# What is PokeTON **PokeTON is a** **Miniapp built on the TON platform**, allowing users to collaboratively **raise a virtual pet within Telegram group chats**. As the pet evolves to new milestones, all group participants who contributed to its growth receive rewards in the form of **assets that can be converted to TON tokens**, fostering active engagement and teamwork within the group.
Inspired by the popular Tamagotchi games from the early 2000s, PokeTON combines the nostalgia of pet-raising with modern blockchain technology. In addition to fun, interactive pet care, PokeTON offers users the opportunity to earn TON as their group’s pet progresses through different stages. The more the group interacts with and powers up the pet, the faster it evolves, leading to more frequent rewards. ## **Key Features:** * Raise personal pet on PokeTON's telegram miniapp * Raise and Power-up a group chat-based pet. * Interact, grow and take care of the group pet. * When ever the group's pet reaches evolution milestones, the pet will distribute rewards for contributors in the form of asset that can be converted to TON tokens * Exclusive benefits for group chat owner * Community growth through shared participation and interaction. # Individual Pets Users can easily own their own personal pet in PokeTON by joining the platform. Once a pet is claimed, it will automatically mine $POKE tokens for its owner every day. Each pet is granted 6 hours of free mining time daily, during which it generates $POKE tokens without requiring any additional effort from the user. To extend the mining time beyond the daily 6-hour limit, users can invite friends to help feed their pet. Each time a friend feeds the pet, it gains enough energy to continue mining for an additional 6 hours, allowing users to earn even more $POKE tokens as they engage with others. ## Pet Upgrades & Rewards Users can upgrade their pets in PokeTON to increase the speed at which they mine $POKE tokens. As pets are upgraded, they become more efficient, allowing users to generate $POKE at a faster rate. Upgrading pets is key to maximizing token earnings and advancing in the game. In addition to faster mining, upgraded pets can also produce high-value assets such as PokeEgg, Mystic Egg, and Legendary Egg. These rare items can be obtained as rewards and are highly valuable within the platform. Users can convert these eggs into TON at a fixed exchange rate, offering an additional way to earn rewards beyond $POKE mining. **With every level you upgrade for the Pet, you will get:**
* A faster speed of generating **$POKE token** on hour * A certain amount of **Power Potion** (this potion can be used to Power-up [Group Pet](/how-it-works/groups-pet)) * A faster speed to produce PokeEgg * A faster speed to produce Mystic Egg * A faster speed to produce Legendary Egg {% hint style="info" %} Egg asset can be converted to **$TON** in out Miniapp {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **Platform Fee:** When converting eggs into $TON, PokeTON applies a 3% platform fee, which helps maintain and support the smooth functioning of our platform. {% endhint %} # Group’s Pet ## **Raising the Group Pet** Each time you upgrade your Personal Pet, you will receive an amount of Power Potion. These Power Potions can be used to increase the power of the Pet in the group chat, helping the Pet reach a new evolutionary milestone. When the Pet in the group chat evolves, the reward will be shared with those who have interacted with the Pet's evolution process.
{% hint style="info" %} Only owner or admins can add the pet into the group chat, making it a fun and rewarding collective experience. Check how to add the Pet to your group chat [**here**](/how-it-works/group-owner-benefits#steps-to-add-the-pet-to-your-group) {% endhint %} ### **Rewards from Pet Evolution** When the group pet evolves, all members who have interacted with and powered up the pet will receive rewards. These rewards are distributed based on each member’s contribution, ensuring that those who help the pet grow are rewarded accordingly. ### **Special Rewards for Group Owners** Group owners (admins) receive exclusive rewards when their group pet reaches a milestone. The owner will earn 10% of the total prize at each evolution milestone, providing an additional incentive to promote active participation within the group. ## **User Rewards and Bonuses** * **Milestone Rewards**: When the group pet evolves, participants can earn various types of rewards such as $Poke tokens, Mystic Eggs, and Legendary Eggs. These high-value assets can be used or converted into TON, offering tangible benefits for active users. * **Bonus for Power-up Participants**: Users who are among the first to power up the pet at each evolution stage will receive extra bonuses, such as additional $Poke tokens or rare eggs, as a reward for their early engagement. * **How to Claim Rewards**: Once the group pet reaches a milestone, users can claim their rewards by interacting with the pet through the app. The reward system is simple and ensures that everyone who contributed gets their fair share based on their participation level. # Group Owner Benefits If you own a group chat, you can unlock exclusive benefits by adding a shared Pet to your group. Every time your group’s Pet reaches a Power milestone, as the owner, you’ll earn **10% of the total rewards!** This special bonus is reserved just for group owners, giving you a unique opportunity to boost your earnings while engaging your community. Here is the table of what you might get whenever a new evolution milestone of a Pet is unlocked:
{% hint style="info" %} The more evolution milestone your Group pet get, the more reward for group owner! {% endhint %} **Want to maximize your benefits now?** Add the Pet to your group chat and watch your rewards grow! As the group chat owner, you’ll receive a portion of all milestone rewards, ensuring your participation pays off. #### **Steps to add the Pet to your group:** 1. Open our Bot on Telegram. 2. Type `/start`. 3. Select "Add me to your group chat." 4. Choose the group chat where you are the owner. 5. Set admin rights for our bot. 6. That’s it—you're all set to start earning rewards! {% hint style="info" %} **Pro tip**: Don’t forget to grant admin rights to the Pet in your group chat so it can work its magic and evolve smoothly. {% endhint %} # Referral System PokeTON offers a referral system that allows users to earn rewards by inviting friends to join the app. Simply share your referral link with others, and when they sign up and start using PokeTON, you’ll benefit from their activity. **For every friend you refer, you will earn 5% of the TON they spend within the app** This provides an ongoing way to boost your earnings simply by bringing more users into the PokeTON community. The more active your referrals are, the more rewards you can accumulate! **Here is how you can get your referral links:** 1. Open the PokeTON miniapp. 2. Tap on the **"Invite"** button on the homepage. 3. Copy your referral link to share it, or directly invite friends on Telegram by clicking the **"Invite a friend"** button.