The Open Network (TON)
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Telegram Turns Usernames Into On Chain Assets With Fragment Marketplace
Telegram's official Fragment marketplace lets users buy and sell collectible usernames, anonymous numbers, Premium subscriptions, and Stars as blockchain assets on TON. Every transaction settles in Toncoin and is recorded on chain.
TAC Blockchain Standoff: $1B Token Rescue Faces Unresolved Exploit Fallout
The TAC network remains halted after a critical exploit drained nearly 30% of its token supply. A $1.26 billion TAC treasury bailout is planned, but over 1.6 billion attacker-held tokens on BNB Chain remain in limbo.
How TON's Sharded Blockchain Aims to Scale Payments and Apps
The Open Network (TON) uses a multi-chain, sharded design to process transactions in parallel, targeting fast payments and decentralized apps. Its architecture brings new scalability and security trade-offs for users, developers, and validators
TON Strategy's $15M Gram Staking Yield Fails to Offset Cash Burn
TON Strategy posted $15 million in Gram staking revenue for Q2 2026, but operating cash flow remained negative as token rewards outpaced actual cash generation, raising questions about the sustainability of its business model
Telegram NFTs Bring Digital Collectibles to Messaging
Telegram folded limited-edition NFT gifts and collectibles into its messenger on The Open Network, giving creators and users in-app trading without leaving chat-while ownership risks and market limits remain
How HMSTR Token Shapes Hamster Kombat's GameFi Economy
The HMSTR token underpins Hamster Kombat's ecosystem, linking in-game rewards, community incentives, and governance with on-chain value transfer across the TON blockchain.
Hamster Kombat's Telegram Game Drives Web3 User Growth
Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based crypto exchange simulator, is attracting millions of new users by lowering entry barriers and rewarding strategic gameplay over simple clicking. Here's how its mechanics and reward system work