A Vicious Circle of Fees and Frustration — Beware Small Users
A Vicious Circle of Fees and Frustration — Beware Small Users
I tested Tonkeeper with a modest deposit of $2.50, followed by a few cents from earnings on Telegram. To my surprise, my wallet balance kept shrinking over time, despite occasional top-ups. Most recently, after transferring a few cents across several transactions, my balance reached $3.50. But when I opened the wallet today, it had mysteriously dropped to $3.11.
The real shock came when I tried to swap to USDT. Tonkeeper informed me I had only 0.11 TON—far below the 1 TON minimum required to swap or withdraw. Despite having a few dollars in the wallet, I was effectively locked out. It felt like falling into a digital trap: fees quietly eroding my balance, and thresholds designed to exclude small-scale users.
Tonkeeper may work for large transactions, but for micro-earnings or testing, it’s a frustrating experience. The wallet’s fee structure and opaque mechanics make it unsuitable for casual or low-volume users. If you're considering Tonkeeper for small transfers or earnings, think twice. You may find yourself stuck in a loop of diminishing returns, unable to access or use your own funds.








