💭 Why Aren't TON Whales Investing in the Future of the Ecosystem? 💭
today, I have posted about how a single large deposit catapulted *Hipo's* TVL to over $5 million. But here's what struck me the most: so many whales on TON just sit back, watching from the sidelines, not investing in DeFi or contributing to internal liquidity.
Every time I talk about this with colleagues, I hear the same thing: “The whales do nothing; at most, they put TON into staking.” And it’s true. The original miners and biggest holders—those who should be the most invested in TON’s growth—aren't participating in its development. Why? Are they expecting outsiders to come in and deposit their money? But if they themselves don’t believe in it, why should anyone else?
Imagine if these whales invested just 30% of their TON through Liquid Staking and allocated it across DeFi protocols. Yes, risks are there, but look at Ethereum: early miners actively supported DeFi growth, increasing TVL and paving the way for new products, fresh capital and new users. Together, they grew the ecosystem. On TON, though, whales just hold their assets in wallets, waiting.
📈 Time to think! Even if they lose a fraction, it’s nothing compared to the loss they face if TON doesn’t grow. The real risk is a stagnant ecosystem with no new liquidity coming in. Only whale action can be the catalyst to attract new investors and raise TON’s value.
Whales, the choice is yours: wait for crypto winter, or build an ecosystem where everyone wins.
today, I have posted about how a single large deposit catapulted *Hipo's* TVL to over $5 million. But here's what struck me the most: so many whales on TON just sit back, watching from the sidelines, not investing in DeFi or contributing to internal liquidity.
Every time I talk about this with colleagues, I hear the same thing: “The whales do nothing; at most, they put TON into staking.” And it’s true. The original miners and biggest holders—those who should be the most invested in TON’s growth—aren't participating in its development. Why? Are they expecting outsiders to come in and deposit their money? But if they themselves don’t believe in it, why should anyone else?
Imagine if these whales invested just 30% of their TON through Liquid Staking and allocated it across DeFi protocols. Yes, risks are there, but look at Ethereum: early miners actively supported DeFi growth, increasing TVL and paving the way for new products, fresh capital and new users. Together, they grew the ecosystem. On TON, though, whales just hold their assets in wallets, waiting.
📈 Time to think! Even if they lose a fraction, it’s nothing compared to the loss they face if TON doesn’t grow. The real risk is a stagnant ecosystem with no new liquidity coming in. Only whale action can be the catalyst to attract new investors and raise TON’s value.
Whales, the choice is yours: wait for crypto winter, or build an ecosystem where everyone wins.