Ethereum to TON Bridge — Move USDT and GRAM

Directions from Ethereum to TON

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Ethereum	USDT ERC20 → USDT TON	1 USDT ERC20 = 1 USDT TON	200 USDT ERC20
Ethereum	ETH → GRAM	1 ETH = 1,888.96 GRAM	0.08888 ETH
Ethereum	USDC ERC20 → USDT TON	1 USDC ERC20 = 1.0001 USDT TON	200 USDC ERC20

Ethereum vs TON: network comparison

	Ethereum	TON
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	ETH	TON
Fee level	high	low
Speed	moderate	fast
Block time	~12 sec	—
Address format	0x…	UQ…, EQ…
Memo / tag	not needed	needed for exchange deposits
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	no

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 Ethereum 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 Ethereum 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 Ethereum network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Ethereum 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 Ethereum 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.

Ethereum to TON bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Ethereum to TON?

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

Which assets can I move from Ethereum to TON?

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

How long does a transfer from Ethereum to TON take?

The order is processed after the Ethereum network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over TON. A new Ethereum block appears about every 12 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…