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Exploring the Infrastructure of $NOT on the TON Blockchain As $NOT mints, it's an opportune time to explore the infrastructure designed to support and propel this new digital asset opportunity within the Telegram ecosystem, leveraging the TON blockchain. Wallets. Both custodial and non-custodial wallets play a crucial role in helping users secure keys, hold tokens and data, and browse utilities and services. Two of the most advanced solutions are @wallet (thttps://t.me/wallet_news) and Tonkeeper (https://t.me/tonkeeper_news). Recently, Tonkeeper rolled out a pro desktop version, enhancing security with hardware wallets for stakeholders to secure their assets. In the near future, we'll see more custodians and exchanges supporting the Jetton standard, which enables custom fungible tokens and should facilitate greater institutional access. Set Up and Go. Onboarding starts with Toncoin. While the infrastructure is nascent, the best way for existing crypto users to start experimenting is to buy Toncoin on Ethereum's Uniswap and then bridge it (https://bridge.ton.org/) to one of the TON-based wallets mentioned above. With Toncoin in their wallet, users can access exchanges and games, engage with meme coins and their communities, or even purchase their own Telegram handles and phone numbers. Recently, I’ve been playing Catizen (https://t.me/catizenbot/gameapp?startapp=rp_6260643) along with 5M other users and farming Blum (t.me/BlumCryptoBot/app?startapp=ref_AwrejjHKOP) and PocketFi (https://t.me/pocketfi_bot/Mining?startapp=6844363279). It’s almost as addicting as watching the follower count grow on this channel and sharing alpha w/ all of you. Growth and Institutional Investment. The early growth of this ecosystem is compelling and has started to attract the attention of leading VCs in the crypto space. Animoca and Pantera announced an investment in the $TON token and to support validation requirements. This week, CoinFund announced a leading investment in STON.fi to empower individuals to manage their digital assets. STON.fi (https://t.me/stonfidex) is the leading liquidity layer on TON, underpinning trading in wallets, on the DEX, and within mini-apps. Since the beginning of the year, they have grown to over $100M and offer numerous opportunities to earn by providing liquidity, in partnership with TON's Open League program. As always, this is NOT financial advice. Have TONs of fun exploring out there…

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Notcoin: Big Fish, Large Pond Open Builders, with its influential position on Telegram — both globally and within the web3 community — is preparing to launch Notcoin. This event is set to be the largest on-chain minting in history, delivering tokens to its 35 million users. Originally a simple clicker game, Notcoin has begun to make waves in the TON ecosystem which has unique access to Telegrams 900M users. But what exactly is Notcoin? And more importantly, what could it evolve into? The door is open—it could transform into something monumental or nothing at all. If Notcoin were a sovereign nation, it would have the 43rd largest population in the world. As a game, Notcoin would rank above FIFA 20 (the highest ranking vintage ever) and just below The Sims 4 in terms of user base. As a social network, it wouldn't rank in the top 20—where the cutoff is 135 million monthly active users (MAUs)—but it could soon(tm) If viewed as a memecoin, Notcoin would be the 7th largest based on today’s valuation (~$1bn), yet it already has 7x more holders than Dogecoin, which sits at the top with a market cap of $21 billion. As a gaming platform, it would constitute 10% of Steam’s daily active users. If considered a religion, it would rank as the 9th largest worldwide. As a cult, it would be the largest of its kind. "It's opener, out there, in the wide, open air." - Dr. Seuss

Humble Beginnings: A Blueprint for the Unexpected In the tech industry, a familiar pattern emerges where projects initially intended for play or experimentation often evolve into significant innovations. This reveals that profound changes frequently originate from simple, overlooked beginnings, even if they might not seem important at first. * Bitcoin is the 6th largest company in the world by market cap with no CEO * Apple’s first computer came in a wooden case and looked like a DIY kit * Amazon started selling books from a garage * Facebook started as “hot or not” rating for students looks * Twitter was a side project from Odeo with a 140 character message limit * Twitch was part of Justin.tv a series about one guy broadcasting his life 24/7 * Minecraft offered a creative sandbox with pixelated graphics * Instagram allowed people to share pictures of their lunch * Airbnb started by renting couch spaces * eBay started by selling a single broken laser pointer The smallest sparks can ignite the flames of innovation. If Notcoin is that spark, what is it and what could it become?

