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👁 What kind of gold has arrived on TON?

⚫️ Yesterday, many reported the arrival of “tokenized gold” in TON under the name XAUt0. However, as noted by @xRocket’s founder, some descriptions have been inaccurate. For example, you might see headlines like “Tether launches ‘next-gen gold,’ and TON is the first to receive it.” But what actually happened?

⚫️ In addition to the familiar dollar-pegged stablecoins, there are also tokens pegged to the price of gold. These can be backed by real gold bars stored in a bank, allowing crypto users to invest in gold through a regular wallet. This reflects the concept of RWA.

⚫️ Tether, best known for its USDT stablecoin, launched a gold-backed stablecoin called Tether Gold (XAUt) back in 2020. (“AU” is the chemical symbol for gold in the periodic table.) Unlike USDT, however, XAUt is only available on one blockchain—Ethereum.

⚫️ A newer project called USDT0 recently set out to bring USDT to blockchains not officially supported by Tether. The mechanism works like this: a certain amount of USDT is locked in Ethereum, and an equivalent amount of a new token, USDT0, is minted on the desired blockchain. This is made possible by the OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard from the LayerZero protocol.

⚫️ Now, that same project has decided to bring XAUt to TON. The idea is the same: lock original XAUt on Ethereum and issue an equivalent amount of XAUt0 in TON.

⚫️ It’s important to understand that USDT0 is not a Tether project (though it has received Tether’s approval). So it’s incorrect to say “Tether is launching” anything—Tether itself has not launched anything new. Likewise, it’s misleading to claim that “TON is the first to receive next-gen gold.” XAUt has existed on Ethereum for five years—TON is simply receiving an OFT version of it.

⚫️ Whether or not to invest in this version of gold is up to you. There are risks from multiple angles: What if something happens to Tether’s gold reserves and the original XAUt loses value? Or what if there are problems with LayerZero, causing trust in XAUt0 to falter even if XAUt remains fine?

💡 Still, the very ability to “invest in gold directly from TON” is an intriguing development. Gold prices don’t stand still: over the past year, an ounce of gold has risen from about $2,300 to $3,300. If the ability to easily convert Toncoin into XAUt0 had existed a year ago, it would’ve turned out to be a highly profitable option.

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🍌 How scammers sell “signals”

⚫️ One type of fraud in the crypto world involves the sale of so-called “insider information.” Today, in our #antiscam column, we’re breaking it down.

⚫️ You might come across an ad for a “Telegram channel full of useful signals.” This ad might be a video where someone receives a message predicting where the market will go, opens a corresponding position — and confidently ends up in profit. It looks like a dream: how often have you looked at a chart and wished you knew exactly what would happen next?

⚫️ These ads may claim: “We provide this information for free!” Clicking on the link usually leads to a free Telegram channel — but you’ll soon be told that there’s also a VIP channel with a paid subscription, where the real valuable information is shared…

⚫️ The people behind this might claim they “know everything in advance,” but also hedge by saying “the market is complicated, anything can happen.” Here’s what that means for you: if you pay for access to the signals and make a profit, you’ll think, “Wow, they really do know something.” But if you lose money, they can always say, “Well, this time didn’t work out — it happens.” It’s a no-lose situation (for the scammers): they can just say whatever they want!

⚫️ This creates a tricky problem: we’re saying that this is how scammers usually operate — but how do you prove they don’t have insider information? What if they really do know something? How do you disprove it?

⚫️ Well, let’s think about this. Imagine someone actually had information that reliably lets them profit from market moves. Here’s the question: why would they need you? With that kind of knowledge, they could easily get rich on their own — no need to mess around with Telegram channels.

💡 The obvious conclusion: their real source of income isn’t secret knowledge of market movements — it’s naive people willing to pay for access to this nonexistent “secret knowledge.” We recommend you don’t become one of them.

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💀 Why is it so hard to make things simple?

⚫️ TON finds itself in a paradox. Its goal is mass adoption — “crypto in every pocket.” Currently, the most popular feature in TON is Telegram gifts, but much of what happens with them occurs outside the blockchain itself. Meanwhile, interesting DeFi projects are launching (like Ethena, tgUSD, XAUt0), yet they’re not attracting the same level of interest. The result? We have “mass adoption without the blockchain” and “the blockchain without mass adoption.”

