The Open Platform (TOP), a key player in The Open Network (TON) blockchain ecosystem, recently made a strategic investment in Pluto Studio, the developer of the popular Telegram-based crypto game, Catizen. The game has seen rapid growth and now boasts 25 million players. Catizen is a puzzle-matching game where players merge and upgrade felines in a cat cafe to earn a share of an upcoming token airdrop. Pluto Studio plans to distribute 43% of the token supply through an airdrop to players, with the token set to launch on TON. TOP, known for the Wallet bot on Telegram and the original Telegram-based crypto game Notcoin, recognizes Catizen’s success and sees it as a pioneer in the Telegram mini apps ecosystem.
The founder and CEO of The Open Platform, Andrew Rogozov, praised the Catizen team for their innovative approach and success in creating one of the most popular social games on Telegram. He believes that Catizen is shaping the future of gaming on Telegram and setting a new standard for developers in the ecosystem. Pluto Studio has ambitious plans to develop Catizen into an attention economy hub by releasing more mini-games through its platform. The studio aims to follow in the footsteps of Notcoin, which plans to expand after its successful token launch in May. The goal is to create a diverse range of social, viral games and establish a platform similar to the “Netflix of social, viral games.”
In addition to investing in Pluto Studio, TOP also announced a separate investment in Akedo Games on Monday. This studio includes developers with experience working on popular titles like League of Legends and PUBG Mobile. Akedo Games is developing a virtual pet game for Telegram called “AkeDog,” where players can collect, nurture, and battle virtual pets. The investment in Akedo Games demonstrates TOP’s commitment to supporting innovative and talented game developers in the blockchain ecosystem. Through these investments, TOP is contributing to the growth of the Telegram gaming community and expanding the opportunities for developers to create engaging and interactive experiences for players.
The success of Catizen and the investment from The Open Platform underline the growing popularity of crypto games on Telegram and the potential for blockchain technology to revolutionize the gaming industry. These games offer unique opportunities for players to earn tokens, engage with decentralized platforms, and participate in virtual economies. With the backing of established developers like Pluto Studio and Akedo Games, the future of gaming on Telegram looks promising. As these studios continue to innovate and release new games, players can look forward to an exciting and immersive gaming experience that leverages the benefits of blockchain technology.
Overall, the strategic investment from The Open Platform in Pluto Studio and Akedo Games signals a promising future for the Telegram gaming ecosystem. The success of Catizen and the innovative approach of Pluto Studio demonstrate the potential for blockchain technology to influence the way games are developed, distributed, and monetized. With the support of established developers and investors, the Telegram gaming community is poised for growth and innovation. As more games like Catizen and AkeDog are released, players can expect a diverse range of experiences that leverage the benefits of blockchain technology to create engaging and interactive gameplay.
