Most Web3 campaigns ask you to do something new: complete a quest, mint a token, follow a list of accounts. This one is different. ONTO Wallet and SPACE ID are running a campaign that rewards what your wallet already is, not what you can be persuaded to do. Connect your wallet, authorize the eligibility check, and if your history shows the footprint of a real cross-chain user, you are in.

The campaign runs for seven days, opens Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 08:00 UTC, and is open to every ONTO Wallet user. SPACE ID handles the reward distribution after the window closes.

Why these criteria

Two qualifiers, both measurable on-chain:

•       Wallet age over one year. You created your wallet before May 2025. You were not here for a single airdrop.

•       Assets across more than three chains. You actually use multi-chain. You hold value on more than one network and you move between them.

How to qualify

There is no quest to complete and nothing to mint. The action on your side is one step: connect your wallet on the campaign page and authorize the eligibility check.

1.     Open the campaign page inside ONTO Wallet and connect the wallet address you want checked.

2.     Authorize the eligibility check. SPACE ID reads only what is needed to confirm wallet age and chain count.

3.     That is the whole action. If your wallet was created before May 2025 and holds assets across more than three chains, you qualify.

If you meet both criteria during the window, you are in the draw for one of 100 gift cards.

The rewards

•       100 gift cards in total

•       $5 per gift card

•       $500 total value across all 100 cards 

•       Distributed by SPACE ID after the campaign closes

Gift cards are issued by SPACE ID directly. ONTO Wallet’s role is the eligibility layer.

Key details

•       Campaign window: Tuesday 2nd June 2026, 08:00 UTC to Tuesday 9th June 2026, 08:00 UTC

•       Who can participate: Any ONTO Wallet user whose wallet meets the two criteria during the window

•       What is checked: Wallet age (over 1 year) and number of chains with assets (more than 3)

•       What you do: Connect your wallet address on the campaign page and authorize the eligibility check. That is the only action.

•       Reward distribution: Handled by SPACE ID after the window closes

•       No quest, no mint, no follow-list, no claim step after eligibility.

More SPACE ID domains supported in ONTO

Alongside the campaign, ONTO Wallet has expanded its SPACE ID domain support. If you hold a SPACE ID name on one of the newly added TLDs, ONTO can now resolve and display it.

•       Already supported in ONTO: .bnb, .arb, .sol, .lens

•       Newly added with this update: .eth, .zkf, .manta, .gno, .cake, .burger, .wod, .floki

That brings ONTO’s SPACE ID domain coverage to twelve TLDs across the major chains its users move between.

Get started

If you have been using ONTO across multiple networks for a year or more, this campaign is built for you. Open the wallet, head to the campaign page, connect and authorize, and you are in the running.

Download or update ONTO: https://onto.app

Learn more about SPACE ID: https://www.space.id/

The campaign opens Tuesday 2nd June at 08:00 UTC. Be the wallet you already are.

What is on offer

PALZ Game has put up a $2,000 prize pool, allocated across up to 500 qualifying players. Each qualifier receives the same bundle, valued by PALZ at $4 per player:

• Exclusive PALZ Beta Test Access
• 2,000 PEPZ tokens
• A Legendary Starter Pack

The bundle is fixed. If more than 500 players qualify, the first 500 across the line get the reward; the rest do not qualify, regardless of when they joined.

How to qualify (four steps)

1. Update ONTO Wallet to v4.10.0 from your device’s app store, or download it fresh if you do not have it yet.
2. Open the new Profile screen and connect your Steam account.
3. Confirm your Steam account meets both thresholds: over $5 lifetime spend on Steam, and over 10 hours total playtime on Steam.
4. Follow @PalzGame on X.

Hit all four and you are in the Proof of Play qualifying pool, up to the first 500. Verification is automatic. There is no separate application form to fill in.

How verification works

When you connect your Steam account in ONTO, the wallet verifies your account age, hours played, and spend history, then stores those facts on your device as Verifiable Credentials following the W3C Verifiable Credentials Data Model 2.0 standard.

PALZ does not see your Steam login, your inventory, your friends list, or your full purchase history. They see only the three signals required to confirm eligibility: that the account exceeds $5 lifetime spend, that it exceeds 10 hours played, and that it is a real, active Steam account. The credentials stay on your device. You authorise the proof; PALZ verifies the proof; nothing in between. Hence the name: Proof of Play.

Important details

• One Steam account per ONTO wallet. Multiple wallets verifying the same Steam account count as one entry.
• Reward distribution begins shortly after the campaign closes on 18 May. Qualifiers will be contacted through PALZ and asked to confirm the wallet that should receive the PEPZ tokens and the Legendary Starter Pack.
• Beta Test Access is delivered by PALZ; look for the email or X DM from the PALZ team after the campaign closes.
• Regional eligibility follows PALZ’s terms. Check the PALZ X channel for jurisdictional restrictions before participating.
• Proof of Play is a qualification campaign, not a giveaway. There is no draw, no random pick. If you meet the criteria inside the window, you are in.

Why this matters

Steam already knows your hours, your spend, and your account history. It has not paid you for any of it. ONTO turns that data into a Verifiable Credential you own, and PALZ pays for the privilege of seeing the verified signal, not the underlying account. The disclosure is yours to authorise. The reward is yours to keep.

Proof of Play is the first of a series. The mechanic is intentionally simple, the reward bundle is real, and the verification flow is the same one the next campaign will use. Verify once, qualify many times. Sell on your terms.

Get started

Update ONTO to v4.10.0, open Profile, connect Steam, follow @PalzGame on X. That is it.

Campaign window: Tuesday 12 May 2026, to Monday 18 May 2026.

Pinned updates and any clarifications will be posted on ONTO’s X channel and in the ONTO Telegram. Connect Steam: https://onto.app

A clearer Profile

The new Profile reorganises everything you have already verified, surfaces the gaps, and shows which data dimensions qualify for active campaigns. The point is simple: you should be able to see, at a glance, whether you are ready to participate the moment a campaign opens.

