Catizen

Catizen is a cat-themed gaming platform on Telegram and the TON blockchain that has grown to over 25 million users with 1.7 million daily active players. What started as a simple idle merge game has evolved into a full-fledged gaming ecosystem with its own Layer 2 blockchain.

The $CATI token launched in September 2024, transitioning the project from airdrop farming to a token-driven economy. Catizen Chain, a TON-based Layer 2 blockchain, launched in August 2025 with targets of 100K+ TPS, enabling true on-chain gaming with NFT asset ownership. The VWA Game launch in October 2025 introduced play-to-own mechanics where players gain real ownership of in-game assets.

The platform continues to expand with AI-powered virtual cat companions expected for full release in 2026, survey-to-earn features, and a growing ecosystem of mini-games. Catizen's cute aesthetics and accessible Telegram integration have made it one of the most successful Web3 gaming platforms, demonstrating that casual gaming and blockchain can work together effectively.