> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tgbtc.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tgbtc.gitbook.io/docs/readme.md).

# Intro to TON Teleport BTC

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.

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It’s important to note that TON Teleport BTC is currently operating **only** in the [Testnet phase](https://docs.ton.org/v3/documentation/smart-contracts/getting-started/testnet). Do not send real tokens!
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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.

### Jump right in

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