⚫️ Why is that? One of the main reasons is user simplicity. Everyone, even a grandmother, can grasp what a “gift in a messenger” means at a basic level. But “XAUt0” is much more confusing — even the name sounds like a puzzle. Ethena’s incentives can be hard to decipher even for crypto enthusiasts, let alone the average person. No wonder most people would rather stick with fiat money than deal with all this.

⚫️ In other words, complexity is one of the main obstacles holding TON back. The TON Foundation understands this and talks about the need to “simplify DeFi.” But if they understand it, why hasn’t it been simplified yet? Why do people still have to figure out what “XAUt0” is or deal with renamed channels? Is it really that hard to make things user-friendly?

⚫️ Our guess: yes, it really is that hard. TON is a system that is complex on many levels — technical, economic, legal. To make it accessible to the average user, all that complexity has to be hidden away so thoroughly that users don’t even notice it. But hiding that complexity is a complex task in itself. Imagine trying to explain advanced math to a first grader — how do you do it without making their head explode?

⚫️ This principle applies far beyond crypto. Before the iPhone, smartphones were “mini-computers” — clunky devices with slide-out keyboards and Excel support. Most people had no desire to dive into that complexity. Then came the iPhone, which said: forget physical keyboards and Excel — here’s a touchscreen with a single button. And that’s when smartphones went mainstream.

⚫️ Perhaps the winner in the crypto space will be the one who simplifies things as radically as the iPhone did for smartphones. That’s a billion-dollar opportunity. If you want to make a billion — that’s your challenge.

⌨️ Until someone cracks that code, we at The Daily TON see our mission as decoding the complexities of the ecosystem and explaining them in clear, simple language. So people can spend less time figuring things out — and so TON can feel just a little more accessible to everyone.

@thedailyton

💀 What do the project shutdowns mean?

⚫️ We’ve already written about the shutdowns of Aqua Protocol and ParraTON. But these events raise a broader question: what’s actually going on with TON? Is everything collapsing and it’s time to run, or is it nothing to worry about? Welcome to our new section, #opinion — a subjective take from one of The Daily TON authors. It may not reflect the views of the entire team, but it’s worth discussing.

⚫️ On the one hand, it’s important to understand this: crypto projects often shut down — and not just in TON. That’s always been the case. For example, after Bitcoin’s success in 2014, there was a boom of new cryptocurrencies. A few years later, more than 90% of them were gone. But the crypto world didn’t die — on the contrary, it grew even larger. What mattered wasn’t that many projects failed, but that the surviving ones thrived. So, closures alone are no reason to panic.

⚫️ On the other hand, there is a challenge specific to TON that might become more apparent over time: mass adoption still hasn’t arrived — and without it, we may see even more shutdowns.

⚫️ Here’s the issue. Developing a crypto project takes serious money. And to be financially sustainable, most projects need a large user base. Roughly speaking: if a million people use your app, you’re in good shape; but if only a hundred do, you’re likely running at a loss.

⚫️ TON was designed from the start to be a “blockchain for the masses”, with millions of users. So, some projects based their strategies on future growth — expecting initial losses to be covered by investments, grants, or pure enthusiasm. The idea was: “We’ll lose money at first, but that’s okay — once TON gets big, we’ll succeed.”

⚫️ But time is passing, and for many, that success still feels out of reach. “If TON had 10 times more users, we’d break even,” they say. Will that happen — and when? No one really knows. Meanwhile, monthly expenses keep piling up, and losses grow. That can’t go on forever.

💡 And so an uncomfortable question arises: how much longer can TON continue without mass adoption before project closures become far more widespread? In essence, TON has a limited window to attract new users if it wants to preserve the ecosystem that already exists. Right now, it’s living on a promise — and the time is coming to deliver.

@thedailyton

🍌 How scammers hack popular pages

⚫️ In a previous edition of our Friday column #antiscam, we talked about phishing — when scammers create a clone of someone’s page. But there’s another tactic: gaining access to the actual account. So how should we deal with situations like this?

