KuCoin has announced the launch of "xKuCoin," a new social meme mini-game available on Telegram. This mini-game, developed by KuCoin in collaboration with the TON Foundation, aims to merge gaming with the broader web3 ecosystem.

• KuCoin has launched xKuCoin, a social meme mini-game on Telegram, developed in collaboration with the TON Foundation, combining gaming and cryptocurrency functionalities within the web3 ecosystem.

• Users can earn "Frog Points" by feeding in-game frogs, inviting friends, connecting Telegram and TON accounts, with rewards ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 Frog Points.

• Future updates will include new features like daily check-ins, squad formations, and unique in-game skins, enhancing the gaming experience and engagement.

• xKuCoin is now live on Telegram with nearly 1 million monthly active users, aiming to position itself as a key player in the convergence of gaming and web3.

The xKuCoin Telegram Mini App is a next-generation social meme mini-game integrated into The Open Network (TON) ecosystem, developed by KuCoin. This mini-app allows users to earn "Frog Points" by feeding in-game frogs, inviting friends, and connecting their Telegram and TON accounts. In addition to its engaging gameplay, xKuCoin mini app also provides users a gateway to enjoy basic crypto trading features available on the KuCoin Exchange, including buying, depositing, and spot trading cryptocurrencies. The CEX exchange  launched the xKuCoin Telegram game in August 2024, and has already notched up nearly 1 million monthly active users. 

The xKuCoin Telegram game provides an interactive experience where users can earn "Frog Points" by feeding in-game frogs. Designed to encourage social interaction and community engagement, the game allows users to connect with others while exploring the TON ecosystem. Players can earn additional Frog Points by inviting friends, linking their Telegram or Telegram Premium accounts, and connecting their TON wallets, such as Tonkeeper.  The rewards system offers 10,000 Frog Points for each friend invited, 50,000 Frog Points for each Telegram Premium user invited, and an additional 50,000 Frog Points for connecting a TON wallet.

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xKuCoin is now live on Telegram and available to all users. To start earning Frog Points and exploring the game, users can search for the xKuCoin bot on Telegram and begin playing. 

KuCoin has indicated that more features will be added to xKuCoin in the future. These updates will provide additional ways for players to accumulate Frog Points, including rewards for daily check-ins, forming squads with friends to complete challenges, and missions that unlock unique frog skins. These updates aim to enhance the gameplay experience and provide more opportunities for users to engage with the game, positioning it as a key player in the intersection of gaming and web3.

Telegram has become the new hotbed of activity in the crypto gaming sector, following the successful launch of games like Notcoin, Hamster Kombat, TapSwap, and X Empire over the past few months. These games offer an easy and engaging way to onboard web2 users into the world of web3. With each of these games enjoying millions of players globally, crypto exchanges have also realized the potential of embarking on a similar route to grow their user bases.

"xKuCoin is more than just a game—it's a new way for our users to engage with the TON ecosystem, connect with friends, and earn rewards, all within the familiar environment of Telegram," said a KuCoin spokesperson. 

The launch of xKuCoin reflects KuCoin's efforts to integrate gaming with the web3 ecosystem. By combining gaming elements with cryptocurrency trading, KuCoin offers users a new way to interact with the platform.