DuckChain, the first consumer Layer project based on TON, launches with innovative Telegram Star payments for gas fees
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DuckChain, the first consumer Layer project based on TON, launches with innovative Telegram Star payments for gas fees
DuckChain aims to address issues in the TON ecosystem such as complex development frameworks and isolated liquidity.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsRecently, Binance has been frequently listing projects from the TON ecosystem—such as Notcoin, TON, DOGS, Hamster Kombat, and Catizen—sparking widespread discussion across the web and bringing unprecedented attention to the TON ecosystem. Hamster Kombat claims to have surpassed 300 million users, while Catizen reports 34 million users, including 2.24 million Telegram Premium users, with over 2 million active players on-chain.
The TON ecosystem has evolved from the "Tap to Earn" model to Hamster Kombat’s advertising-based approach, and further to Catizen’s gamified monetization model, progressively advancing blockchain education for Telegram’s billions of users.
So, what comes next? Will TON witness a major breakout in its Web3 ecosystem? How can barriers be lowered to attract developers and liquidity from other ecosystems? These questions may propel the TON ecosystem toward new heights.
DuckChain: An Innovative Solution for TON Layer 2
DuckChain is the first consumer Layer built on Arbitrum Orbit specifically for the TON ecosystem, supported by TONScale Labs and Arbitrum, attracting over 2 million user interests, with its testnet already live. Notably, DuckChain is the first non-Ethereum Layer project to receive backing from Arbitrum, with its governance proposal receiving 84.5% approval in the Arbitrum DAO.
The project aims to provide a new technological expansion path for TON ecosystem development, bringing more developers into a familiar EVM environment while lowering the barrier for Web2 users, bridging nearly one billion Telegram users from off-chain to on-chain activities, thereby accelerating mass adoption of TON.
Key Innovations of DuckChain
1. Building the First Consumer Layer on TON
Focusing on external scalability of the TON network, DuckChain innovatively introduces the concept of a “TON consumer Layer,” differentiating itself from typical solutions that address internal blockchain issues such as high gas fees or slow transaction speeds.
As the first consumer Layer based on TON, DuckChain connects the TON, EVM, and BTC ecosystems through an EVM framework and Telegram Star gas payment system. Users can participate in DeFi, GameFi, and SocialFi projects using either Telegram Stars or TON, enabling seamless interaction between on-chain products and protocols, thus expanding use cases and liquidity within the TON network.
2. Innovative Integration of Telegram Star as Gas
In June, Telegram launched Stars, allowing users to buy and sell digital goods on the platform. DuckChain innovatively tokenizes Telegram Stars and integrates them with account abstraction, enabling users to easily convert Stars into on-chain gas to participate in various on-chain ecosystems. This innovation lowers the entry barrier for Web2 users, offering a seamless on-chain experience and driving user growth on TON.
3. Attracting Developers via EVM Compatibility
Despite rapid growth in the TON ecosystem, existing development languages and tools remain relatively complex, limiting large-scale developer participation. DuckChain provides a friendly EVM development environment, attracting developers and liquidity from other ecosystems, encouraging Telegram users to engage in decentralized finance and enriching the landscape of on-chain applications.
According to official announcements, several prominent EVM-native projects—including Camelot, Arbitrum’s largest DEX, and leading lending protocol LayerBank—will enter the TON ecosystem through the DuckChain framework.
4. Enhancing Security and Decentralization of the TON Network
DuckChain will collaborate with TON’s Restaking solution, leveraging over $5 billion worth of existing TON staked assets to strengthen the security of decentralized applications, enhancing economic security and value capture capabilities for TON Layer 2. Since launch, DuckChain has remained aligned with the TON network, promoting global mass adoption of blockchain technology.
Star Season Testnet Campaign: Bridging Web2 and Web3
DuckChain’s testnet launched the “Star Season” campaign, allowing users to create wallets instantly via DuckChain’s mini-app and pay gas fees using Telegram Stars—delivering a seamless transition between Web2 and Web3 experiences.
Official sources revealed that the campaign has received support from over 20 partners, including Arbitrum, OKX, Camelot, Nubit, Particle Network, and Gate Wallet, significantly expanding DuckChain’s ecosystem reach.
The Next Breakthrough for the TON Ecosystem
As the first consumer Layer on TON, DuckChain holds a significant first-mover advantage. With backing from Arbitrum—one of Ethereum’s top-tier Layer 2 projects—DuckChain aims to solve key challenges in the TON ecosystem, such as complex development frameworks and isolated liquidity, bringing nearly one billion Telegram users on-chain. It injects fresh innovation and possibilities into the future of the TON ecosystem and may become a pivotal force driving its next wave of breakthroughs.
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