Verified credentials remain on your device. They follow the W3C Verifiable Credentials standard, and they leave your wallet only when you choose to authorise a third party. Selective disclosure means you can prove what is needed without giving away what is not.

New data dimensions: ONTO Steam verification arrives

Alongside the social accounts, email, and personal data we already support, v4.10.0 adds a Steam verification flow. Connecting a Steam account turns years of gaming activity into a verifiable signal: hours played, library size, spend history, account age. For game enthusiasts, that history has been sitting idle on a single platform. From today, it can travel with you, on your terms, to campaigns that pay for it.

This is the first move in a wider data verticals push. Steam goes first because the audience is engaged, the signal is rich, and the verification is clean.

The first PALZ data campaign

PALZ Game will launch the first data monetisation campaign on ONTO. Verify a small set of data dimensions, meet the campaign criteria, and you are in for a share of a prize pool of over $2,000. The eligibility is straightforward: $5+ spent on Steam, 10+ hours played, and a follow on PALZ’s X account. The ground rule on the data side is shorter still: anything you submit must be genuine, reliable, and verifiable. Verifiable Credentials are how we enforce that.

Up to 500 qualifying players will be rewarded. Full eligibility, dates, and reward mechanics will be pinned on the ONTO and PALZ X channels.

Celebrate the launch: $500 Steam giveaway on X

To mark the v4.10.0 release, we are running a quick 2 week long giveaway off the back of the launch tweet on X. The mechanic is light: retweet our launch post and comment your favourite Steam game underneath it. We will pick 100 random winners from the comments and send each one $5. Total pool: $500.

The giveaway is open from launch and the closing date is announced on the pinned post. Whether you win or not, the better outcome is connecting your Steam account in the new Profile while you are there: the moment you do, you are eligible for the PALZ campaign and the data campaigns that follow.

Get started

Update ONTO to v4.10.0 from the App Store or Google Play, open Profile, and start verifying. If ONTO is new to you, download the wallet and create yours first. Connect Steam from the new Profile screen, then check the campaigns tab to see what is open.

This release is one move in a longer arc. The platform is built so the next campaign, and the one after that, can plug in without you redoing your work. Verify once, qualify many times, sell on your terms.

Why ONTO Is Making This Shift

The ONTO data wallet is here, and it changes how you relate to your own information. Every app you use collects data about you. Your preferences, your behaviour, your identity. That data gets packaged, sold, and used to train AI models, target ads, and build products. The value flows in one direction: away from you.

The AI training data market alone is projected to grow from $7.48 billion in 2025 to $52.41 billion by 2035. That growth is built on human data. The question is whether the humans producing that data should have a say in how it is used, and whether they should benefit from it.

ONTO was built on Ontology’s decentralised identity infrastructure: ONT ID for verifiable credentials, and Orange Protocol for reputation scoring and cross-chain data aggregation. Those capabilities already give users portable, self-sovereign identity across Web3. The next step is to make that identity productive: to let users contribute their data, verify it, and earn from it on their own terms.

That is the shift. The ONTO data wallet evolves Ontology’s existing identity tools into a platform that puts your data to work.

How It Works: Use, Earn, Control

ONTO’s data ownership model follows three stages. Each one builds on the last, and together they create something that has not existed in Web3 before: a user-controlled data economy.

Stage 1: Use

You submit your data to access real services that benefit you directly. The first example is AI Avatars: upload your profile information and ONTO generates a personalised AI avatar using your own data. It is not a gimmick. It is the first practical demonstration that your data has value, and that you are the one who should benefit from contributing it.

This is a deliberate inversion of the current model. Instead of platforms quietly harvesting your data in the background, you choose to contribute it, and you receive something tangible in return.

Stage 2: Earn

Once you have verified your data, it becomes more than just information sitting in a profile. It becomes something meaningful, something the ecosystem recognises as yours and rewards you for contributing. Instead of having your information silently extracted, you receive corresponding incentives for the data you choose to share.

Stage 3: Control

This is where the model reaches its full potential. Users decide which third parties can access their data, for what purpose, and under what conditions. Authorisation is granular and revocable. You might allow a gaming studio to see your play history but keep your financial data private. You might sell anonymised behavioural data to an AI training company while retaining full control over your identity credentials.

The key principle: your data, your terms, your revenue. ONTO facilitates the connection between users and data buyers, but the user always holds the keys.

The Product Vision

The vision behind the ONTO data wallet is straightforward. Today, platforms use data. Tomorrow, users should decide how data is used. The whole model shifts from passive participation to active ownership, where individuals shape where their data goes and how it gets applied.

This reframes data as something owned by users rather than something exploited by platforms. It introduces user participation into a technological equation that has, until now, largely left them out. AI Avatars are the first proof of that principle. The rest of the roadmap builds on the same foundation.

What Is in the New Release

The new ONTO update (v4.9.23) is the first release built around this vision. Here is what it includes:

AI Avatar Creation. Submit your profile data and generate a personalised AI avatar. This is the Use stage in action: your data powers a service that benefits you directly. Avatars can be static images or animated, with animated versions available via ONT or ONG payment.

Enhanced AI Profile. Your ONTO profile now functions as a structured data profile. Personal details, preferences, and activity data are organised in a way that makes them valuable and verifiable. This is the foundation for the Earn and Control stages that follow.

Data Contribution Framework. The underlying architecture for submitting, verifying, and managing your data is now in place. This release focuses on the user experience of contributing data and receiving immediate value. Future updates will expand the types of data you can contribute and introduce the full reward and authorisation systems.

How to Get Started

Once the new version is live on iOS and Android:

1. Update ONTO to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play.

2. Open your AI Profile and complete your profile information. The more data you contribute, the richer your avatar and the stronger your profile for future earning opportunities.

3. Generate your AI Avatar using the new creation tool. You can save it, regenerate it, or upgrade to an animated version.

4. Stay tuned for the next updates, which will introduce data verification, ONG rewards, and the ability to authorise data access to third parties.

