Exchanging Stars for TON: How to Make It as Profitable as Possible

Telegram Stars are the messenger’s internal currency, which can be used to pay for products in mini-apps, support content creators, run ads, and more. But most importantly — they can be exchanged for Toncoin (TON), which can then be converted into rubles, USDT, or other digital currencies.

In this article, we’ll cover:

• How to exchange Stars for Toncoin
• What conditions and limits apply to withdrawals
• Alternative ways to use Stars

Key Points About Exchanging Stars for TON

Exchanging Stars for Toncoin is possible, but only for specific users:

• Only available to channel owners, bot developers, and mini-app creators
• Exchanges happen through the official Fragment platform
• Minimum batch: 1,000 Stars
• Exchange rate is not fixed and may fluctuate
• Stars can only be exchanged after 21 days from receipt

Note: Purchased Stars cannot be refunded or directly exchanged to fiat.

How to Exchange Stars for Toncoin: Step-by-Step Guide

You’ll need:

• A TON crypto wallet — for example, via @wallet
• At least 1,000 Stars on your bot or channel balance
• 21 days passed since the Stars were received

Step 1. Create a TON Wallet

In Telegram, find and open the @wallet bot. Click “Start”, then “Create Wallet”. Save your seed phrase securely. Alternatively, you can use the Tonkeeper mobile app.

Step 2. Go to the Monetization Section

Open the channel, bot, or app through which you earned the Stars. Navigate to Settings → Balance or Monetization. Eligible Stars for exchange will be listed there.

Note: Only earned, not purchased, Stars can be exchanged.

Step 3. Request a Stars-to-TON Withdrawal

1. Select at least 1,000 Stars
2. Click “Withdraw” — this will redirect to Fragment
3. Verify channel name, Stars amount, and wallet address
4. Confirm the transaction

After confirmation, Toncoin will be credited to your wallet.

What Can You Do Next with Toncoin?

• Hold it in your TON wallet
• Sell it for rubles, USDT, or other cryptocurrencies on exchanges (Bybit, OKX, Binance, KuCoin)
• Use in DeFi — staking, yield farming, and more

Note: Fiat withdrawal depends on the crypto exchange you use.

Can Stars Be Used Differently?

1. Promote on Telegram with a Discount

Telegram gives a 30% discount on ads paid with Stars. To run ads:

• Go to your channel or bot’s Settings → Balance
• Click “Buy Advertising”
• Set audience and parameters
• Pay with Stars

2. Pay for Goods and Services in Telegram Mini Apps

Use Stars to pay for:

• Virtual goods (skins, NFTs, subscriptions)
• Exclusive content
• Donations to creators and streamers

Some apps accept Stars directly, others convert them into in-app tokens.

Summary

• Only developers and creators can withdraw Stars
• Minimum exchange is 1,000 Stars after 21 days
• Stars can also be used for ads or in mini-apps
• Toncoin can be sold for fiat or reinvested

Follow this guide to withdraw and exchange Stars on the best terms possible!