<Aesthetic Research and Token Selection Suggestions for the TON Chain>
TON hasn't shown any downward trend yet.
The overall trend reminds me of Sol's rise from 10u.
I've recently started researching the on-chain tokens of the TON chain to see which tokens are performing well, hoping to catch the next alpha.
Yesterday I saw a tweet saying, "Buy ETH if you don't understand it, buy base tokens if they have a big name, buy Sol tokens with many bundles, buy BSC tokens with lots of spats." I think the statement is crude but the principle is sound. Each chain has its own aesthetic preferences.
ETH is an emerging innovative concept; base tokens need official endorsement; Sol tokens need hype and market control; BSC tokens prefer narratives associated with CZ and Heyi.
TON is no exception. Based on the tokens with relatively high market capitalization on the TON chain, I've summarized the current aesthetic of the TON chain:
1. The Telegram ecosystem is the core narrative.
-NOT (Notcoin), CATI (Catizen), DOGS — all Telegram bot/Mini App game tokens.
-BLUM — Telegram's built-in exchange/airdrop platform. Airdrop tokens were the earliest narrative of the TON chain. These are all from Telegram mini-programs, and these tokens are relatively old.
2. Memes are generally animal-based with simple narratives:
- 🐶 DOGS, TDOG, NOTDOGE
- 🐱 CATS, CATI
- 🐤 UTYA (duck), DUCK
- 🐟 FISH
It can be seen that these meme tokens have simple and easy-to-remember names and don't have particularly complex narratives.
3. DeFi-related infrastructure:
- STON (STON.fi DEX) — Highest market capitalization, best liquidity
- DUST (DeDust DEX)
- STORM (Storm Trade derivatives)
- STONKs (trading bots)
DeFi tokens are relatively stable, but currently, their on-chain infrastructure is much less compared to other chains, suggesting potential for future growth.
In summary, when selecting TON tokens in the future, consider these aspects: Mini-programs based on Telegram Apps/Airdrop Expectations/Simple Animal-themed Apps/Official Relevance
TON's recent surge, fueled by its Telegram connection, suggests that focusing on its core relationship with Telegram will ensure a sound overall direction for future investments.
As for current events, political narratives, and innovative mechanisms, those remain the domain of EVM and SOL.