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Leading the next wave of Telegram games with analytics, mentorship, and launch support with @helikagaming & @thenotcoin

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๐Ÿš€ Telegram Gaming Accelerator First Cohort Launches! Weโ€™re thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator has officially started its journey! Over the next 10 weeks, theyโ€™ll work tirelessly to iterate on their games, leading up to Demo Day in San Francisco ๐ŸŒ‰ ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ 10 amazing teams were selected from over 300 applications. Together with industry experts and Telegram pioneers, theyโ€™ll make their games truly captivating for gamers around the globe. ------------- ๐ŸŽฎ The first cohort features a wide range of genres, including: โ€ข Shooters โ€ข RTS โ€ข Card games โ€ข Precision markets ...and so much more. These teams are dedicated to creating engaging, innovative games that redefine Telegram gaming. ------------- ๐Ÿ“ฒ Why Telegram? In the past year, Telegram has emerged as a new gaming platform with unmatched user onboarding and social engagement. Itโ€™s also a synergetic space for Web3. Early hits onboarded millions with hypercasual games, but now gamers crave deeper, richer experiencesโ€”and this cohort is ready to deliver! ------------ The journey isnโ€™t easyโ€”Telegram is a nascent platform, and TON blockchain has room to grow. But with Helikaโ€™s support, these teams are ready to rise to the challenge! ๐Ÿ’ช With the help of amazing mentors and industry veterans, weโ€™re here to guide and empower these studios as they build the future of Telegram gaming. ------------ As a gaming data analytics company, Helika focuses on extracting actionable insights from gaming data. Weโ€™ve worked with industry leaders like Proof of Play and Ubisoft, and weโ€™re excited to bring that expertise to the TGA program to help teams succeed in this evolving ecosystem. ------------ The TGA offers a unique opportunity for talented game studios to grow and prepare for success, and includes: ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Free gamer traffic ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ป Free access to select Helika analytics tools ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿซ Mentorship from gaming and Web3 experts ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ A supportive community to test, improve, and optimize your games ------------- The program ends with an in-person Demo Day at GDC in San Francisco. We canโ€™t wait to see these games shine! Follow us for updates and stay tuned for more from the TGA journey! Disclosure: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Additionally Helika and its affiliates may hold positions mentioned in this article. Check out the medium article below ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Just wrapped our first Telegram Gaming Accelerator ๐ŸŽฎ 8 studios, 3 months, and a ton of learning, building, shipping. Not just potentialโ€”real momentum, real progress. The energy at Demo Day said it all โšก
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๐ŸŒ The Global Game Economy Is Coming Online ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ John Linden @johnwastaken, CEO at @playmythical โ€œA player in India is just as powerful as someone in Argentina. You start shifting the data, you start shifting game economies โ€” and thatโ€™s really exciting.โ€ This isnโ€™t just about whales anymore. Itโ€™s about millions of players worldwide becoming part of something bigger โ€” not just users, but participants. ๐Ÿš€ With blockchain, AI, and real-time digital economies, games are evolving into global economic systems โ€” open, dynamic, and player-powered. #GameEconomy #Web3Games #PlayerOwnership #GlobalGaming #FutureOfGames
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๐ŸŽฏ Content is king. But distribution? Sheโ€™s the queen โ€” and she wears the pants. This quote from Manuel Stotz @ManuelStotz, President at TON Foundation, at our Demo Day panel on the power of browser games stuck with us: ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ โ€œI also believe content is kingโ€ฆ but distribution is the queen โ€” and she wears the pants.โ€ In a world where AI can generate content faster than ever, owning the channel to users becomes everything. Thatโ€™s where Telegramโ€™s unique position shines โ€” with frictionless access, viral mechanics, and access to massive, engaged audiences, itโ€™s one of the most exciting platforms for game distribution today. ๐Ÿ’ก Build great content โ€” but donโ€™t sleep on how it gets into playersโ€™ hands.
