TON vs Solana
TON and Solana are both fast, low-fee non-EVM blockchains popular for meme coins — but they use different tech and token models. Here is how they compare for launching a token.
Quick comparison
| TON | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Token standard | Jetton (TEP-74) | SPL |
| Gas coin | Toncoin (TON) | SOL |
| Typical fee | < $0.01 | < $0.01 |
| Speed | Fast (sharded) | ~400 ms |
| Killer feature | Telegram integration | High throughput DeFi |
Two fast non-EVM chains
Neither uses the Ethereum Virtual Machine. TON is a sharded layer-1 tied to Telegram, with an asynchronous message-based contract model. Solana is a high-throughput chain using a Rust-based runtime. Both are far cheaper and faster than Ethereum.
Token models: Jetton vs SPL
On TON, a token is a Jetton — a master contract plus a wallet contract per holder, and you deploy as admin. On Solana, tokens use the shared SPL program with mint and freeze authorities you can revoke. Both let you build a trustworthy, fixed-supply token.
The big difference: Telegram
TON's standout advantage is Telegram — your token is one tap away from a billion users, with built-in wallets and mini-apps. Solana has the larger independent DeFi and NFT ecosystem. If your community lives on Telegram, TON is hard to beat; if you want deep DEX liquidity, Solana leads.
Which should you choose?
Choose TON for Telegram-native reach and meme virality; choose Solana for the deepest non-EVM liquidity and tooling. Launch on either: create on TON or create on Solana.
Fees and speed compared
On TON, deploying a token and every trade after it cost a fraction of a cent, with ~5 s. On Solana, expect a fraction of a cent at ~400 ms finality. For a launch where you run airdrops and lots of small trades, the cheaper chain saves real money over time — here that favours TON.
Token standard and tooling
This is an EVM-versus-non-EVM decision. Solana uses the SPL standard with Phantom or Solflare and the familiar Ethereum toolset. TON is a non-EVM layer-1 integrated with Telegram: tokens follow the Jetton standard and use Tonkeeper or the Telegram Wallet. If you want maximum tooling compatibility, Solana is the safer choice; if you want TON's native ecosystem, go there.
Liquidity and ecosystem
TON offers direct access to hundreds of millions of Telegram users — a uniquely viral meme surface. Solana offers the largest non-EVM meme-coin ecosystem, with deep Raydium liquidity and constant new launches. Your token trades on Ston.fi and DeDust on TON, and on Raydium and Orca on Solana — pick the ecosystem where your buyers already are.
Which is better for a meme coin?
Meme coins reward cheap fees, fast confirmations and an active community. TON edges it here for its low fees and active markets (Ston.fi and DeDust). That said, both let you deploy in minutes with no code — you can even launch on both and see which community catches fire.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, TON or Solana?
Deploying and trading cost a fraction of a cent on TON and a fraction of a cent on Solana.
Can I launch my token on both TON and Solana?
Yes. You can deploy the same token idea on each with no code — create on TON or create on Solana.
Is TON or Solana cheaper?
Both are very cheap — a fraction of a cent per transaction. The difference is marginal for most token launches.
Are TON and Solana EVM chains?
No — both are non-EVM. TON is sharded and Telegram-integrated; Solana uses a Rust runtime. Neither uses MetaMask.
Which is better for a meme coin?
Both are excellent. TON wins on Telegram-native community reach; Solana wins on existing meme infrastructure and liquidity.
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