⚫️ Many people on social media have received messages from a friend’s account asking to “urgently borrow money.” But sometimes scammers even hack the accounts of well-known projects and post “official announcements” that lead to crypto scams. For instance, this happened with the popular YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips. In the TON ecosystem, we can recall the hack of the Notcoin account on X.

⚫️ How do scammers gain access to high-profile accounts that likely don’t use weak passwords and do have 2FA enabled? Linus Tech Tips creator Linus Sebastian shared his unfortunate experience. The attackers posed as a reputable advertiser and sent him a “PDF contract,” which turned out to be a malicious file. When opened, it extracted data from his browser — including authentication tokens — allowing them to launch a “clone” of his browser session, already logged into YouTube. So here’s a simple but still very relevant tip: never trust files from people you don’t know.

⚫️ It’s clear how to protect yourself as a user from regular phishing — double-check that you’re on the official site. But what should you do when the page is official? Imagine your favorite influencer posts about a “unique opportunity.” How can you tell whether it’s really them and worth jumping on — or if their account has been hacked?

⚫️ Honestly, there’s no method that always gives 100% certainty. For example, when Donald Trump launched his meme coin, it was hard to be sure in the first few minutes whether it was really him.

⚫️ In general, common sense is your best defense. When you see a “tempting opportunity,” ask yourself:
— Does this post match this person’s usual behavior, or have they never done anything like this before?
— Does the offer sound “too good to be true”?
If a well-known figure suddenly announces a giveaway — “we’re handing out lots of money for free” — that’s a red flag.

💡 It’s especially suspicious if you’re being pressured to act fast: “ONLY THE FIRST FEW WILL MAKE IT — HURRY!” That’s a classic manipulation tactic meant to short-circuit your critical thinking.
Also beware if the links don’t lead to the official site, but instead to something like a private Telegram channel. Another red flag: instead of secure login options like TON Connect or MetaMask, the project asks you to “just send funds to this address — we’ll send back double.”

If you know of other warning signs — share them in the comments!

@thedailyton

🔥 Rebranding of TON Ecosystem’s social media!

Just moments ago, the official TON Twitter account announced a renaming of The Open Network’s core communities and channels — but the post was deleted shortly after. Here’s what it said:

⚫️ The Telegram channel “TON Community” will now be called simply Toncoin

⚫️ The Telegram channel and X page “TON Society” will instead take on the name TON Community

⚫️ Local groups (such as TON Society Europe, TON Society CIS) will be rebranded as TON Hub (likely with regional tags)

⚫️ Society Builders will be renamed to TON Builder

💀 The inactive Telegram channel “The Open Network” will be shut down

This decision comes in light of the ecosystem’s rapid growth and TON’s need for clearer communication and stronger branding. Hopefully, this move will help elevate engagement with the community to the next level.

We’re keeping a close eye on the situation and waiting for the official announcement to be reposted. The changes continue!

@thedailyton

📒 How not to fall for scams: A selection of posts from the #antiscam series

⚫️ Right now, thanks to Telegram Gifts, many users unfamiliar with the crypto world are entering the TON ecosystem. And as recent events have shown, every one of them needs to know how to protect their assets.

⚫️ Back in December 2024, we launched the #antiscam series where we break down common fraud tactics and teach you how to spot deception hidden among dozens of "too-good-to-be-true" offers. As of today, the series includes 13 posts!

Take a closer look:

— Beware of impersonators: What types of scams are found in TON
— Not a scam, but just as painful: Other ways you can lose your funds
— What are rug pulls and how can you avoid them?
— How to assess projects and avoid scammers?
— How scammers fake email addresses
— How scammers "warm up" their victims
— How poor moderation helps scammers
— How scammers swap links
— How scammers impersonate us
— How scammers approach crypto entrepreneurs
— How scammers sell "signals"
— How scammers hack popular pages
— (extra) How a scammer stole over $250,000 in Telegram Gifts

⚫️ These posts cover the types of scams you might encounter in TON and beyond. Pick the ones you’re most curious about — or read them all to make sure scammers don’t stand a chance.

⚫️ And since we’ve already covered the most obvious fraud tactics — now we need your help! Let us know in the comments what other schemes we should write about. Maybe you know of or even experienced one yourself?

Enjoy reading — and keep your funds safe!