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๐ŸŽฏ One of the biggest mistakes in Web3 gaming? Trying to serve everyone. โ€œWeb3 games try to address both the financially motivated and the gamer-first audience โ€” but the overlap is smaller than either group. Itโ€™s a bad choice.โ€ โ€” Bilal EL ALAMY @bilalelalamy, CEO at @PyraTzLabs This quote from our recent Demo Day panel on audience strategy says it all. Web3 teams often try to do too much too soon โ€” building for two very different players at once. The result? A diluted product that resonates with neither. ๐Ÿ’ก Focus first. Win one audience. Then grow. How is your team approaching this? #Web3Gaming #GameDesign #CryptoGames #AudienceStrategy #DemoDay
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๐ŸŽฎ Celebrating Our Incredible Teams! ๐ŸŽฎ Itโ€™s been a few days since the Telegram Gaming Accelerator Demo Day, and weโ€™re still buzzing with excitement! Monday was a huge milestone, but today, we want to take a moment to finally recognize and thank the incredible teams that made it all possible. ๐ŸŽ‰ To our amazing teamsโ€”you are the heart and soul of this journey. Your vision, creativity, and relentless drive brought this program to life, and we couldnโ€™t be prouder to have been part of your growth. Watching you build, innovate, and push the boundaries of gaming has been nothing short of inspiring! ๐ŸŒŸ A massive shoutout to: ๐Ÿ”ฅ Tribo Games @PlayTriboGames ๐Ÿ”ฅ Lightning Forge Games @LFG_GTFO ๐Ÿ”ฅ Pollo @pollovote ๐Ÿ”ฅ Triumph Games @Triumph_Games ๐Ÿ”ฅ EdChess @EdChess_io ๐Ÿ”ฅ RiverLand @RiverLand_Game ๐Ÿ”ฅ Jungle Tavern @RichieTheMayor ๐Ÿ”ฅ Sleepless Games @TONBattleground It all happened because of you, and we canโ€™t wait to see whatโ€™s next. Your journey is just beginning, and weโ€™ll be cheering you on every step of the way! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ
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Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Andrew Rogozov @rogozov, Founder and CEO of @topdotco, to our panel discussion: "The Power of Browser Games: Accessibility, Innovation, and Engagement" ๐ŸŽฎ With this stellar addition, our panel now brings even deeper insights into the future of browser gamingโ€”highlighting how Telegram is leveraging the power of browser games for TMAs. Donโ€™t miss the discussion on how browser games are reshaping the industry with accessibility, innovation, and engagement! ๐Ÿ“… Date: March 17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA ๐Ÿ”— Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ
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๐Ÿš€ Join Us for TGA Demo Day: Panel Discussion on Unconventional Strategies for Mass Audience Engagement! Get ready to go beyond the basics! Donโ€™t miss our exclusive panel: "Unconventional Strategies for Mass Audience Engagement" Our speakers will share unique insights and bold strategies to captivate a mass audience in the evolving world of gaming: ๐ŸŽฎ Kate Irwin @kateirwin โ€“ Content Lead, The Drop at @blockworks ๐ŸŽฎ Nicolas Pouard โ€“ VP, @Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab ๐ŸŽฎ Sebastien Borget @borgetsebastien โ€“ Co-Founder and COO at @TheSandboxGame ๐ŸŽฎ Simon Davis โ€“ Co-Founder and CEO at @MightyBearGames ๐ŸŽฎ Luna @Naluishere โ€“ CMO at @CocosStudioWeb3 ๐ŸŽฎ Bilal EL ALAMY @bilalelalamy โ€“ Co-Founder and CEO at @PyraTzLabs This is your chance to learn from industry leaders who are breaking the mold! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ“… Date: March 17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA ๐Ÿ”— Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t We canโ€™t wait to see you! ๐ŸŽ‰