It's official—$NOT launches on May 16th. This launch marks a significant milestone as the first major token from the TON ecosystem to be widely adopted by top infrastructure providers such as Binance, OKX, and Bybit. It's expected to dramatically increase "on-chain activated wallets," skyrocketing from 3.7 million to tens of millions overnight. Additionally, this launch will serve as a critical stress test of TON's dynamic sharding scalability, due to the anticipated high volume of on-chain activity. A key element of the launch strategy is to float the entire supply. Unlike many projects that limit their float to a single-digit percentage at launch, $NOT will start with a 100% circulating supply. This is possible because more than 80% of the tokens are allocated to its 35 million users. This makes $NOT one of only 18 tokens in existence, as tracked by unlocks.app, to be completely unlocked.

Superapps vs. Integrated Apps vs. Digital Ecosystems: A Global Game of Tech Titans In Asia, the superapp model thrives, exemplified by giants like WeChat, Alipay, and Meituan, which consolidate myriad services within a single platform. WeChat alone features over 1 million mini-programs. However, this superapp approach faces hurdles in regions with stringent regulatory and privacy frameworks. In the West, Elon Musk's ambition to transform X into the "everything app" encounters substantial obstacles, underscored by platform risks that have historically troubled developers. Consequently, Western markets lean towards a strategy of app integration, skillfully merging diverse products and services with attempts to safeguard data privacy. Telegram’s adoption of blockchain introduces a transformative alternative: a digital ecosystem. Blockchain's inherent transparency and trustless nature allow Telegram to bundle services in a way that sidesteps the pitfalls of traditional web2 platforms. This approach also compels Telegram to uphold a credibly neutral sandbox, as the composability of web3 applications permits distribution through any front end, even a competing one. As both the East and West navigate their unique challenges threatening long-term viability, a potential solution lies in enhancing developer freedom and reducing platform lock-in, all while protecting user data and avoiding political entanglements. Another use case for web3… And a big prize to be won.

I received a mysterious gift—a Notcoin black card * key to an exclusive club? * entry into a secret society? * currency for a parallel dimension? * passport to extraordinary realms of consciousness? It's certainly NOT just another token gesture

Definitive guide to Notcoin: Probably nothing or NOT? WHAT Notcoin is a clicker and questing game on Telegram showcasing the potential of web3 mini-apps. In its first phase (1Q24), users mined coins by tapping on their mobile devices, attracting a staggering 35.2 million players globally, with 6.5 million daily active users in just three months. Players formed 53,782 squads and collectively tapped over 8.8 trillion times. Notcoin isn't just another game—it's a community-driven initiative that's reshaping the gateway to consumer web3. As Notcoin explores future phases, will it pivot towards more immersive gaming, social engagement, or remain a playful experiment in the evolving crypto space? WHO Notcoin, developed by Open Builders—the team also responsible for Communities and Tonstarter—has rapidly amassed a significant following. Its Notcoin Community channel has 6.3 million followers, making it the 5th largest on Telegram, just behind the platform's official outlets for Tips, News, and Premium. Meanwhile, Communities ranks as the 8th largest channel. This success underscores Open Builders' influential role in energizing the decentralized applications landscape. WHY Telegram's adoption of blockchain technology, along with its commitment to neutrality, offers developers vast distribution opportunities with greater control and reduced platform risk. Notcoin taps into Telegram's extensive user base and the TON blockchain to facilitate easy access to new mini-apps. Beyond the transactional revenue opportunities from blockchain, Telegram has introduced a dual revenue model. This model not only capitalizes on blockchain transactions but also allows users to generate income from ad impressions through its advertising network. GTM Notcoin's novel use of the "activity mining" concept has already attracted tens of millions of early adopters, positioning it to rival even the most widely held cryptos. Impressively, 94% of users were referred by friends, showcasing Notcoin's organic growth and viral referral engine fueled by Telegram without any marketing expenditure. Its forthcoming highly distributed ownership model, also underscores its commitment to community ownership. Next, the vibrant Notcoin community, driven by the Open Builders ecosystem, is poised to foster adoption for the next wave of interesting web3 enabled applications. Lastly, as $NOT mints, we anticipate mass onboarding to Telegram-enabled wallets from the current 1.6M actives. $NOT * prelaunch trading: TON/wNOT (on Ston.fi) * current mkt cap: $536M * $NOT price: $0.00522 * 102,719,212,714 total supply of $NOT * 78% to miners and 22% to new users and next phases * Bots eliminated FOLLOW ME: https://t.me/tonflex NOT X: https://x.com/thenotcoin NOT TG: https://t.me/notcoin

