**News Flash: Catizen Hits 34 Million Users in Just Six Months**

Catizen, the tap-to-earn and play-to-airdrop gaming platform on Telegram, has announced a whopping 34 million users within its first six months. The app, which launched in early 2024, boasts 800,000 paying users, each contributing an average of $33.

Backed by PLUTO Studio, Catizen has also secured investment from The Open Platform, the largest developer group on the TON network. This rapid growth has attracted support from HashKey and Binance Labs, with HashKey providing regulatory and technical guidance.

HashKey’s managing director, Ben El-Baz, highlighted the TON blockchain's vast user base of 900 million as a key factor in overcoming user acquisition challenges. This partnership marks HashKey’s first venture into the TON ecosystem.

Stay tuned as Catizen continues to revolutionize Web3 gaming on Telegram!