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๐Ÿš€ Join Us for TGA Demo Day: Panel Discussion on The Power of Browser Games! Discover how browser games are transforming the gaming industry through accessibility, innovation, and engagement! ๐ŸŽฎ Donโ€™t miss our panel: "The Power of Browser Games: Accessibility, Innovation, and Engagement". Our speakers will dive into the strategies and technologies making browser games a dominant force: ๐ŸŽฎ Anton Umnov @BHelika โ€“ Founder and CEO at @HelikaGaming ๐ŸŽฎ Chris Ye โ€“ CEO at @ukengames ๐ŸŽฎ Marat Karpeko @GoddardMK โ€“ Co-Founder at @wargaming_net ๐ŸŽฎ Manuel Stotz @ManuelStotz โ€“ President at TON Foundation ๐ŸŽฎ Matthew Nagy @TriumphMatt โ€“ Business Development Executive at @Triumph_Games ๐ŸŽฎ Mika Kuusisto @KuusMika โ€“ CEO and Co-founder at @PlayTriboGamesTribo Get ready for actionable insights and forward-thinking perspectives! ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿ“… Date: March 17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA ๐Ÿ”— Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t The Helika Team will be there โ€“ come by to meet Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya and Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul! We canโ€™t wait to see you! ๐ŸŽ‰
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๐Ÿ“ข Helika x Adsgram! ๐ŸŽฎ Weโ€™re excited to announce our collaboration with Vadim Sterlin @vadim_sterlin, co-founder of AdsGram and the partnership between Helika and AdsGram to drive growth for the Telegram Gaming Accelerator (TGA)! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿค @Adsgram_ai is an advertising platform built specifically for Telegram Mini Apps, offering innovative monetization solutions through seamless and highly targeted in-app ads. During our session, Vadim shared valuable insights on ad-driven revenue models, effective monetization strategies, and how game developers can maximize earnings while maintaining a great user experience. Through this partnership, weโ€™re committed to helping TGA teams unlock new revenue opportunities, optimize ad performance, and scale their games effectively within the Telegram ecosystem. ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ As we gear up for the highly anticipated Demo Day, this is your chance to witness the future of Telegram gaming firsthand! Donโ€™t miss out on seeing the next wave of games and developers in action. ๐Ÿ”— Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t
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๐ŸŽฎ TGA Demo Day: Connect, Network, and Discover the Future of Gaming! ๐Ÿš€ We are thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated TGA Demo Day is just around the corner! Join us on March 17 at Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA as our talented teams present their incredible games and innovative solutions. This is your chance to network with investors, media, and industry professionals and get a firsthand look at the future of gaming. The Helika Team will also be thereโ€”come by to meet: Anton Umnov @bhelika โ€“ Co-Founder & CEO Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya โ€“ Helika Ventures Director Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul โ€“ Chief Strategy Officer ๐Ÿ”— Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t Donโ€™t miss out on witnessing the future of gaming! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿš€
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๐Ÿš€ Join Us for TGA Demo Day: Meet the Leaders Shaping the Future of Gaming! The countdown is onโ€”TGA Demo Day is less than 2 weeks away! Get ready for exclusive panel discussions on the latest gaming trends, featuring industry leaders who are redefining the gaming landscape: ๐ŸŽฎ Anton Umnov @BHelika โ€“ Founder and CEO at @HelikaGaming ๐ŸŽฎ Chris Ye โ€“ CEO at @ukengames ๐ŸŽฎ Franklin Bi @FranklinBi โ€“ General Partner at @PanteraCapital ๐ŸŽฎ John Linden @johnwastaken โ€“ CEO at @playmythical ๐ŸŽฎ Kate Irwin @kateirwin โ€“ Content Lead, The Drop at @blockworks ๐ŸŽฎ Manuel Stotz @ManuelStotz โ€“ President at TON Foundation ๐ŸŽฎ Marat Karpeko @GoddardMK โ€“ Co-Founder at @wargaming_net ๐ŸŽฎ Nicolas Pouard โ€“ VP, @Ubisoft Strategic Innovation Lab ๐ŸŽฎ Sebastien Borget @borgetsebastien โ€“ Co-Founder and COO at @TheSandboxGame ๐ŸŽฎ Simon Davis โ€“ Co-Founder and CEO at @MightyBearGames ๐ŸŽฎ Tatu Petersen-Jessen @tapeje โ€“ Senior Art Director at @Rovio We are extremely grateful to our speakers for sharing their insights and experiences with our community. ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿš€ Donโ€™t miss your chance to connect and gain valuable insights! ๐Ÿ“… Date: March 17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA ๐Ÿ”— Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t The Helika Team will be thereโ€”come by to meet Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya , Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul , and Anna Kremnyova! We canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐ŸŽ‰
