TON Global Hacker House 2025: Where AI, BTCFi, and Telegram Stars Meet Blockchain Innovation

KEYTAKEAWAYS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• KEY TAKEAWAYS
• A GATHERING OF GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN LEADERS
• A COMPETITIVE PLATFORM WITH $145,000 IN PRIZES
• DISTINGUISHED GROUP OF BLOCKCHAIN LEADERS
• INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND NETWORKING AT TON ROOFTOP NIGHT
• JOIN US AND BE PART OF BLOCKCHAIN’S FUTURE
• TON GLOBAL HACKER HOUSE 2025 (AI, BTCFI, TELEGRAM STARS)
• EVENT SPONSOR LIST
• ABOUT THE HOSTS
• DISCLAIMER
• WRITER’S INTRO

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TON Global Hacker House 2025 in Hong Kong brings together blockchain leaders to explore AI, BTCFi, and Telegram Stars, featuring keynote speakers, $145,000 in prizes, and networking opportunities at Renaissance Hotel.

Hong Kong — February 14, 2025 — TONX, TonBit, TON Foundation, TON Society, and TON Core proudly present TON Global Hacker House 2025, a premier event that will bring together developers, innovators, investors, and industry leaders from across the globe. Hosted at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel, the event will focus on how AI, BTCFi, and Telegram Stars & NFT Stickers are transforming the TON and Telegram ecosystems, accelerating mass adoption and opening new doors for blockchain technology.

Part of the Global TON Hacker House Series, this Hong Kong edition aims to explore the convergence of blockchain with artificial intelligence and decentralized finance. Participants will gain exclusive insights into the future of the TON ecosystem through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and hackathon demos, while connecting directly with industry pioneers and like-minded innovators.

A GATHERING OF GLOBAL BLOCKCHAIN LEADERS

TON Global Hacker House 2025 boasts an impressive lineup of keynote speakers and industry experts, each bringing unique perspectives on blockchain innovation, AI integration, and decentralized finance. Wego C., Co-Founder of TONX, will kick off the event with a visionary opening speech. Steve Yun, Board Member of TON Foundation and Founder of TVM Ventures, will offer his insights on the future of TON, while Paul Li, Co-Founder of TonBit, and Nentor Chow, Partner at Animoca Ventures, will share the latest trends in decentralized finance and venture capital in the Web3 space.

The speaker roster also includes Howard Peng, Tech Director at TON Ventures, who will delve into AI-driven blockchain applications, and Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX, alongside Nick, Founder of The Open Layer, who will discuss how Telegram Stars can bridge the gap between blockchain technology and mainstream adoption. Professor MOO, creator of To the MOO, will showcase a playful yet innovative approach to gamification in blockchain, inspiring new possibilities for engagement and creativity within the ecosystem.

A COMPETITIVE PLATFORM WITH $145,000 IN PRIZES

For those ready to innovate, TON Global Hacker House 2025 offers a chance to claim a share of the $145,000 prize pool. The top five winning projects will receive comprehensive support to help refine and launch their solutions.

The first-place winner will take home a $45,500 prize package, including $16,000 in cash, $24,500 in TONX API credits, and $5,000 in TonBit audit credits. The second-place team will receive $34,000, followed by $22,500 for third, $12,000 for fourth, and $9,000 for fifth place. Half of the cash grant will be available immediately after winning, with the remaining 50% released upon the project’s mainnet launch.

Demo applications are now open. Teams and individual developers are encouraged to apply by submitting their projects through the official demo application form: Apply Here.

For developers and teams, TONX API offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including the TON BTCFi Kit—featuring tgBTC APIs, SDKs, and a dedicated tgBTC testnet faucet—empowering projects of all kinds to build seamlessly on TON, beyond BTCFi.

