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KTON, Launching February 2025, Poised to Unleash 18X Growth in TON’s Liquid Staking Market

 KTON, an institutional-grade liquid staking protocol incubated by TONX, the leading TON-focused venture studio backed by top VC firms from the Asia-Pacific region, is gearing up for its V1 launch in February 2025. TONX, which recently unveiled a $5M accelerator program to foster innovation within the TON and Telegram ecosystem, is behind TONX API, the leading developer platform trusted by Blum, Catizen, Google Cloud, and over 20 leading projects. TONX is also the force behind Tonkey, a multisig solution managing $400M in assets and adopted by the TON Foundation. KTON is set to enter the United States and global markets, bringing its enterprise-grade liquid staking solution to institutional and retail users. 

Telegram recently announced it will exclusively support The Open Network (TON) for its blockchain ecosystem. KTON is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this growth as it is being built specifically for TON users. Building on TONX’s success in the API and security space, KTON is positioned to capture the $6.12 billion TON liquid staking market opportunity. 

KTON allows users to stake TON while receiving $KTON, unlocking liquidity without sacrificing staking rewards. Unlike existing solutions that often concentrate risk or lack robust standardization, KTON provides institutional-grade security tailored for family offices, trusts, and exchanges. Users can start staking with as little as 1 TON, and there is no lock-up period. 

Unlocking TON’s $6.12B Liquid Staking Market Potential

Liquid staking has transformed blockchain ecosystems with Lido Finance dominating Ethereum’s LST market at $30B TVL. KTON aims to capture similar potential in TON’s nascent LST market, currently valued at $0.36B.

“Our research reveals TON’s LST ratio matches Solana at 10% of staked tokens, yet TON’s total staking rate is merely 13.7% versus Solana’s 69%, indicating a 5x growth potential. Furthermore, if TON’s LST ratio reaches Ethereum’s 36%, the market could surge 18X, unlocking an additional $6.12B in value,” said Dr. Awesome Doge, founder of TONX and KTON. “KTON aims to bridge this gap by providing the infrastructure needed to unlock this liquidity and drive TON’s DeFi expansion.”

KTON’s staking service will unlock liquidity, enabling seamless integration with leading TON native DEXs and protocols, and more DeFi giants which are entering TON like Ethena and Curve Finance. This offers TON users flexible and stable yield strategies through various DeFi opportunities while maintaining staking rewards.

KTON Sets New Standards for TON Liquid Staking Infrastructure

KTON is addressing the critical challenges of existing liquid staking solutions, such as concentration risks and lack of standardization, by introducing a decentralized protocol with institutional-grade security. 

To further enhance accessibility, KTON is launching a Telegram Mini App designed for the platform’s 950M users in a move to bridge DeFi adoption and mainstream accessibility. By integrating liquid staking directly within Telegram, KTON simplifies the process, ensuring that anyone can participate with ease. This innovative approach positions KTON to drive the widespread adoption of TON blockchain technology, expanding its reach in the US market and globally.

The platform’s roadmap goes beyond staking rewards. Following the launch of KTON V1, the planned upgrade will introduce a dual-token model featuring $KTON and a new governance token. This system allows $KTON holders to earn rewards while actively participating in KTON DAO governance.

Unlock Your Yield with KTON, Launching February 2025

KTON is poised to seize the $6.12 billion market potential in TON’s liquid staking ecosystem with its enterprise-grade staking services. Launching this February, KTON provides the most secure and user-friendly solutions for both retail and institutional clients, enabling them to unlock liquidity, maximize staking rewards, and confidently participate in TON’s thriving DeFi ecosystem. KTON’s commitment to security, combined with a decentralized governance structure, makes KTON a trusted choice for staking at scale. 

For partnerships and customized solutions, contact: contact@kton.io

About KTON

KTON is a next-generation liquid staking protocol built for the TON ecosystem, designed to unlock liquidity for both retail and institutional users. Through its liquid staking token $KTON, users can participate in TON’s growing DeFi ecosystem while earning staking rewards. Combining institutional-grade security with decentralized governance and seamless Telegram integration, KTON aims to drive TON’s ecosystem growth and mass adoption.

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About 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.

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• The crypto working group aims to make the US the world crypto capital under Trump’s leadership
• If implemented, the working group would prohibit the issuance and circulation of a US CBDC
• The working group is also expected to explore the potential of a national crypto stockpile

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday establishing a crypto working group designed to boost the advancement of crypto in the US.

Signing the order on TV, Trump appeared with his AI and crypto czar David Sacks who spoke about the order to the president. Sacks, who will be leading the working group, said: “we’re going to be forming an internal working group to make America the world capital under your leadership.”

If introduced, the working group will include the US Treasury secretary, attorney general, chairs of the SEC and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), along with other agency heads.

Part of the signed order reads: “The digital asset industry plays a crucial role in innovation and economic development in the United States, as well as our Nation’s international leadership.”

Some of its policies include providing regulatory clarity and protecting the US dollar through the development of lawful dollar-backed stablecoins worldwide. The working group also seeks to prohibit “the establishment, issuance, circulation, and use of a [central bank digital currency] within the jurisdiction of the United States.”

