TON x Ignyte Hackathon 2025: Building the Web3 SuperApp Economy on Telegram

A Global Call to Build the Future of Web3 on Telegram

The TON Foundation, in collaboration with Ignyte, has officially launched the TON x Ignyte Hackathon 2025, inviting developers, startups, and students worldwide to design the next generation of Web3 SuperApp experiences on Telegram.

The hackathon challenges innovators to create decentralized tools and payment solutions that make crypto transactions faster, simpler, and more practical for everyday life — from gig worker payouts to creator monetization.

Key Dates

• Launch: October 8, 2025

• Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

• Finalists Announced: November 21, 2025

• Pitch & Awards Ceremony: November 29, 2025

Apply here: https://app.ignyte.ae/public/challenges/5BA38D91-2EA4-F011-8E61-002248CB55C0

Who Should Apply

The hackathon welcomes a diverse range of participants, including:

• Students passionate about blockchain innovation

• Early-stage startups looking to build on TON

• Scale-ups (Seed to Pre-Series A) exploring decentralized payment use cases

Whether you’re an individual developer or part of a team, TON and Ignyte are seeking builders who want to reimagine digital payments and on-chain user experiences for a global audience.

Prize Pool — $30,000 in Total Rewards

1st Place: $15,000

2nd Place: $10,000

3rd Place: $5,000

Beyond cash prizes, winners will receive mentorship from TON experts, ecosystem exposure, and opportunities to pilot their projects globally.

The Challenge: Build the Web3 SuperApp Economy

Participants are tasked with developing innovative Web3 payment and creator solutions that run seamlessly within Telegram. The focus areas include:

• Instant payments for gig economy workers

• Token-gated creator tools for monetization

• Integrated Telegram experiences powered by TON

The goal is to build real-world applications that make crypto utilities mainstream, turning Telegram into the gateway for decentralized digital economies.

Why This Hackathon Matters

The TON blockchain, tightly integrated with Telegram’s 900+ million global users, is uniquely positioned to bring Web3 to everyday users. The partnership with Ignyte aims to bridge builders, investors, and end-users — accelerating the transition from crypto innovation to mass adoption.

This hackathon isn’t just about prototypes; it’s about creating production-ready solutions that can plug directly into TON’s fast-growing ecosystem.

Stay Connected

• Follow TON Builders: https://t.me/tonbuild

• Learn about Ignyte UAE: https://t.me/ignyteuae

• Submit your application: Apply on Ignyte

Final Thoughts

The TON x Ignyte Hackathon represents a pivotal moment for Web3 innovation — blending Telegram’s massive user base with TON’s high-performance blockchain and a vibrant builder community.

With $30,000 in prizes and the opportunity to launch real-world solutions, this is more than a hackathon — it’s a gateway to shaping the Web3 SuperApp economy.

Deadline: November 17, 2025 — don’t miss your chance to build the future of payments, work, and creation on TON.

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