How TON's Telegram distribution strategy is bringing millions of new users onchain
Sep 25, 2024
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Join Alvin Kan, COO at Bitget Wallet, Ricky Wong, co-founder of Catizen, and Miles from Tomarket as they dive into the explosive growth of the TON blockchain fueled by Telegram's massive user base. Discover how Telegram Mini Apps are simplifying blockchain access and driving user engagement. The trio discusses strategies for attracting non-blockchain gamers, ambitious goals of reaching hundreds of millions of users, and the future of crypto gaming within the TON ecosystem. Their insights reveal a promising landscape for seamless user experiences and innovative applications.
The integration of TON with Telegram is driving rapid user adoption by providing easy access to blockchain functionalities through mini-apps.
TON's focus on user experience and education through engaging applications helps traditional users transition smoothly from fiat to crypto transactions.
Deep dives
Growth of the TON Ecosystem
The integration of the TON blockchain with Telegram has significantly accelerated its growth in the web3 space. With Telegram's vast user base, estimated to be around a billion, the blockchain has started attracting millions of users who are now being onboarded into decentralization. Users can easily access various blockchain functionalities through Telegram's mini-apps, enabling activities such as payments and decentralized applications without needing extensive crypto knowledge. This close association with a widely-used consumer platform is what sets the TON ecosystem apart from other blockchains, opening immense opportunities for new user engagement.
User Experience and Education
The TON ecosystem is designed to provide a simplified user experience aimed at educating newcomers about blockchain technology. Developers are focusing on creating games and applications that do not require users to understand the complexities of crypto, allowing them to learn through engagement. For example, games can offer in-game rewards and transactions using TON tokens, enabling players to gradually adopt crypto for everyday activities. This approach is encouraging traditional users to shift from fiat to crypto transactions, blending entertainment with education in a unique way.
Future Prospects and Innovations
The future of the TON ecosystem appears promising as it continues to evolve rapidly, showcasing a growing variety of mini-apps and potential use cases. As developers begin to establish applications beyond gaming, the focus will shift towards innovative models like social and activity-based earning mechanisms. With a significant influx of new users anticipating token launches, the ecosystem is positioned to explore DeFi options that cater to underbanked regions, enabling users to interact with decentralized finance solutions. This expansion will likely capture even broader audience segments as TON develops into a multifaceted platform for both traditional and emerging markets.
This episode of The Scoop features Bitget Wallet COO Alvin Kan, and two builders from the TON ecosystem — Catizen co-founder Ricky Wong and Miles, a core team member of Tomarket.
The conversation explores how Telegram's large user base is enabling rapid adoption and growth of Telegram 'Mini Apps' on top of the TON blockchain.
OUTLINE
00:00 Introduction
01:29 TON Overview
03:06 TON's Advantages
06:21 TON's Future
08:29 Catizen's Hyper Adoption
10:30 Tomarket Overview
12:34 Ton Ecosystem Collaboration
15:54 Building on TON
17:14 TON's Consumer Focus
20:56 TON User Behavior
24:45 User Retention
27:59 TON Roadmap
31:47 Closing Thoughts
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