STON.fi operates as a decentralized automated market maker (AMM) built on the TON blockchain. It stands as the largest decentralized exchange within the TON ecosystem, offering users near-zero fees, minimal slippage, an intuitive interface, and seamless integration with TON wallets.
Why Choose STON.fi for Your Liquidity Needs?
Founded in 2022, STON.fi aims to create a user-friendly cryptocurrency exchange that leverages the vast Telegram user base for mass adoption. The platform places a strong emphasis on community, providing responsive support and valuing user feedback. Its foundation on the TON blockchain, with its sharding capabilities, enables STON.fi to support millions of transactions per second, ensuring high throughput and scalability.
For creators looking to issue and enable trading for their tokens on the TON blockchain, STON.fi presents a robust and accessible option. This guide details the process of creating and managing token liquidity—commonly referred to as adding or removing a liquidity pool.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Liquidity Pool on STON.fi
Connect Your TON Wallet
Begin by navigating to the official STON.fi pools page. Locate and click the 'Connect Wallet' button typically found in the upper right corner of the interface. A list of supported TON wallet extensions will appear. If you have Tonkeeper installed, select it; otherwise, choose from other compatible options like OpenMask. Tonkeeper is often recommended for its user-friendly experience. After selection, a connection prompt will appear in your wallet extension—confirm the connection to proceed. A successful link is indicated by the display of your wallet address in the interface's corner.
Initiate Liquidity Pool Creation
Once your wallet is connected, click the 'Add liquidity' button on the page. You will be prompted to select the token pair for which you wish to provide liquidity. Enter the contract address of your token and specify the amount you intend to deposit for each token in the pair.
It is crucial to understand that the ratio of the two token quantities directly determines the initial price of your token. For instance, depositing 1 TON and 100,000 units of a custom token would set the starting price of your token at 0.00001 TON. After confirming the amounts and ratio, click 'Create Pool'. The system will request a final confirmation.
Please note that creating a new liquidity pool incurs a network fee, which generally ranges between 0.3 to 1.6 TON. Ensure your wallet holds a sufficient balance—at least 2 TON is advisable to cover the fee and the liquidity provision itself. After verifying the details, confirm the transaction in your wallet pop-up to finalize the pool creation.
Key Considerations for STON.fi Liquidity Providers
Token Icons and Metadata
Newly created tokens may not immediately display a custom icon on STON.fi. This is common and does not affect the functionality of the pool or trading. The platform typically pulls this data from public sources, and it may update automatically after some time.
Insufficient Balance Errors
If you encounter an error stating insufficient funds during pool creation, remember that the process requires covering the gas fee. The total cost, including gas, is approximately 1.7 TON. It is recommended to have at least 2.7 TON in your wallet to initiate the transaction smoothly.
Understanding Trading Fees
STON.fi charges a 0.3% fee on every trade executed on its platform. This fee is distributed to support the ecosystem: 0.2% is allocated to liquidity providers as a reward for supplying assets to pools, thereby incentivizing liquidity, while the remaining 0.1% is retained by the STON.fi protocol for maintenance and development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum amount required to create a pool on STON.fi?
There is no strict minimum for the token amount you deposit; it depends on the desired initial price. However, you must have enough TON to cover the gas fee, which is typically between 0.3 and 1.6 TON, plus the amount of TON you are adding to the pool.
How do I find my token's contract address for adding liquidity?
The contract address is provided when you initially create or deploy your token on the TON blockchain. You should have it saved from the token generation process. If using a token creation tool, refer to its documentation or output details.
Can I remove or change the liquidity I provide later?
Yes, liquidity providers can withdraw their assets from a pool at any time through the STON.fi interface. This process, often called "removing liquidity," allows you to reclaim your provided token pair proportionally.
Why is the token icon not showing for my pool?
This is usually a metadata issue. STON.fi automatically fetches token information, but there can be delays. Ensure your token's metadata is correctly configured on-chain. The visibility of the icon does not impact trading functionality.
What determines the price impact when trading in my pool?
The price impact is influenced by the depth of your liquidity pool. Larger pools with more assets tend to have lower price impacts for substantial trades, whereas smaller pools might experience higher slippage.
Is it possible to add liquidity to an existing pool instead of creating a new one?
Absolutely. If a pool for your desired token pair already exists, you can simply add more liquidity to it instead of creating a new one. This helps deepen the pool's liquidity and can make trading more efficient.