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## About

**Roast Sessions** by **TON Nest × TON Hubs** is a fast-paced live format where early-stage projects pitch to a panel of experts and receive sharp, constructive feedback.

Sessions are live-streamed across TON Hubs’ channels and remain available as promotional content — giving projects both exposure and actionable insights.

> 📌 Learn more about TON Hubs [here](https://builders.ton.org/opportunities/hubs).
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Each week, up to **five teams** per hub are selected (based on queue and eligibility) to pitch.

- **Format:** Open-mic style — **3-minute pitch**, followed by **5–10 minutes of no-fluff feedback** and spicy jury questions
- **Schedule:** Varies by region
- **Jury:** Regional experts speaking the local language
- **Broadcast:** YouTube, Telegram, and X (formerly Twitter) — specific to each Hub


## Eligibility

Roast Sessions are tailored for early-stage projects building in or around TON. To participate, your team must:

- Be enrolled in **TON Nest**
- Be a **regional project** participating in the particular Hub's activities
- Be presented by a **founder**
- Have a **pitch deck** ready
- Have **≤100k MAU** (exceptions may apply)
- Present an **innovative idea** and **complex product vision**
- Be **TON-based** or **TON-relevant**
- Align with **TON’s core strategic narratives**
- Be open to **live expert feedback**
- Be available at the **scheduled time** of your selected Hub