DISTINGUISHED GROUP OF BLOCKCHAIN LEADERS

The live demo session will be judged by a panel of blockchain experts, venture capitalists, and tech innovators, who will help identify the most promising projects in the TON ecosystem. The esteemed panel includes:

• Dr. Awesome Doge, Co-Founder of TONX
• Luis, Co-Founder of TonBit
• Howard Peng, Tech Director of TON Ventures
• Alven L., Partner of Summer Ventures
• Alena, Ecosystem Lead at TON Foundation

Their extensive experience in blockchain security, venture capital, and decentralized finance ensures a well-rounded and thorough evaluation process for each project, focusing on both technical innovation and market potential.

INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, AND NETWORKING AT TON ROOFTOP NIGHT

Beyond the competition, TON Global Hacker House 2025 is designed to foster real-world connections and collaborative opportunities. The event will conclude with TON Rooftop Night, an exclusive networking session at Trilogy Rooftop Bar. Co-hosted by TON Society and TONX, this gathering offers a relaxed atmosphere for developers, investors, and industry leaders to exchange ideas and share their blockchain journeys, all while enjoying the stunning views of Hong Kong’s skyline.

JOIN US AND BE PART OF BLOCKCHAIN’S FUTURE

TON Global Hacker House 2025 is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about blockchain innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned developer, entrepreneur, or investor, this is your chance to connect with key players in the Web3 space and bring your ideas to life. Spaces are limited, so early registration is highly recommended.

TON GLOBAL HACKER HOUSE 2025 (AI, BTCFI, TELEGRAM STARS)

Event Details:

• Date: February 20, 2025
• Location: Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel
• Event Registration: Register Here

$145,000 Prize Pool – Apply for the Demo

• Demo Application Deadline: February 18, 2025
• Application Form: Apply Here

TON Rooftop Night (After Party)

• Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM (GMT+8)
• Location: Trilogy Rooftop Bar, Hong Kong
• After Party Registration: Join Here

Join us and shape the future of blockchain innovation!

EVENT SPONSOR LIST

• Hosts: TONX, TON Society, TonBit, TON Foundation, TON Core
• Co-Hosts: Coin98 Super Wallet
• Media Co-Host: BlockTempo 
• Strategic Partner: 852Web3
• Gold Sponsors: To The Moo, KTON, Google Cloud, GAIA
• Event Partner: MPost
• VC Partners: TON Ventures, Summer Ventures, SNZ Holding
• Media Partners: Bitcoin.com, Coindesk Indonesia, Pukecast, 金色財經, Foresight News, Coinpost, ChainCatcher, TechFlow, BlockMedia, TokenPost, Bitcoin Addict, Coin68, Coinvestasi, Coinsights, PANews, Coinness, Followin, TinTinLand, CoinRank

ABOUT THE HOSTS

• ​​TONX: Founded in 2021, TONX is a SuperApp platform layer driving the new Web3 economy. As a cornerstone of the TON ecosystem, it delivers powerful tools like TONX API, a trusted RPC solution integrated with over 20 leading projects, and Tonkey, a secure multi-signature wallet managing over $400 million in assets.
  TONX hosted 20+ major TON events, including The Open Art 2024, The Open Summit 2024, TON Hacker House 2024, TON Bootcamp 2024, and Hack-a-TONx DoraHacks 2023.

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• TonBit: TonBit, a sub-brand of BitsLab, is the early builder and security expert in the TON ecosystem. It is also the Primary TON Blockchain Security Assurance Provider (SAP), dedicated to providing security audits for the TON ecosystem.

• TON Foundation: The Open Network Foundation (TON Foundation) is a non-profit organization supported by community contributors to further TON’s objectives. Founded in Switzerland in 2023, TON Foundation brings together a diverse range of expertise to support protocol development, help shape the platform, and facilitate ecosystem growth. While an advocate of TON’s mission, the foundation does not exercise any authority over TON. TON operates on open-source software, welcomes input and contributions from all individuals, and remains independent of central control. To learn more, visit the official site.

• ​TON Society: TON Society is a grassroots global movement supporting TON Community with growth systems and events. Connecting TON Community to the real world. TON Society is for the revolutionaries actively building a better internet. Connect, Grow, Contribute.

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