Vadim Sterlin in $TON

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So. I've put together a simple guide to help demystify some of the jargon you might encounter in the crypto world. 🌐 🌍 Web3: This term broadly defines everything connected with blockchain technology. The term "decentralized" became a bit overused, so "Web3" was coined as a fresh descriptor, haha 🏙 Blockchain Ecosystem: Think of it as a language or an alternative universe that exists atop our physical world, featuring various objects and services. There are numerous blockchain ecosystems, including Ethereum, Solana, and TON. 🏦 CEX (Centralized Exchange): A place where you can trade cryptocurrencies, overseen by a single company, akin to traditional stock exchanges. 🔄 DEX (Decentralized Exchange): Similar to a CEX but without the middleman. Here, trades occur directly between people through automated systems. 😨 FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out): That anxious feeling you get when you think you might miss out on a big opportunity, like a skyrocketing new cryptocurrency. 🚨 Scam: Unfortunately, the crypto space has its share of fraud, where projects or tokens might not be what they seem. Always remain vigilant! 🪙 Token: The currency of a crypto project, used within its ecosystem for actions like voting rights or paying fees. 🚀 Launchpad: A platform for launching new crypto projects, helping them introduce their tokens or coins, often through IDOs. 🐣 TGE (Token Generation Event): The birth of a token. Unlike an IDO, which involves selling, TGE focuses on the creation and initial distribution of the token. 🚀 IDO (Initial DEX Offering): An event where a crypto project allows the mass audience to first acquire its tokens at a fixed price before they are listed on an exchange. 💹 Market Maker: A crucial player on exchanges who buys and sells cryptocurrencies regularly to ensure there is always enough liquidity for smooth trading. 📄 White Paper: A detailed document that outlines a project's vision, technology, and operational plans—essentially the blueprint of a crypto project. 😄 Meme Coin: Born from internet memes, these coins often start as jokes but can gain real market value. They're fun, but take them with a grain of salt. 🔑 Token Utility: Describes all the practical ways a token can be used within its project beyond just trading. Think of it as a key that unlocks special benefits or services. I hope this clears up some confusion and helps you feel more at home in the exciting world of Web3 and blockchain! Let me know if you have any questions or need further explanations! ✨

Hey frens! 🌟 First off, my apologies for the radio silence on this channel lately. After the Token2049 conference, the TON ecosystem received an incredible amount of attention, and honestly, I've been swamped with work. Alongside that, I've been deep in preparations for the Fanton token launch, which has been both thrilling and all-consuming. 🚀 Given all this, I've decided to put together a series of posts to give you an "inside look" at the token launch process—what it really takes to launch your own token. But before we dive into that, I want to ensure we're all on the same page with the necessary vocabulary. So, let's start by breaking down some key crypto terms to set the stage for our deep dive into the world of token launches! 📚✨ P.S. Here's a photo from our exciting outing to Cirque du Soleil with my wife. The show was absolutely fantastic 🎪✨

Launching USDT stablecoin on the TON network? Rumors have been buzzing around Telegram and TON ecosystem for the past month about the upcoming launch of the USDT stablecoin (crypto dollar) on the TON network. What does this mean for the ecosystem ? 🤔 Firstly, it will significantly boost the usefulness of the TON itself. Right now, stablecoins represent the most understandable use case of cryptocurrencies for the mass audience - money transfers. Currently, these transfers are done using USDT on Ethereum, TRON, Polygon Matic, and BNB networks. With the addition of native USDT stablecoin on the TON network, TON itself gains additional utility - TON can be used to send crypto dollars for payments and personal transfers. Second. Very probably transfers in USDT will be available within Telegram's @wallet. This feature was available at the launch of @Wallet, however, later the wallet team restricted this capability - and new @wallet users can only transfer TON to each other, severely limiting the functionality of the entire wallet. Third. Token growth on TON: with the addition of USDT, it will be easier for the mass audience to track token prices, as they will be traded not only paired with TON but also with USDT. Currently, all services on TON use TON as the base currency. For example, in Fanton and Adsgram, we decided to use TON as the base currency because we had no other options to provide a convenient and reliable means of payment to our clients. Accordingly, all TON projects will be able to use USDT, making the use of TON services easier and ultimately attracting more users to the ecosystem. We are looking forward to Pavel Durov's announcement on Friday. If this indeed happens, it will be great news that we at Fanton and Adsgram have been eagerly anticipating and will be very happy about. 🎉

(Continuing from my previous post) And here, the traditional web2 understanding of "fundamentals" shatters into pieces against the realities of the modern crypto market. Crypto isn't about fundamentals, unit economics, or profit. It's about the economy of attention. And partly for this reason, the markets draw such roller coasters: when everything grows, it attracts attention, people bring their money and invest where the noise is loudest. When everything falls, people don't catch gold fever, the crazy growth rates aren't visible, everything starts to quiet down, and people, not seeing the long-awaited multipliers, begin to sell, which starts to press on the price until all those who aren't in it for the long-term investment get out. In summary, what I want to say is: meme coins are one of the riskiest assets in crypto because everything depends on crowd behavior. Please don't invest all your savings in meme coins unless you're prepared to lose them all :) P.S. In the photo, I'm in Singapore in September 2023, amazed at how Singapore has become such an incredible place. I was there for the Token 2049 conference, where a strategic partnership between TON and Telegram was announced. The day after tomorrow, I'm heading to Dubai for the same conference. I'm curious to see what Pavel Durov will tell in his presentation!

The Meme Coin Phenomenon and the Hype Economy The 2024 crypto season can officially be called the season of meme coins. New coins are popping up every day by the hundreds, skyrocketing hundreds of times in just a few hours, and sometimes crashing just as quickly. The TON Foundation is looking for a meme coin lead, and Solana seems to be shooting off into space due to an influx of investors chasing the latest meme coin. But what exactly are meme coins? Meme coins are a phenomenon that epitomizes cryptocurrency. Initially started as a joke, meme coins have firmly established their place in the crypto world. Why? Because people are tired of serious faces promising huge returns that never materialize. People are fed up with hearing about fundamental value and grappling with complex technologies. And anyway, most know that, mostly, it's the creators and early investors who profit from coins, not the ordinary people who often buy in when professional investors are selling. Most crypto investors are high-risk players looking to turn $100 into $10K+. That's why there's always huge demand for new "themes" in the crypto community. Memes have become such a theme. The mechanics of meme coins often involve a Fair Launch—this is when the entire volume of coins is immediately taken up by the community. There are no big percentages for the team, investors, market makers, advisors, or other professional market players who systematically outplay the crowd. No, it's simple—tokens are immediately in the hands of people. And this has proven to be a very viable concept. Faced with a choice between investing in a serious project that addresses some seemingly important but incomprehensible problem and a cool picture of a frog, a huge number of people choose the latter. The most absurd thing is that this leads to the emergence of incredibly inflated coins in terms of capitalization, which have absolutely no fundamental value in the traditional sense of the word.

(Continuing from my previous post) Though many Chinese have told me Hong Kong attracts the elite from the mainland. That makes sense: business earns on the vast mainland market, but the elites prefer to live in the more liberal and international Hong Kong, staying connected. I thought about how great it would be if there were a similar place for Russian speakers with liberal views. Unfortunately, it doesn't exist: you either live in the Russian-speaking world and deal with what's happening in Russia or you're in exile. With China's growing desire to exert more control over Hong Kong, I'm a bit worried about this unique and appealing place. I hope it can retain the atmosphere of freedom that currently prevails. Hong Kong makes you want to work hard. It feels like a great city to build a career, launch startups, and make big plans. I came back very inspired and motivated to work.