DuckChain, a leading consumer layer for The Open Network (TON), has successfully raised $5 million in a funding round to advance its EVM solutions built on TON. The funding round was led by Dao5, Offchain Labs Tandem, Kinetic Capital, DWF Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, Skyland Ventures, GEEKcartel, Gate Labs, and Presto, with participation from Camelot, Quantstamp, and other angel investors. The raised funds will primarily be directed towards the development and enhancement of TON-based EVM solutions. DuckChain aims to leverage these funds to accelerate the adoption of its innovative platform, empowering developers to create and deploy decentralized applications seamlessly on TON. Furthermore, DuckChain has announced the launch of the Yellow Duck Mission hackathon, offering a substantial prize pool of $1 million. This hackathon is designed to encourage developers and enthusiasts to contribute to the TON ecosystem by building innovative projects. With this funding and the upcoming hackathon, DuckChain is poised to drive significant growth and adoption within the TON community. The company's commitment to developing user-friendly and accessible solutions on TON is a testament to its dedication to empowering the future of decentralized applications.