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On Wednesday, February 11, Wallet in Telegram, a renowned digital asset solution provider, announced the launch of cross-chain deposits in its self-custodial TON Wallet.
The launch, which seeks to advance the TON ecosystem, also aims to enable users to fund their wallets with crypto from the most popular blockchains.
According to the announcement, the development was powered by MoonPay, a global financial technology company, and it manages cross-chain transfers behind the scenes, ensuring a smooth deposit experience in TON Wallet.
Following the launch, more than 100 million users can transfer their stablecoins from other chains to TON without friction or losing value. Thus, TON Wallet users can now deposit USDC or USDT from Ethereum, Solana, TRON, BSC, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Base. Notably, they have been converted at a 1:1 rate to USDT (TON) directly in the Telegram Wallet.
 
Nonetheless, the development eliminates the need to hold TON-native assets in advance, opening the ecosystem to users across the broader crypto landscape. As part of the integration, users will soon be able to withdraw USDT on TON to USDT or USDC on popular blockchains, with a fee, and to deposit BTC, ETH, and SOL, which are automatically converted into Toncoin.
While the launch follows a collaboration between Wallet on Telegram and MoonPay, the move allows the company to simplify development by introducing a single, seamless deposit flow that works across blockchains and assets.
As such, cross-chain transfers are now as simple as custodial ones, significantly streamlining onboarding into the TON Ecosystem – while preserving value by minimizing unnecessary conversion losses and fees.
Speaking on the launch, Andrew Rogozov, Founder and CEO of The Open Platform and Wallet in Telegram, said;
“One of the biggest challenges in crypto adoption is the first step – getting users funded and ready to participate. Until now, using TON Wallet meant already having assets on TON, which created unnecessary friction and limited access to the broader ecosystem. Now, we’re removing that barrier entirely. Users can bring their funds directly into TON Wallet from other networks, without unnecessary conversions, exchanges or lock-ins.”
“Our goal is simple: make entering and exiting the TON ecosystem as seamless as using a custodial wallet, while preserving the freedom and control of self-custody,” Rogozov added.
Ivan Soto-Wright, CEO of MoonPay, also commented, saying;
“Users shouldn’t have to buy new assets or navigate complex steps just to fund an account…We simplify the process by letting people use the crypto they already have while we handle the technicalities behind the scenes, making it easier to move value across the ecosystem and access a broader range of applications.”
To fund a TON wallet, users should note that the Deposit section includes two options: Stablecoins (for 1:1 stablecoin deposits) and Other Crypto (for converting BTC, ETH, or SOL to TON).
After selecting the token and originating network, a deposit address is automatically generated and can be copied or accessed via a QR code.
Afterwards, the address can be entered on the withdrawal page of the external wallet or exchange. Notably, the transfer amount must meet the minimum deposit requirement.
Once the details are verified, the transfer is confirmed on the sending platform, and the funds will arrive in the user’s selected asset, fully compatible with the TON ecosystem and Telegram’s growing network of decentralized applications.
Per the announcement, the new deposit experience is available exclusively in the self-custodial TON Wallet, part of Wallet in Telegram’s dual-wallet setup, and is fully integrated into the Telegram interface.
With this launch, Telegram has become the most accessible Web3 gateway worldwide, combining mass-market distribution with self-custody and open blockchain infrastructure.