Arbitrum One to TON Bridge — Move USDT

Directions from Arbitrum One to TON

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Arbitrum One	USDT Arbitrum → USDT TON	1 USDT Arbitrum = 1 USDT TON	200 USDT Arbitrum

Arbitrum One vs TON: network comparison

	Arbitrum One	TON
Network type	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	ETH	TON
Fee level	low	low
Speed	fast	fast
Block time	~0.25 sec	—
Address format	0x…	UQ…, EQ…
Memo / tag	not needed	needed for exchange deposits
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	no
Withdrawal to Ethereum via the official bridge	~7 days (challenge period)	—

Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

	Crystal-Trade	Classic bridge
What you receive	Native TON or standard TON tokens	Depends on the bridge: on some networks it is a bridged version of the token
Wallet connection and approvals	Not needed: you send coins to the order address	Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions
Coins for fees on TON	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Arbitrum One confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks
Who holds the funds during the transfer	Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check)	The bridge smart contract or its validators

How to move coins from Arbitrum One to TON

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your TON address (UQ…, EQ…) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the Arbitrum One network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Arbitrum One confirmations, the coins are sent to your TON address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to TON

The receiving address must be on the TON network (UQ…, EQ…).
If the recipient wallet requires a Comment (Memo), be sure to include it in the order.
Send coins over Arbitrum One only — a transfer over another network will not reach the order.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

Arbitrum One to TON bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Arbitrum One to TON?

On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over Arbitrum One and receive USDT at your TON address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.

Which assets can I move from Arbitrum One to TON?

Available now: USDT. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.

How long does a transfer from Arbitrum One to TON take?

The order is processed after the Arbitrum One network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over TON. A new Arbitrum One block appears about every 0.25 sec.

What do I need to pay fees on TON?

Fees on TON are paid in TON. You do not need TON to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for TON?

An address on the TON network: UQ…, EQ…