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Unlike some other blockchains, wallets in TON are represented as distinct smart contracts. They handle transaction signing, replay protection and even gasless transfers. Different wallet versions implement different custom logic, suitable for various use cases. This article will cover what are the differences between these wallets and what will be the best pick for each task.

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Comparison table

FeatureV4V5HighloadPreprocessedMultisig
Seqno1 based✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No (query_id based)✅ Yes🟡 Has boolean flag that turns off seqno +1 incremental check
Messages throughputUp to 4 per requestUp to 255 per requestUp to 2 billion per timeoutUp to 255 per requestUp to 255 per vote
Multi-owner❌ Single owner❌ Single owner❌ Single owner❌ Single owner✅ Multiple owners
Message costStandardStandardLowerLowestHigher (multiple signatures)
Support plugins✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No❌ No❌ No
Support gasless2❌ No✅ Yes❌ No❌ No❌ No
Subwallet ID✅ Yes✅ Yes✅ Yes❌ No❌ No
1 Seqno means “sequential number” - persistent unsigned integer variable, which is incremented by 1 for each valid transaction submission. Also sometimes it’s called “nonce”. It is a common way to implement replay protection.
2 “Gasless” are kind of transactions that don’t require native currency to pay network fees.

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Use cases

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Retail users

If you are a new to TON and just want to create your first wallet to engage with ecosystem, v4 and v5 are your best choices. Both standards are supported by all major wallet apps and implement secure cryptography to ensure users’ funds safety. It is recommended to use v5 wallet standard, since it’s the latest and most powerful implementation to date. It supports gasless transactions and up to 255 out messages per one signed external request. Use for:
  • Buying stablecoins: Purchase USDT and other stable assets
  • Trading Jettons: Swap tokens on DEXes and participate in DeFi
  • Daily payments: Send and receive TON for everyday transactions
  • NFT collecting: Buy, sell, and store digital collectibles
  • Staking: Participate in TON validation and earn rewards
  • DApp interactions: Connect to games, social apps, and other TON applications
  • Savings: Store cryptocurrency for long-term holding
Key benefits:
  • Simple setup with any major TON wallet app
  • Low transaction fees for everyday use
  • Battle-tested security with millions of users
  • Full ecosystem compatibility
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Shared custody

For experienced institutional managers and fund operators with high security demands, Multisig wallets are your best choice when managing institutional funds, treasury assets, or any situation requiring shared custody. Multisig wallets provide the highest level of security through distributed control:
  • Shared responsibility: No single person can move funds alone
  • Configurable thresholds: Set up 2-of-3, 3-of-5, or any N-of-M configuration
  • Audit trails: Every transaction requires multiple approvals, creating clear accountability
  • Risk mitigation: Protects against key compromise, insider threats, and human error
Key considerations:
  • Higher transaction costs due to multiple signature verification
  • Longer processing time as multiple parties must sign
  • Requires coordination between signers for each transaction
  • More complex setup and key management procedures
While the operational overhead is higher than single-signature wallets, the security benefits make multisig essential for any custodial operation handling significant assets or requiring regulatory compliance. Read more:

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Payment gateways

For businesses operating payment gateways, exchanges, or services requiring high-volume transaction processing, Highload wallets are your best choice when handling thousands of payments and withdrawals efficiently. Highload wallets are specifically engineered for maximum throughput and cost efficiency:
  • Massive throughput: Process up to 8,380,415 requests with up to 254 outgoing messages (total maximum of up to 2 billion outgoing messages) per timeout period
  • Query-based processing: Uses query id and batch id instead of seqno for better transaction submission tracking. They help discover individual transaction submission
Use for:
  • Cryptocurrency exchanges: Handle thousands of user withdrawals and deposits
  • Payment processors: Process merchant payments and payouts at scale
  • Trading platforms: Execute high-frequency trading operations
Key considerations:
  • Requires technical expertise for proper implementation
  • More complex setup compared to standard wallets
  • Need robust monitoring and error handling systems
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