TON Jetton vs Solana SPL
Both chains ship real fungible tokens in under a minute. Here's how they compare on cost, audience, wallets, and DEX support — and how to pick.
| Dimension | TON Jetton (TEP-74) | Solana SPL |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | TEP-74 (JettonMinter + JettonWallet) | SPL Token + Metaplex Metadata |
| Platform fee (SolanaForge) | 4 TON | 0.18 SOL |
| Extra on-chain gas | ~0.2 TON (excess bounces back) | ~0.0035 SOL rent + tx fees |
| Confirmation time | ~5–10s (masterchain) | ~400ms (single slot) |
| Wallets | Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, Wallet in Telegram, Tonhub | Phantom, Solflare, Backpack |
| Main DEXs | STON.fi, DeDust | Raydium, Orca, Jupiter |
| Distribution edge | Telegram-native reach | Crypto-native trading volume |
| Non-custodial | Yes — you sign via TonConnect | Yes — you sign via Phantom |
Pick TON if…
- Your audience already lives on Telegram.
- You want zero-install wallet onboarding via Wallet in Telegram.
- You're shipping a TON mini-app or tapping into TON Space.
Pick Solana if…
- You want deep on-chain trading volume from day one.
- Your community uses Phantom, Solflare, or Backpack.
- You want the fastest possible confirmations.
Why not both?
Some of the most successful 2026 launches ship a Jetton for Telegram and an SPL for on-chain traders, then bridge liquidity. SolanaForge is the only creator that lets you do both under one dashboard, with the same non-custodial guarantees.
FAQ
Is it cheaper to launch on TON or Solana?
Solana is cheaper in absolute USD terms today — the SolanaForge SPL creator is 0.18 SOL flat. TON is 4 TON flat + ~0.2 TON gas. Prices move, but both are dramatically cheaper than Ethereum.
Which chain has more retail users?
TON has huge organic reach through Telegram — Wallet in Telegram alone has 100M+ users. Solana dominates crypto-native trading volume and has a bigger DEX ecosystem (Raydium, Orca, Jupiter).
Which is easier for a beginner?
TON via Wallet in Telegram is the lowest-friction onboarding on the market — no extension install. Solana with Phantom is very close and has more tutorials online.
Can I launch on both?
Yes — and many teams do. Launch a TON Jetton for the Telegram community and an SPL token for the on-chain trading crowd. SolanaForge supports both under one account.
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Still not sure? Ship on TON first.
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