TON & ChessPoint: A Complete Guide

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What is TON?

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TON (The Open Network) is a next-generation blockchain originally developed by the Telegram team. Its deep integration with Telegram makes it one of the most accessible crypto networks for everyday users — no technical background required.

TON stands out from other blockchains for a few key reasons:

  • Speed — a sharding architecture enables processing of millions of transactions per second
  • Low fees — transaction costs are a fraction of what Bitcoin or Ethereum charge
  • Security — Proof-of-Stake consensus protects the network from attacks
  • Smart contracts — conditions execute automatically, with no middlemen involved

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What Can You Do With TON?

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TON is a digital token that stays in your own wallet. You can keep it, use it in TON-based apps, or trade it on major crypto exchanges. Rules and availability depend on the country you live in.

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Crypto Tournament Formats

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ChessPoint offers two types of crypto-prize tournaments:

  • Full Web3 Tournaments — each player contributes a deposit upon entry, forming a shared prize pool. Prizes are distributed automatically via smart contract. Any player can create these tournaments, and every transaction is fully logged on the blockchain — transparent and immutable
  • Light Tournaments — the prize pool is guaranteed by the platform or sponsors; no entry fees except for platform service fees (a connected wallet is still required)

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Why You Need a Wallet

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To join any crypto tournament, every player must connect a TON wallet. This guarantees three core principles:

  • Fairness — all operations run through a smart contract with zero manual intervention
  • Transparency — every transaction is publicly visible on the blockchain
  • Instant payouts — prizes are distributed to all winners simultaneously

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⚠️ ChessPoint never holds your funds. The platform is fully non-custodial — you always retain complete control over your wallet.

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How to Connect Your Wallet

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1. Go to the Wallet section

2. Tap Connect TON Wallet

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3. On mobile: open your preferred TON wallet app and confirm registration of your wallet

4. On desktop: choose one of the ChessPoint-supported apps installed on your smartphone and confirm the connection by scanning the qr code

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We recommend using TONKEEPER, which is very easy to install, stable and does not require any personal data.

👉Apple Store

👉Google Play

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5. Approve the ChessPoint registration prompt in your wallet. If connected successfully, you will see your wallet address. in your Wallet.

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That's it! From now on, whenever you join a tournament with a crypto prize, your wallet will automatically be used to receive your winnings.

For any questions, reach out at support@chesspoint.org