Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much BTC to send and paste the Toncoin address that should receive funds on TON mainnet.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast BTC to that destination. Once confirmations clear, TON is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- One on-chain confirmation is usually enough before your payout leg starts.
- BTC confirmation time depends on mempool congestion and the fee you paid.
- SegWit deposit addresses keep fees lower. If your wallet cannot send to SegWit, contact support before sending.
- Still waiting on TON? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Bitcoin — the original digital asset
Since 2009, Bitcoin has been the benchmark cryptocurrency — deep liquidity, wide recognition, and the default on-ramp for cross-chain swaps.
Before you send BTC
- Confirm your wallet can send to SegWit (bc1…) addresses.
- Leave enough for a network fee — low fees mean slower confirmation.
- Send only BTC on Bitcoin mainnet to the address on your order page.
How long until Bitcoin confirms?
Block times vary with network load and your chosen fee.
- Use mempool.space or similar tools to check whether your fee is competitive.
- Explorers show queue position — compare against pending transaction volume.
- Average block interval is ~10 minutes, but longer gaps happen.
Why traders move BTC to other chains
Bitcoin offers deep liquidity and wide recognition — many swaps start with BTC as the funding asset.
Moving into Ethereum, stablecoins, or alt L1s lets you access DeFi, payments, or portfolio diversification without a custodial account.
Toncoin — Telegram-native layer-1
TON powers The Open Network — fast transfers, low fees, and deep integration with Telegram wallets and mini-apps.
TON payout not showing?
Refresh your TON wallet. Verify the receive address matches your order exactly — UQ… and EQ… formats are both common.
How fast is the TON payout?
TON blocks are fast — most payouts arrive within minutes after your deposit confirms.
- Check the order page for a payout transaction hash on Tonviewer or a similar explorer.
- Confirm your wallet is on TON mainnet, not a wrapped or alternate-chain version.
- Allow a minute for your wallet to refresh after the explorer shows the transfer.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap BTC for TON on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Bitcoin → Toncoin swaps.
How fast is a BTC → TON swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Bitcoin mainnet deposit confirmations and TON mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my BTC or TON?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and TON is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for BTC?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Bitcoin mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.