In an exciting development for the blockchain community, TON Accelerator has announced the launch of “Synergy,” a groundbreaking initiative backed by a $5 million investment from TON Ventures and Mantle’s EcoFund. This initiative is designed to enhance cross-chain interactions between the TON ecosystem and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), with Mantle acting as the primary EVM partner.
Synergy presents a unique opportunity to connect over 950 million Telegram users with more than $90 billion in cross-chain liquidity, paving the way for innovative projects and commercial ventures. The program is focused on empowering developers to create applications that bridge both ecosystems, fostering the next wave of cross-chain solutions.
A Collaborative Effort Between TON Accelerator and Mantle
With a strong history of driving innovation and developing cross-chain applications, Mantle brings valuable expertise in decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized-decentralized finance (CeDeFi), and gaming to this collaboration with TON Accelerator. Their partnership aims to inspire developers to create solutions that integrate seamlessly across the TON and EVM networks, promoting growth in both ecosystems.
“We are excited to leverage the synergy between Mantle and TON, providing $5 million in funding to unlock new scaling opportunities for projects across ecosystems,” stated Sophia Rusconi, Head of Acceleration at TON Accelerator. “This collaboration is about creating new markets, enhancing liquidity, and advancing developments in DeFi, AI, and Gaming.”
Funding and Support for Innovative Projects
In addition to the $5 million funding, participants in the Synergy initiative will receive comprehensive support in key areas such as product design, technical integration, and go-to-market strategies, maximizing their chances for success. With Mantle’s robust liquidity and infrastructure combined with TON’s extensive ecosystem, developers have a powerful platform to build transformative applications.
“We are thrilled to partner with TON on this initiative that aims to open new avenues for liquidity and user engagement across both networks,” remarked David Toh, Managing Partner of Mantle EcoFund. “This collaboration marks just the beginning of our efforts to expand the reach of both ecosystems through strategic partnerships.”
