TON Foundation

What do you believe? We believe in an open network where technology empowers people and possibility. We believe creators should own — and creativity should be unleashed. We believe connecting, creating, and building should live in one place. We believe the developers who started it all are just getting started. Most of all, we believe that opening the internet will open new worlds. That belief is what brings us to Gateway 2026. A moment for the people. For the builders. And for the community. The wait is over. It’s time to build what you believe.  Gateway 2026 | May 1–2 #BuildWhatYouBelieve #Gateway2026 #TON #OpenInternet #Builders #Creators #Developers

For the people. For the builders. For the community. Gateway 2026 | May 1-2 | Dubai Last year we talked about what's possible. This year we're building it. Join 1,500+ founders, developers, and creators shaping Web3 for everyday users.

OFF SCRIPT with TON EP2 is live. We sat down with Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands and Martin Masser, at Cafe Murano in London. Robby shared how Animoca went from a mobile games company to one of web3's most influential investors, starting with a chance meeting with the CryptoKitties team in 2017. He also explained why Animoca became one of TON's largest validators before most were paying attention. His take on building in this space: "Being successful is an endurance race. It's not about any one particular thing. It's about can you tough it out for the long haul."

Gateway 2026 | May 1-2 | Dubai Build what you believe. TON's flagship event returns, bringing together 1,500+ builders, founders, developers, and creators at the Grand Hyatt Exhibition Centre in Dubai. For two days, we'll connect the people building Web3 for everyday users, starting with Telegram's 1 billion+ user base. Connect. Collaborate. Ship what's next.

This week, Ignyte team and TON Foundation partnered to host the first event of the year, bringing together five finalist teams on one iconic stage. What unfolded was more than a demo day. It was a showcase of months of work, vision, and collaboration, with founders from across the globe pitching unique ideas with real-world impact. TON founders got the chance to pitch their projects and win up to $15,000. Meet the winners: - Dhahaby: Real Gold in Telegram ($15,000) - TeleGift: Gift Cards directly in your chats ($10,000) - Tonsurance: 30 Second Insurance ($5,000) Huge thanks to all the builders who made this event special 🙌 #Ignyte  #MuseumOfTheFuture #StartupEcosystem #Web3 #Blockchain

The "Future of Money" isn't just about code, it's about how finance adapts to the way we live and communicate. We're excited to share the first episode of Off Script with TON, featuring Ronit Ghose, Head of Future Finance at CitiBank and author of "Future Money". Interviewed by Martin Masser, Head of Growth at TON Foundation. Over masala dosa at London’s Chutney Mary, Ronit and Martin dove into: 🔹 Why fintech "fixes" the system while crypto attempts to rebuild it. 🔹 The transition of crypto from a "rebellious outsider" to a regulated institutional asset. 🔹 Why London remains a global powerhouse for finance, despite the skeptics. One of the highlights? Ronit’s first-ever TON transaction, which happened seamlessly right in the middle of a conversation via Telegram. It’s a perfect example of how messaging apps are becoming the ultimate gateway for mainstream crypto adoption. Watch the full conversation here: ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eA6EiQ-4 #Fintech #Crypto #FutureOfFinance #TON #Banking #DigitalAssets #RonitGhose

TON WRAPPED AND READY FOR 2026! Looking back, this year feels a bit unreal. 2025 was when TON stopped being “just a blockchain” and became part of how people actually use digital products every day. That shift didn’t happen by accident. With Max Crown stepping in as CEO and President at the foundation level, we focused more than ever on execution, discipline, and building beyond crypto-native audiences. It showed. TON moved from running quietly in the background to powering real experiences – payments, mini apps, digital identity, and frictionless payouts for creators. There were some genuine pause-and-smile moments: ☑️Wallet in Telegram arrived in the U.S. With it came the launch of xStocks, bringing tokenized U.S. stock trading inside a mainstream product. ☑️ VC-builder TOP became the first unicorn built on TON Blockchain. ☑️ Coinbase Ventures purchased Toncoin, underscoring their belief in TON’s mission to bring crypto to the masses through Telegram. ☑️ The launch of TON’s digital asset treasuries, AlphaTON Capital and TON Strategy Co. ☑️ And then there was SERA: a space mission where astronauts are selected by a community using blockchain governance. This was also the year digital collectibles on TON took shape. They stopped being “NFTs” and became identity and culture. Gifts, usernames, numbers, stickers – things people actually use and show, not just trade. Millions of owners, hundreds of millions in volume, and creators, brands, athletes, and communities onboarding without needing to learn crypto first. That matters more than any single metric. Under the hood, the tech kept pace. Faster finality. Jetton 2.0. Cross-chain connectivity with LayerZero Labs and Chainlink Labs. Growing trust from institutions and global markets. The kind of progress that doesn’t shout, but compounds. As Pavel put it this year, TON is where the future is being built; from digital culture to privacy-first AI. The foundation is solid. Tested. Real. 2026 will be about scaling a world built on empowerment and possibility. Where a premium is placed on creator ownership, developers shipping and innovating, and anybody can participate from anywhere. Where “Chat.Pay.Own.” becomes a reality.  More is possible. Follow us as we blaze new trails in 2026! #TONFoundation #Web3 #Blockchain #DigitalIdentity #CryptoEcosystem

🎙 Catch the trailer for OFF Script With TON, a new interview series from TON Foundation and Martin Masser. We’ll sit down with industry experts from teams across Web3 to talk about: 🔹 What’s working 🔹 What still needs fixing 🔹 Where the space goes next 🗓️ Join the conversation, watch the premiere on January 13 and share your take. Follow us 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVAQKi9A

🌐 Dynamic Builder’s Guide to Blockchains Every chain has different tradeoffs: speed, security, fees, liquidity, and distribution. Picking the right one shapes the product you’re building. A quick framework to get started 👇🧵 Glenn Brown TON VP of Business Development, on how teams choose chains: 🔹 DeFi often prioritizes deep liquidity and a large user base 🔹 Merchant and creator apps often prioritize low cost and built-in distribution 🔹 Payments lean on very low fees, fast settlement, and smooth onboarding What users feel today: 🔸 Fragmented onboarding, identity, and daily usage 🔸 Gas across multiple networks 🔸 Bridging assets and managing wallet differences The takeaway: products that hide complexity win. The best Web3 UX keeps complexity out of sight with: 🔹 Embedded wallets 🔹 Smooth login flows 🔹 Automatic gas handling 🔹 App experiences that feel familiar 👉 Find the Dynamic Builder's Guide here: https://lnkd.in/eU-CveMt 

Join us and help bring the next billion users into crypto At TON Foundation, we’re building the team that will help bring a billion people into crypto. Our mission is bold: make blockchain accessible to everyone, everywhere by supporting the open development and adoption of TON. Our vision? To make crypto as simple as sending a message. Thanks to TON’s native integration with Telegram — one of the fastest-scaling platforms in history — that vision is closer than ever. TON is the first blockchain with true, seamless access to a global user base. A Web3 ecosystem with a Web2 distribution channel, putting crypto directly into the hands of hundreds of millions. No other blockchain comes close. Are you ready to see what’s possible with TON? Full Job Description here: https://lnkd.in/ekmj7yVh