A New Fitness Tracking App, StepMania, Launches on Telegram
A new fitness tracking application called StepMania is now available via messaging app Telegram, aiming to transform daily step counts into digital rewards for players—with a future token launch on The Open Network (TON) planned.
Integrating Health Apps for Enhanced Tracking
The app, which integrates with Apple Health and Google Health Connect, allows users to earn in-game benefits through physical activity. The game includes leaderboards, squad challenges, and influencer-hosted tournaments.
Move-to-Earn Concept without NFT Requirement
It’s similar in approach to move-to-earn pioneer Stepn, which is built on Solana, but without the need to purchase an NFT to earn token rewards.
Screenshots from StepMania. Image: Decrypt
Real-World Prizes and Token Launch Plans
Currently, players earn in-game coins and raffle tickets, the latter of which can be entered into a drawing for a chance to win real-world prizes—such as an iPhone 16 Pro, PlayStation 5, or a Huawei wearable fitness tracker, as well as a Telegram Premium subscription and more.
But a representative for the game confirmed to Decrypt that the game’s developers have committed to launching a token sometime in the future. Telegram apps with crypto integrations are required to launch on TON due to a recent exclusivity agreement.
Backed by The Open Platform for Future Growth
StepMania is backed by The Open Platform (TOP), a prominent venture builder in the TON blockchain ecosystem. Over the coming months, the company plans to expand through partnerships with TON-based projects, brands, events, and wearable companies to enhance the platform’s offerings.