TON x UAE Golden Visa – Key Highlights
What Happened?
▪️ TON (Telegram’s blockchain) partnered with the UAE government.
▪️ They launched the first-ever 10-year Golden Visa program powered by crypto staking.
How to Qualify?
▪️ Stake $100,000 worth of TON for 3 years (via smart contract).
▪️ Pay a $35,000 processing fee.
▪️ Keep full control over your funds — no third party holds your tokens.
What You Get
▪️ 10-year UAE residency (Golden Visa)
▪️ Fast processing — under 7 weeks
▪️ Visa includes family: spouse, children, and parents (under standard UAE visa fees)
▪️ No need for real estate or income proof
Why It’s a Big Deal
▪️ First government program offering residency through crypto staking
▪️ UAE proves again it’s the leading crypto-friendly country
▪️ Makes TON one of the few chains with real-world government-level utility
TON Ecosystem News
▪️ The Open Platform (TOP) raised $28.5M in funding
▪️ Valuation now over $1 billion → TON’s first unicorn
▪️ Backed by top VCs like Pantera Capital and Ribbit Capital
▪️ Building tools like Tonkeeper, Wallet in Telegram, Getgems, Notcoin
Market Reaction
▪️ $TON price surged 12%+ after the news
▪️ Strong bullish sentiment and growing interest in staking
TON just unlocked a new chapter for crypto — one where staking your tokens can get you real residency, not just yield.
Real utility. Real adoption. And it’s live now.