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ton.app: TON ecosystem catalogue in 2026

What ton.app is, how to use it to find legitimate TON apps, how to avoid phishing clones, and how publishers can get listed in the catalogue.

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TON Adoption Team · research desk
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In the TON ecosystem one of the main user-facing problems is phishing clones. Fake «Tonkeeper» pages, look-alike wallet sites, drainer pages mimicking popular marketplaces — collectively they drain millions of dollars a day from inattentive users. The ton.app catalogue, maintained by the TON Foundation, exists as an answer to this — an entry point into the ecosystem where you can find the real projects without risking a clone.

TL;DR

  • ton.app is the official TON ecosystem catalogue: mini-apps, wallets, DEXes, NFT marketplaces, GameFi, Telegram bots, info channels.
  • Every project passes manual moderation before it appears in the listing.
  • It is a first line of defence against phishing, not a substitute for an audit or common sense.
  • Base listing is free; there is a paid «Featured» tier.
  • TON Adoption itself is also in the catalogue — an example of what a channel card looks like.

The long form below covers what is inside, how to use it, and how to get listed.

What is inside the catalogue

ton.app splits projects into several high-level categories:

  • Apps — Telegram mini-applications (games, services, exchanges) opened via TON Connect.
  • Wallets — TON-compatible wallets: non-custodial (Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet), custodial (Wallet in Telegram), hybrid.
  • DEX & DeFi — STON.fi, DeDust, EVAA, Storm Trade and dozens of other DeFi protocols.
  • NFT — marketplaces (Getgems), collections, tools for gift trading.
  • Games — GameFi projects, casual games with crypto mechanics, P2E.
  • Channels — educational and news Telegram channels about the ecosystem, with one-click subscribe.
  • Tools — explorers (TonScan), analytics (DeFiLlama aggregators), developer tooling.

Every project has its own page: multi-language description, screenshots, official-site link, «Open in Telegram» button, tags, community rating.

How to use the catalogue — practical scenarios

Scenario 1: opening an unfamiliar marketplace

Someone drops a link in a chat — «new TG gifts marketplace, 50% off». The first thing to do is verify the brand in ton.app. If the project is in the catalogue with an adequate rating, it is legitimate; you can connect a wallet. If it is not there — stop, most likely it’s a phishing front. Every real marketplace is already on the listing.

Scenario 2: picking a wallet

You need a TON wallet but don’t know which to pick. Open the Wallets section in ton.app — there’s a consolidated list with ratings, TON Connect support, open-source status. A fast filter before a deeper comparison (see our best TON wallets review for 2026).

Scenario 3: finding an educational channel

You want to follow TON news without the pump-and-dump scam channels. The Channels section is moderation-filtered — pick two or three verified channels and get quality content. The TON Adoption card on ton.app is an example of what a publisher profile in the catalogue looks like.

Scenario 4: launching a new project

If you are building something in TON, getting into ton.app is a free organic-traffic channel. Thousands of users visit the catalogue every day looking for specific service categories. Appearing in the listing means appearing in the funnel of potential users.

How to get listed

The application process:

  1. Have a working product. ton.app does not accept whitepaper submissions or «launching soon» pitches — you need a live service with a public interface (Telegram bot, mini-app, or site).
  2. Submit the application through the form on ton.app. The form asks for name, category, multi-language description, link to the main domain or Telegram channel/bot, logo, responsible-person contact.
  3. Wait for moderation. Usually several days. Complex products (DeFi, marketplaces) take longer — the moderator may ask for extra information about the team or audits.
  4. Receive the card. After approval the project appears in the catalogue with its own URL. You can edit the description, update the logo, add screenshots.

Free listing gives organic visibility — in the category, via search, via tags. Featured listings lift the card to the top of the relevant section. It is an ad-slot analogue, but ordinary cards remain free and don’t lose their search positions.

Featured is most useful for new projects at launch (to bootstrap initial traffic) or for big projects in high-competition categories (DEX, wallets) where unaided organic produces a small share of impressions.

Limitations of the catalogue

  • Not a substitute for an audit. ton.app moderation checks that the product exists and isn’t obvious scam, but it does not perform smart-contract security audits. DeFi protocols still need separate review (see how to read protocol audits).
  • Uneven localisation. Not every card is fully localised. English is the catalogue’s primary language; Russian descriptions are often shorter.
  • Featured slots. Paid placements are labelled but not always visually well separated from organic ones. Worth keeping in mind that the top position in a category may be paid.
  • Report-response speed. If you find a clone, takedown takes days, sometimes weeks. It’s not «instant protection» — the catalogue reduces risk but doesn’t eliminate it entirely.

ton.app and our profile

TON Adoption — an independent publication covering the TON ecosystem — is also represented in the catalogue. The channel card is available here; from there you can subscribe to our Russian-language TON coverage straight inside Telegram. If you came in from search and want to track ecosystem updates, that’s a convenient entry point — no email subscription or RSS client needed.

ton.app is not a silver bullet, but it is the cheapest way to filter out most obvious copycats. The habit of «before connecting a wallet, verify the brand on ton.app» saves more money than almost any single security measure.

Frequently asked

It is the official TON ecosystem catalogue: mini-apps, wallets, DEXes, NFT marketplaces, GameFi, Telegram bots, and information channels. Every project passes manual moderation before it appears in the listing — that reduces the risk of opening a clone instead of the real service.
It is a safe entry point into the ecosystem. Before connecting a wallet to an unfamiliar marketplace or DEX, check whether it is in ton.app. If it is — it's a legitimate brand that passed moderation; if not — work out what it actually is before proceeding.
No, not 100%. Moderation reduces the risk but doesn't eliminate it. Fraudulent projects sometimes slip past first-pass review and are removed only after complaints. Use ton.app as a first filter, not as final proof of legitimacy — also read reviews, check team channels, look for audits.
Base listing is free. There is a paid «Featured» tier that lifts a card to the top of the relevant section. Without buying Featured, your listing is still visible organically — through search and within categories.
Usually several days — exact time depends on the queue and category. Complex products (DEXes, lending, structured products) take longer to review than simple information channels.
A working product (not a whitepaper), a unique brand (not a clone), a clear multi-language description, valid contacts for the team, a link to an official domain or Telegram channel/bot. Scams, obvious clones, and pyramid schemes are filtered out at moderation.
ton.app has a report form on every project card. The complaint goes to the moderation team, they verify the signal, and if confirmed, remove the clone. Reaction speed depends on moderation load — top brands are usually protected fast, niche ones may «linger» longer.

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