An Introduction to TON Ecosystem: Discover Web3 on Telegram
TON Foundation
The Open Network (TON) is experiencing rapid growth. In 2019, we had 35,000 accounts; this number grew to 80,000 in 2021, 120,000 in 2022, 1.8 million in 2023, and now in 2024, we’ve reached 5.2 million. This surge in new users is largely due to TON’s latest impressive developments, including setting a world speed record, the global success of Notcoin, and our collaboration with Telegram.
We’ve written this short guide to help newcomers navigate the TON-Telegram Web3 SuperApp. It’s designed to introduce you to some of the ecosystem’s best features and help you leverage the full potential of TON.
#1 Create your wallet
To join TON, start by creating a wallet on the network to manage your assets. All these wallets listed below offer similar functionality and are equally reputable, so don’t be overwhelmed by the number of choices. The easiest option for newcomers to the ecosystem may be Wallet in Telegram, especially if you already have a Telegram account – it takes less than a minute to set up. For a comprehensive list of available wallets, visit the ton.org website.
Buy Toncoin (TON)
Toncoin (TON) is the native currency of The Open Network. For a comprehensive list of where to buy TON, visit the ton.org website
Buy with a debit or credit card
You can buy Toncoin directly within Telegram using Wallet, which supports purchases with a bank card. Additionally, Wallet's P2P Market allows you to trade various fiat currencies for Toncoin with other Telegram users. Always be sure to check the seller’s rating and transaction history before responding to any ads
Blockchain.com has recently listed Toncoin and partnered with TON Foundation, allowing purchases with GBP, EUR, and USD. Other well-known centralized exchanges like NeoCrypto and Mercuryo offer the option to buy Toncoin directly with a bank card
Buy with crypto
Many of the top Web3 exchanges have listed TON crypto pairs allowing you to purchase TON.
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