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๐Ÿš€ Connect, Network, and Discover the Future of Gaming! Join us on March 17 at Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, as our @TGAccelerator teams showcase their incredible games and innovations. Don't miss out! ๐Ÿ”— Register now: lu.ma/5mr3y93t
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TGA Demo Day 2025 โ€“ Experience the Future of Gaming! ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿš€ Telegram is making moves to advance its technology, unlocking new possibilities for gaming studios and paving the way for midcore and hardcore games to thrive in 2025. This marks a significant shift from simple tap-based experiences to deeper, more complex gameplay, driven by evolving player expectations and a growing demand for more immersive and sophisticated gaming experiences. The Telegram Gaming Accelerator @TGAccelerator is here to support developers who are leveraging these advancements to shape the future of gaming on Telegram. Our TGA teams have been making incredible progressโ€”pushing the boundaries of midcore and hardcore gaming. We are extremely excited to see their achievements come to life! Now, it's time to showcase their work! Join us for TGA Demo Day and experience the next wave of Telegram gaming in action. ๐Ÿ“… Date: March 17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Digital Garage US, Inc., San Francisco, CA ๐Ÿ”— Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t ๐ŸŽค The Helika team will be attending the event, and weโ€™re excited to connect. Come by to meet: Anton Umnov @bhelika โ€“ Co-Founder & CEO Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya โ€“ Helika Ventures Director Marc Alloul @MarcAlloul โ€“ Chief Strategy Officer ๐Ÿš€ Don't miss your chance to witness the future of gaming firsthand!
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๐Ÿ“ขHelika x Daniel Medina, Managing partner at @GGs_IO ๐ŸŽฎ Weโ€™re thrilled to announce our collaboration with Daniel Medina, managing partner at GGs.vc, and the partnership between Helika and GGS to supercharge the growth of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator (TGA) ecosystem! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿค GGS is a community-driven initiative dedicated to supporting the top 1% of gaming projects, with a strong focus on driving adoption in emerging markets. During our session, Daniel shared in-depth knowledge on localization, playtesting, go-to-market strategies, and best practices for the LATAM and other emerging regions. Through this partnership, weโ€™re committed to helping TGA games expand their audiences and optimize user acquisition. ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ As we gear up for the highly-anticipated Demo Day, this is your chance to witness the future of Telegram gaming firsthand! Donโ€™t miss out on seeing the next wave of games and developers in action. ๐Ÿ”— Register here: lu.ma/5mr3y93t
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Yo! Before we dive into the Denver events season, letโ€™s recap our Telegram Builders Day in Hong Kong ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ We covered everything from the future of DeFi to some killer tips on how to score cash from VCs ๐Ÿค‘ Big shoutout to our partners โ€” Terminal Station, @fintopio, @storm_trade_ton for making it happen!! And a huge thanks to our speakers โ€” @tonsocietyhk, @CatizenAI, @topdotco, @fanzeelabs, @TacBuild, @animocabrands, @UTONIC_uTON, @ForesightVen, @FactorialFi, @ton_tongames, @HelikaGaming, @TheSpartanGroup, @Bombie_xyz, @akedofun, @blumcrypto and @Chainflip for making this event totally EPIC๐Ÿ’ซ If you were with us that day, check yourself out here: epicweb3.gallery.photo/galleโ€ฆ
