How to Mint NFTs on the TON Blockchain (Telegram)?

Minting Process Overview

1. Users must install the official Telegram app and ensure it is updated to the latest version supporting TON integration.

2. A TON Wallet must be created directly within Telegram via the @wallet bot, which generates a unique wallet address and private key stored locally on the device.

3. Users need to fund their TON Wallet with Toncoin, either by purchasing through integrated fiat on-ramps or receiving transfers from external wallets.

4. The NFT collection contract must be deployed on the TON Blockchain using FunC or Tact smart contract languages, verified through the TonOS API or Toncenter explorer.

5. Metadata for each NFT is uploaded to decentralized storage solutions like IPFS or TON Storage, with URIs formatted to comply with TON’s NFT standard (TIP-6).

Wallet Setup and Authentication

1. Launching @wallet inside Telegram initiates a secure key generation process leveraging TON’s signature scheme based on Ed25519.

2. The wallet interface displays balance, transaction history, and contract interaction options without requiring third-party extensions.

3. Users authenticate every action via Telegram’s native passcode or biometric lock, ensuring private keys never leave the device.

4. Recovery phrases are shown only once during wallet creation and must be saved offline—no cloud backup exists.

5. Wallet addresses appear as base64-encoded strings starting with “EQ”, conforming to TON’s address format specification.

NFT Contract Deployment

1. Developers write NFT collection contracts using Tact, a high-level language designed specifically for TON, with built-in support for royalty enforcement and transfer restrictions.

2. Compilation produces a valid .boc file containing the contract bytecode and initial state configuration.

3. Deployment occurs via a signed transaction broadcast through the @wallet bot, specifying gas limits and bounce settings per TON protocol rules.

4. Once confirmed, the contract receives a permanent address visible on explorers like tonviewer.com or tonscan.org.

5. Collection metadata—including name, description, image, and royalty percentages—is stored off-chain but referenced immutably in the contract’s code cell.

Metadata and Asset Hosting

1. Image assets are compressed into PNG or JPEG format with dimensions optimized for mobile viewing, typically under 5MB.

2. JSON metadata files follow TIP-3 standards, including fields such as name, description, image, and attributes.

3. Uploads to TON Storage generate deterministic content identifiers, ensuring URI persistence even if the original uploader goes offline.

4. Each NFT minting call includes a reference to this URI embedded in the message body sent to the collection contract.

5. Verification tools like the TON DNS resolver allow users to confirm that metadata has not been tampered with post-mint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I mint NFTs without coding knowledge?A: Yes. Third-party platforms like Getgems.io and Fragment.com provide no-code minting interfaces connected directly to Telegram’s wallet infrastructure.

Q: Is gas paid in Toncoin or another token?A: All transaction fees on TON are settled exclusively in Toncoin. No alternative fee tokens are supported.

Q: What happens if I lose access to my Telegram account?A: If the recovery phrase is lost and Telegram account access is revoked, wallet funds and minted NFTs become irretrievable due to decentralized custody design.

Q: Are royalties enforced automatically on secondary sales?A: Royalties defined in the Tact contract execute on-chain during every sale transaction, provided the marketplace respects TIP-57 royalty standards.