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  • Intro to TON Teleport BTC
  • USER GUIDES
    • Testnet in TON
    • Signet in BTC (for PC)
    • Signet in BTC (for Mobile)
    • Mint your first tgBTC
    • Burn your tgBTC for BTC
    • View transaction history
    • Common errors and solutions
    • How passwords keep you safe
  • DEVELOPMENT
    • Build first tgBTC dApp
    • tgBTC API by TONX
  • INFORMATION DESK
    • FAQ
    • Key resources
  • Whitepaper
    • Abstract
    • Declaration of Trustlessness
    • Overview
    • Key Concepts
      • Peg-in (BTC Deposit)
        • Bitcoin Simplified Payment Verification Client
        • Transaction Confirmation, Processing and tgBTC minting
      • Peg-out (tgBTC Withdraw)
        • Building of Withdrawal Transactions
        • DKG and FROST
        • Peg-out Timing and Optimizations
      • Additional Components and Security Mechanisms
        • Bitcoin Transaction Fees
        • Validator Rotation and Key Management
        • Refund Mechanism for Expired Deposits
        • Consensus-based System Updates
        • Inspectors
    • Expanding Possibilities and Value for TON
    • Conclusion
    • Papers
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Intro to TON Teleport BTC

NextTestnet in TON

Last updated 2 months ago

TON (The Open Network) was envisioned as a “blockchain of blockchains,” aiming to integrate key Web3 services within a unified ecosystem. TON Teleport BTC is a significant step toward this goal — a trustless, decentralized bridge that brings Bitcoin directly into TON. TON Teleport BTC combines Bitcoin’s renowned security with TON’s speed and scalability.

It’s important to note that TON Teleport BTC is currently operating only in the . Do not send real tokens!

TON Teleport BTC enables users to securely transfer BTC between the Bitcoin and TON networks without relying on central intermediaries. Inspired by Satoshi Nakamoto’s ideal of a system based on “cryptographic proof instead of trust,” TON Teleport BTC removes third-party control, ensuring each BTC on TON is fully backed by actual BTC on the Bitcoin network.

By integrating Bitcoin with TON’s DeFi ecosystem, TON Teleport BTC transforms BTC from a store of value into a versatile financial tool. Users can utilize BTC within dApps, lending platforms, and decentralized exchanges, while the infrastructure sets the stage for broader cross-chain integrations.

TON Teleport BTC aims to make TON a central hub for blockchain assets, connecting Bitcoin to TON in a secure, decentralized way. This trustless bridge upholds TON’s mission of censorship resistance and asset freedom, opening doors for seamless, user-controlled asset management across Web3.

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