Ex-TON Foundation execs launch $40M TON Ventures fund
The Open Network Ventures, founded by former TON Foundation leaders, has launched a $40 million fund to back early-stage crypto projects within the TON ecosystem. Go to Source
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Hamster Kombat turns down venture capital offers
Hamster Kombat has attracted more than 300 million users to the game, setting records in Web3 game development. Go to Source
Telegram launches in-app browser supporting decentralized websites
The in-app browser is available on mobile and desktop, making Web3 “immediately” accessible to Telegram’s 950 million users. Go to Source
Hamster Kombat surpasses 300 million users, teases the ‘largest airdrop’ in crypto history
The Hamster Foundation has yet to reveal the exact tokenomics of the upcoming HMSTR token, which aims to set the stage for the biggest airdrop in crypto history. Go to Source
Telegram CEO Predicts Blockchain Mass Adoption This Year — Announces Mini App Store, Web3 Browser
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, forecasts 2024 as the year of blockchain mass adoption. He announced new features such as a mini app store, an in-app browser for Web3, and initiatives to combat crypto scams. Telegram’s user base has grown to 950 million monthly active users, with expectations to reach one billion soon. Telegram’s CEO … Read more
87% of Russians Aware of Cryptocurrency, 42% Familiar With Hamster Kombat, Survey Shows
A survey by the All-Russian Public Opinion Research Center reveals high awareness of cryptocurrency among Russians but limited knowledge of the Telegram game Hamster Kombat. Despite 87% being aware of cryptocurrency, only 42% know of Hamster Kombat. The game’s popularity is mainly among young, tech-savvy Telegram users, with a significant gap between awareness and active … Read more
Telegram Reaches 950 Million Monthly Active Users
Telegram, the popular messaging app, has reached 950 million monthly active users worldwide, according to its founder Pavel Durov. The app has served as a platform for the popularization and growth of several cryptocurrency projects featuring tap-to-earn mechanics, such as Notcoin and the recently popular Hamster Kombat. Durov stated that the number of users has … Read more
TON Network TVL surpasses $760M — Is this bullish for TON price?
Investors’ excitement over airdrops and other incentives fueled TON Network’s TVL, but how sustainable is this strategy? Go to Source
Telegram to get mini app store by the end of July—Pavel Durov
According to the company, Telegram has over 900 million monthly active users and ranks among the top 10 most downloaded apps worldwide. Go to Source
Hamster Kombat users targeted by phishing attacks and fake airdrops
Cryptocurrency scammers are trying to bank on the viral popularity of the Telegram-based clicker game, by staging fraudulent airdrops. Go to Source