Summary

Today's Twitter Space session focused on the burgeoning ecosystem of Telegram Mini Apps built on the TON network. The discussion was extensive, involving presentations from several industry titans who shared updates about their projects, insights into trends, and future plans in this space.

The Magic of Mini Apps on TON Network

Dormant's Mini App Launch

Nick from Dormant announced the launch of their Telegram-based Mini App, which allows users to accumulate Sleep Coin. This will eventually be convertible to Dorm, Dormant’s ecosystem token. The Mini App aims to engage users through fun activities related to maintaining healthy sleep cycles, collecting sleep data, and earning rewards. The launch reflects Dormant's efforts to claim a significant presence within the TON network ecosystem.

Blum’s Invite-Only Strategy and Success

Carol from Blum shared their journey of building an extensive user base through an invitation-only strategy for their Telegram Mini App. Blum’s focus is on creating a hybrid DEX with advanced features like NPC wallets and perpetual trading. Despite launching with simple gamified tasks, the app successfully attracted millions of users in just a few months. Carol emphasized the faster user adoption seen through such viral mechanics.

Gamification in Mini Apps

Speakers discussed the role of gamification in driving user engagement and onboarding new users to Web3 spaces. Mikhail from Gotbit highlighted their involvement in trends like meme coins and Mini Apps, emphasizing the importance of being early adopters. Victor from Ton Foundation shed light on various support structures like hackathons and venture programs designed to nurture new talent.

Valentine from Dymore highlighted their gamified approach to educating users about investing in tokenized natural diamonds, a strategy that simplifies complex investment concepts for retail investors.

Market Titans & Mini Apps Adoption

Discussion extended to the limited engagement of market titans such as MakerDAO with Mini Apps. Julia from Aqua Protocol opined that large players focus on more mature trends and may adopt Mini Apps later. Vlad from JT Protocol and Dennis from Storm Trade emphasized the agility of smaller teams and the significance of overcoming bureaucratic hurdles for faster innovation.

Future Development Requests

Several participants put forth their suggestions to Pavel Durov to enhance the Mini App experience further. Suggestions included implementing a Telegram App Center for discovery, enabling more comprehensive integration touches such as full-screen experiences, and increasing group member limits.

Participant Contributions

Throughout the session, several participants shared updates and future plans:

• Blum: Continuing their viral mechanics and quest features.
• Gotbit: Advising on exploring emerging trends and adapting quickly.
• Aqua Protocol: Preparing for an imminent mainnet launch and token generation event (TGE).
• Truecoin: Their Social Finance game saw impressive growth, gaining 1 million players within two months without a marketing budget.

These diverse contributions showcased the vibrancy and creativity present in the TON network ecosystem.

Conclusion

Today's session highlighted the opportunities and advancements in the ecosystem of Telegram Mini Apps built on the TON network. From Dormant's innovative sleep app to Blum's viral growth tactics, the speakers underscored how gamification, agility, and a community-focused approach drive success in this burgeoning space. As more features get added and the ecosystem matures, the potential for these Mini Apps to revolutionize digital services and blockchain technology seems boundless.