ChainCatcher news, Metya announced its successful selection into the joint growth acceleration program by OKX Ventures, The Open Platform (TOP), and Folius Ventures, becoming one of the most notable projects in the global Web3 and AI social space.Metya is a decentralized social and dating platform driven by AI technology, providing users with an efficient and innovative interactive experience and diverse ecological functions, including staking, rewards, and governance, through its intelligent matching engine, personalized recommendation system, and native token $MET.Metya's selection represents a high level of recognition in terms of technological innovation, ecological potential, and market prospects. OKX Ventures, The Open Platform (TOP), and Folius Ventures will provide comprehensive support for Metya, including strategic resources, technical guidance, and market promotion. Additionally, as part of the Telegram Growth Hub, the program also offers funding support of up to $10 million to assist in the rapid development of the project.The Open Platform (TOP) has selected the first batch of 7 outstanding project teams participating in the Telegram Growth Hub program from numerous applications worldwide, with Metya standing out. The program lasts for 10 weeks, and selected projects will receive financial support and accelerate ecological construction and global layout through marketing promotion, industry guidance, talent recruitment, and development tool support.As one of the 7 outstanding projects selected from over 1000 applications, Metya is committed to promoting the deep integration of Web3 and AI technologies, creating a new generation of intelligent, decentralized social platforms, and injecting new vitality into the industry.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the venture capital firm on TON and The Open Platform (TOP) have launched the self-custody wallet TON Space. TON Space offers both custodial and non-custodial wallet options in a single interface, allowing users to switch between account types. The updated platform also improves navigation features, optimizing the experience for new users. TON Space will introduce new features, including a dApp directory, decentralized exchange (DEX) integration, staking aggregation solutions, and NFT and Jetton giveaway mechanisms.TOP announced, "During the testing period, over 100 million Telegram users created self-custody wallets using TON Space."

ChainCatcher news, the game technology platform Playgama has completed a $3 million financing round, led by The Open Platform and s16vc, with participation from FJ Labs, The Games Fund, TON Ventures, and Unlimit founder and CEO Kirill Eves. Playgama's vision is to simplify the global distribution process of HTML5 games through a "universal key" approach, providing developers with an efficient and convenient way to reach all major platforms, languages, and markets, maximizing opportunities to engage diverse audiences.Currently, Playgama is building a comprehensive Platform as a Service (PaaS) ecosystem, with key features including a unified SDK, multi-channel access, quality assurance (QA) tools, 24/7 developer support, monetization, marketing, content management, and payment tools.Andrey Klebanov, Managing Partner of The Open Platform, stated in a statement: "Playgama's vision is to provide an end-to-end toolkit for HTML5 developers, which aligns perfectly with TOP's mission to provide scalable and accessible solutions for innovators. By supporting platforms like Playgama, we can help developers seamlessly publish their games as Telegram mini-apps and browser-based experiences. This approach not only simplifies distribution but also creates opportunities to explore fintech innovations, where cryptocurrency is a natural fit for game monetization and payments."

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinStats, the Telegram ecosystem trading application Blum announced that it has received investment from The Open Platform, with the specific amount not disclosed.It is reported that this investment deal was made after Blum received funding from Binance Labs Fund. The new funds will expand Blum's trading services across multiple blockchains and enhance its influence on TON and Telegram.

ChainCatcher news, Telegram game Catizen developer Pluto Studio announced that it has secured funding from The Open Platform (TOP), with Pluto refusing to disclose the investment amount.Pluto Studio's goal is to expand Catizen into a center of attention economy, continuously releasing more mini-games through its ecosystem platform.According to the Web3 asset data platform RootData, Catizen is a cat-themed game that combines GameFi, AI, and the metaverse, integrating the charm of virtual pets with the innovations of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to deliver a highly immersive interactive experience.