Process

How the Launchpad Works

A structured five-step process from initial application to vesting cliff activation. Every step has a defined timeline and compliance checkpoint — no ambiguity about what happens when.

Apply Your Project
~5 business days
Initial application review
14 days
Typical KYC open window before whitelist snapshot
T+49 → T+229
Vesting cliff + linear unlock window (6+18 months default)
Five Steps

End-to-End Launchpad Flow

From submission to post-TGE vesting, every phase is defined. Here is what happens and in what order.

1

Project Application

Submit your project details through the application form: team identities, TON contract address (or roadmap if pre-deployment), token structure, intended raise amount in TON, and a description of compliance measures already in place. We also ask about existing KYC provider relationships and any DFSA or VARA filings. This information is reviewed by our team — not automated.

Timeline: acknowledge receipt within 24 hours. Initial review within 5 business days.

2

Due Diligence Review

Our team conducts a technical and compliance review of the submitted project. This covers: (a) smart contract review or roadmap plausibility, (b) team identifiability and KYC capacity, (c) token utility assessment, and (d) UAE/DIFC regulatory context check. We may request additional documentation during this phase. The review period is typically 3–7 business days.

At the end of due diligence, you receive a decision: approved for listing, approved with conditions, or declined with explanation.

3

KYC + Wallet Whitelist

The KYC window opens to registered participants. Each participant connects their TON wallet and completes identity verification through the platform's KYC flow. Upon approval, their wallet address is automatically registered on-chain in the project's sale whitelist — there is no separate whitelist submission step. Wallets that fail KYC are not added to the whitelist.

Anti-sybil scoring runs during this window. Each wallet's behavioral history is analyzed and a score is assigned. The score affects allocation weighting at sale time. Participants can check their score before the whitelist snapshot closes.

4

Token Sale Execution

The sale opens on the scheduled date to wallets on the whitelist only. Participation is not available to non-whitelisted addresses — this is enforced by the smart contract, not a front-end filter. Allocation amounts are determined by wallet score tier and available raise cap. The sale runs for a defined window (typically 7 days) or until fully subscribed.

All transactions are TON-native. Participants pay with TON. The sale smart contract is published on the TON blockchain before the sale opens and can be independently reviewed.

5

Vesting Cliff Activation

At TGE (Token Generation Event), the vesting contract activates. Team and investor allocations enter the cliff period — no tokens are released until the cliff date. After the cliff, linear unlocking begins according to the agreed schedule. Public sale participants may have a shorter or no cliff depending on the project's token structure. All vesting parameters are set in the smart contract before TGE and cannot be modified unilaterally after deployment.

Vesting enforcement is on-chain. Tonstarter does not hold or control vested tokens — the schedule is a function of the deployed contract, not a discretionary decision.

Architecture

Platform Architecture

How the smart contract stack, KYC provider integration, and vesting contract deployment connect.

Platform architecture diagram showing how Tonstarter connects project founders, TON smart contracts, KYC provider, and token buyers in a single launchpad flow
Component Role TON interaction
KYC Engine Identity verification, document review, risk screening Triggers whitelist write on approval
Whitelist Contract On-chain registry of approved wallet addresses Queried by sale contract at participation
Sale Contract Accepts TON, enforces allocation caps per tier Rejects non-whitelisted addresses
Vesting Contract Holds locked tokens, enforces cliff + linear schedule Activated at TGE block
Anti-Sybil Score Off-chain behavioral analysis of on-chain data Score written to whitelist contract alongside approval
Example Schedule

Typical Sale Timeline

A representative schedule for a standard launchpad listing. Actual dates depend on project readiness and review outcome. This is an illustrative example, not a commitment.

Start Application
T+0
Application submitted
Project details, team information, token structure, and compliance notes submitted.
T+1 to T+14
Initial review + due diligence
Technical and compliance review. Decision communicated by T+14 in typical cases.
T+21
KYC window opens
Participants connect TON wallets and complete identity verification.
T+35
Whitelist snapshot
KYC window closes. Approved wallets are fixed in the on-chain whitelist. Anti-sybil scores finalized.
T+42
Token sale opens
Sale contract activates. Whitelisted wallets participate according to allocation tiers.
T+49
TGE — vesting clock starts
Token generation event. Vesting contracts activate. Cliff period begins for team and investor allocations.
T+229
First cliff unlock (6-month default)
After 6-month cliff, linear unlock begins. 1/18 of remaining allocation becomes available each month through T+589.
FAQ

Common Questions

Any TON-native wallet that successfully completes KYC verification is eligible. The wallet must be a self-custodied TON wallet (e.g. Tonkeeper, TON Wallet) — exchange-held wallets are not eligible because they cannot be individually KYC-verified. Each person may register one wallet only.
Typically: (1) government-issued photo ID (passport, national ID, or driving license), (2) proof of address issued within 3 months (utility bill, bank statement, or official government letter), and (3) a live selfie for liveness verification. Additional documentation may be requested based on jurisdiction or risk profile.
Allocation tiers are based on each wallet's anti-sybil score. The score reflects on-chain behavioral signals: account age, transaction volume diversity, TON staking history, and cross-wallet correlation patterns. Higher scores indicate longer, more diverse on-chain history and result in higher allocation weight. Scores are assigned before the whitelist snapshot and do not change after that point.
Vesting parameters are written to the smart contract before TGE and are immutable after deployment. They cannot be changed unilaterally by the project team, by Tonstarter, or by any other party. The cliff duration and linear unlock schedule are agreed during the listing process and reviewed before contract deployment.
Registered participants can view their current score estimate via the platform dashboard after wallet connection. The score is preliminary until the whitelist snapshot closes, at which point it is finalized. Note that the score reflects on-chain history — there is no mechanism to artificially improve it in the period between registration and snapshot.
UAE residency is not required to participate. The platform is accessible to participants from many jurisdictions. However, participation may be restricted for certain nationalities or resident jurisdictions based on the applicable legal requirements of the specific project's sale. These restrictions are disclosed on each project's detail page before KYC registration. Always review the project-specific eligibility requirements before initiating KYC.
TON network gas fees apply to on-chain transactions (wallet whitelist registration and sale participation). These are TON network fees, not platform fees. TON gas fees are typically very low — fractions of a TON per transaction. The platform does not charge a separate participation fee to buyers. Project application and listing fees are charged to the project team, not to token sale participants. Gas fee estimates shown on the platform are indicative only; actual fees are determined by TON network conditions at the time of the transaction and cannot be guaranteed by Tonstarter.
For project application enquiries: use the project application form. For general questions: email [email protected] or use the contact form. Our office is at Gate Avenue, Level 14, DIFC, Dubai. We typically respond within 1–2 business days.

Apply Your Project

Submit your TON project for review. Our team will assess compliance readiness and provide a decision within 5–10 business days.

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