📖 Web3 Definition
What is Token Gating? Definition, Architecture & Event Access
Discover what token gating is in Web3: restricting access to private Telegram chats, physical conference VIP lounges, and digital content via tokens.
Definition:
Token Gating is a decentralized access-control mechanism that grants or restricts entry to private community chats, exclusive physical event areas (such as speaker dinners or VIP lounges), and digital platforms based on whether a user's cryptocurrency wallet contains specific tokens or NFTs.
Token Gating in ONTON
ONTON modernizes token gating for Telegram by combining smart contract checks with automated bot permissioning:
- Instant Admittance: When a user acquires an event ticket via telegram-stars or TON, the gating bot generates an ephemeral, single-use Telegram invite link.
- Anti-Leak Defense: Static links that can be forwarded or leaked to third parties are completely eliminated; unauthorized clickers are rejected.
- Dynamic Revocation: If a ticket is refunded or invalidated, the bot programmatically removes the user from all associated event channels.