The developers of TON Wallet, the non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet integrated directly into Telegram, have rolled out a major update in collaboration with MoonPay. Announced in mid-February 2026, the new cross-chain deposit feature allows users to seamlessly fund their TON wallets using assets from multiple leading blockchains — without dealing with bridges, decentralized exchanges, or manual token conversions.
This integration marks a significant step toward making the TON ecosystem more accessible, especially for Telegram's massive user base of over one billion monthly active users, many of whom already interact with crypto through the app's built-in Wallet features.
How the Cross-Chain Deposits Work
The feature, powered by MoonPay's new MoonPay Deposits product, handles all the complex operations — swapping, bridging, and cross-chain routing — entirely in the background.
Users simply select the token and network they want to send from, transfer funds to a generated address, and receive the equivalent value in their TON Wallet.
At launch, the following deposit options are available:
- Stablecoin deposits — Users can send USDC or USDT from Ethereum, Solana, TRON, BSC (BNB Smart Chain), Polygon, Arbitrum, and Base. These assets are automatically converted 1:1 into USDT on the TON blockchain (often referred to as USDT TON). For example, sending 100 USDC from Solana results in exactly 100 USDT appearing in the TON Wallet.
- Major crypto deposits — Transfers of BTC, ETH, and SOL are supported and automatically converted into the equivalent amount of Toncoin (TON), based on current market rates.
The process eliminates the traditional pain points of cross-chain transfers: no need to hold native TON assets upfront, no multiple transactions, and no exposure to risky third-party bridges.
Future Plans: Withdrawals and Expanded Functionality
The team has already teased upcoming enhancements. In the near future, users will be able to withdraw USDT on TON back to USDT or USDC on other major blockchains — again at a 1:1 rate (with applicable network fees deducted). This bidirectional flow is expected to further boost liquidity and usability within the TON ecosystem.
The feature is part of Wallet in Telegram's dual-wallet approach, where the self-custodial TON Wallet gives users full control over their private keys, distinguishing it from custodial options in the app.
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Why This Matters for TON and Telegram
By removing friction from onboarding stablecoins and major cryptocurrencies, the update is poised to drive more capital into TON-based DeFi protocols, mini-apps, games, and payments inside Telegram. With stablecoins forming a core part of TON's liquidity (USDT already dominating the chain's stablecoin supply), seamless inflows from Ethereum, Solana, and other high-activity networks could accelerate adoption.
MoonPay's infrastructure ensures the experience remains simple and secure, aligning with Telegram's goal of bringing Web3 tools to mainstream users without overwhelming complexity.
Overall, this launch positions TON Wallet as one of the most user-friendly entry points into the TON blockchain — turning what used to be a multi-step hassle into a few taps inside a messaging app. For millions of Telegram users already holding crypto elsewhere, funding their TON balance has never been easier.
