P2P.org Expands Staking Services with TON Integration, Lowering Barriers for Retail Users

P2P.org, a prominent staking platform, has announced a strategic expansion by integrating with The Open Network (TON) blockchain. This move allows TON holders to stake their tokens without the traditional pool size caps, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for retail users. With this new feature, users can now start staking with as little as one TON coin, making it easier than ever for small investors to participate in staking.

Previously, staking on the TON network required users to stake a large number of tokens, with minimums ranging from 10,000 to 300,000 TON. However, with P2P.org’s latest integration, the platform has removed these caps, opening the door to over 20 million active wallets on the network. This move is a game-changer for retail users, who have often been excluded from staking pools due to high minimum requirements.

Staking and the Rise of Decentralized Finance

Staking is the process of locking up cryptocurrency holdings to help secure and maintain the operations of proof-of-stake (PoS) networks. In return, users receive staking rewards. As decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to grow, staking has become one of its most popular use cases. By providing easy access to staking, P2P.org aims to attract a broad range of users—from retail investors looking to get started with small amounts of TON to large institutional players seeking more robust staking options.

With the integration of TON, P2P.org enters a competitive space dominated by established providers on the network. Liquid staking protocols like Tonstakers and Bemo have been offering staking with a low minimum of just one TON coin. However, P2P.org’s unique offering allows users to stake with no upper limit, creating opportunities for both small and large investors.

As of December 5, Tonstakers has over $45.8 million in TON staked, while Bemo has $15.2 million locked up. In total, there is $69.9 million in TON staked across liquid staking platforms. This shows strong demand for staking services within the TON ecosystem, and P2P.org’s entry will only intensify the competition among service providers.

Expanding Offerings to Support Institutional Clients

P2P.org already supports staking for more than 40 cryptocurrencies, including major assets like Ethereum (ETH), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Cosmos (ATOM), Tezos (XTZ), and Cardano (ADA). In addition to retail users, P2P.org has expanded its offerings to cater to institutional clients, custodians, and exchanges through its staking-as-a-business (SaaB) model. This model, launched earlier this year, allows institutional investors to participate in staking at scale, providing them with the infrastructure and support needed to maximize returns.

P2P.org’s exploration of maximal extractable value (MEV) strategies to optimize validator rewards further solidifies its role as a key player in the staking ecosystem. As interest from institutions grows, the platform aims to position itself as a leader in staking services, providing solutions for both individual and institutional investors.

The Future of Staking and DeFi

Looking ahead, P2P.org’s CEO Alex Esin anticipates that 2025 will be a defining year for decentralized finance. Esin believes that staking will play an increasingly important role as DeFi continues to integrate more deeply with traditional finance. "The staking market is undergoing rapid evolution," Esin stated. "The growing institutional interest in staking, coupled with increasing regulatory clarity, is expected to solidify its role as a mainstream financial strategy."

P2P.org’s move to integrate TON staking services reflects the company’s commitment to offering innovative solutions for a wide range of users. By removing barriers for retail investors and offering customizable options for larger institutional clients, P2P.org is positioning itself as a leader in the rapidly growing staking sector.

As the staking market continues to evolve, P2P.org is poised for significant growth, with its expansion into TON signaling the company’s intent to remain at the forefront of the staking and DeFi revolution.