Recently, Binance has frequently launched TON ecosystem projects, such as Notcoin, TON, DOGS, Hamster Kombat and Catizen, which have triggered heated discussions on the entire network, and the TON ecosystem has received unprecedented attention. Hamster Kombat claims that the number of users has exceeded 300 million, and Catizen has 34 million users, of which 2.24 million are Telegram Premium users, and there are more than 2 million active players on the chain.
The TON ecosystem has developed from the "Tap to Earn" model to the Hamster Kombat advertising model, and then to the gamified payment model of Catizen, gradually promoting blockchain education for billions of Telegram users.
So, what is the next direction? Will TON usher in a big explosion in the Web3 ecosystem? How to lower the threshold to introduce developers and liquidity from other ecosystems? These questions may push the TON ecosystem to a new peak.
DuckChain: An innovative solution for TON Layer 2
DuckChain is the first TON Layer 2 project based on the Arbitrum Orbit solution, supported by TONScale Labs and Arbitrum, and has attracted the attention of more than 2 million users. The test network is now online. It is worth mentioning that DuckChain is the first non-Ethereum Layer 2 supported by Arbitrum, and its related proposals have received 84.5% support in Arbitrum DAO.
The project aims to provide a new technical expansion path for TON ecosystem development, introduce more developers into a friendly EVM development environment, lower the usage threshold for Web2 users, and introduce hundreds of millions of Telegram users to the chain to help TON’s large-scale adoption.
DuckChain Innovation Highlights
1. Build the first TONFi Layer
Compared to other Layer2s that focus on reducing Layer1’s gas fee, transaction speed and other internal scalability issues, DuckChain focuses on the external positive development of TON.
DuckChain innovatively proposed the "TONFi Layer", which connects TON with EVM, BTC and other ecosystems through the EVM framework and Telegram Star Gas payment system. Users can use Telegram Star or TON to experience DeFi, GameFi and SocialFi projects, and achieve smooth interaction between on-chain products and protocols.
2. Innovative introduction of Telegram Star as gas fee
Telegram launched Star points in June, allowing users to buy and sell digital goods on the platform. DuckChain innovatively tokenizes Telegram Star and integrates account abstraction functions, allowing users to easily convert Star to on-chain Gas and participate in various on-chain ecosystems. This innovation lowers the entry threshold for Web2 users, provides a seamless on-chain experience, and drives TON user growth.
3. EVM development environment and developer introduction
Although the TON ecosystem is developing rapidly, the existing development languages and tools are still relatively complex, limiting the large-scale participation of developers. DuckChain can provide a friendly EVM development environment, attract other ecosystem developers and liquidity, promote Telegram users to participate in decentralized finance, and enrich on-chain applications.
According to the official announcement, several well-known EVM ecosystem projects, including Arbitrum's largest DEX project Camelot and leading lending protocol LayerBank, will enter the TON ecosystem through the DuckChain framework.
4. Improve the security and decentralization of the TON network
DuckChain will work with TON's Restaking solution to enhance the security of decentralized applications and improve the economic security and value capture capabilities of TON Layer 2 by leveraging the existing over $5 billion in TON staked assets. Since its launch, DuckChain has been committed to aligning with the TON network to drive global mass adoption of blockchain technology.
Star Season Testnet Event: Connecting Web2 and Web3
The "Star Season" event launched by the DuckChain testnet allows users to create a wallet with one click through DuckChain's mini-app and use Telegram Star to pay gas fees, achieving a seamless Web2 and Web3 experience.
Officials revealed that this event received support from more than 20 partners including Arbitrum, OKX, Camelot, Nubit, Particle Network and Gate Wallet, further expanding the coverage of the DuckChain ecosystem.
The next breakthrough of TON ecosystem
As the first TONFi Layer 2 project in the TON ecosystem, DuckChain has a significant first-mover advantage. With the support of Arbitrum, the top Ethereum Layer 2 project, DuckChain is committed to solving the problems of complex development frameworks and isolated ecological liquidity in the TON ecosystem, injecting more innovation and possibilities into the future development of the TON ecosystem, and may become a driving force for the further development of the TON ecosystem. The key to breakthrough.
