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TON Blockchain & Telegram Mini App Development Resources

Master TON blockchain development with TONX API.

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TON (The Open Network) is a blockchain that relies on community consensus for data validation. This guide provides comprehensive resources to help you understand and develop on the TON ecosystem.

Core Documentation

Understanding TON's architecture and concepts is essential before starting development. Explore these fundamental resources:

Understanding TON Blockchain

Development Infrastructure

TONX API provides a comprehensive suite of TON APIs to simplify and optimize common request patterns, dramatically enhancing the developer experience. With instant scaling, 99.99% uptime, and seamless tools for a unified developer experience, TONX API offers:

Alternative API services for TON development include:

Development Tools

Essential tools for TON blockchain development:

Core Development Tools

IDE Support

For efficient smart contract development, various IDE plugins are available:

Block Explorers

Monitor your DeFi application using these tools:

Security & Compliance

Ensure your DeFi application's security through:

Smart Contract Development

Smart contracts on TON run on the TVM (TON Virtual Machine). These contracts, written in FunC or Tact, must be deployed on the blockchain for execution.

Programming Languages

  1. FunC - High-level language for program smart contract on TON
  2. Tact - New language for TON smart contracts

Development SDKs

TON blockchain supports multiple programming languages through comprehensive SDKs, allowing developers to choose their preferred language for development:

  1. Python SDKs
    • tonpy - Complete SDK with full TLB support and TVM emulator
    • pytoniq - Python SDK with native LiteClient integration
    • tonsdk - Focused on contract wrappers and cells implementation
    • pytonlib - Python wrapper for tonlib
  2. JavaScript/TypeScript SDKs
    • ton-core - Cross-platform client by ton-core team
    • tonweb - Comprehensive JavaScript library
    • ton-access - Unthrottled RPC access library
  3. Other Language Support

Application Development

The TON ecosystem supports various types of applications, from Telegram Mini Apps to complex DeFi solutions:

Telegram Mini Apps

Telegram Mini Apps (TWAs) provide a powerful way to integrate blockchain functionality directly into Telegram:

  1. Core Development Resources
  2. Development Tools

Token Standards & Implementation

Token development on TON includes both fungible tokens (Jettons) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), each with its own standards and implementation patterns:

Fungible Tokens (Jettons)

Jettons provide a standardized way to create fungible tokens on TON. TONX API offers comprehensive tools for Jetton integration and tracking. To get started with Jettons:

For token tracking and integration, use our Jetton API.

NFT Development

NFTs on TON offer efficient storage and transfer mechanisms. Get started with NFTs:

DeFi Ecosystem

The TON blockchain hosts a vibrant DeFi ecosystem with various financial services and protocols:

Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)

Leading native DEXes on TON provide various integration possibilities:

Learn how to integrate with DEXes in our Build a DeFi Guide.

Cross-chain Integration

TON's bridge ecosystem enables cross-chain asset transfers:

Financial Services

Infrastructure

  1. Core Network Services
  2. Development Infrastructure
  3. Storage Solutions

Development Tools & Resources

  1. Block Explorers
  2. Analytics & Monitoring

Community Resources

  1. Development Forums
  2. Developer Chat Groups
  3. Documentation & References

Security & Development Tools

  1. Security & Audit Services
    TON provides various security tools and audit services to ensure smart contract
  2. Advanced Development Tools
  3. Node Management

Integration & Authentication

  1. TON Connect Protocol

TON Connect enables secure wallet connections and authentication:

  1. Oracle Services

Design Resources

Utility Tools

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