TON launches new developer incentive program

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What happened

On January 28, 2026, the TON (The Open Network) ecosystem officially announced the launch of a large-scale developer support program. The initiative aims to accelerate ecosystem growth by attracting talented teams and innovative projects.

Significance

This program is a major step towards strengthening TON’s position as a leading blockchain platform. It will:

• increase the number of high-quality projects in the ecosystem;
• attract new developers and teams;
• accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in Web3;
• enhance TON’s competitiveness against other blockchains.

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Details and Figures

The program includes several key components:

1. Grants: total fund — $10 million. Grant size per project — from $50K to $500K.
2. Accelerator: a 3-month program with mentorship from TON experts, infrastructure access, and marketing support.
3. Innovation bonuses: additional payments for using new TON features (e.g., next-gen smart contracts).
4. Eligibility: the project must be related to the TON ecosystem, have an MVP (minimum viable product), and a team of at least 2 people.

Implications

The program launch may lead to:

• an increase in decentralized applications (dApps) on TON;
• higher activity among developers and investors;
• breakthrough solutions in DeFi, GameFi, and NFT;
• intensified competition with other blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Solana).

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