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TON and wallets.

TON, short for The Open Network, is the blockchain that payouts arrive on. Most people selling Stars are not crypto people and do not want to become crypto people, they just want the money to land somewhere safe. These guides explain what TON is without jargon, compare the main wallets on the things that actually matter such as setup, backup and fees, and help you pick one and get on with it.

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TON cryptocurrency and wallets.

May 17
What is TON cryptocurrency?

A plain-English introduction to The Open Network for Telegram users who are new to crypto and just want to understand what they are being paid in.

Apr 22
TON wallets compared: Tonkeeper vs TON Wallet vs MyTonWallet.

Three popular TON wallets tested side by side on setup, fees, backup and day-to-day use, so you can pick one and move on.

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