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Side by side
 KTON |  Tonstakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Staked | 1.9M Gram | 145.3M Gram |
| Market share | 1.1% | 80.8% |
| 30-day APY | 13.61% | 12.67% |
| 90-day APY | 13.30% | 12.41% |
| Fee | 16% (on-chain) | 16% (on-chain) |
| exchange rate | 1.0830 | 1.1721 |
| 26 weeks |
Where they differ
| KTON | Tonstakers | |
|---|---|---|
| Token | KTON | tsTON |
| Fee | 16% of rewards | 16% of rewards |
| Getting Gram back | Now from the pool’s spare Gram (0.2%), otherwise end of the round (up to ~36 h) | Instant from a reserve while it has liquidity, otherwise end of the round |
| Audit | TonBit, public report | CertiK (per Tonstakers) |
| DeFi use | Wallet-first, limited | Wide integrations |
| Pool size | 1.9M Gram | 145.3M Gram |
Where the yield difference comes from
Both contracts report their fee as a share of rewards: 16% for KTON and 16% for Tonstakers. The rest is how much of each pool is actually staked. Tonstakers keeps Gram aside so it can pay instant withdrawals; KTON keeps nearly everything with validators, pays small exits now from what it keeps aside and the rest at the end of the round.
Over 30 days that came to 13.6% for KTON and 12.7% for Tonstakers; over 90 days, 13.3% and 12.4%. Short windows swing with single rounds, so give the longer one more weight.
Which one to choose
- Choose Tonstakers if you want to leave in minutes rather than hours, or use your staking token across TON DeFi.
- Choose KTON if you can wait up to ~36 hours for larger exits and want a publicly audited, fully staked pool with a fee on rewards only. How KTON works.
Frequently asked questions
Is KTON better than Tonstakers?
It depends on what you need. Both take a share of rewards and stake with the same validators. Tonstakers offers instant exits and broad DeFi use; KTON keeps almost all deposits staked, pays small withdrawals instantly and publishes a TonBit audit. Measured over 30 days: 13.6% for KTON, 12.7% for Tonstakers.
Is TonStake the same as Tonstakers?
No. TonStake (tonstake.com) is the team behind KTON. Tonstakers is a separate protocol with its own token, tsTON. The names are similar; the projects are unrelated.
How do I move from tsTON to KTON?
Unstake tsTON in the Tonstakers app (or swap it on a DEX), then stake the Gram in KTON. Expect network gas, and a wait if you take the end-of-round exit. Step by step, with a calculator.