The token is now Gram (GRAM) — renamed from Toncoin (TON) on 15 June 2026 after an 81.22% community vote. Only the name, ticker and logo changed. The network is still called The Open Network (TON). Amounts quoted below are historical and were correct when written.
TON Gifts
Chapter 1 • Getting Started
Wallets & Funding
Welcome to the TON NFT ecosystem! Before you can trade Telegram Gifts, Stickers, or any NFTs on TON, you need two things: a wallet and some TON tokens.
This chapter covers the best wallets to use and all the ways to fund them — from credit cards to cross-chain swaps.
TON Wallets
The wallet built directly into Telegram. It has two modes:
**Custodial Wallet:** The original Telegram wallet. Easy to use but may not be available in all regions.
**TON Space (Self-Custody):** A self-custody wallet inside Telegram Wallet. This is the recommended choice for trading NFTs — you control your keys.
To access: Open @wallet in Telegram → Look for TON Space option.
The most popular self-custody TON wallet with 75+ million registered wallets.
**Features:**
• Available as Telegram Mini App or standalone mobile/desktop app
• Clean interface, easy NFT viewing
• Built-in DEX access
• TON Connect compatible
Perfect for both beginners and power users.
Another solid self-custody option with a sleek, modern design.
**Features:**
• Telegram Mini App + standalone app
• Very intuitive interface
• TON Connect compatible
• Great for NFT management
Choose any of these three — they all work with TON Connect, which means they work with all NFT marketplaces.
TON Connect is the standard for connecting wallets to TON apps. When you see "Connect Wallet" on any marketplace, you'll use TON Connect to link your wallet. It's like MetaMask's "Connect" but for TON.
Funding Your Wallet
Option 1
Buy with Fiat (Credit Card)
All three wallets have built-in fiat on-ramps. Just tap "Buy TON" and follow the prompts. Availability varies by region.
Option 2
CEX → TON Wallet
Buy TON on Binance, Kraken, OKX, Bybit, or GateIO, then withdraw directly to your TON wallet address.
Option 3
Cross-Chain Swap
Already have crypto on another chain? Use TeleSwap (@TeleSwapTON) or SimpleSwap (@SimpleSwap_io) to swap to TON. ~1% fee, 5-15 min.
Option 4
Bridge USDT
Use Stargate Bridge (LayerZero) to bridge USDT from Ethereum, Arbitrum, etc. to TON. Fast (~5 min) and cheap for large amounts.
Bridges & Cross-Chain
The simplest cross-chain exchange on Telegram.
• Swap from almost any chain to TON
• Works with all TON DEX assets
• 1% fee
• 5+ minutes processing time
Best for: Quick swaps under $100k
Professional-grade bridging via LayerZero integration.
• Bridge USDT from Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, etc.
• Very low gas fees
• ~5 minutes
• Soon: USDe and more assets
Best for: Large amounts where 1% fees add up
SOL ↔ TON specific bridge.
• Direct Solana to TON transfers
• Growing volume
Best for: Moving SOL assets to TON
📝 Quick Check
Which wallet feature is required for NFT marketplace access?