Last week, Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for US Treasury secretary, said he sees “no reason” for the US to have a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Bessent said a CBDC “is for countries that have no other investment alternatives.”

The working group is also set to explore the potential of a crypto stockpile “potentially derived from cryptocurrencies lawfully seized by the Federal Government through its law enforcement efforts.”

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• ai16Z price is under immense bearish pressure and it must hold above $0.8 for any bullish hopes.
• iDEGEN, currently in its fourth presale stage, is seeing a 10% increase with each presale stage.
• 11 iDEGEN presale stages remain, with a scheduled exchange listing on February 27.

Amidst a burgeoning interest in AI-driven tokens, two crypto AI projects, ai16Z and iDEGEN, are capturing the spotlight in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Since its launch towards the end of 2024, ai16Z has experienced a rollercoaster ride an all-time high and then falling drastically despite the hype around AI agents.

On the other hand, iDEGEN is a relatively newer crypto AI project, currently in its presale stage. Its approach to memecoins by leveraging AI technology has captured the attention of many crypto enthusiasts.

Will the ai16Z price get back above $2 soon?

After reaching an all-time high of $2.47 just 22 days ago, the ai16Z token has since experienced a sharp decline, showing a 66.8% drop from its peak.

At the moment, it trades at around $0.8184, down 37% over the past week. The token has been on a bearish trend since hitting its all-time high on January 02, 2025, and investors are worried whether it will recover from the fall.

Notably, not even the recent announcement of President Trump’s $500 billion AI infrastructure plan, which initially boosted the token’s value by 35%, seems to help the token from the current bearish pressure.

However, key momentum indicators like the upward trending Relative Strength Index (RSI) and a positive funding rate of 0.011% signal potential for a bullish recovery.

If it holds above $0.8, analysts predict ai16Z could retest its all-time high. However, the market’s sentiment can shift, and a move towards bearish trends might see the price plummet to as low as $0.68.

This volatility underscores the speculative nature of investing in AI tokens, but it also highlights their potential for significant returns.

The community-driven AI token iDEGEN offers a more compelling alternative

The iDEGEN project represents a unique blend of community engagement and AI development, standing out with its no-human-moderation policy where the AI learns from X (formerly Twitter) tweets.

Currently, iDEGEN is in its fourth stage of the presale under a new, more predictable pricing structure. Initially, iDEGEN employed a dynamic auction system that adjusted token prices every five minutes based on market demand.

Now, the token price increases by 10% at each stage, with the current stage price at $0.0133, set to increase to $0.0146 in the next stage, aiming for a final presale price of $0.038 over 15 stages.

This project has attracted considerable attention, with over 20,928 holders and 1,529 million tokens sold during the presale period. The community’s active involvement has driven impressive returns of 11,991% and garnered 1.44 million impressions.

iDEGEN’s approach is not just about selling a token but creating a living experiment in decentralized AI evolution.

For those looking to participate in the presale, understanding iDEGEN’s community-driven model is crucial. Here, every interaction and tweet shapes the AI’s learning, making each holder a part of the project’s growth narrative.

As iDEGEN prepares for its exchange listing on February 27, it embodies the broader trend of community-led projects in the crypto space. The project’s presale strategy, moving from a dynamic to a structured pricing model, attempts to balance excitement with stability. It provides a clear path for potential investors while maintaining the essence of its community-centric development philosophy.

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• Several wallets are holding more than $100m worth of Trump and Melanie memecoins
• Around 60 wallets hold the biggest profits, reaching between $1m and $10m
• 80% of Trump and Melanie holders are investors with less than $1k worth of assets on Solana

A majority of crypto wallets holding the Trump or Melania memecoins have made very little money, suggesting retail buying activity.

That’s according to data from Chainalysis, a blockchain forensics company. In a post on X, it looked at investors trading with the Trump and Melania memecoins following their launches ahead of President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

It found that 77% of wallets have earned less than $100; however, several wallets are holding more than $100 million each. A breakdown of the findings show that over 600,000 wallets breaking even or earning less than $100 fall into this percentage bracket.

A small amount, roughly 60 wallets, hold the biggest profits, reaching between $1 million and $10 million.

6/8 In terms of 📈profits, over 77% of wallets that hold $TRUMP have earned <$100 as of Jan 21, but 60 whales have earned >$10M. It’s still early days, and this is #notinvestmentadvice pic.twitter.com/5ZFZW1hE3V

— Chainalysis (@chainalysis) January 23, 2025

New retail investors

Those investing in these memecoins are said to be new retail investors, according to Chainalysis.

Taking a look at the findings, it said:

“Further suggesting retail popularity, over 80% of $TRUMP and/or $MELANIA holders are investors who hold less than $1k worth of assets on Solana.”

Additionally, 50% of Trump and Melania token holders have never bought a Solana altcoin, adding that “nearly half of buyers created their wallets the day they purchased the tokens.”

Many, however, have criticized Trump’s memecoin, arguing that he’s only doing it to boost his personal fortune. According to billionaire businessman Mark Cuban “it’s just a matter of time until a lot of people lose money from this,” according to a report in The Guardian.

At the time of publishing, the Trump coin is trading at over $37 with a market cap value at $7.3 billion. When it launched on Friday, January 17, the token peaked at more than $75 with a market cap value close to $15 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

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