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I’ll be honest with you. A few weeks ago, I was about to make a quick swap on STON.fi when something felt off. I paused, checked one small feature in the interface, and realized I was looking at a fake token. That single moment of hesitation probably saved me money.
Since then, I’ve been paying much more attention to the little details in the STON.fi dApp. A lot of people treat it like just another #DEX for swapping and farming, but it actually has some really smart, helpful features that most users completely miss.
Today, I’m sharing the '4' most useful interface features on STON.fi that I now use every single time I trade or provide liquidity. These small touches make a big difference in helping you understand what you’re doing before you click “Confirm.”
1. Token Labels (The Scam Detector You Didn’t Know You Needed)
STON.fi no longer lumps all unknown tokens into one vague category. They now use clear, detailed token labels to warn you about risky tokens.
You’ll see labels such as:
- Fake (impersonating popular tokens)
- Honeypot (you can buy but can’t sell)
- Taxable (hidden fees on every transaction)
- Others like IP complaints, etc.
Why this matters to me:
If a token has any of these red flags, it won’t show up in normal search. You can only find it by manually pasting the contract address. Sometimes the interface even shows strong warnings or blocks the swap entirely.
This feature has become my first line of defense. I now always glance at the token label before swapping anything unfamiliar. It takes two seconds and can prevent painful mistakes.
2. Yield-Bearing Token APY Shown Directly in Pools
This is one of my favorite quiet improvements.
Some tokens like "tsTON" (liquid staked $TON ) or "tsUSDe" already earn staking rewards by themselves. When these tokens are in a liquidity pool, STON.fi now shows their individual APY right inside the pool view.
Why I love this:
Before, I had to calculate mentally whether a pool looked good only because of farming rewards or because one of the tokens was also earning yield on its own. Now the interface does the work for me.
It gives a much clearer picture of the total return opportunity. This feature is especially useful in pools like tsTON/TON, where you can earn both staking rewards (through tsTON’s price appreciation) and LP rewards at the same time.
3. Boost Farm APR Information Cards
Whenever there’s an active Boost Farm APR campaign (like the current one on the STON/USDT V2 pool), STON.fi displays clean information cards directly in the interface.
These cards clearly explain:
- How the boost works (e.g., stake 500+ STON → up to 1.5×, 1,000+ STON → up to 2×)
- The requirements
- Any limits (such as the $10,000 liquidity cap)
- What you need to do to qualify
Instead of hunting for rules in announcements or Google Docs, everything is right there when you need it. I find this incredibly helpful because it removes confusion and helps me make faster, better decisions.
4. TradingView Charts Inside the Swap Window
This one is simple but extremely convenient.
While you’re in the swap interface, you can click a small chart icon next to any token pair, and a TradingView chart pops up immediately — without leaving the swap page.
You can now check price action, trends, and historical movement right before confirming your trade. STON.fi even added 3-month and 6-month timeframes, which I use often when deciding whether to enter or exit a position.
No more opening multiple tabs or switching between apps. Everything stays in one clean flow.
Why These Small Features Matter So Much
Good DeFi platforms aren’t just about speed and low fees. They’re also about helping users make informed decisions without needing to be experts.
These four features show that STON.fi understands this:
- Token labels protect you from scams
- Yield APY shows the full picture of returns
- Boost cards remove confusion around campaigns
- Built-in charts give you market context instantly
Together, they make STON.fi feel more mature and user-friendly than many other DEXs I’ve used.
My Personal Advice
Whenever I open STON.fi now, I follow this quick checklist:
1. Check the token label before swapping anything new
2. Look at the pool APY breakdown (especially if yield-bearing tokens are involved)
3. Read the Boost Farm APR card if I’m farming
4. Glance at the TradingView chart before big trades
These habits take less than 30 seconds but have saved me from bad decisions multiple times.
Have you noticed any of these features while using STON.fi? Which one do you find most useful, or is there another hidden gem I missed? Drop your thoughts in the comments and I'll read every single one.
The better we understand the tools we use, the better (and safer) our results will be.
Stay sharp, verify before you swap, and keep building!