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TON Whales nominator pool contracts can create a pool with a minimum stake as low as 1 TON; however, this is not recommended.

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When to use

  • Small to medium stakes (50+ TON);
  • Staking without validator setup or technical knowledge;
  • Users seeking a simple staking experience.

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How it works

  • Nominators deposit funds into Whales pools managed by validators.
  • Rewards are distributed proportionally, minus validator commission.
  • The validator covers operational costs and is responsible for validation quality.
  • Funds are secured by smart contracts, while validators control pool operations.

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How to stake

  1. Use the TON Whales staking website to find a suitable pool and stake.
  2. Alternatively, send a message with TON and the case-sensitive text comment “Stake” to a Whales-type nominator pool contract.
  3. The transferred amount must be equal to stake_amount + deposit_fee; refer to the pool details for the current fee.

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How to withdraw

  1. Send a message with the case-sensitive text comment “Withdraw” and include the required withdraw_fee.
  2. Withdrawals follow a two-step process: request first, then finalize after the funds are received.
In some cases, withdrawals may be processed immediately if the pool has sufficient available balance.