This chapter provides a step-by-step walkthrough for staking TON, managing $KTON and interacting with DeFi integrations.
Quick Access: Use our Telegram Mini App for the simplest staking experience - https://t.me/ktonio_bot
TON Wallet (Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, OpenMask or OWallet)
At least 1 TON balance for staking + gas
Optional: Telegram account for the Mini App
Visit https://app.kton.io/.
Connect your wallet and grant signature permission.
Enter the amount of TON you wish to stake (≥1).
Review the quoted KTON amount and click Stake.
Approve the transaction in your wallet.
Receive KTON within seconds; check your wallet balance or TonViewer.
Open the bot @ktonio_bot.
Tap "Stake" and select TON from your in-chat Wallet.
Confirm amount and authenticate with your passcode/biometrics.
Wait a few seconds for KTON to appear in the bot's portfolio view.
Burn KTON in the web app; receive TON after the current validator cycle ends (currently up to 36 h, planned optimisation to ≤18 h).
Swap KTON → TON on STON.fi or via the in-app "Instant Withdraw" button.
Dynamic fee is applied based on pool utilisation (displayed in the app at withdrawal time).
Navigate to STON.fi → Add Liquidity.
Select KTON / TON pool.
Supply equal value of each token and confirm transactions.
Earn swap fees + liquidity mining rewards (if active).
Open EVAA lending app (Telegram-based).
Deposit KTON as collateral.
Borrow TON or USDT up to the protocol's maximum LTV.
Monitor health factor to avoid liquidation.
TonViewer: https://tonviewer.com/ (enter wallet address)
Q: Can I stake from a hardware wallet? A: Yes — Tonkeeper Ledger support is live.
Q: Is there a minimum lock-up? A: No. Withdraw any time; validator cycle only affects standard withdrawals.
Q: What happens if a validator is slashed? A: Losses are socialised across the pool; controller diversifies stake to minimise impact.