What is Duckchain?

DuckChain is the first-ever Layer 2 in the TON ecosystem. Built using Arbitrum Orbit technology, it establishes the first EVM-compatible chain on TON. Tailored for Telegram, DuckChain leverages AI-driven solutions to bridge the gap between Web2 and Web3. Constructed on the robust Arbitrum Orbit infrastructure, it simplifies blockchain interactions, making it more accessible to Telegram’s 950 million global users.
Developed by Offchain Labs and supported by renowned crypto VCs like dao5 and Tandem, DuckChain already boasts over 20 million users, including 3 million paid subscribers.

Why is Duckchain Needed?

1. Challenges in the TON Ecosystem
   Telegram’s ecosystem has over 950 million users. While TON provides scalability and direct access to a vast audience, its infrastructure lacks the tools to foster deep user engagement and developer adoption. Compared to EVM-based tools, TON’s native languages (Fift, FunC, and Tact) are less accessible, hindering developer participation.
2. Complexity for End Users
   For the average user, interacting with blockchain involves multiple steps—setting up wallets, securing private keys, and managing gas tokens across networks. This high entry barrier deters Web2 users accustomed to frictionless experiences.

These challenges highlight a critical need for a consumer-focused decentralized solution within the TON ecosystem. DuckChain addresses these issues with seamless integration into popular platforms like Telegram, simplifying complexity and enabling user-friendly interactions.

How Duckchain Works

Key Features:

1. Consumer-Centric Design
   DuckChain is the first blockchain designed with consumers in mind, tailored specifically for Telegram’s 950 million users. AI-driven tools simplify blockchain interactions, automating complex processes. Users can experience blockchain directly within Telegram, interacting with crypto functionalities as effortlessly as sending messages.
2. Unified Gas Payment
   Managing multiple tokens for transactions is a major pain point for crypto users. DuckChain introduces a unified gas payment system where the DUCK token serves as the primary currency for all transaction fees, eliminating the need for separate wallets for different networks.
3. EVM Compatibility
   DuckChain is compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), allowing developers to migrate existing Ethereum dApps effortlessly. This familiar environment fosters innovation without requiring developers to learn new frameworks or languages. Moreover, this compatibility enables smooth interaction with other blockchain ecosystems, such as Bitcoin, creating a truly interoperable platform.
4. ISO (Initial Star Offering)
   DuckChain empowers Telegram stars to tokenize their influence and engagement through the ISO model, expanding their Web3 capabilities. This unique feature provides content creators and influencers with new revenue streams within the Telegram ecosystem.

Multi-Layer Architecture

DuckChain’s architecture is built on three foundational layers to ensure efficiency, security, and interoperability within the Telegram ecosystem:

1. Aggregation Layer:
   Serves as the core of DuckChain operations, bridging the TON blockchain with DuckChain’s advanced functionalities.
2. Execution Layer:
   Built on Arbitrum Orbit technology, this layer delivers high scalability, throughput, and fast finality, enabling developers to deploy applications capable of handling millions of transactions without bottlenecks.
3. Data Layer:
   Ensures efficient and secure storage of blockchain data. Leveraging distributed storage technology, it enhances data access speed and reliability while maintaining the integrity and traceability of all transactions on DuckChain.

AI Integration

Supported by the ecosystem’s AI protocol project, Quack AI, DuckChain is the first blockchain to utilize AI agents for on-chain governance. By Q1 2025, DuckChain plans to launch AI agents for all $DUCK holders, offering education, guidance, and empowerment. Additionally, AI within the ecosystem will revolutionize DuckChain’s financial ecosystem by simplifying asset management and supporting advanced DeFi use cases.
DuckChain aims to leverage AI to create a seamless, user-friendly ecosystem for Telegram’s vast user base, connecting Web2 with Web3.

Funding Background

• December 20, 2024: DuckChain raised $5 million in funding, with participation from Gate.io, dao5, Offchain Labs, Kenetic Capital, DWF Ventures, Oak Grove Ventures, Skyland Ventures, GeekCartel, Presto, and others.

Duckchain Tokenomics

Token Utility:

$DUCK is the governance token of the DuckChain ecosystem, facilitating on-chain governance, payments, staking, and various other functionalities. It enhances the network’s capabilities while driving adoption and sustainability:

1. Governance:
   $DUCK holders can propose changes, vote on network improvements, and delegate voting power.
2. Staking:
   Stakers support validator nodes and earn proportional rewards, incentivizing long-term network participation. Stakers can also boost their returns by providing liquidity to DuckChain DeFi protocols.
3. Gas Fees:
   $DUCK is the sole token for transaction fees, simplifying the payment process and eliminating the need for multiple tokens.
4. Ecosystem Currency:
   $DUCK powers subscriptions, premium features, and liquidity pool staking. It also functions as a cross-chain token to facilitate ecosystem participation.

Token Distribution:

The total supply of $DUCK is capped at 1 billion tokens:

• Community and Ecosystem: 77%
• Team: 10%
• Investors: 10%
• Advisors: 3%

A portion of the community and ecosystem allocation, amounting to 50% of the total supply, will be distributed as airdrops. The airdrops target key user groups, including DuckChain Miniapp users, on-chain activity participants, and AI DAO Genesis members.

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