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Nov 8, 2025

TON Foundation Announces MemeRepublic: A $1 Million Revival of the Meme Economy on TON

TON Foundation launches MemeRepublic, a $1 million, 10-week memecoin competition on TON, rebuilding trust and transparency after lessons from Memelandia Season 1.

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TON Foundation Announces MemeRepublic: A $1 Million Revival of the Meme Economy on TON

TON Foundation - The TON Foundation today announced the launch of MemeRepublic, a new $1 million initiative designed to rebuild trust, transparency, and excitement in the TON memecoin ecosystem. Following the lessons of Memelandia Season 1, MemeRepublic introduces a fair, fast, and transparent 10-week competition to empower builders, traders, and communities across the network.

“The old world burned. The memes are watching.” MemeRepublic emerges from the ashes of Memelandia Season 1, where ambitious goals met operational challenges, with renewed focus and concrete improvements across every dimension.

Learning from the Past: What Went Wrong with Memelandia

Memelandia Season 1 created early momentum for TON’s meme culture but faced several setbacks that eroded community trust:

  • Unfulfilled Rewards: Prize distribution lacked transparency, and winners reported unpaid prizes and unexpected KYC barriers.
  • System Exploitation: A handful of participants gamed the system, securing multiple wins while genuine creators fell behind.
  • Short-Term Impact: Funded memes lost traction quickly, and the hype faded without sustainable infrastructure.
  • Accessibility Issues: Complex rules and insider advantages excluded many new entrants.
  • Infrastructure Failures: Slow transaction speeds and broken dashboards delayed results and undermined confidence.

The MemeRepublic Solution: A Fresh Start with Real Fixes

Every failure of the past became a founding principle of MemeRepublic:

  • $1 Million Fund, Fully Backed: Each week, $100,000 will be distributed with $50,000 in direct market purchases and $50,000 in liquidity provisioning across 10 weeks.
  • Fair and Transparent Competition: Winners are determined solely by on-chain performance metrics tracked publicly via the MemeRepublic dashboard.
  • Radical Simplicity: No applications. No KYC. No gatekeepers. Any memecoin on TON (excluding select high-cap or DeFi tokens) can compete.
  • Reliable Infrastructure: With TON’s transaction speeds now at 3–5 seconds (ten times faster than before) and all fund movements verifiable on-chain, MemeRepublic ensures smooth execution and accountability.

How It Works: 10 Weeks, $1 Million, Infinite Memes

Each week, the MemeRepublic dashboard tracks performance metrics for eligible tokens. The top-performing token receives $100,000 in combined support ($50K market buys and $50K liquidity). This process repeats for 10 weeks, with trades executed at random times to discourage manipulation.

Participants include:

  • Traders competing on top-performing tokens
  • Liquidity Providers earning fees as volumes surge
  • Existing Token Communities incentivizing engagement and volume
  • New Creators launching fresh memes via Blum, MemesLab, and Stonks

Supported platforms:

  • Trading via x1000, Dtrade, PocketFi, Maestro
  • Liquidity via TONCO, STON.fi, DeDust
  • Cross-chain via NEAR Intents
  • Tracking via DexTools, GeckoTerminal, DYOR

Commitment to Transparency and Continuous Improvement

MemeRepublic is built on accountability. While no launch is without challenges, the TON Foundation commits to identifying and addressing issues publicly and promptly. “No hiding, no delays, no broken trust,” the team states. “We will get it right by owning our missteps.”

The Countdown Begins

With the $1 million fund secured, competition framework established, and infrastructure tested, MemeRepublic is set to launch soon. The new era of meme-powered innovation on TON begins now.

Join the Revolution:

  • Telegram: t.me/TONMemeRepublic
  • X (Twitter): @TONMemeRepublic

About TON Foundation

The TON Foundation is a non-profit organization accelerating the growth of the TON ecosystem by funding and supporting developers, creators, and businesses building on the TON Blockchain. Founded in Switzerland in 2023, the Foundation promotes open-source development, community-driven governance, and ecosystem sustainability through grants, technical resources, and strategic partnerships.

Learn more at https://ton.foundation

Risk Disclaimer

MemeRepublic involves trading highly speculative memecoins with extreme volatility and risk of total loss. Participation is voluntary and intended to boost TON network activity, not as investment advice. Only use funds you can afford to lose, and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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