Overview
This article describes wallets from a developer's perspective, with the ultimate goal of creating wallet applications that support mass adoption of The Open Network (TON).
If you're looking for a wallet to install, visit ton.org/wallets.
Non-Custodial Software (Hot) Wallets
Non-custodial software wallets, commonly known as hot wallets, operate as applications on host devices and store private keys within their interfaces. These wallets typically allow users full control over their keys.
Here are some non-custodial wallets for the TON blockchain:
- TON Wallet – A multi-platform classic wallet developed by the TON Foundation.
- Tonkeeper – Open-source multi-platform wallet with a large user base.
- Tonhub – Mobile wallet with advanced features like TON Whales Staking.
- OpenMask – Chrome extension wallet with biometric authentication.
- MyTonWallet – Browser-based and extension wallet supporting tokens/NFTs.
TON Wallet
The original wallet developed by the TON Foundation, designed to align with core TON blockchain principles.
Pros & Cons
✅ Official TON Foundation product
✅ Multi-platform support (iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Windows, Chrome)
✅ Bug bounty program for security enhancements
❌ Infrequent updates
❌ Outdated UI compared to competitors
Tonkeeper
The most popular TON wallet, supporting NFT transfers and multi-platform accessibility.
Pros & Cons
✅ Widely trusted by users
✅ Full NFT functionality
✅ Supports iOS, Android, and browsers
❌ High entry barrier for contributors
Tonhub
A feature-rich mobile wallet with TON Whales integration.
Pros & Cons
✅ Advanced staking UI
❌ No desktop support
OpenMask
A Chrome extension wallet focused on Web3 interactions.
Pros & Cons
✅ Biometric security
❌ Limited dApp integrations
MyTonWallet
A browser extension/web wallet supporting TON DNS, proxies, and tokens.
Pros & Cons
✅ Multi-OS support
❌ No Firefox extension
Non-Custodial Hardware (Cold) Wallets
Hardware wallets store private keys offline, minimizing exposure to online threats.
Ledger
- Official link: ledger.com
SafePal
- A gateway to decentralized apps (safepal.com).
Custodial Wallets
These wallets delegate private key control to third parties.
@wallet
A Telegram bot for P2P TON transactions.
@cryptobot
Telegram-based wallet with exchange features.
@tonRocketBot
Supports TON and Jetton trading.
Multisig Wallets
Tonkey
Introduces multisig functionality to TON.
FAQs
What’s the difference between custodial and non-custodial wallets?
Non-custodial wallets give users full key control, while custodial wallets rely on third-party key management.
Which TON wallet supports NFTs?
Tonkeeper offers native NFT transfer support.
Can I use MyTonWallet on Firefox?
No—it’s currently limited to Chrome browsers.
Is TON Wallet still maintained?
Updates are infrequent; consider alternatives like Tonkeeper for active development.