🕢Events

Events are the central layer of ONTON’s platform. They connect organizers, participants, and partners through a Telegram-native experience, powered by TON’s on-chain infrastructure.

Currently, events are hosted exclusively through the ONTON Mini App on Telegram, but the platform is designed with expansion in mind; future iterations will support web and mobile applications, as well as chain-agnostic capabilities.

ONTON supports various formats, from live AMAs to in-person meetups, offering tools to manage access, track engagement, and distribute rewards efficiently.

Creation

Event creation is handled directly within Telegram through the ONTON Mini App. Organizers can configure key details, including:

• Title, description, date, and visibility

• Ticket type (NFT or SBT), quantity, and distribution

• Optional check-in or participation criteria

• Reward settings and post-event actions

Most event configurations, including participant tracking and reward settings, are managed off-chain for performance optimization. Ticket printing (NFT minting) and SBT distribution are executed on-chain for transparency and traceability.

Ticketing

ONTON supports two models for access control:

• NFT Tickets: Transferable tickets issued on TON, suitable for public or tradable events. These NFTs are minted on-chain, serving as collectible credentials.

• SBT Tickets: Non-transferable, identity-bound access tokens ideal for private or verifiable attendance. SBTs are minted on-chain and linked to a participant’s wallet, providing verifiable proof of event participation.

Tickets are delivered directly to Telegram-linked wallets and validated automatically at check-in.

Platform Integrations

ONTON supports various event formats extending beyond Telegram, offering seamless integration with popular platforms to maximize reach and engagement. Current supported formats include:

• Telegram Chats: Voice and video chats for panels, presentations, or community calls, as well as AMAs, quizzes, and discussions natively within Telegram.

• Twitter Spaces: Live discussions and community AMAs directly integrated with ONTON's event management system.

• Offline Events: Conferences, meetups, and workshops with on-chain ticketing and SBT-based check-ins.

• Video Conferencing: Google Meet, Zoom, and other popular video platforms for virtual meetups and workshops.

• Asynchronous Workshops: Pinned instructions, checklists, and follow-up rewards that participants can complete on their own schedule, regardless of the platform.

• Games and Apps experiences: Game and App developers can integrate their product with ONTON and onboard users through ONTON interface in the form of Quests and Contests.

ONTON is flexible enough to support both real-time and asynchronous engagement across multiple channels, expanding its event capabilities beyond Telegram.

ONTON is flexible enough to support both real-time and asynchronous engagement.

Check-In

Check-in tools are available based on the event type and are primarily processed off-chain for real-time efficiency. These include:

• QR Code Scans: For offline events, enabling fast and verifiable check-in

• Automated Check-in via Partnered Apps and APIs: Real-time verification without manual processes

• Automated Triggers: Completing predefined actions during events (Wallet connect, Passwords, Quiz, or ...)

• Manual Distribution: User IDs or CSV uploads for direct access management

Check-ins serve as the basis for issuing SBTs or ONION-based rewards, both of which are minted on-chain for immutable verification.

Post-Event

Following an event, ONTON supports a set of post-event utilities:

• SBT distribution for verifiable participation or achievements

• Basic analytics for reviewing participation data

• Re-engagement tools for inviting past attendees or sending rewards

Only critical actions, like SBT issuance and ONION reward distribution, are executed on-chain. All other follow-up activities are handled off-chain to maintain performance and flexibility.