Read our previous update on TON Nest here.

Over the past year, TON Nest has served as a vital gateway for early-stage projects building on The Open Network. We’ve celebrated successes, gathered feedback, and learned alongside our vibrant community of builders. Today, we’re excited to announce the next stage in TON Nest’s evolution.

Moving forward, TON Nest will operate directly under TON Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Team, ensuring deeper integration and a clearer pathway for builders within the broader TON ecosystem. We've refreshed the program structure to enhance the educational and networking experience, focusing on what early teams need most to succeed.

Our continued commitment to builders

TON Nest remains dedicated to its core mission: empowering innovators and builders during the crucial early stages. We continue to provide access to unique benefits tailored for teams turning ideas into impactful TON-based applications.

Key support elements like expert-led workshops (covering GTM strategy, tokenomics, legal considerations, technical hurdles), invaluable mentorship hours with seasoned ecosystem veterans, pitch training, and critical Roast Sessions remain central to the program.

What's evolving for an enhanced experience

In response to community feedback, TON Nest has introduced several refinements aimed at improving clarity and impact:

• Clearer graduation path: Teams will now graduate by actively participating in the program and delivering a final pitch at events such as Roast Sessions or a dedicated TON Nest Demo Day. Graduates will receive an official TON Nest Alumni Soulbound Token (SBT) to formally recognize their achievement.
• Focus on quality: We're committed to delivering high-value interactions, measured through feedback surveys.
• Improved communication: We're also centralizing communication into a single TON Nest chat for enhanced peer-to-peer support and easier access to mentors and updates.

How to join TON Nest

Are you an early-stage team ready to build on TON? Getting started is straightforward:

1. Register your project on the TON Builder portal.
2. Apply to join TON Nest.
3. Once submitted, join the TON Nest community chat and start participating!

To current TON Nest members

Your journey continues. The existing Level 1 chat will become the new unified 'TON Nest Founders’ chat, and we'll ensure all current members are transitioned there shortly. All existing and new activities are available to you as you progress towards graduation under the refined structure. Stay tuned for detailed updates in the current channels.

We're incredibly excited about this next chapter for TON Nest and its role within the TON Foundation's comprehensive support system. We believe these changes will provide a clearer, more impactful experience for builders.

Join us, and let's build the future of the open internet on TON!

Disclaimer: Please note that TON Nest is an educational program. Participation does not constitute investment advice or financial promotion. The program does not endorse any specific project or token, nor does it facilitate token sales or fundraising activities.