🗞 Biweekly Digest: TON & Global

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🤖 1. Nexton Solutions raised $4M for AI-driven yield on TON

Nexton Solutions received $4M in strategic funding from Danal, TON Foundation, STON.fi, and other partners to build an AI system for cross-chain yield automation. Key directions: updating the Nexton.ai engine for automatic arbitrage and liquidity routing through STON.fi, DeDust, EVAA, and cross-chain pools. Mainnet launch is planned for Q1 2026 with a target TVL of $1B. Full on/off-ramp integration through Danal and one-time restaking flows directly in Telegram.

➡️ TON DeFi is getting an AI infrastructure layer, not just manual yield strategies. Automatic liquidity routing lowers the barrier for retail investors and increases capital efficiency.

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🔐 2. Telegram added Passkey — login without SMS

Telegram introduced Passkey login — an additional login method without SMS, where the key is stored on the device and verified through biometrics or PIN code. The key is stored locally on the device and is not sent over the network. Login is verified through Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN instead of SMS.

➡️ Passkey reduces the risk of access loss when SMS or SIM becomes a weak link. This is an additional security layer for accounts linked to TON Wallet and mini-apps.

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🏆 3. Pavel Durov statue design contest — $50,000 prize pool

Telegram launched a design contest for Pavel Durov's statue with a $50,000 prize pool. Each accepted model receives $500. Deadline — December 31.

➡️ Telegram is strengthening its brand and visual culture around the ecosystem. The community is engaged not only as users but also as co-creators of the platform's visual symbols.

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🔗 4. Telegram Nodes — new messenger functionality

Telegram launched a designer contest that describes new messenger functionality. Telegram Nodes are separate spaces from the main account, similar to a Discord server or a Slack workspace. Users will be able to quickly switch between their Nodes and regular Telegram in the side menu.

➡️ This is an expansion of Telegram's functionality for more structured work with different contexts and projects, which is especially important for developers and business users.

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🎨 5. Stickers on TON — on-chain sticker collections

Stickers on TON are on-chain collections that can be owned, traded, and collected directly in Telegram. Statistics: 294,000+ trades, $11M+ in total sales. Brands like Kung Fu Panda, Jarritos, and Nascar have already released collections. Creators can mint and sell sticker packs as NFTs, brands use stickers as keys to Mini Apps, gated experiences, and rewards.

➡️ This is an important step in integrating NFTs into Telegram, creating a new market for content creators and brands.

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❄️6. Winter Mini Hackathon — hackathon announcement

Winter Mini Hackathon has been announced — an open format for new developers and teams who want to become part of the TON ecosystem and launch a working product. Suitable for those making a Mini App for the first time, testing an idea, or wanting to build a simple MVP in limited time. Prize pool: $4000 in TON and advertising credits from AdsGram. Registration is open until December 8, 20:00 (UTC+3/MSC).

➡️ The hackathon is supported by IT Park Kazan, Cryptopolygon, AdsGram, and Cointelegraph CIS, showing growing support for the TON ecosystem in the region.


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