We're thrilled to announce that TON Accelerator has unveiled Synergy, a $5 million initiative supported by TON Ventures and Mantle’s EcoFund. This initiative aims to advance cross-chain developments between the TON and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystems, with Mantle serving as the dedicated EVM partner.

Synergy unlocks opportunities to connect over 950 million Telegram users with more than $90 billion in cross-chain liquidity, opening doors for new innovations and commercial opportunities for projects. The program aims to empower developers to build applications that span both ecosystems, driving the next generation of cross-chain solutions.

TON Accelerator x Mantle: A Synergistic Partnership

With a proven track record in driving innovation, creating cross-chain applications, and delivering high-value solutions through projects like Catizen, Mantle brings expertise across decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized-decentralized finance (CeDeFi), and gaming to this synergistic partnership with TON Accelerator.

Together, TON Accelerator and Mantle aim to encourage developers to build solutions that seamlessly connect the TON and EVM ecosystems, benefiting both networks and facilitating cross-chain growth.

"We're thrilled to harness the synergy between Mantle and TON, unlocking new opportunities for projects to scale across ecosystems with $5 million in funding," said Sophia Rusconi, Head of Acceleration at TON Accelerator. "This partnership is about opening new markets, liquidity, and advancements in DeFi, AI, and Gaming."

$5 Million in Funding for Cross-Chain Innovation

Alongside the $5 million fund, participants will receive support across essential areas like product design, technical integration, and go-to-market strategy, maximizing their potential for success. With the backing of Mantle's liquidity, scalable infrastructure, and TON's extensive ecosystem, developers can leverage these two powerful networks to create transformative applications.

"We are excited to collaborate with TON on this opportunity to create new pathways for liquidity and user engagement across both networks," said David Toh, Managing Partner of Mantle EcoFund. "This collaboration is the first of many steps toward expanding the combined reach of both ecosystems with our strategic partners."

Synergy Welcomes Developers Ready to Build the Future Synergy is open to visionary developers ready to harness the opportunities within both ecosystems. The program invites applications from developers interested in:

• Cross-Chain DeFi– Lending, trading, derivatives, and CeDeFi products.
• Infrastructure – Wallets, aggregators, and network keepers.
• Personalized LSDs – Liquid staking solutions.
• Cross-Chain Games – Studios innovating with cross-chain gaming experiences.
• Other Applications – Projects that foster new synergies across blockchains.

TON Accelerator isn't confining Synergy to just traditional DeFi — it goes beyond this as it's in search for developers interested in pushing the boundaries of cross-chain applications within the TON Virtual Machine (TVM) and EVM ecosystems.

Apply for Synergy Today

If you're ready to be part of this cross-chain evolution, now is the time. Applications for Synergy are open, and developers interested in building the next-generation solutions can apply by visiting https://www.tonacc.org/programs.