Dogs (DOGS) is a memecoin built on The Open Network (TON) blockchain, designed to integrate closely with Telegram's ecosystem. Inspired by Spotty, a character created by Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, the token reflects a combination of meme culture and community engagement. Originally introduced during a charity initiative, Spotty became a symbol of philanthropy, tying DOGS to both social causes and the Telegram community. ^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

Overview

Dogs (DOGS) is designed to leverage the extensive Telegram ecosystem by integrating directly with its platform. Built on the TON blockchain, the token benefits from features such as low transaction fees and high-speed transactions.

The project gained attention following a series of milestones. Among these was its introduction through Binance Launchpool, where users could earn DOGS by staking cryptocurrencies like BNB and FDUSD. The token also saw rapid adoption within the Telegram community, with over 53 million users interacting with its mini-apps and 42.2 million participants eligible for its airdrop.

Further expanding its presence, DOGS was listed on exchanges such as Binance, OKX, and Bybit, providing users with multiple avenues to trade and interact with the token. ^[7][8][2]

Tokenomics

The DOGS token operates with a fixed supply of 550 billion tokens, allocated as follows:

• Community Allocation (81.5%):
  • 73% distributed to long-standing and active Telegram users.
  • 8.5% allocated to traders, sticker creators, and other contributors to the ecosystem.
• Team and Development (10%):
  • Reserved for future project initiatives, subject to a 12-month vesting period.
• Liquidity Reserves (8.5%):
  • Set aside for centralized and decentralized exchange liquidity needs.

This token distribution strategy reflects the project's community-centric approach, with most tokens immediately available for use, ensuring broad participation and liquidity. ^[2][4][7]

Key Features

1. Telegram Integration: DOGS integrates directly with Telegram’s platform, offering users straightforward access to blockchain interactions without requiring prior cryptocurrency experience.
2. Community Rewards: The distribution mechanism prioritizes Telegram account activity and longevity, incentivizing long-term engagement with the platform.
3. Airdrop Participation: One of the largest airdrops in cryptocurrency history saw over 17 million users claim DOGS tokens, establishing it as one of the most widely distributed tokens on the TON blockchain.
4. Charitable Foundation: Spotty's association with philanthropic initiatives provides DOGS with a charitable dimension, linking the token to broader social impact efforts.
5. Decentralized Distribution: With a large proportion of tokens allocated to the community, DOGS promotes inclusivity and active participation in its ecosystem.

Additionally, concerns about bot activity during the airdrop have been raised, potentially impacting the perception of its adoption metrics. ^[7][1][2]