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Projects that align with the following priority categories have an increased likelihood of receiving grant support within the TON Grant Program:

Note:

• The Grant Focus can change based on the requirement of the ecosystem as and when needed.
• All projects that apply need an MVP or prototype (apart from Dev Education), or an extremely strong team experience with relevant background. </aside>

Grant Focus Q4 - DeFi

Grant Focus Q4 - DeFi

In Q4, our grant focus is on DeFi projects within the TON ecosystem. We’re supporting developers building innovative DeFi solutions like decentralized exchanges, lending protocols, and yield farming platforms. This grant offers funding and resources to accelerate growth and adoption. If your project advances decentralized finance, this is your chance to gain support and make an impact.

1. DeFi

While TON boasts strong and successful DeFi protocols, DApps and Telegram Mini Apps, there is always space for new innovative solutions in the ecosystem.

• Traction on another chain (TVL > $10M / Monthly Trading Volume > $50M - whichever is more relevant to your protocol) and/or deep proven experience in DeFi
• Funding: Up to 520k
  • up to $300k in grant support
  • up to $200K in user rewards
  • up to $20K in Telegram ads
• support with smart contract audits
• potential LP rewards after token launch

The list of what we are looking for includes but is not limited to:

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2. Social Web3

This category focuses on B2C or B2B2C applications within Telegram, aiming to harness the social potential of the platform to onboard Web2 users, achieve virality, and ensure user retention. It includes subcategories such as SocialFi, Utility Apps, Community & Brand Management Tools, E-commerce, and others.

Teams applying to this category are encouraged to experiment with:

1. Leveraging existing Telegram features (e.g., channels, boosts, giveaways, gated chats/content, stories, reactions) and enhancing them by integrating Web3 elements.
2. Combining the functionality of Telegram with other social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube, etc.
3. Introducing new communication methods within Telegram using the TON blockchain.