What Comes Next

AI Avatars are the starting point, not the destination. Here is what is on the roadmap:

Data verification and rewards. The next step is verifying the data you submit and rewarding users for contributing verified information. This is where the Earn stage comes to life.

Third-party data authorisation. After that, the Control stage: choose which third parties can access your data, set your own terms, and revoke access whenever you want.

Campaigns and activities. Alongside each release, we will run campaigns and community activities designed to give early users additional ways to engage with the new features.

The vision is clear: a world where your data works for you, not against you. ONTO is building the tools to make that real, one feature at a time.

Download ONTO and build your profile today. The future of your data starts with you.

Download ONTO Wallet  |  Learn more about Ontology

CeDeFi offers a practical way to reduce that complexity.

By combining centralized liquidity with decentralized, non-custodial access, CeDeFi allows users to complete common actions like swaps and cross-chain transfers more efficiently, without changing how asset control is managed. Inside ONTO Wallet, CeDeFi plays a supporting role in making Web3 easier to navigate, not harder.

What CeDeFi Means in a Non-Custodial Wallet

CeDeFi is often described as a blend of centralized and decentralized finance. In practice, what matters most is how it’s implemented.

Inside a non-custodial wallet like ONTO, CeDeFi does not mean handing assets over to an exchange account. Instead, it allows users to access external liquidity providers directly from within the wallet interface.

When you initiate a swap or bridge through a CeDeFi service in ONTO Wallet:

• You sign the transaction using your own private keys
• The wallet authorizes the transaction but does not take custody
• Execution is handled by an external service provider
• The result is settled on-chain back to your wallet

At every step, control remains with you. The wallet acts as an orchestration layer, connecting you to liquidity without becoming a custodian.

Why This Matters for Everyday Web3 Use

For many users, the challenge isn’t understanding what Web3 can do. It’s navigating how to do it safely and efficiently.

Without CeDeFi, users often need to:

• Move assets to centralized exchanges
• Manage multiple accounts and interfaces
• Transfer funds between platforms
• Track execution across different services

CeDeFi integrations inside ONTO Wallet reduce these steps. Swaps and cross-chain transfers can be completed where you already manage your assets, without redirecting to external applications.

This doesn’t remove choice. It reduces unnecessary effort.

Exchange Options Available in ONTO Wallet

ONTO Wallet integrates with multiple CeDeFi service providers to give users flexibility when swapping or bridging assets. Current integrations include:

• Changelly
• SimpleSwap
• Exolix

Each provider offers different routes, liquidity sources, and execution characteristics. ONTO allows users to choose the option that best fits their needs, rather than relying on a single pathway.

These integrations are optional. You decide when to use them and which service to choose.

Supporting a Multi-Chain Web3 Experience

Web3 is no longer confined to a single ecosystem. Users regularly interact with both EVM and non-EVM chains, move assets across networks, and explore new environments.

CeDeFi helps make this possible by abstracting some of the complexity involved in cross-chain activity. Instead of navigating multiple tools, users can focus on what they want to do next, not how many steps it will take.

Inside ONTO Wallet, CeDeFi supports a broader goal: making discovery across Web3 more accessible without compromising self-custody.

Control Comes First

A key principle behind CeDeFi in ONTO Wallet is optionality.

You are never required to use CeDeFi services. Your private keys remain under your control, and the wallet does not enforce a single execution path. Trust is applied selectively, based on the action you choose to take.

This approach aligns with ONTO Wallet’s broader design philosophy: tools should empower users, not constrain them.

Exploring Web3 with Fewer Barriers

CeDeFi does not replace decentralized finance, nor does it remove the need for users to understand what they are doing. What it does is reduce friction at the moments where complexity can become a barrier.

By integrating CeDeFi services directly into the wallet layer, ONTO Wallet makes common actions like swapping and bridging easier to complete, while keeping control where it belongs.

As Web3 continues to evolve, tools that help users move confidently across ecosystems will become increasingly important. CeDeFi, when implemented thoughtfully, is one of the ways ONTO Wallet supports that journey.

Explore exchange options directly inside ONTO Wallet and choose the path that works for how you use Web3.

To mark this integration, we’re running a Trading Screenshot Lucky Draw for users who trade via Changelly inside ONTO Wallet.

How to participate

Complete any swap or bridge transaction through Changelly in ONTO Wallet.

Once your transaction is complete, take a screenshot of the confirmation page.

Then, under the official campaign post on X:

• Follow @ONTOWallet
• Like and repost the post
• Comment with your transaction screenshot and transaction hash

Each valid comment counts as one lucky draw entry.

Campaign period

January 6, 10:00 UTC – January 13, 10:00 UTC

Rewards

A total of 41 winners will be selected:

• 1 winner will receive 177 USDT
• 10 winners will receive 17 USDT each
• 30 winners will receive 7 USDT each

Winners will be announced one to two days after the campaign ends on ONTO Wallet’s official channels.

This campaign is open to all users, with no minimum transaction amount required. Simply trade via Changelly inside ONTO Wallet and take part.

• Sahil Massey, Ecosystem Manager at TON Foundation
• Ethan, Dev Rel Lead at STON.fi, an AMM DEX and a Request-for-Quote (RFQ) aggregator tackling liquidity fragmentation and power integrated DeFi experiences
• JT, APAC BD Lead at The Open Platform, a leading venture builder/VC in TON & Telegram, backing projects like Tonstakers and STON.fi
• Kiwi Wang, Head of Community at Tonstakers, TON’s leading liquid staking protocol
• Geoff, Head of Community at Ontology Network, a public blockchain that powers Web3 with decentralized identity, reputation, and communication.

Below is a comprehensive recap of our discussion, covering wallet UX, DeFi, gaming, staking, aggregated liquidity, cross‑chain identity, onboarding strategies, and the latest ecosystem updates. (*Transcripts have been edited for clarity and readability.)

