TL;DR
- P2P.org and Ton Whales have eliminated TON staking's whale-only problem by dropping minimum requirements from 300,000 TON (as of May 2025) to just 10 TON with unlimited user capacity.
- Exchanges, wallets, and custody platforms can now integrate institutional-grade TON staking in under a week through widget, API, or dApp solutions that offer competitive network rewards.
- This collaboration transforms TON from an inaccessible staking network into a scalable infrastructure that will accelerate mainstream adoption across the Telegram ecosystem.
P2P.org and Ton Whales have launched a collaboration that eliminates the barriers that have kept institutional-grade TON staking locked away from most users and platforms.
This isn’t another incremental improvement, but a fundamental shift in TON staking. It expands access to a broader range of participants and broadens how intermediaries can offer services to their users.
The Whale Problem Gets Solved
TON staking has had accessibility limitations since day one. Traditional pools demand minimums between 10,000-300,000 TON and cap delegator participation at 1-40 users. For context, that's like requiring $300,000-$2M just to unlock network rewards, then limiting each pool to fewer participants than a small company meeting.
The new smart contract infrastructure drops the minimum to 10 TON with unlimited delegator capacity. This represents a 35,000x reduction in the barrier to entry while removing capacity constraints entirely.
Thanks to a technical breakthrough — an auto-distribution mechanism of the TON network — users can now stake any amount of TON with just one delegation transaction in a TW pool. Unlike other pool types that require separate validator setups for every 2 million TON, TW pools streamline the process, making staking significantly more accessible and efficient.
Three Ways to Bring TON Staking to Your Users
The collaboration offers intermediaries flexibility in how they implement TON staking:
Widget Integration: Drop-in component for existing interfaces, deployable in under a week. This approach prioritizes speed over customization, ideal for platforms wanting to add staking functionality without extensive development.
Unified API: Complete backend infrastructure with full frontend control. Platforms can build custom user experiences while leveraging proven staking operations and validator relationships.
dApp Solution: Ready-to-deploy staking interface that can be white-labeled or integrated independently. This works well for organizations wanting comprehensive staking capabilities with minimal internal development.
All three options share the same foundational infrastructure: automatic validator distribution, 24/7 monitoring, and transparent network reward sharing.
Why This Collaboration Works
P2P.org brings institutional-grade infrastructure to TON staking, while Ton Whales contributes deep protocol-native expertise. Together, we provide staking architecture that improves on prior solutions in meaningful ways, particularly for platforms with operational and scalability requirements.
Compared to the original Ton Whales contract — which requires a minimum of 50 TON and is widely used in the retail ecosystem — this new integration supports a dramatically lower entry point of just 10 TON, expanding access for users and enabling platform partners to reach a wider base.
Additionally, this is the only TON staking solution that has undergone dual audits (Quantstamp and Trail of Bits), addressing institutional requirements that are typically non-negotiable in enterprise adoption.
P2P.org’s infrastructure — already trusted with over $10 billion in delegated assets across 90,000+ delegators — includes 24/7 monitoring, non-custodial architecture, and transparent reward accounting, making it the first and only institutional-grade staking solution available for the TON ecosystem.
Audit-Proven. Audited. Always On.
Smart contract failures in DeFi can destroy platforms and user funds. The security approach of our solution reflects institutional requirements rather than typical DeFi standards.
Quantstamp and Trail of Bits conducted independent audits, specifically focusing on TON's FunC programming language. This specialization matters because TON's unique architecture requires auditors familiar with its specific technical characteristics.
P2P.org is introducing a 24/7 monitoring infrastructure, which provides proactive support that prevents problems rather than reacting to them.
The non-custodial architecture ensures intermediaries never take custody of user funds, reducing complexity while preserving user control throughout the staking process.
Business Model Without Custody
The operational structure creates network reward streams for intermediaries without requiring custody or significant operational overhead. Platforms can monetize the distribution of network rewards from user stakes while maintaining clean operational positioning.
