TON is announcing the end of the Toncoin Bridge on May 10, 2025. After that date, you won’t be able to bridge Toncoin between the TON network and Ethereum or BNB Smart Chain anymore.
But don’t worry—if users have already made transfers, will still be able to claim them after that deadline. For now, users can still bridge Toncoin into TON, but that’ll also be phased out soon. More details on that are coming later.
Why the Bridge Is Retiring?
The Toncoin Bridge has been super important for TON’s growth, especially early on. When Toncoin wasn’t on centralized exchanges (CEXs) and DeFi wasn’t a thing on TON, the bridge was the go-to tool for moving Toncoin to Ethereum or BNB Smart Chain. That way, users could trade it for other tokens on platforms like Uniswap and PancakeSwap.
Even when Toncoin finally made its way to CEXs, the bridge stuck around as the main way to access decentralized exchanges (DEXs) until TON built its own. It also lets people use wrapped assets like jUSDT.
But now that TON’s ecosystem is more developed, the bridge isn’t needed as much. TON is working with cross-chain platforms like LayerZero, Stargate, and Symbiosis, and its own DeFi scene is thriving. So, there’s less reason to leave the TON network to use or trade Toncoin.
What Does This Mean for Users?
Retiring the bridge is a sign that TON’s evolving. As the network grows, it’s putting more focus on newer, scalable cross-chain solutions, which should make things more secure and smoother for users.
If users have already bridged Toncoin to Ethereum or BNB Smart Chain, they all good—their assets will still be claimable after May 10. For now, users can still bridge Toncoin into TON, but that’s going away too, so stay tuned for updates on that.
A Quick Look Back at the Bridge’s Legacy
The Toncoin Bridge helped TON get to where it is today. Here’s a quick recap:
Launch Dates:
- Toncoin Ethereum Bridge (v1): August 2021
- Toncoin BNB Smart Chain Bridge (v2): October 2021
- Toncoin Ethereum Bridge (v3): April 2023
Bridge Stats:
- 31,893 transfers processed
- 101,228,451 TON bridged to Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain
Wrapped Toncoin Activity:
- Ethereum: 35,694 holders, 460,000+ transactions
- BNB Smart Chain: 113,495 holders, 2.6 million+ transactions
As the bridge gets retired, TON is shifting its focus to newer cross-chain tech. Bridge oracles will start withdrawing their staked TON, but everything will keep running smoothly. Expect more updates on token transfers soon.
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