State of the TON Ecosystem

Q1: TON’s mini-apps and games have brought in millions of users through Telegram. Which in-wallet features (e.g. gasless transactions, guest‑mode transactions, cross‑chain swaps) will best help TON mini‑apps and games onboard new mobile users?

Sahil: There’s a huge amount of development happening on the wallet side right now—and our top priority at the TON Foundation is making that experience as seamless as possible for everyday users. Although we have access to a vast user base, we don’t want to overwhelm people with the complexity typical of Web3 wallets.

Think of it like a banking app: you open it, see your balance, and stake or transfer funds in a few taps—no “25‑button” workflows. To achieve that level of simplicity, we’re focused on two key features:

• Gasless transactions

Let users send, stake, or interact with dApps without worrying about transaction fees.

• Seamless cross‑chain support

Integrate multiple chains under one roof so users never have to switch wallets or manually swap tokens.

Beyond those, our biggest long‑term goal is real‑world payments. With nearly a billion users in our distribution network, we want to enable things like paying for coffee in-store with TON. That’s a major focus—one our CEO, Max Crown, has championed—and we’re actively incentivizing and supporting any project that helps make on‑chain payments practical and frictionless.

Q2: Which verticals—DeFi, gaming, payments—look most promising on TON, and how can ONTO Wallet integrations accelerate success?

JT: DeFi protocols form the foundational infrastructure for any Web3 ecosystem—and wallets like ONTO rely on those building blocks to deliver core financial services to users. However, if we want to scale our user base, gaming is the sector to focus on. In the TON + Telegram ecosystem, lightweight H5 mini‑games routinely attract 10 million+ players—and some even top 100 million.

By integrating these mini‑games directly into wallets like ONTO, you tap into Telegram’s enormous audience and its built‑in social mechanics (friends lists, group chats, airdrop incentives, etc.). For example, OKX Wallet saw explosive early growth by being one of the first to partner with TON mini‑games.

In short, DeFi gives users essential tools—swaps, lending, staking—while gaming provides the viral user‑acquisition engine. Combining both in your wallet integration is the fastest path to mass adoption.

Sahil: I agree with JT, and I’d like to highlight payments as another emerging pillar alongside DeFi and gaming. Here’s why:

• Real‑World Payment Adoption

Although TON has millions of users, they currently lack an easy way to spend crypto in everyday life—like buying a coffee. Enabling simple, low‑fee on‑chain payments is a top priority for our ecosystem.

• Ecosystem Support

We’re actively onboarding and supporting teams worldwide to build TON‑based payment rails. If you missed yesterday’s Payments Builders Call (hosted by our payments lead, Victor), check out the recording on builders.ton.org to learn about the projects driving this vertical.

• Evolving DeFi

We’ve built the base layer—AMMs, lending, staking—and are now refining the “detail layer”: analytics, composable yield strategies, and integration with real‑world assets (RWA).

• Next‑Gen Gaming

Early mini‑games (like simple “clickers”) drove huge spikes—but also massive drop‑offs after token launches. Our focus now is mid‑core games: richer gameplay, stronger social mechanics, and tighter Web3/Web2 integration to attract and retain high‑quality users.

In summary, the three strategic areas for TON right now are DeFi, Payments, and Gaming—all supported by robust infrastructure and AI tools.

Geoff: That’s a great point—moving beyond clicker games to richer experiences means we need to retain real user value, not just temporary airdrop spikes. I’ve been discussing this at ECC: identity and reputation are critical for sustainable gaming ecosystems.

At Ontology, we’re building tools that combine on‑chain and off‑chain gaming data. By merging blockchain interactions (like token events and TGE participation) with traditional Web2 gaming behavior, you can:

• Segment high‑quality players: Identify users with proven track records both on and off chain.
• Target incentives effectively: Reward those who genuinely engage long‑term, rather than airdrop‑farmers who exit immediately.

This unified reputation layer lets game developers and wallet providers curate robust, high‑value gaming experiences—boosting retention, not just initial downloads.

Q3: Staking is core to network security and user engagement. How does Tonstakers boost participation in the TON network? What are Tonstakers’ priorities in terms of wallet support and staking UX improvements in the TON ecosystem?

Kiwi: I appreciate the question! First, let me explain why liquid staking with Tonstakers is a game‑changer:

Most staking models lock your tokens for a set period—you have to track unlock dates, and sometimes rewards aren’t immediately claimable. Liquid staking removes all that complexity:

• Stake any amount (even 1 TON): You support network security and earn rewards immediately.
• Receive Tia’s TON tokens: These represent your staked TON plus accrued rewards.
• Unstake anytime: No lock‑up periods or waiting—your principal is always redeemable.
• Fully decentralized and secure: You remain in control throughout.

  But Tonstakers goes further: once you hold Tia’s TON, you can deploy it across external DeFi protocols—TomFi, TDust, Tradeor, Affluent, and more—directly from your wallet. This one‑stop interface means:

• If you’re new to TON via DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi, Telegram gifts, or whatever trend comes next, staking is your easy entry point.
• You immediately tap into both network rewards and broader DeFi opportunities.

  In short, Tonstakers is hands‑down the simplest, most flexible way to stake TON and dive into DeFi—all without leaving your wallet.

Geoff: I’m a DeFi maximalist, and I believe staking is one of the core use cases of Web3. If you have conviction in a project, putting your tokens to work—earn­ing rewards passively—is both sensible and essential.

When Ontology launched liquid staking, it was a game‑changer. Instead of locking up your collateral indefinitely, you continue to earn network rewards and keep your assets productive across DeFi. Liquid staking becomes the building block for everything from lending to yield farming.

Users love staking because it deepens their connection to the ecosystem—it’s proof that they’re “all‑in.” And beyond community engagement, staking underpins many of the cool DeFi applications we see today. While we don’t hear about staking as much as we did five years ago, it remains a cornerstone of crypto and Web3.

Q4: With ONTO Wallet’s integration of STON.fi’s Omniston, how can users access better swap pricing and efficiency?

