Notcoin came to the fore on the 1st of January 2024, and presented a new experience to Telegram users – a play-to-earn minigame. The premise was simple. Users could tap a virtual coin displayed on their screen to earn in-game currency, called Notcoins. Built on The Open Network (TON), the gaming phase where users could earn tokens lasted four months.
Afterwards, Notcoin changed tact, transforming into an “explore-to-earn” ecosystem where users could generate Notcoins by interacting with the protocol’s DeFi apps and other indie games. The actual token, NOT, became tradeable in May 2024 on several exchanges.