Powering TON While You Earn: My 3 Favorite Ways to Get Rewards on STON.fi
MagicLegs4 min read·Just now--
The first time I used STON.fi, I thought I was just there to swap tokens.
I was wrong.
What I discovered instead was a system where every action I took could actually strengthen TON DeFi — and reward me for it at the same time. Not in a vague, “earn points” kind of way, but in a way that directly supports the two things every DeFi ecosystem desperately needs to survive: liquidity and governance.
That’s when it clicked for me: on STON.fi, you’re not just a user. You’re part of the engine.
And there are three powerful ways to participate — which you can mix however you like:
- Farming (putting liquidity to work)
- Staking STON (locking in for protocol rewards and governance)
- Boost Farm APR (stacking both for multiplied rewards during campaigns)
Let me break it down the way I wish someone had explained it to me.
1. Farming: Putting Liquidity to Work
Farming starts with liquidity.
When you add liquidity to a pool (say STON/USDt), you receive LP tokens representing your share. Those LP tokens can then be staked in a farm to earn additional rewards on top of the swap fees you’re already collecting.
In simple terms?
You help traders swap smoothly. The protocol thanks you for it.
What I love here is how smooth the process feels:
- Go to Pools → Add liquidity
- Pick a pair (for example, STON/USDt)
- Toggle Get farm rewards
- Confirm once in your wallet
That single action adds liquidity, activates farming, and starts your rewards.
What you earn:
- A share of swap fees
- Farm rewards while the program runs
What to watch:
- Impermanent loss (LP mechanics)
- Possible farm lockups depending on the campaign
Still, if you believe in TON’s growth, providing liquidity feels like being part of the infrastructure — not just a spectator.
2.Staking: Lock STON, Earn Rewards, Gain Influence
Staking is completely different from farming.
Here, you lock STON tokens directly in a smart contract for a period you choose. No pools. No LP tokens. Just alignment with the protocol.
And this is where it gets interesting.
When you stake, you receive:
- ARKENSTON — a non-transferable proof of alignment that unlocks governance participation.
- GEMSTON — a community reward token issued at stake time based on the on-screen calculator.
- Eligibility for special campaigns, including Boost Farm APR.
Staking feels less like chasing yield and more like saying, “I believe in where this protocol is going, and I want a seat at the table.”
The flow is straightforward: Stake tab → Stake STON → choose duration → confirm.
That’s it.
3. Boost Farm APR: Where Strategy Gets Interesting
This is where farming and staking meet.
Boost Farm APR is a campaign that rewards users who do both: stake STON and farm the STON/USDt V2 pool.
During the campaign window, your farm rewards receive an APR multiplier:
- Stake 500+ STON → up to 1.5× APR
- Stake 1,000+ STON → up to 2× APR
The boosted portion is paid in STON via airdrop during the reward period.
A few rules matter here:
- The campaign is time-based, not permanent.
- You must stake inside the STON.fi app.
- Boost stops if your stake ends.
- Only the first $10,000 of liquidity per user qualifies.
To join, it’s beautifully simple:
- Stake STON.
- Add liquidity to STON/USDt V2.
- Toggle farming.
Done.
So, Which Path Makes Sense?
✅If you want simplicity and governance power → Stake.
✅If you want rewards tied directly to trading activity → Farm.
✅If you want alignment plus amplified upside during campaigns → Stack both and activate Boost Farm APR.
Personally, I see STON.fi as more than a swap interface. It’s infrastructure. And when you contribute to liquidity and governance, you’re strengthening TON DeFi itself.
That’s the mindset shift.
You’re not just chasing rewards.
You’re building the rails — and getting paid for it.
If you haven’t explored these layers yet, open STON.fi and take a closer look; Start small. Understand the mechanics. Then scale intentionally.
The ecosystem rewards those who participate with purpose.
If you want the full breakdown, visuals, and live campaign details, I strongly recommend checking the STON.fi blog for the latest updates and timelines.
Because once you understand how these three pieces fit together, you stop being just a user of TON DeFi…
…and start becoming a real contributor to it.
✍HELPFUL RESOURCES:
- STON.fi DEX Data on DeFi Lama: STON.fi’s Total Value Locked (TVL) is around $25M [See More on Defi Lama]
- TON Protocols Stats: Data about TON network stats including total transactions, performance, total fees, etc. can be found on TON Stat and you can also find some stats on Tonscan.
- STON.fi market on Dexscreener: You can find STON.fi on Dexscreener to see STON.fi’s liquidity pools and trading pairs.
✅ABOUT STON.FI
STON.fi is an AMM DEX for the TON blockchain!
STON.fi is a decentralized automated market maker (AMM) built on the TON blockchain providing virtually zero fees, low slippage, an extremely easy interface, and direct integration with TON wallets.
