Two models
| KTON (liquid staking) | TON Whales (nominator pools) | |
|---|---|---|
| What you hold | The KTON token, worth more Gram each round | A share in the pool, no token |
| Lock-up | Unstake any time: now from the pool’s spare Gram (0.2%) or at the end of the round (up to ~36 h) | Stake is locked for the round; withdrawals are processed between rounds |
| Minimum | 1 Gram | Set by each pool |
| Fee | 16% of rewards | Pool commission, set by each pool |
| Where | Any TON Connect wallet or the Telegram Mini App | Tonhub and the TON Whales web app |
TON Whales also runs a liquid pool that issues wsTON. We do not show its yield because we have not verified its pool contract, and every yield on this site is read from one. For reference, KTON paid 13.6% net over the last 30 days; all measured rates.
Which one to choose
- Choose a TON Whales pool if you already use Tonhub and prefer classic pool staking with a commission you can see per pool.
- Choose KTON if you want to start from 1 Gram, hold a token in any wallet and exit on your own schedule. How KTON works.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a nominator pool and liquid staking?
In a nominator pool your Gram is staked through one pool contract and stays locked for each round; you earn rewards but get no token. Liquid staking gives you a token for your deposit, spreads stake across validators and lets you request an exit at any time.
Does TON Whales have a liquid staking token?
Yes, wsTON, from its liquid pool. Its nominator pools do not issue a token.