How to Host Events on Telegram with ONTON
A comprehensive, step-by-step handbook to help organizers launch events, collect payments via Telegram Stars & Crypto, automate private group access, and verify attendees at the door.
🌟 1. What is ONTON?
ONTON is The Luma of Telegram & Web3. Designed specifically for community builders, conference organizers, meetups, and decentralized projects, ONTON combines the frictionless convenience of Telegram with the security and sovereign ownership of Web3.
Attendees sign up instantly using their Telegram profile. No wallet setup required for free events.
Accept Telegram Stars (Apple/Google Pay) for mainstream users and TON/USDT for Web3 natives.
Automatic single-use Telegram group invite links sent via bot DM to verified attendees.
🚀 2. Creating Your Event in Under 2 Minutes
You can configure and publish an event entirely within Telegram or via the Web dashboard.
- 1Open the Event Creator Mini App
Send
/startto @theontonbot, or open t.me/theontonbot/event directly. - 2Fill in the Event Details
Enter the event title, start and end dates/times, a high-resolution banner image, and the venue location (or online link).
- 3Select Pricing & Capacity
Set whether your event is Free (RSVP mode) or Paid, and define your maximum attendee limit.
- 4Publish & Share
Tap Publish. ONTON generates an instant deep-link (
t.me/theontonbot?start=event_ID) ready to share across Telegram chats, channels, and socials.
🎟️ 3. Free RSVPs vs. Paid Ticketing
ONTON supports both zero-friction community gatherings and commercial conferences:
1-Click Attendance
Best for community meetups, webinars, AMAs, and hackathons.
- No crypto wallet required.
- Instant confirmation in Telegram.
- Generates verifiable mobile QR entrance pass.
- Maximum registration conversion.
Stars & Crypto Checkout
Best for summits, VIP dinners, masterclasses, and ticketed parties.
- ⭐ Telegram Stars: In-app payment with Apple Pay / Google Pay.
- 💎 Crypto: TON or USDT Jettons via TonConnect.
- Direct payout to organizer wallet.
- Fraud-proof digital passes.
🔒 4. Automated Telegram Group Gating
Turn your event into an active, exclusive community. Automatically grant verified attendees entry into your private Telegram group or channel while keeping out spammers and bots.
- Create your private Telegram group or channel for attendees.
- Add @theontonbot to your group as an Administrator.
- Ensure the bot has the permission:
Invite Users via Link. - In your event settings on ONTON, link your Telegram Group ID or invite link.
When an attendee RSVPs or completes payment, ONTON immediately creates a secure, single-use invite link (createChatInviteLink) and sends it directly to their Telegram private chat. Each link expires once clicked, preventing unauthorized link forwarding.
📱 5. Door QR Check-In & Entry Scanner
Eliminate paper guest lists and slow check-in lines. Every attendee receives a unique QR code pass inside their ONTON ticket.
🏅 6. Proof of Attendance & SoulBound Tokens (SBT)
Reward your loyal attendees with non-transferable on-chain SoulBound Tokens (SBTs) on TON.
ONTON employs a Lazy Minting architecture: organizers do not have to pay gas fees upfront for every registrant. Only attendees who physically check in at the venue unlock the right to claim their commemorative badge, providing genuine proof of real-world participation.
🚀 7. Viral Growth & Promotion Playbook
Every ticket issued on ONTON features an “Invite Friends & Earn Points” button. Attendees can share pre-populated Telegram cards directly into their group chats and channels.
- Pin your ONTON event link in your announcement channel.
- Add the event button to your Telegram Bot menu commands.
- Incentivize referrals by giving community perks or VIP badges to top inviters.
- Post reminder messages 24 hours and 2 hours before the event starts.
Ready to Host Your Next Event?
Join hundreds of organizers who power their events with ONTON. If you need custom integration, co-marketing support, or ticketing advice, our core team is available in Telegram.