TON Ecosystem Update: New Grants & Smarter Builder Support

TON Ecosystem Update: Smarter, Sharper Support for Builders

As the TON ecosystem continues to scale rapidly, its support framework is evolving too — with a clearer, more impact-driven system designed to empower builders and innovators across key sectors.

Here’s what’s new:

5 Focus Verticals to Drive Growth

TON has identified five strategic verticals where it will concentrate resources and support:

• DeFi (Decentralized Finance)

• GameFi (Gaming + DeFi)

• Payments

• Telegram In-App Economy

• AI (Artificial Intelligence)

These areas represent the core innovation pillars TON believes will shape the future of its ecosystem.

Tiered Support: Contenders & Champions

TON is introducing a tiered model to recognize and empower projects based on their impact potential:

• Contenders: Early-stage, promising teams

• Champions: High-impact projects in key verticals, selected for major backing and resources

Champion Grants will offer substantial support to top-tier teams that can push TON’s ecosystem forward in meaningful ways.

Continued Support for Open-Source & Public Goods

Beyond commercial projects, TON remains committed to funding core infrastructure, open-source tools, and public goods. These foundational elements are crucial to ensuring the ecosystem remains open, secure, and developer-friendly.

Important: Registration for All Projects

Whether you’re a new project or an existing grant recipient, registration is now required through the:

TON Builders Portal

Note: Existing grants will continue to be paid upon milestone completion.

Learn More

Dive deeper into the updated programs and opportunities:

• Ecosystem Support Overview

• Grants Program Details