strategic partnership with HashKey Group! TL;DR:  ▪️ TON Foundation partners with HashKey Group to enhance the TON Ecosystem.  ▪️ The partnership aims to support early-stage projects on #TON and improve fiat on and off-ramps for Wallet users in APAC. HashKey Group, the parent company of HashKey Exchange, and TON Foundation have announced a strategic partnership, marking a significant step forward in their commitment to put #crypto and #Web3 in every pocket. This collaboration is set to provide a robust support system for TON Ecosystem projects, with a special focus on those in the early stages of development. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to enhance the user experience and accessibility of the TON Ecosystem, particularly for Wallet users in the Asia-Pacific region. They will explore innovative methods to facilitate easier access to fiat on and off-ramps, making digital assets more accessible. Key to this collaboration is the continuation of the TON Bootcamp. This initiative is designed to nurture new and innovative projects on TON by providing them with essential resources such as mentorship, networking opportunities, and other incubation activities. HashKey Group will also consider supporting promising TON Ecosystem projects. While the partnership will initially focus on the Hong Kong market, there is a shared intention to extend these efforts to other markets, adhering to regional laws and regulations. For more details, check out this blog post: https://lnkd.in/dwbHh9nY

TON Society partners with HumanCode and offers 1M Toncoin in incentives! TL;DR: ▪️ TON Society has joined forces with HumanCode, an innovative AI technology company, to transform the way users verify their identity online (proof-of-human).  ▪️ 1M Toncoin (over $5M) in incentives from TON Society for verifying your identity.  ▪️ This partnership was unveiled at the Web3 Festival in Hong Kong, marking a significant step forward in the battle against bots which present a major risk to the Web. HumanCode, led by the esteemed Dr. DONG Zhang, introduces an innovative palm scanning technology that provides a quick, highly accurate method for real-person verification. This technology is designed to work across all smartphones and browsers, accommodating various skin tones, ensuring a seamless user experience. It's a privacy-centric solution that validates human presence without compromising individual anonymity. In celebration of this collaboration, TON Society is offering 1 million Toncoin to encourage the adoption of HumanCode. This initiative aims to integrate Web3 identity features for the 900 million monthly active Telegram users, emphasizing privacy and security in the digital space. Incentives will be given to TON Society members who complete the palm scan and prove their personhood. Anyone can join TON society by connecting their TON wallet at https://society.ton.org/ Join TON Society now and prepare for the upcoming drop! ⬇️ https://society.ton.org/

Telegram's decision to dump the euro in favor of toncoins for advertisers and crypto payouts for content creators is paying dividends for TON investors. The move created circular advertising economy, which could fuel even more growth for the TON blockchain ecosystem. #Telegram #Crypto #Payments https://trib.al/8cMRw2K

"Yolo Investments, a venture capital firm focused on gaming, fintech, blockchain and emerging technologies, has emphasized its support for the vision of The Open Network (TON) by making an $8 million investment in Toncoin and the broader TON ecosystem" Via CoinDesk ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dTJu2BPR