Ethan: Sure—let me add something from a builder’s perspective. Telegram Mini Apps are essentially web apps delivered via an iframe, so you:

• Build a responsive web app (no complex native development).
• Deploy it instantly as a Telegram Mini App or inside ONTO Wallet.
• Gain broad reach to test and iterate quickly.
  Now, about Omniston and why it’s beneficial for ONTO Wallet users:
• Omniston connects to four TON DEX aggregators plus one OTC provider.
• When you enter a swap in ONTO Wallet, Omniston sends your quote request to all these resolvers.
• It then fetches and executes the trade on the platform offering the best price.

Key advantage: ONTO Wallet only needs to integrate one unified interface (Omniston). As new DEXes or OTC providers join Omniston, ONTO Wallet automatically supports them—no additional integrations required. This ensures your users always get optimal swap rates across the entire TON marketplace.

Challenges, Opportunities, & Co-Building

Q5: How can ONTO and TON co-create a smoother experience for users moving assets and identities across chains?

Geoff: We’ve prioritized cross‑chain support in everything we do—especially for EVM chains, where ONTO Wallet already excels. Here’s how we’re taking it further:

• Decentralized Identity (ONT ID):
  Map all your wallets—Ethereum, TON, Solana, and beyond—to one human‑readable DID.
  Enjoy passwordless login and unified access across chains.
• Cross‑Chain Reputation:
  It’s not just about moving assets; it’s about carrying your history and trust with you.
  We’re building systems that merge on‑chain activity (staking, gaming, airdrops) with off‑chain behavior so you never lose your reputation when you switch chains.
• Seamless Experience:
  No more juggling addresses, passwords, or separate profiles per chain.
  One DID + one reputation score = one seamless user journey across all your chains and dApps.

  By combining a unified DID with cross‑chain reputation, we remove barriers—no new logins, no lost history—letting you focus on what matters: using your assets and participating in Web3.

Sahil: I’ll start with a perhaps unpopular point: many people—even within Web3—aren’t aware that Telegram already includes a built‑in wallet (Wannet). Sure, we know it exists because we use it, but most retail users don’t.

• Education & Marketing

Wallet teams—ONTO included—must actively promote these features. Tell users that Telegram has a powerful wallet and highlight your unique perks (e.g., in‑wallet swaps, staking, gasless transactions).

• Flexible Gas Payments

Retail users struggle to move funds from Binance or other CEXs into Telegram wallets. Enabling gas payments with tokens beyond TON—like USDT—removes friction. When ONTO added the ability to pay gas in USDT (with settlement on TON), we saw a significant uptick in transactions. Giving users multiple fee‑payment options drives adoption and simplifies the onboarding experience.

These two focus areas—raising awareness of the existing Telegram wallet and offering flexible gas‑fee options—can greatly improve user adoption and engagement.

Q6: JT, you’ve seen a lot of projects, which do you think is the biggest friction that still hinders adoption and what do you think projects should build more on?

JT: We’ve already seen several games with strong success potential—often because they proved themselves on other platforms (Facebook, iOS, Android, WeChat). If a team has a track record elsewhere, they’re more likely to replicate that success on Telegram.

However, Telegram’s audience is unique. Look at the top mini‑apps today:

• Gift Bots: Deposit “stars” to automatically purchase GIFTs on Telegram.
• Mini‑games: Use stars and TON to buy in‑game assets.

  The most successful apps understand Telegram users’ specific habits and continually adapt features to match those needs. For example, NFT GIFTs—tokenized animated stickers—are gaining traction and represent a great direction for new features.

Finally, tokenized incentives can dramatically lower user‑acquisition costs. Traditional Web2 game studios often rely on paid installs, which don’t translate well to Telegram. Instead, developers should craft a Telegram‑specific go‑to‑market strategy—thoughtful referral rewards, in‑app token drops, and social mechanics—to build organic growth. A mini‑game with a tailored Telegram acquisition playbook will thrive in this ecosystem.

Q7: Thank you. Moving on: you mentioned gasless transactions—so after our integration, we launched a zero‑platform‑fee trading campaign on TON assets, plus a closed‑loop incentive model. In practice, we:

• Offer zero trading fees to lower the entry barrier.
• Run regular trading contests to boost activity inside ONTO Wallet.

  These measures drive both user engagement and token attention.

With that in mind, I’d like to ask our STON.fi and Tonstakers guests: how can we leverage zero‑fee trading and closed‑loop incentives together? For example, could we co‑host play‑to‑earn trading tournaments on TON, or build social token economies? Since we’ve also integrated Ton Stakers for in‑wallet staking, what collaborative use cases do you see emerging? Let’s start with Ethan.

Ethan: Absolutely. To make GameFi and SocialFi truly functional, a robust DeFi foundation is essential—many games rely on custom token models and on‑chain utilities. TON Foundation’s current focus is ensuring that DeFi infrastructure is battle‑tested and readily available.

Building MiniApps on ONTO Wallet means developers can layer their token mechanics on top of proven DeFi rails while users enjoy seamless in‑game earning. Beyond that, coordinated marketing campaigns—trading contests, educational AMAs, and targeted ads—help raise awareness.

Another high‑impact tactic is ambassador programs. Reward community advocates who stake your token and onboard new users: they grow the ecosystem and benefit as it expands. In practice, a well‑designed ambassador initiative taps the crowd’s enthusiasm, driving both user acquisition and deeper engagement.

Kiwi: I believe enabling users to interact on‑chain without worrying about gas fees is incredibly powerful. Often, people hesitate—“Should I really try sending this transaction?”—because they fear losing money. Removing that barrier invites experimentation and adoption. (Not financial advice, but it’s definitely worth giving a gasless feature a try!)

Q8: This question is for all the guests. What do you think is the best way to boost ecosystem growth and have more Web2 users into the ecosystem?

Sahil: We’re in a great position as Telegram’s strategic partner—one of the world’s largest messaging platforms—so our priority isn’t teaching users “blockchain 101.” It’s delivering invisible Web3 experiences.

