It’s Been a While Since I Wrote About @ton_blockchain, But Now’s the Perfect Time to Dive Into Their Strategic Move to Redefine the User Experience ​ This time, it’s all about Sticker Pack NFTs. more valuable, more artistic, and a far cry from the old label of being "just a bot-friendly platform." ​ In 2024, TON has shown impressive growth, hitting $1.2M on-chain transactions daily and surpassing $350M in TVL. ​ And now, they’re paving the way for limited-edition sticker packs, released as NFTs. ➜ Recently, TON has caught the attention of major NFT projects like @pudgypenguins, @Azuki, and @BoredApeYC (BAYC). ​ These brands are releasing exclusive sticker packs via the Sticker Shop, a Telegram mini-app built by Open Builders (the team behind Notcoin) in collaboration with the DOGS community. ​ But these aren’t just fun chat stickers, they’re tradable digital assets, unlocking a whole new market of NFTs on TON. ​ ◢ How Sticker NFTs Work: ➜ Participating in TON’s sticker NFT market involves a few key steps: ​ 1. Buy Telegram Stars: Users purchase Stars using crypto via platforms like ​ 2. Stay Updated: The @sticker_community Telegram channel announces upcoming drops. ​ 3. Buy Stickers: Use @sticker_bot to buy stickers, usually sold out within 30 seconds due to overwhelming demand. ​ 4. Wrap & Trade: Stickers are wrapped into NFTs and sold on marketplaces like Getgems or PalaceNFT. ​ And a few days ago, BAYC also launched an airdrop event for the community, and of course, it got snatched up in no time. Each sticker pack is limited in supply, typically 2,000 to 3,000 units, creating a sense of scarcity. ​ For example, 3,333 Azuki NFT Stickers on $TON were sold out, 2,632 owners got it, 112k tried to do buy it. ​ ◢ Market Insights: ​ TON’s sticker NFT market is currently valued at around $25M, much smaller than the $400M Telegram gifts market, but growing rapidly. ​ Floor prices are often 3–5x higher than the original mint price, offering lucrative upside for early participants. ​ ➜ One standout trade: a Pudgy Penguins sticker sold for 4,000 USDT or 450 TON, generating over 600% profit. ​ The involvement of major Web3 brands like #BAYC, and the seamless integration with Telegram, makes this market accessible to mainstream users. ​ ◢ Challenges Ahead: ➜ While the opportunity is huge, the market isn’t without hurdles: ​ 1. Heavy competition: Mints are often dominated by bots and scripts, making it difficult for regular users to buy in. ​ 2. Trading restrictions: Stickers purchased with Telegram Stars can’t be traded OTC for 21 days, pushing users to use TON as the preferred transaction method. ​ 3. As always, high-reward NFT plays come with high risks. Success in this space requires strong market knowledge, good timing, and a clear head. ​ Still, as an NFT enthusiast, I fully support this direction. TON is unveiling a new face, more polished, more authentic, and more artistic. And I’m here for it.