Dubai, UAE— $DOGS and Notcoin, two leading Telegram-native tokens built on the TON blockchain, made history tonight with a Guinness World Record-breaking droneshow during the closing ceremony of Token2049.
A breathtaking display of 1500 drones illuminated the night sky of Dubai and earned a Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest drone-formed bone — the symbol of the $DOGS token — leaving thousands of spectators at Madinat Jumeirah in awe.
The event symbolized the growing real-world presence of crypto projects emerging from mainstream platforms like Telegram.
At precisely 7:30 PM on May 1st , the sky above Madinat Jumeirah transformed into a breathtaking visual performance:
It all began with the appearance of the TON, $DOGS, and Notcoin logos, which merged into a giant TOKEN2049 emblem.
Next, the drones formed the Telegram logo and highlighted the messenger’s milestone of reaching 1 billion users.
The formation then broke apart and morphed into a pulsating Notcoin logo alongside its slogan —“Probably Nothing.”
The words gave way to a massive glowing bone — the symbol of the $DOGS token — accompanied by the phrase from the song “Who let the DOGS out”, the unofficial slogan of the $DOGS community, the largest meme community on TON.
In the grand finale, the drones assembled into a giant image of “Spotty,” the $DOGS mascot, inspired by a drawing from Pavel Durov created for a charity auction.
Blending cutting-edge drone choreography, cultural references, and symbolic storytelling, the 15-minute performance earned a Guinness World Record for the largest aerial display of a bone using multirotor drones.
Public Milestone for Mass Adoption
The event marked more than just a technical feat — it symbolized the power of Telegram-based crypto communities expanding beyond digital chats to achieve global, real-world visibility.
From viral memecoins like $DOGS to gamified earn-to-play tokens like Notcoin, the show highlighted how the TON blockchain ecosystem is accelerating mass adoption through humor, culture, and accessibility.
Industry watchers view the drone performance as a case study in how crypto projects can break the mold and move beyond the echo chamber, engaging wider audiences through shared spectacle and real-world storytelling.