• Zero learning curve: Users shouldn’t need 25 clicks to sign a transaction. They shouldn’t even realize they’re using a blockchain.
• Seamless integration: Every feature—staking, swapping, NFTs—should feel as familiar as scrolling a chat.

  Compare it to the internet: you don’t learn TCP/IP before browsing—you just click links. Web3 must move the same way. ONTO Wallet already offers many of these features, but the industry’s biggest hurdle remains friction and complexity.

If yield farming for DeFi can be condensed into a few taps—with clear risk disclosures—most people will choose ease over manual education. Reducing barriers to entry with streamlined UX is our foundation’s core focus and the key to mass adoption.

Geoff: Simplicity is essential—but not easy. Smart contracts are inherently complex and often signed without full understanding, which can be dangerous. Teaching everyone to read contracts isn’t realistic (I’ve been in crypto for years and still don’t feel confident doing that). So we need a solution that combines:

• User‑friendly UX
  Wallets and dApps should hide blockchain complexity. Users shouldn’t feel like they’re “going on‑chain.”
• Built‑in Security
  Simplification can’t compromise safety. We need seamless abstractions backed by secure defaults.

  One approach I advocate is “halfway houses”—semi‑custodial or hybrid solutions where new users enjoy some protection and ease of use before gradually transitioning to full self‑custody. This path reduces fear (“Will I lose my keys?”) and encourages experimentation.

Another undervalued resource is ambassador programs. Trained community advocates guide newcomers, answer questions, and demystify the process. Our ambassadors do incredible work—onboarding new users and making the ecosystem more welcoming. A strong community not only educates but also makes itself stickier, helping everyone integrate more smoothly.

JT: We built the Telegram wallet to make Web3 as easy as a single tap inside Telegram. Everything we do is designed to help users onboard with minimal friction:

• One‑Click Wallet Access
  No downloads or extensions—users open Telegram and instantly access their Web3 wallet.
• Zero‑Fee Fiat On‑Ramp
  Buy USDT with fiat at 0% fees, removing the complexity and cost of CEX transfers.
• In‑Wallet Yield Products
  We recently added USDE (a yield‑bearing stablecoin) so users can earn attractive returns directly in their wallet.
  Our portfolio partner Ton Stakers is also integrated, offering seamless staking without leaving Telegram.
• Viral Growth Mechanics
  Telegram’s social features (groups, channels, DMs) power referral campaigns and airdrops.
  For example, a mini‑game called “Hamster Combat” used two‑sided referral rewards to reach 239 million users. Rewarding both inviters and invitees drives explosive, organic growth.
• Strategic Partnerships
  We partner with leading projects across DeFi, GameFi, and SocialFi—and promote them through Telegram’s in‑app tools—to continuously attract new users.

  By combining one‑tap access, zero‑fee on‑ramps, integrated yield/staking, viral referrals, and strong partnerships, we make it effortless for anyone to discover and use Web3 right inside Telegram.

Ethan: Sure. ONTO Wallet is heading in the right direction—it’s what I’d call a smart wallet.

What ONTO is doing well: users can check their tokens, stake via Tonstakers, and swap via STON.fi without leaving the app. This creates a smooth, integrated experience that improves usability and retention.

One caution though: offering too many options at once can overwhelm new users. A simplified interface for first-time users could help ease onboarding and improve engagement.

Another growth opportunity is through infrastructure partnerships. Many new DeFi protocols are built on infra providers that bundle essential tools. At STON.fi, we’re working to integrate Omniston into these stacks to expand reach. ONTO could benefit from similar collaborations to tap into emerging ecosystems.

Kiwi: The Open Network thrives on connection and creation. Effective communication is paramount, as is the seamless onboarding and educational process for new users, both from a protocol and project perspective.

A crucial aspect for boosting the ecosystem is the convergence of DeFi, CeFi, GameFi, and SocialFi. This integration will create a singular, powerful experience.

It’s still very early days for The Open Network. We believe it has the potential to connect millions, even billions, of people globally, fostering unique opportunities. You are still early! We encourage you to join, explore, and be among the first to get on-chain.

Looking Ahead: Roadmap & Collaboration

Q9: What updates should we be looking forward to in the TON ecosystem?

Sahil: We’ve made substantial organizational changes, including welcoming a new president and appointing Max Brown, co-founder and former CEO of MoonPay, as the new CEO of TON Foundation. These changes have enabled us to streamline our support mechanisms for projects building on TON.

Previously, providing consistent and efficient support to hundreds of projects was challenging. However, after two months of dedicated effort, we’ve established robust structures and processes.

Now, any project building on TON can access a wide range of support by visiting builders.ton.org. This streamlined process offers various forms of assistance, from marketing and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) support to VC connections, audits, and grants. Existing support initiatives have been improved and integrated into this new system.

If you’re a project building on TON, we highly recommend exploring builders.ton.org. Our support team has worked tirelessly to implement these improvements, and we encourage you to utilize these resources. This represents one of the most significant updates from our ecosystem support side.

JT: We’ve got some exciting developments on the horizon for The Open Network (TON) ecosystem!

We’re particularly interested in bolstering our DeFi sector. We’ll be collaborating with Ethan from Ston.fi to determine the best support for other DeFi protocols. Another major update is the recent mainnet launch of TON-based EVM on Tact. We’re eager to see how this will facilitate the import of Ethereum liquidity to the TON mainnet, significantly expanding our DeFi capabilities.

The Telegram Gift trading volume continues to climb, with more users engaging with this feature and utilizing Stars and the gift bot to purchase various TON-based gift NFTs. We’re also seeing a rapid increase in users on NFT secondary marketplaces, with some achieving a million monthly active users in a very short period. This is a very promising sector for us.

For those familiar with the TON ecosystem, you’ll know our portfolio company, Getgems, an NFT marketplace. You can always trade your NFTs on Getgems, and they’ll keep you updated on the latest trends in Telegram, Telegram games, and Telegram NFTs.

