Gamee, a web3 gaming platform and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has received an investment from TON Ventures, the venture fund of The Open Network (TON). This investment will help Gamee expand its ecosystem within Telegram Mini Apps by integrating TON-based digital assets, including tokens and NFTs, to enhance user engagement. With a user base of over 90 million, Gamee plans to continue growing its presence in the web3 gaming space and bring more players and communities into the TON ecosystem.

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The strategic investment is set to strengthen Gamee’s ecosystem, particularly its WatBird Mini App. This mini-app, which already connects over 4 million players through TON Wallets, will now integrate TON-powered tokens and NFTs, aiming to elevate user engagement to new heights.

Bozena Rezab, cofounder of Gamee, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to deepen our relationship with The Open Network (TON). We plan to enrich the gaming experience we have built for Telegram with new viral and community-focused mechanics centered around the meme character WatBird."

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TON Ventures' $40 Million Fund

Formed by former senior members of the TON Foundation, TON Ventures is set to become a notable addition to the blockchain industry. The firm will focus on projects that leverage Telegram’s vast social graph, which supports over 900 million users, to build consumer applications with mass appeal. This approach capitalizes on TON’s deep integration with Telegram, allowing seamless in-game purchases, user interactions, and broad access to a global audience.

TON Ventures newly announced $40 million fund will provide more than just financial backing. Selected projects will benefit from the extensive experience of the TON Ventures team, access to Telegram Ads, media support, strategic partnerships, and exclusive growth and traffic experiments. This comprehensive support structure aims to ensure that emerging projects within the TON ecosystem can scale effectively and sustainably.

The Open Network (TON)

Telegram and TON Blockchain

The formation of TON Ventures comes at a time of significant growth for the TON ecosystem. In the past few months, TON has surpassed Ethereum in daily active users, with total assets in use reaching $1.14 billion in July 2024, up from $71 million at the beginning of the year. This growth has been fueled by the success of the TON blockchain’s infrastructure, which is highly scalable and capable of handling millions of transactions per second—a crucial feature for the gaming industry.

TON Ventures is particularly focused on supporting gaming applications, an area where TON has already demonstrated considerable success. The tap-to-earn gaming model, popularized by games like Hamster Kombat, Catizen, Gatto, has attracted millions of new users to web3 gaming, showcasing the potential of TON’s blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry.

The Largest Telegram Gaming Platform 

Over 10 Billion Gameplay Sessions

Founded in 2015 and acquired by Animoca Brands in 2020, Gamee has positioned itself as a high-engagement mobile gaming platform. With over 90 million registered users and more than 10 billion gameplay sessions across various ecosystems, Gamee is known for its innovative approach to integrating web3 elements into gaming. The partnership with TON Ventures marks a significant step in Gamee's strategy to onboard additional gaming and web3 communities, GameFi investors, and Telegram users into the TON Blockchain and TON Wallet.

Connecting and Growing Web3 Gaming Communities 

Final Thoughts

In addition to TON Ventures, Gamee has established partnerships with over 40 major web3 communities, including Mocaverse, Decentraland, and The Sandbox, further solidifying its position as a key player in the evolving landscape of web3 gaming. With plans to expand its activities within the TON gaming ecosystem, Gamee is poised to continue innovating and driving engagement across its platform, leveraging the latest advancements in blockchain technology to deliver a seamless gaming experience to its global user base. More information is available here.