1.2 Background

The blockchain industry has made phenomenal progress in recent years, yet its mass adoption remains hindered by complex user interfaces, steep learning curves, and fragmented systems. For the average user, engaging with blockchain technology often involves navigating multiple steps—setting up wallets, securing private keys, and managing gas tokens across various networks. This process is tiring for web2 users who are used to frictionless onboarding

Even The Open Network (TON), a blockchain integrated with Telegram's ecosystem of over 950 million global users, faces challenges. While TON provides scalability and direct access to a massive audience, it lacks the infrastructure to foster deep user engagement and developer adoption.

Challenges

• Limited Developer Ecosystem: TON's native languages (Fift, FunC, and Tact) are less accessible compared to EVM-based tooling, deterring developer participation.

• Fragmented User Experience: TON users face hurdles with tools that require multiple platforms for transactions, reducing ease of access for Web2 adopters.

• Liquidity and Funding Gaps: TON struggles with low Total Value Locked (TVL) and limited financial incentives for developers.

These issues highlight a critical gap in the market—a need for a consumer-centric blockchain solution that integrates seamlessly with popular platforms like Telegram, reduces complexity, and fosters user-friendly interactions.

DuckChain fills this gap as the first consumer layer on TON, designed to simplify blockchain interactions for both developers and users. Leveraging the robust infrastructure of Arbitrum Orbit and seamless integration with Ethereum and Bitcoin ecosystems, DuckChain provides a streamlined pathway for Web2 users to enter Web3. Its mission is to make blockchain technology as accessible as sending a message on Telegram, turning abstract blockchain concepts into tangible, user-focused solutions.