MoonPay has recently launched a feature called MoonPay Deposits that simplifies wallet-to-wallet crypto transfers, and it’s now integrated directly into Telegram’s self-custodial TON Wallet (part of Wallet in Telegram).
Users can send crypto from any supported external wallet or blockchain like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, stablecoins like USDC/USDT on various networks to fund their TON Wallet inside Telegram.
You select the token/network to deposit, generate an address or transfer directly, and send from your existing wallet. MoonPay automatically handles: Swaps, Bridging and Cross-chain routing.
All in the background, with no manual conversions needed for many assets. Stablecoins — often convert 1:1 e.g., USDC/USDT from Ethereum, Solana, TRON, etc., to USDT on TON. Other assets — like BTC, ETH, SOL are supported and auto-converted to TON or the chosen asset.
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Its removes friction from traditional bridges, swaps, or exchanges. It’s custody-free (non-custodial on the user side), seamless within Telegram, and aims for high success rates. Integrated natively in TON Wallet via Telegram—no extra apps or extensions required.
This builds on Telegram’s growing crypto features via The Open Network/TON blockchain and MoonPay’s infrastructure for easier on-ramps/off-ramps. This could significantly boost everyday crypto usage, especially for P2P transfers or funding Telegram-based apps/mini-apps.
Over 100 million Telegram users potentially scaling toward Telegram’s full billion+ user base now have near-zero-friction access to fund TON Wallet with assets from major chains like Ethereum, Solana, TRON, Polygon, Arbitrum, Base, BSC, and more.
Stablecoins (USDC/USDT) convert 1:1 to USDT on TON, while BTC, ETH, SOL, etc., auto-convert to TON or supported assets behind the scenes—no manual bridges, swaps, DEX interactions, or network selection required.
This eliminates one of crypto’s biggest pain points: complex cross-chain bridging, which often leads to failed transactions, high fees, or lost funds. As a result, it lowers the barrier for “normies” (everyday Telegram users) to enter the TON ecosystem, including mini-apps, games, P2P payments, DeFi, and NFTs on TON.
TON could see increased inflows of capital and activity, as users bring existing holdings especially stablecoins directly into TON without needing to already hold TON-native assets. Analysts and reports describe this as a potential liquidity catalyst for TON, with higher transaction volumes, deeper liquidity in TON-based apps, and faster growth in the Telegram mini-app economy.
Upcoming features like seamless withdrawals back to other chains could make TON a more bidirectional hub, further enhancing its utility. MoonPay’s infrastructure hides the complexity of cross-chain operations, delivering a “send what you have, get what you need” experience—often called “chainless” or painless.
This aligns with broader industry goals of making crypto feel as easy as traditional finance apps. If successful, it could set a precedent for other wallets/apps to integrate similar rails, reducing reliance on clunky bridges and accelerating mainstream adoption.
Telegram positions itself as a leading crypto-native messaging platform, outpacing rivals like WhatsApp or Signal in Web3 integration. Competitors like Solana, Ethereum ecosystems may face pressure if TON captures casual users who prefer staying inside Telegram rather than switching apps or learning bridges.
It reinforces TON’s narrative as a high-velocity, user-friendly chain for everyday crypto use cases like tipping, gaming, and social payments. MoonPay strengthens its role as a key infrastructure provider for on/off-ramps and cross-chain flows (valued at billions), potentially driving more enterprise partnerships.
High claimed success rates (99.9% deposits) and self-custody preservation build trust, but users should remain cautious of any centralized backend risks (though MoonPay handles routing non-custodially on the user side).
This could contribute to faster crypto velocity and real-world utility, especially in emerging markets where Telegram dominates messaging. In short, this isn’t just a feature—it’s a meaningful unlock for bringing crypto to the masses via one of the world’s largest apps, potentially accelerating TON’s growth while proving that seamless, embedded experiences drive adoption more than tech specs alone.