Original Authors: Andrea Chang, Partner at Oak Grove Ventures; Alan Cui, Product Advisor at Oak Grove Ventures
The TON ecosystem has emerged as a standout in blockchain's rapid evolution, leveraging MiniApps inspired by WeChat's success. These apps drive user expansion and offer innovative Web3 business models with powerful引流 (traffic acquisition) capabilities via Telegram. This article explores how TON’s growth strategies—from social裂变 (viral sharing) to monetization—provide actionable insights for Web3 projects competing in today’s crowded market.
Key Growth Metrics for TON Blockchain
To gauge ecosystem health, analysts track:
- Transaction volume & active addresses
- Smart contract deployment
- Total Value Locked (TVL)
- Network fees & validator participation
- MiniApp engagement
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User Acquisition Strategies on TON
Social裂变 (Viral Sharing): Low-Cost, High-Impact Growth
Social裂变 harnesses users' networks for exponential传播 (propagation). Compared to ads, it’s:
- Cheaper: Relying on peer recommendations reduces marketing costs.
- More persuasive: Friends/family endorsements carry higher trust.
- Precision-targeted: Acquired users often share traits with ideal customers.
WeChat’s Playbook for Telegram
Telegram projects adapt WeChat’s banned裂变 tactics, such as:
- Reward-based invites (e.g., "0撸网赚" free-earning mechanics)
- Gamified sharing (red envelopes, blind boxes)
- 休闲游戏 (casual games) with deep engagement loops
Case Study: Notcoin’s Meteoric Rise
This Telegram clicker game achieved:
- 40M users in 5 months
- 8M channel subscribers
- 6M daily active users
Success Drivers:
- Telegram’s need for a thriving MiniApp ecosystem.
- TON Foundation’s goal to establish token utility.
- Exchange demand for Web3 user influx.
Monetization Models in Telegram + TON
| Model | Examples | Key Stats |
|------------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------------|
| In-App Purchases | Catizen (virtual猫猫 items) | $20M+ revenue; 50M+ users |
| Token Listings | Notcoin (NOT代币) | Listed on Binance/OKX/Bybit |
| Traffic Monetization | Holdcoin, Tomarket | $0.03–$0.10 per user |
| Ad Revenue | Telegram Stars program | 50% revenue share for channel owners |
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FAQ: TON Ecosystem Insights
Q: How do MiniApps differ from dApps?
A: MiniApps prioritize UX familiarity (like WeChat) while integrating blockchain features—lowering entry barriers for Web2 users.
Q: What makes Telegram裂变 unique?
A: Unlike Reddit/Discord, Telegram’s encrypted channels enable rapid, large-scale sharing without moderation bottlenecks.
Q: Can small projects afford traffic售卖?
A: Yes! Tiered pricing allows testing with micro-budgets (e.g., $30 for 1,000 targeted users).
Conclusion: Web3 Growth Beyond Narratives
TON’s lesson? Traffic precedes narrative. Projects like Notcoin prove that:
- Viral mechanics + fair tokenomics > hype cycles.
- Telegram’s 800M+ users are a blue ocean for Web3 adoption.
Future trends may blend AI-driven流量匹配 (traffic matching) with blockchain transparency, creating self-sustaining growth loops.
Disclaimer: This article is contributed content and does not reflect BlockBeats’ official views.
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