KTON V2 Official: Milestones, Upgrades, and What’s Ahead
TONX Studio · · 4 min read
Editor's note: Toncoin, TON's native asset, has since been renamed Gram. This article keeps the names used when it was published.
The TON ecosystem has entered a new chapter in liquid staking, and KTON is leading the charge. Purpose-built for institutional and retail participants, KTON delivers secure, flexible, and composable staking infrastructure. In recent months, the protocol has accelerated its technical evolution and ecosystem growth, establishing new standards for trust, transparency, and adoption within TON DeFi.
From Beta to Official: KTON V2 is Now Live
1. TonCore LST V2: Audited, Secure, and Built for Institutions
The upgrade from V2 beta to the official KTON V2 marks a major technical milestone. Built in collaboration with the TonCore team, the new smart contract introduces a modular role system, parametric flexibility, a dual revenue model, and a transparent real-time rate—directly addressing the limitations of V1.
KTON V2 has been rigorously audited by TonBit, the primary Security Assurance Provider (SAP) for TON. As the first protocol to fully implement and publicly publish an audited TonCore LST V2 contract, KTON sets a new benchmark for institutional-grade security and transparency.
You can learn more about the audit report here.
2. First-Mover Advantage: Pioneering on TonCore LST V2
KTON is currently the only live implementation of TonCore LST V2. This first-mover status underscores KTON’s commitment to technical rigor, innovation, and institutional readiness. The underlying infrastructure is engineered to meet the performance and reliability standards required by professional and enterprise-level stakeholders.
Learn how TonCore’s LST V2 powers KTON in setting a new standard for liquid staking, read the full breakdown here.
3. New Landing Page: Your Portal to Advanced Staking
KTON’s redesigned homepage at kton.io offers an intuitive gateway to staking, ecosystem integrations, and key resources—designed for both new users and experienced DeFi participants.
KTON by the Numbers: Growth, Partnerships, and Protocol Momentum
1. TVL Growth: Measured Trust, Growing Participation
Since launching V2 in late March, KTON has gained significant traction within the TON ecosystem. As of the latest DeFiLlama data, KTON’s TVL has reached approximately $3.29 million, a clear signal of increasing user confidence and protocol adoption.
2. Ecosystem Collaborations: Integrating with Leading DeFi Protocols
KTON is partnering with a growing network of DeFi projects across the TON landscape, including Torch Finance, Titan, Factorial Finance, Evaa Protocol, and Fiva Protocol. These collaborations integrate $KTON into lending markets, yield strategies, and trading venues, deepening its role in TON’s financial infrastructure.
3. Titan Integration: Unlocking Liquidity and Yield
Through integration with Titan, a premier TON DeFi aggregator, KTON has expanded access to liquidity and enhanced earning potential for users. Features include seamless access to the KTON/TON pool, optimized routing, and exclusive APR campaigns. In addition to Titan, KTON is also available for swapping and LP provisioning on STON.fi, one of TON’s top DEXs, which lays important groundwork for future liquidity incentives.
4. Expanded Listings: Strengthening Ecosystem Presence
KTON’s rapid growth is reflected in its inclusion across major TON and crypto discovery platforms:
ton.org/stake – Listed as a leading staking solution
Telegram Apps Center – Accessible to Telegram’s 950M+ users
ton.app – Featured among top TON ecosystem projects
DeFiLlama – Integrated for protocol data and TVL tracking
Titan – Enabled for trading, routing, and liquidity provisioning
STON.fi – Integrated for swapping and liquidity provisioning
OKX Wallet Discover – Featured for broader Web3 wallet visibility
These listings enhance discoverability and underscore KTON’s credibility among both retail and institutional audiences.
5. KTON Premium: Tailored for Institutional Use
Coming soon, KTON Premium will introduce a suite of features built for OTC desks and enterprise users, including customizable vesting contracts and advanced integration tools. This expansion further reinforces KTON’s positioning as the liquid staking protocol of choice for institutions.
Contact us for institutional offers: https://kton.io/institution-contact
Looking Ahead: KTON’s Growth Trajectory
From early-stage development to a live, audited, and widely integrated protocol, KTON has established itself as a core contributor to the TON DeFi stack. Its foundation—audited security, transparent design, and strategic partnerships—positions it for sustained global growth and adoption.
With a roadmap that includes enhanced governance, institutional-grade features, and broader community participation, KTON continues to advance its mission: building secure, innovative, and accessible liquid staking for the TON network.
Explore the future of staking. Visit kton.io.
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About KTON
KTON is a next-generation liquid staking protocol built for the TON ecosystem, unlocking liquidity for both institutional and retail users. Through its liquid staking token $KTON, users earn staking rewards while accessing TON’s growing DeFi landscape. Backed by institutional-grade security, decentralized governance, and seamless DeFi integration, KTON drives the growth of Telegram Finance and mass adoption.
Stake Gram with KTON
KTON is the audited, open-source liquid staking protocol incubated by TONX. Current APY, fees and step-by-step guides are on kton.io.
