> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://stonks-bot.gitbook.io/stonks-bot-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://stonks-bot.gitbook.io/stonks-bot-manual/new-to-ton.md).

# New to TON?

[The Open Network](https://ton.tg/) (previously Telegram Open Network, both abb. as TON) is a decentralized computer network consisting of a layer-1 blockchain with various components. TON was originally developed by Dr. Nikolai Durov and the messaging platform, [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) and now embraced by a global community of independent contributors.

1. The current price of the TON can be found here, along with a list of exchanges where it can be traded.

* <https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/toncoin/>
* <https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/toncoin>

2. Chain explorers.

* <https://tonviewer.com/>
* <https://tonscan.org/>
* <https://ton.app/explorers>

3. Wallets.

* [Wallet on Telegram](https://telegram.org/) - built-in wallet available on Android, iOS, PC and more.
* <https://tonkeeper.com/>
* <https://mytonwallet.io/>
* <https://tonhub.com/>

4. Bridges.

* <https://app.rocketx.exchange/swap/> - best rates.
* <https://sideshift.ai/> - fastest, supports all chains.
* <https://fixedfloat.com>
* <https://bridge.ton.org/>
* <https://bridge.orbitchain.io/>

4. Live token pairs and charts.

* <https://dexscreener.com/ton>&#x20;
* <https://www.geckoterminal.com/ton/pools>

5. Popular DEX.

* <https://ston.fi/>
* <https://dedust.io/>

6. NFT, usernames markets etc.

* <https://ton.diamonds/>
* <https://getgems.io/>
* <https://dns.ton.org/>
* <https://fragment.com/>

7. Apps in the TON Ecosystem.

* <https://ton.app/>
* <https://t.me/trendingapps> - a channel on Telegram with recently added apps.

8. Telegram channels around TON/Telegram ecosystem.

* [HowTON](https://t.me/HowT0N) - a great channel for those who are new to TON and cryptocurrencies, a lot of knowledge and nuances given in an accessible way about the ecosystem.
* [TON Community](https://t.me/toncoin) - the official channel with information about the TON ecosystem.
* [Wallet News](https://t.me/wallet_news) - Telegram's official native wallet feed.
* [The Open League](https://t.me/league) - official channel of The Open League. TON’s massive reward program and competition.
* [Communities](https://t.me/join_community) - this channel is for🌍 [Community](http://t.me/community_bot) app: a telegram-native toolset for communities and projects, made by [Open Builders](https://openbuilders.xyz/).&#x20;
* [The Open Network](https://t.me/tonblockchain) - key network updates, network-wide proposals and votings - <https://ton.org>
* [TON Status](https://t.me/tonstatus) - technical notifications and up-to-date requests for action for TON validators, developers and integrators.
* [Telegram Tips](https://t.me/TelegramTips) - news feed with new cool features in telegram.
* [Telegram News](https://t.me/telegram) - news about Telegram.
* [Telegram Premium](https://t.me/premium) - news for Telegram's premium users.
* [Du Rove's Channel](https://t.me/durov) - thoughts from the CEO / Founder / Product Manager of Telegram Pavel Durov.

8. sTONks bot.

* [sTONks trading bot](https://t.me/stonks_sniper_bot?start=4B2764E5C3E7A69C1C1733EC6CC99F160DA9354B22ED8F1D6D11410BA2C0B1D8/)
* [official telegram group](https://t.me/stonksonton)
* [our website](https://stonksbots.com/)