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๐Ÿš€ 1 Month to Go: Demo Day is Coming! ๐ŸŽฎ Just 1 month left before the Demo Day of our Telegram Gaming Accelerator 1st cohort! Our teams are in full sprintโ€”polishing, refining, and getting ready to showcase their projects. We're beyond excited about the progress they've made, and none of this would be possible without the incredible support of our mentors and partners. ๐Ÿ’™Your support is shaping the future of Telegram gaming, and weโ€™re deeply grateful for your guidance. ๐Ÿ™Œ Artem Gordadze @ArtemGordadze - Tokenomics Expert Alexander Nikolaev @Amijkko Co-Founder at @gems_wall Richard Garfield - Game Designer of Magic: The Gathering George Galoyan @GeorgeGaloyan -Founder of @CaptainsBayApp Marat Karpeko @GoddardMK - Co-founder of Wargaming @KobeStreams - Streamer @VincentVanHoLM - Streamer Jon Rice @jonrice - Communication Specialist Arina Bedrina - Video Games Localization Specialist Daniel Medina - Managing Partner at GGS.VC Vadim Sterlin @vadim_sterlin - Co-founder at @Adsgram_ai Mindy (Sean) Suh @Mindy_TTM - Founder at @niftynerds Join us LIVE in San Francisco to witness it firsthand! ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ”ฅ ๐Ÿ“… Date: March 17, 2025 ๐Ÿ“ Location: Digital Garage US, Inc. San Francisco, CA ๐Ÿ”— Register here:lu.ma/5mr3y93tCome by to meet the Helika team! Anton Umnov @bhelika โ€“ Co-Founder & CEO Kathy Lui @kathylui23 โ€“ Global Account Executive Ilya Abugov @AbugovIlya - Helika Ventures Director Anna - Program Director of TGA #telegramgamingaccelerator #tga #helika #gdc #gamedevelopersconference
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Weโ€™re hosting the Telegram Gaming Accelerator Demo Day on March 17 in San Francisco during GDC week! ๐ŸŽฎ This event marks the culmination of our 10-week accelerator, where 9 top studios have been building and refining the next-gen Telegram-native gaming experiences. ๐Ÿงต Thread: โฌ‡๏ธ
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๐Ÿ“ข TGA x Artem Gordadze โ€“ Tokenomics Expert! ๐ŸŽฎโœจ Weโ€™re thrilled to announce our collaboration with @ArtemGordadze, a top expert in tokenomics! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿš€ During our session, Artem shared meaningful insights that are set to equip our community with the knowledge and strategies needed to thrive in Web3 gaming. ๐Ÿ“ˆ๐Ÿ’ก We are thankful to the expert for supporting our teams on their journey. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒŸ
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We are excited to announce our collaboration with Alexander Nikolaev @Amijkko co-founder of @gems_wall and the partnership between Helika and GemsWall to accelerate the growth of the Telegram Gaming Accelerator ecosystem. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿค๐Ÿš€ GemsWall is an innovative quest-to-earn platform with over 3 million users, built within the Telegram ecosystem. It provides game developers with powerful tools to drive user acquisition and strengthen community engagement through personalized quests. ๐ŸŽฎโœจ Through this partnership, we aim to help TGA games reach new heights by expanding their audience, increasing retention, and enhancing overall gameplay experiences. Exciting times ahead! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“ฒ Read about the partnership in the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡
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๐Ÿ“ข TGA x Richard Garfield, Legendary Game Designer ๐ŸŽฎโœจ We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Richard Garfield, the legendary game designer behind Magic: The Gathering! ๐Ÿค๐Ÿš€ Richard shared invaluable insights on randomness in games and provided amazing tips that will greatly benefit our cohort. ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿ’ก A big thank you to Richard Garfield for taking the time to support our emerging teams. Your contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our projects and fostering a vibrant gaming community. ๐Ÿ™โœจ
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