@thedailyton

🏆 $20,000 for TeFi Alliance participants

⚫️ Miss DeFi action on TON? The stable-swap protocol Torch Finance is launching a new campaign called TeFi Alliance in collaboration with major ecosystem projects.

⚫️ The main goal of the event is to complete missions and earn XP by using the cross-chain yield stablecoin tgUSD — which we covered in detail back in early May. The more XP you earn, the larger your reward at the end of the campaign (capped at 10% of the $20,000 prize pool).

⚫️ Where to start? Since the campaign revolves around tgUSD, your first step is to get your hands on the token. Head over to the official campaign page, connect your TON wallet, and select the "Hold tgUSD" mission in the task table. You can mint tgUSD for USDt at a 1:1 ratio. Next:

⚫️ If you're holding tgUSD, there are several ways to earn XP. You can provide liquidity to tgUSD/USDt pools on DeDust.io, TONCO, Titan, Ston fi, or Torch Finance itself. Alternatively, you can wait for the tgUSD-SLP Vault to launch on Storm Trade (expected next week). You can also stake tgUSD with a liquid APR of 18.75% — this won’t earn XP, but…

⚫️ If you're holding stgUSD, there’s another option: the FIVA yield tokenization protocol, which we’ll cover in a future post. There, you can lock stgUSD for 88 days at 16.72% APR or provide liquidity in the stgUSD pool to earn trading fees and FIVA points. Important! XP rewards for this method will be enabled soon.

⚫️ The final way to earn XP is through the referral program, where invited users get a 20% XP boost, while the link owner earns 10% XP from each invitee.

>> Join the campaign. Dates: June 2 – August 2

🖊 2025 was promised to be the year of DeFi on TON, and with several key projects now live, activity in this sector is finally gaining momentum. While most users are busy flipping gifts, now is the perfect time to get in on campaigns like this one!

@thedailyton

⌨️ The Weekly TON: Highlights of the week. Part 2

⚫️ A post on X about the rebranding of TON blockchain’s social media pages was deleted just minutes after it was published. While we wait for the official announcement, we break down which channels are set to be renamed — and which might be shut down entirely.

⚫️ In our regular Friday antiscam series, we explored one of the most common scams in Telegram: private "signal" channels. Find out how these communities operate and why you shouldn’t trust so-called "insider information."

⚫️ On Sunday, block production on The Open Network was halted for over an hour due to an error in the processing of the masterchain dispatch queue. We compiled a detailed timeline of the incident here, and took a closer look at the technical report here.

⚫️ To celebrate the anniversary of the $MY utility token, the MyTonWallet team is offering users with 500 or more $MY in their accounts a full week of zero-fee swaps via the aggregator. For more on the fresh MyTonWallet update, check out our latest overview post.

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🍌 How a scammer stole over $250,000 in Telegram gifts

⚫️ A new fraud case is causing a stir in the TON ecosystem, prompting us to release an extra edition of our #antiscam series. According to reports, during a casual meetup in Moscow, a girl was tricked into giving up Telegram gifts worth over $250,000.

⚫️ The reported scheme went like this: during the meetup, a guy asked to borrow her phone under a made-up pretext. He then quickly linked her Telegram account to a different phone number and gained access to the gifts stored there.

⚫️ Some commenters speculate that the story might be fake. We cannot immediately verify all the details, so we’re not making any definitive claims. Still, the situation offers an important takeaway about the risks of handing over your unlocked phone to someone else.

⚫️ Non-custodial wallets like Tonkeeper typically require biometric or code confirmation for transactions. So without that authentication, a scammer is unlikely to empty the wallet just by taking the phone for a few minutes. That said, large sums are always more securely stored in a cold wallet rather than on a mobile device.

⚫️ However, Telegram accounts and assets within them (such as gifts and funds stored in bot wallets) are more accessible by default. If someone can access both your Telegram app and your SMS messages (with confirmation codes), the potential for abuse is high.

💡 So if you store valuable assets or sensitive data in Telegram and are in the habit of lending your phone out “just for five minutes,” here’s a key piece of anti-scam advice: at the very least, enable Passcode Lock in your Telegram settings. This way, even if your phone is unlocked, you can lock the Telegram app before handing it over to someone.

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