In early 2024, the narrative around The Open Network TON was dominated by clicker games. These viral mini apps brought in millions of users, but hype on its own does not build a lasting economy. To avoid capital leaving the ecosystem, a blockchain must develop strong financial infrastructure.
The shift is now clear: retention over acquisition.
Attracting users is only the beginning. The real objective is keeping their capital and activity within the ecosystem. This is where TON is maturing, with @ston_fi playing a key role in that evolution.
The data reflects the emergence of a serious financial layer.
Total Value Locked across TON has grown from roughly 50 million dollars to nearly 400 million dollars within a year.
STONfi has processed over 6 billion dollars in cumulative trading volume.
It accounts for around 80 percent of all traders on the TON network.
A major driver of this momentum is the Omniston protocol, which links TON’s extensive user base with deep liquidity from networks like Ethereum and Arbitrum. Rather than functioning as an isolated liquidity environment, TON is positioning itself as a connected participant in the broader crypto economy.
For investors, the transition is significant.
The clicker phase was largely fueled by speculation. The current phase is centered on utility.
Liquidity providers now benefit from more consistent and expanding trading activity, enabling more reliable fee generation.
Infrastructure focused tokens such as STON offer exposure to the growth of the decentralized exchange layer and the wider TON ecosystem.
The clicker cycle is slowing down. The DeFi expansion on TON has begun.