Get TON
You need TON (Toncoin) to purchase CYRUS tokens through the bonding curve and to pay for transaction fees on the TON blockchain. Transaction fees on TON are very low — typically $0.01–$0.05 per transaction.
Method 1: Buy Directly in Tonkeeper (Easiest)
The fastest way to get TON is to buy it directly inside the Tonkeeper app using a credit card, debit card, or bank transfer.
Steps
- Open Tonkeeper and tap Buy TON on the main screen
- Enter the amount you want to purchase (in your local currency or TON)
- Select a payment method:
- Credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard)
- Apple Pay or Google Pay (where available)
- Bank transfer (varies by region)
- Choose a payment provider — Tonkeeper aggregates several providers and shows you available options for your region
- Complete the purchase — TON arrives in your wallet within minutes
Fees: Card purchases typically have a 2–5% fee from the payment provider. Bank transfers are usually cheaper but may take longer. Tonkeeper itself does not charge an additional fee.
Supported Providers
Tonkeeper integrates with multiple fiat-to-crypto providers including Mercuryo, MoonPay, Neocrypto, and others. Available providers and payment methods depend on your country.
Method 2: Buy on a Centralized Exchange
If you want lower fees or already use an exchange, you can buy TON there and withdraw it to your wallet.
Exchanges with TON Support
| Exchange | Buy with Fiat | TON Withdrawal |
|---|---|---|
| Bybit | Card, bank transfer | Yes — TON network |
| OKX | Card, bank transfer, P2P | Yes — TON network |
| Binance | Card, bank transfer, P2P | Yes — TON network |
| KuCoin | Card, P2P | Yes — TON network |
| MEXC | Card, bank transfer | Yes — TON network |
| Gate.io | Card | Yes — TON network |
| Coinbase | Card, bank transfer, ACH | Yes — TON network |
Steps
- Create an account on one of the exchanges above
- Verify your identity (KYC) — most exchanges require ID verification before you can buy or withdraw
- Deposit funds — via bank transfer, credit card, or other supported method
- Buy TON — search for “TON” or “Toncoin” in the trading section
- Withdraw to your wallet:
- Go to Withdraw → select TON / Toncoin
- Paste your Tonkeeper wallet address
- Select the TON network (not ERC-20, not BEP-20)
- Enter the amount
- Confirm and complete any 2FA verification
Critical: When withdrawing, always select the TON network. If you send to an Ethereum (ERC-20) or BSC (BEP-20) address by mistake, your funds may be permanently lost.
Exchange Tips
- Bank transfers have lower fees than card purchases (typically 0–1.5% vs 2–5%)
- Some exchanges offer 0-fee promotions on TON trading pairs
- Keep only what you need on exchanges — withdraw to your own wallet for security
Method 3: Peer-to-Peer via Telegram
You can buy TON directly from other users using the Telegram Wallet bot’s built-in P2P marketplace.
Steps
- Open Telegram and go to @wallet
- Tap P2P Market (or Buy/Sell)
- Browse available offers — sellers list their price, accepted payment methods, and limits
- Select an offer and follow the escrow process:
- The seller’s TON is held in escrow by the bot
- You pay the seller using the agreed payment method (bank transfer, etc.)
- The seller confirms receipt
- TON is released to your Telegram wallet
- Once you have TON in @wallet, you can transfer it to your Tonkeeper wallet
P2P trading can offer competitive rates, but always trade through the official escrow system. Never send payment outside the bot’s process.
Method 4: Swap from Other Crypto
If you already hold cryptocurrency (USDT, BTC, ETH, etc.), you can swap it for TON.
On Centralized Exchanges
Most exchanges support pairs like TON/USDT, TON/BTC, and TON/USDC. Simply trade your existing crypto for TON and withdraw.
On TON DEXs
If you already have tokens on the TON blockchain (like USDT on TON), you can swap them directly:
- DeDust — Popular TON DEX with deep liquidity
- STON.fi — Cross-chain DEX on TON with competitive rates
Both DEXs connect via TON Connect — just open the DEX in your Tonkeeper browser, connect your wallet, and swap.
Bridge from Other Chains
If you have crypto on Ethereum, BSC, or other chains, you can bridge to TON using:
- STON.fi Bridge — Cross-chain bridge to TON
- Tonkeeper’s built-in bridge — Available in the Tonkeeper browser tab under “Exchanges”
How Much TON Do I Need?
| Purpose | Recommended Amount |
|---|---|
| Try minting a small amount of CYRUS | 5–10 TON |
| Moderate participation | 50–100 TON |
| Significant commitment | 500+ TON |
| Transaction fees | ~0.1 TON (enough for dozens of transactions) |
Cost Estimate
At TON’s typical price range, here’s a rough guide:
- Transaction fees are negligible (~$0.01–$0.05 per transaction)
- The CYRUS bonding curve starts at $0.01 per token and rises to $1.00
- You can start with any amount — there is no minimum purchase
Start small. Buy a small amount of TON, try minting some CYRUS, and get comfortable with the process before committing more.
Verifying Your Balance
After purchasing TON:
- Open your Tonkeeper app
- Your TON balance appears at the top of the main screen
- You can also check your address on a block explorer:
- tonviewer.com — Clean, modern explorer
- tonscan.org — Detailed transaction explorer
Troubleshooting
TON not showing up after exchange withdrawal
- Exchange withdrawals can take 5–30 minutes depending on the exchange
- Check the withdrawal status in your exchange account
- Verify you selected the TON network (not ERC-20 or BEP-20)
- Confirm the wallet address is correct
Card payment declined in Tonkeeper
- Some banks block cryptocurrency purchases — try a different card or payment method
- Try a different payment provider within Tonkeeper
- Bank transfers are more reliable than card payments in many regions
Transaction stuck or pending
- TON transactions typically confirm in 5 seconds
- If pending for more than a few minutes, the transaction likely failed — check your wallet or the block explorer
- Failed transactions refund automatically (minus a small gas fee)
Next Steps
You have TON in your wallet. Now you’re ready to mint CYRUS tokens.