With unlimited capacity and 10 TON minimums, nearly every TON network participant can stake their TONcoin compared to previously just whale accounts. The business model scales with platform growth rather than hitting artificial capacity constraints.
For institutional clients, the ability to stake vested tokens addresses a specific pain point where significant TON holdings were previously non-productive during lock-up periods.*(*This offer is made solely on the basis of a binding agreement with P2P and does not, by default, apply to all participants staking on the TON network.)
Data Transparency Sets New Standards
A significant innovation is granular data visibility for individual delegators. Previously, TON staking participants often operated without clear visibility into their exact stake amounts and reward calculations.
The new infrastructure provides precise, real-time information for each delegator—the kind of transparency that institutional clients require but has been impossible to deliver until now. This addresses a common friction point in enterprise adoption where detailed reporting and accountability are non-negotiable.
Ecosystem Development and Future Roadmap
Beyond immediate staking infrastructure, the collaboration includes several forward-looking components that extend TON's utility:
Enhanced Dashboard: Real-time staking insights, reward tracking, and an intuitive interface designed for both retail and institutional users.
Crypto Card Integration: Ton Whales is developing a non-custodial bank card with integrated staking functionality, allowing users to be eligible for staking rewards while making everyday purchases — a bridge between traditional finance and TON's decentralized ecosystem.
Market Timing and Competitive Dynamics
Several factors create a unique opportunity window for TON staking infrastructure. TON's connection to Telegram's user base provides adoption potential that most blockchains lack. As Telegram continues integrating blockchain features, demand for accessible staking infrastructure will likely accelerate.
Enterprise clients increasingly expect reward-generating options for digital assets. Platforms that can offer institutional-grade staking can now achieve competitive advantages in client retention and acquisition, particularly as traditional finance and DeFi continue converging.
Early infrastructure providers typically capture disproportionate market share. The platforms that integrated Bitcoin early, added Ethereum staking first, or offered DeFi reward farming ahead of competitors built lasting advantages that persist years later.
Implementation Timeline and Business Impact
The infrastructure is already live and has been successfully audited by Quantstamp and Trail of Bits. Integration timelines vary by approach—widget implementations are possible within one week, while more complex API integrations typically require 2-4 weeks, depending on platform-specific requirements.
For platforms, this represents more than just adding another feature. Its infrastructure can increase user retention (users that are eligible for rewards from the network are less likely to leave), enable intermediaries to open up new network reward streams, and differentiate from competitors still struggling with traditional staking limitations.
The unlimited capacity removes traditional constraints on network reward potential. Instead of being limited by pool capacity or minimum stake requirements, platforms can benefit from their entire user base's staking activity.
Industry Context and Broader Implications
This collaboration represents infrastructure development that could influence TON's broader adoption trajectory. By removing technical and operational barriers that have limited staking accessibility, it addresses fundamental constraints on network growth.
By combining proven institutional operations with specialized technical expertise, there is now a template for how mature staking infrastructure can be developed efficiently rather than building everything from scratch.
For the TON ecosystem specifically, increased staking participation strengthens network security while reducing token velocity, both positive factors for long-term network stability and growth.
With TON Foundation support, this collaboration aims to accelerate overall staking adoption and DeFi growth across the TON ecosystem, potentially positioning TON as a more accessible alternative to other blockchain networks with higher technical barriers.
About Ton Whales
Ton Whales is a key development team in the TON ecosystem, specializing in smart contracts, applications, and infrastructure. Their open-sourced staking contract is the go-to choice in the TON community thanks to its ease of use, security, and transparency. Ton Whales is committed to expanding and decentralizing TON, delivering innovative products that bring blockchain technology to a wider audience.
The information provided above is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as, or relied upon as, investment, financial, or any other type of professional advice. P2P.org or any associated parties do not offer any form of advisory services, and nothing shared here should be considered as a recommendation or endorsement for any financial decisions. P2P.org is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided. You are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor or professional before making any investment or financial decisions. Rewards are estimated and not guaranteed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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