How It Works
TON Pay provides developers with a shared payments back-end for TON-based applications. The SDK handles checkout, settlement, and reporting, removing the need to build custom wallet integrations or payment infrastructure per application.
Transactions settle near-instantly on TON Blockchain at a significantly lower cost than traditional payment methods. This makes high-frequency payments practical in ways that weren't previously possible.
We've also built a merchant dashboard for tracking payment performance. The first phase is production-ready and has already been tested with early merchant partners.
What Changes for Users
Users on Telegram can pay for goods and services without leaving the application or navigating complex checkout flows. The underlying blockchain mechanics are handled entirely in the background.
This also represents a shift in how digital assets function on TON. Rather than remaining in a wallet solely as an investment, TON-based assets become directly spendable within the applications users already engage with. With over a billion Telegram users globally, this opens crypto payments to a massive audience without requiring additional tools or onboarding.
What's Next
We're starting with Telegram, but TON Pay is built to expand to web-based applications and other experiences on TON Blockchain over time. We're planning a broader rollout across new merchant categories and payment use cases throughout 2026, with further updates expected at our annual Gateway conference in May.
