Welcome to the "Building Web3 Podcast"! In this exciting episode, host Jax Dwyer sits down with Erik De Groot (CEO) and Mikey Molina (CTO) from Xircus to dive into the innovative world of Web3 development, no-code mini apps, and the integration of the Ton blockchain with Telegram.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
07:37 The Ton Blockchain and Integration with Telegram
11:46 Mini Apps and the Circus Platform
16:18 Creating Mini Apps on Circus
19:08 Contributing Templates and Monetizing on Circus
25:26 User Flow and Accessibility of Mini Apps
28:43 Incentive Programs and Loyalty Plans
32:25 Technical Development and Smart Contract Language
38:12 Grants and Accelerator Programs
41:39 Upcoming Features and Developments
43:18 Connect with Circus and Learn More

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Key Topics covered:

Introduction to Xircus and Web3 Journey: Meet Erik and Mikey, the dynamic duo behind Xircus, and learn about their backgrounds, how they got into Web3, and their journey from early Bitcoin enthusiasts to pioneering leaders in the blockchain space.

The Evolution of Web3 and No-Code Solutions: Discover how Web3 is transforming the digital landscape and how Xircus is making it accessible for everyone with their no-code platform. Learn about the significance of no-code tools in democratizing app development and enabling non-developers to create powerful Web3 applications.

Deep Dive into Ton Blockchain: Explore the Ton blockchain, created by the Telegram founders, and its unique smart contract language, Funk. Understand the advantages of Ton's low-level smart contract language and its focus on speed and efficiency.

Integrating Ton with Telegram: Learn how Xircus leverages the Ton blockchain and Telegram to deploy mini apps seamlessly. Discover the benefits of integrating blockchain technology with a widely-used messaging app like Telegram, which boasts 900 million monthly active users.

Building Mini Apps on Xircus: Get an in-depth look at how Xircus allows users to create mini apps with no coding required. From NFT marketplaces and staking contracts to e-commerce apps and quest modules, Xircus offers a wide range of templates and modules to suit various needs.

The Future of Web3 and Mini Apps: Hear about the growing ecosystem of mini apps and the potential for widespread adoption. Learn about successful mini-apps like Hamster Combat and Maneki and how they attract hundreds of thousands of users.

Grants and Accelerator Programs: Understand the importance of grants and accelerator programs in driving innovation. Learn how Xircus benefited from the Ton Foundation grant and the Heskey Capital Bootcamp and how these programs have helped them scale and innovate.

Xircus' High-Level Smart Contract Language, Dustin: Dive into the technical development of Xircus' high-level smart contract language, Dustin. Discover how it simplifies the development process for Ton blockchain and how it compares to existing languages like Funk and Tac.

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Building Web3 is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Jax, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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