For years, we've anticipated crypto's leap to mainstream relevance. Yet, Bitcoin's rise to institutional fame hasn't sparked the expected innovation in blockchain use cases outside of its financial impact. Presently, a critical shift in consumer behavior is flying under the radar…on TON. IN THE BEGINNING The early internet, a beacon of content exploration in the digital frontier, started modestly. Initially, it offered a handful of sites with basic designs, but each new discovery felt groundbreaking. These early adventures, organized through navigation portals, paved the way for today’s internet. Now, it's an intuitive yet controlled landscape dominated by a few platforms that aggregate and curate most of the web's user behavior. WALLETS WITHOUT A MAP Despite Web3’s growing integration into the broader internet, major tech players remain on the sidelines of cryptocurrency innovation. High-profile attempts like Facebook’s Libra and Amazon’s NFT marketplace have stumbled. Moreover, the crypto community itself bears some responsibility for not clearly guiding newcomers through its complexities. Essentially, we've handed them wallets without a map, relying on a niche group of enthusiasts for adoption. This approach is not sustainable. The early web thrived on clear guardrails and step-by-step onboarding; similarly, Web3 needs to demystify blockchain technology to prevent alienating new users. Yet, there is no 'Web3 app store' to simplify this exploration. Before Telegram integrated Web3 features, most decentralized applications were tucked away into obscure corners of the internet. Even today, they are primarily uncovered by following insiders on platforms like X.com. A TON OF POTENTIAL However, change is on the horizon. Telegram’s embrace of open-source blockchain finally hints at the mainstream potential of Web3. With its user-friendly design and commitment to developer freedom, Telegram is leading by example, showing how innovation and broad adoption can arise from Web3 principles. Since the start of the year, the most successful mass adoption story, $NOT coin has attracted 35 million users and registers 6.5 million daily actives. $NOT is a fun and addictive clicker game, but also demonstrates the power of integrating Web3 directly into a versatile messaging platform. This isn't just about their impressive growth numbers—equivalent to nearly 0.44% of the world’s population in just three months without any marketing—it's also an educational tool that guides users through onboarding to new opportunities in Web3. As $NOT prepares for the *largest on-chain event* in crypto’s history, we stand on the brink of a new era. This isn't merely one off growth; it's a paradigm shift in how we discover and engage with the digital world. The journey of Web3 on TON is just beginning, and the narrative of $NOT coin is multifaceted, capturing the imagination far beyond any single perspective. Oh, the places they’ll go!

Hello World, this is not your typical introduction, and I am not your typical crypto degen. I am NOT the largest investor in the $TON app ecosystem. I have NOT been involved in crypto since the dawn of blockchain. I do NOT believe in social platforms adopting a credibly neutral Web3 philosophy. I am NOT going to tell you who I am (yet)—but stay tuned. Let’s go.