Given the rise of the NFT market, we anticipate new games emerging, likely incorporating more features based on the current Telegram Gift functionalities.

Overall, we’re very excited for the next quarter. You can expect to see a lot of new and innovative developments across the DeFi, NFT, and gaming sectors within the TON and Telegram ecosystems!

Ethan: We have some exciting updates for you! Right now, we’re running an active campaign with Ethena. You can check it out at ethena.ston.fi. If you’re not familiar with Ethena, it’s a yield-bearing token for USD. You can stake it directly on the user interface to earn a good APR and Ethena points. It’s a great conservative way to hold stablecoins during market fluctuations.

We’re also developing limit order options for STON.fi. This will be a fantastic feature, allowing you to set a price to sell your assets even while you’re offline.

For the second half of the year, our biggest focus is building our cross-chain solution called Omniston. This will be a request-for-quote system that utilizes arbitrage resolvers. These arbitrage mechanisms will enable seamless cross-chain swaps.

This approach is fundamentally different from traditional bridges, which are often centralized and carry higher risks. By using an arbitrage mechanism, we’re creating a decentralized, on-chain method for direct swapping. We’re incredibly excited to bring this technology to the TON ecosystem.

Geoff: It’s our seventh anniversary of the mainnet launch – a significant milestone in Web3! We’re celebrating with a month-long event packed with trading competitions, staking rewards, and AI art competitions. Check out all the details on our website, ont.io, or on Telegram. There are many ways to win prizes and get involved, so don’t miss out!

Beyond the celebrations, we have exciting updates for ONT ID, including new features for chat, AI, and naming services. I’m particularly enthusiastic about the upcoming launch of ZKTLS. Simply put, ZKTLS allows you to prove information or reputation from external platforms like Twitter or Steam without revealing sensitive data. This is a powerful feature for privacy and verifiable credentials.

And remember, our trading competition is happening in ONTO Wallet, so be sure to participate! There’s a lot going on right now, and we encourage you to join in the festivities and new developments.

About ONTO

ONTO Wallet is a decentralized multi-chain identity wallet that combines DID (decentralized identity) with secure asset management. Supporting cross-chain interactions, DID-based authentication, and data privacy, ONTO now integrates AI-driven insights, enhanced security, and ONT IM for encrypted communication, empowering users to explore Web3 with greater intelligence, safety, and efficiency.

Users worldwide can download ONTO Wallet now via onto.app or their mobile app store. Desktop users can also install ONTO Web Wallet for web browsers.

For further details, questions, or comments, follow us on Twitter, join our Telegram or contact us.

Why Stake with Tonstakers?

1. #1 TON Liquid Staking Platform
Tonstakers holds the largest market share in TON liquid staking, with more than 66 million TON staked and a vibrant global user base.

2. Instant Withdrawals
Enjoy full liquidity — stake or unstake without lockups or delays.

3. Top-Tier Security
With a 95/100 CertiK audit score and ongoing security monitoring, Tonstakers provides one of the most secure platforms in the TON ecosystem.

4. Extra Rewards via Tonstakers Earn
Receive tsTON tokens and maximize yield across DeFi platforms, including lending, liquidity provision, and leveraged staking.

What This Partnership Brings to ONTO Users and TON Community

By embedding Tonstakers directly into ONTO Wallet, we’re lowering the barrier for anyone to participate in TON staking. ONTO users can now stake their TON with a few taps, receive tsTON instantly, and remain fully liquid — whether you want to pull out your principal at a moment’s notice or deploy it across DeFi.

For the broader TON ecosystem, this means even deeper DeFi participation: more liquidity in DEX pools, more collateral in lending markets, and more rapid adoption of tsTON in services like Telegram mini-apps.

The partnership marries ONTO Wallet’s intuitive, user-first design — featuring multi-chain support and industry-leading key management — with Tonstakers’ liquid-staking infrastructure, real-time withdrawals, and deep DeFi integrations. Together, we deliver an end-to-end experience where simplicity, security, and yield work in harmony.

Ready to try TON staking in ONTO Wallet? Here’s a quick tutorial to get you started:

1. Open the ONTO App and tap the “Trade” button at the bottom.

2. Tap the “Earn” button at the top and select “TON.”

3. Enter any amount you want to stake and start earning staking rewards.

About ONTO

ONTO Wallet is a decentralized multi-chain identity wallet that combines DID (decentralized identity) with secure asset management. Supporting cross-chain interactions, DID-based authentication, and data privacy, ONTO now integrates AI-driven insights, enhanced security, and ONT IM for encrypted communication, empowering users to explore Web3 with greater intelligence, safety, and efficiency.

Users worldwide can download ONTO Wallet now via onto.app or their mobile app store. Desktop users can also install ONTO Web Wallet for web browsers.

For further details, questions, or comments, follow us on Twitter, join our Telegram or contact us.

ONTO Wallet, a leading multi-chain wallet and decentralized identity (DID) platform, collaborates with TON to offer just that: the most rewarding and cost-effective gateway to the TON ecosystem. We are committed to building a self-sustaining user behavior loop for TON by integrating infrastructure, fostering community engagement, and coordinating with the ecosystem.

Core TON Infrastructure Now Integrated with ONTO

To help TON projects grow users, increase engagement, and drive asset retention, ONTO has already integrated core TON functionalities:

• Omniston Trading (Powered by STON.fi) — Most Cost-Effective Trading

Users can swap TON ecosystem tokens directly within ONTO—no need to visit an external website, all with 0 Service Fee, lowering barriers for new users.

• Tonstakers Staking Integration — Maximize Asset Growth

Optimize TON holdings with seamless, in-app staking for TON via Tonstakers. Earn rewards with real-time reward tracking, encouraging asset retention and long-term holding.

• TON DNS Integration — Secure Your Digital Identity

A distinct Web3 identity is vital. Users can register and manage their TON domains within ONTO for clearer wallet identities, social recognition, and organized asset labeling.

