The Open Platform (TOP), a prominent Web3 venture capital firm, has strategically invested in Akedo Games to bolster the development of Telegram-based games within the TON blockchain ecosystem.

Akedo Games, renowned for its contributions to major titles like PUBG Mobile, League of Legends, AFK Arena, and Rise of Kingdoms, is set to launch its first Telegram game, Akedog, on July 18. This game aims to tap into Telegram’s vast user base of 900 million. The financial details of the investment remain undisclosed.

Akedog, a “tap-to-earn” clicker game, invites players to engage by clicking to obtain their Telegram NFT Pets, Akedog. Players can collect, merge, nurture, and trade these digital pets, enhancing their abilities for thrilling battles. The objective is to cultivate the most formidable Akedog.

Recent months have witnessed a surge in popularity for Telegram clicker games such as Notcoin and Hamster Kombat, with the latter boasting over 250 million users. These games reward players with TON blockchain-based tokens for performing simple actions like tapping their screens.

Akedo will leverage TOP’s extensive network of TON developers and ecosystem resources, including the Telegram app Wallet for the TON ecosystem, a centralized exchange, and staking services.

“TOP’s strategic support is more than just financial; it’s an endorsement of Akedo’s vision to lead in innovative gameplay within the decentralized gaming arena,” stated Blake, founder of Akedo Games. “We are eager to harness TOP’s vast network of developers skilled in TON blockchain technology to ensure Akedo evolves with the latest advancements.”

TOP is an ecosystem venture builder backing significant projects on TON, including Tonkeeper, GetGems, Notcoin, Ston.fi, and Tonstakers.