• Mini-Game Access (Forthcoming)

Integrated gaming experiences are coming. Telegram-based game bots will enable direct play within ONTO, offering instant entertainment without extra installs, often with in-game incentives.

• DeFi Liquidity Support (In Progress)

Collaborations with stablecoin protocols, bridges, and other infrastructure on TON are underway. Soon, users will access more flexible, high-return DeFi strategies directly via ONTO.

A Seamless Entry Point to the Entire TON Ecosystem

ONTO is more than a wallet — it’s the starting point for everyday TON users, engineered to be the most rewarding platform with the lowest entry barriers:

• All-in-One Access & 0 Swap Fees

Easily swap TON assets via Omniston for low-friction, high-efficiency transactions.

• Simple & Secure Staking

Stake TON in one tap with Tonstakers — no website redirect, just seamless earnings.

• Mini-Games (Coming Soon)

No app installs or registrations needed — Telegram bot games will be directly accessible in ONTO, often with built-in rewards.

• Unified Digital Identity: DID + Domain

Consolidate your .ton domain, on-chain identity, and activity under one ONTO DID, empowering true Web3 identity ownership

• Earn While You Engage

Earn through regular trading competitions, raffles, and structured missions. ONTO ensures your TON ecosystem engagement is maximally rewarding.

TON × ONTO: A Dual Helix of Assets and Identity

Real ecosystem growth goes beyond transaction volume and DApp usage. It requires a dual growth engine of on-chain asset accumulation and identity binding. ONTO is building exactly that for TON:

1. Asset Helix: From Usage to Retention

• Users acquire TON and ecosystem tokens via swaps, events, and DeFi tools.
• These tokens are used across TON DNS, games, NFT trading, and more.
• Eventually, users enter Tonstakers for long-term staking — locking value, earning rewards, and boosting ecosystem liquidity.

2. Identity Helix: From Actions to Reputation

• ONTO’s DID system links  TON domains, social IDs, and on-chain achievements into a cohesive digital identity.
• Behavior data (every transaction, stake, or game) builds your on-chain reputation.
• This identity enables governance participation, tailored rewards, and true “identity-as-an-asset” benefits.

These two spirals amplify each other:

• Assets drive engagement
• Identity builds loyalty
• By combining value (maximized by low costs and high rewards) with a strong digital identity, users become integral ecosystem contributors.

ONTO doesn’t just acquire users — it empowers them to become ecosystem builders.

ONTO: The Ideal User Gateway for TON Projects

Moving forward, ONTO will continue to deepen collaboration with TON projects across key areas:

Multi-channel integration: DApp, Swap, Stake, Gaming, NFTs— all in one platform
Joint promotions: Twitter Spaces, AMAs, and targeted missions to attract and activate users
Systematic user growth: Developing user growth systems with achievements, DID frameworks, and rewards
Ecosystem synergy: Unified use of tokens, NFTs, identity, and rewards

About ONTO

ONTO Wallet is a decentralized multi-chain identity wallet that combines DID (decentralized identity) with secure asset management. Supporting cross-chain interactions, DID-based authentication, and data privacy, ONTO now integrates AI-driven insights, enhanced security, and ONT IM for encrypted communication, empowering users to explore Web3 with greater intelligence, safety, and efficiency.

Users worldwide can download ONTO Wallet now via onto.app or their mobile app store. Desktop users can also install ONTO Web Wallet for web browsers.

For further details, questions, or comments, follow us on Twitter, join our Telegram or contact us.

Campaign 1: Follow + Trade = Win STON (USDT Equivalent)

How to Participate:

1. Follow these X (ex-Twitter) accounts:

• @ONTOWallet
• @Stonfi

2. Use ONTO Wallet to complete any transaction on the TON network
(Use the “Swap” feature and select the TON chain)

3. Go to the giveaway post, comment with:

• A screenshot of your TON transaction
• Any feedback or thoughts about your trading experience

Prize Pool (STON equivalent in USDT):

• Total prize pool: 557 USDT (distributed in STON tokens)
• Winners will be randomly selected using Twitter/X’s giveaway tools
• Rewards will be distributed within 7 days after the campaign ends

Notes: *$STON rewards are valued based on the $STON price on June 4th (campaign launch date). This ensures the total prize value remains fixed for all participants.

Campaign 2: Trade ≥ 100 USDT = Automatic STON Airdrop

How to Participate:

• Use ONTO Wallet to trade a total of 100 USDT or more on the TON network during the campaign period
  (Multiple transactions allowed — no minimum per trade)

Airdrop Reward:

• Eligible wallets will automatically receive 1 STON
• One airdrop per address
• Limited to the first 1100 eligible addresses
• Airdrops will be directly sent on the TON blockchain (ONTO Wallet supports receiving them)

Campaign Duration:

• June 3rd — June 17, 2025 (UTC)

Notes: *$STON rewards are valued based on the $STON price on June 4th (campaign launch date). This ensures the total prize value remains fixed for all participants.

Get Started:

• Download ONTO Wallet: https://onto.app

Here’s a quick TON trading tutorial to prep you for the campaign:

1. Open the ONTO App and tap the “Trade” button at the bottom.

2. On the “Swap” page, select the chain you want to trade on.

3. Select the “TON” chain.

4. Swap any assets on the TON chain to join the campaign.

Join in the fun to win a share of the REWARDS now!

About ONTO

ONTO Wallet is a decentralized multi-chain identity wallet that combines DID (decentralized identity) with secure asset management. Supporting cross-chain interactions, DID-based authentication, and data privacy, ONTO now integrates AI-driven insights, enhanced security, and ONT IM for encrypted communication, empowering users to explore Web3 with greater intelligence, safety, and efficiency.

Users worldwide can download ONTO Wallet now via onto.app or their mobile app store. Desktop users can also install ONTO Web Wallet for web browsers.

For further details, questions, or comments, follow us on Twitter, join our Telegram or contact us.