How to Bridge USDT (TON) to Bitcoin (BTC) and Back with TeleSwap

TeleSwap is a fully decentralized bridge protocol that lets you move assets securely between the Bitcoin and TON networks. It is a trustless system built on TeleportDAO, meaning no central party controls or censors the bridge. For example, you can use TeleSwap to convert USDT on the TON blockchain (a USD-pegged stablecoin) into native Bitcoin (BTC), and later bridge your BTC back into USDT on TON. The process is fast and secure: TeleSwap inherits Bitcoin’s security model and uses a light-client bridge plus slashing to ensure every transfer is valid. In the sections below, we’ll show you step-by-step how to bridge USDT → BTC and BTC → USDT with TeleSwap.

Step-by-step Guide: USDT (TON) to BTC

1. Connect your TON wallet

Open TeleSwap and connect your self-custody TON wallet, such as Tonkeeper, Tonhub, or MyTonWallet. Make sure you have enough Toncoin in your wallet to cover network fees.

💡 Need help choosing a wallet? Check our guide: Best TON Wallets for 2025

2. Select USDT as the source and BTC as the destination

In the interface, choose USDT (TON) as the "Send" asset and Bitcoin (BTC) as the "Receive" asset. Enter the amount of USDT you want to bridge. TeleSwap will display the expected BTC amount and total fee.

3. Enter your Bitcoin wallet address

Paste your BTC wallet address (from Unisat, Xverse, or any supported Bitcoin wallet) into the recipient field. Double-check it to avoid errors.

4. Confirm the bridge

Review all the transaction details. When ready, click to start the bridge. Your TON wallet will prompt you to sign and send the transaction.

5. Wait for confirmation

Once the transaction is confirmed on the TON blockchain, TeleSwap will automatically process the bridge and send BTC to your specified address. Typically, the process completes in just a few minutes.

After the bridge, your Bitcoin will appear in your BTC wallet, with no delays and full control over your funds.

Want to see it in action? Watch the full video tutorial.

Bridging Bitcoin (BTC) to USDT on TON

To move your Bitcoin into USDT on the TON blockchain using TeleSwap, follow the steps below. This guide is designed for both beginners and experienced users who want a fast, secure, and fully decentralized bridging experience, with no centralized exchange, no sign-up, and no KYC.

Step-by-step Guide: BTC → USDT (TON)

1. Connect your Bitcoin wallet

Head to TeleSwap and connect your Bitcoin-compatible wallet (such as Unisat, Xverse, or OKX Wallet). Make sure the wallet has enough BTC to cover the bridge amount and Bitcoin network fees.

💡 Need help choosing a wallet? Check our guide: Top Bitcoin Self-Custody Wallets in 2025

2. Select BTC as the source and USDT (TON) as the destination

In the TeleSwap interface, select Bitcoin (BTC) as the "Send" asset and USDT (TON) as the "Receive" asset. Enter the amount of BTC you want to bridge. TeleSwap will show the estimated USDT you will receive and the associated fees.

3. Get a unique Bitcoin deposit address

TeleSwap will generate a one-time deposit address for your BTC. This address is used for your specific transaction only. Copy it carefully.

4. Send BTC from your wallet to the generated address

In your Bitcoin wallet, send the exact amount of BTC to the deposit address provided by TeleSwap. Double-check the address before confirming. Incomplete or incorrect transfers may not be processed.

5. Confirm and wait

After your BTC transaction receives the required number of confirmations (usually 2 confirmations, approx. 1 minute), TeleSwap will automatically release USDT to your connected TON wallet.

Once complete, you’ll have USDT available on TON — ready to use in the TON DeFi ecosystem.

▶ Want to see it in action? Watch the full video tutorial.

Why TeleSwap?

TeleSwap stands out as a bridge solution because it is:

• Fully decentralized & trustless: TeleSwap is an open protocol built on TeleportDAO. Any community member can run a node and process bridge requests, so there’s no central authority that can freeze or block transfers. This means once you initiate a bridge, it will go through without permission or censorship.
• Bitcoin-grade security: The bridge uses a light-client bridge and slashing mechanism on Bitcoin. In simple terms, TeleSwap is as secure as Bitcoin. It validates all Bitcoin transactions on-chain, so fake or unauthorized requests can’t pass. Your assets retain Bitcoin-level security even when used on other chains.
• Fast and user-friendly: Bridging on TeleSwap is done with a single click. Transfers complete in minutes (TON→BTC usually under a few minutes; BTC→TON about ~20 minutes), and you pay fees in the source chain’s native coin. For example, when sending USDT from TON to Bitcoin, you pay the small fee in Toncoin, and vice versa. There’s no extra exchange step or KYC – just fast cross-chain transfers.

Overall, TeleSwap’s unique architecture means you get the best of both worlds: the security of Bitcoin and the flexibility of the TON ecosystem, all in a fully trustless and easy-to-use package

FAQ

Q: What is TeleSwap? A: TeleSwap is a fully decentralized bridge protocol for moving assets between Bitcoin and other chains (like TON). It is trustless and open-source: anyone can use or run it without permission. It works on-chain and lets you convert tokens like converting USDT on TON into Bitcoin and back.

Q: Is TeleSwap safe and trustworthy? A: Yes. TeleSwap inherits Bitcoin’s security model and uses cryptographic proofs, so it is as secure as Bitcoin itself. Its decentralized nodes are incentivized to act honestly or get slashed, so there’s no risk of a single party stealing funds. In practice, your funds are always under your control, and TeleSwap cannot block or censor your bridge transactions

Q: Which wallets do I need? A: To use TeleSwap, you need one wallet on the TON network (for USDT and Toncoin) and a Bitcoin wallet (for BTC). For TON, popular wallets are Tonkeeper, Tonhub, or TonSurf; these can hold USDT and Toncoin and connect to TeleSwap. For Bitcoin, any standard wallet (hardware, software, or mobile) will do. No special or custodial wallets are needed.

Q: How long does a bridge take? A: Bridging is relatively fast. When going USDT→BTC (TON to Bitcoin), the transaction usually completes in a few minutes (after one TON confirmation. When going BTC→USDT (Bitcoin to TON), you’ll wait for about 2 Bitcoin confirmations, so expect around 2 minutes. Times can vary slightly based on network congestion, but TeleSwap automatically handles all confirmations for you.

Q: Are there any fees? A: Yes. TeleSwap charges a small bridge fee plus normal network fees. The bridge fee is just 0.1% of the amount transferred (as described in the TeleSwap docs). On top of that, you pay regular blockchain gas: for example, you’ll pay gas in Toncoin for TON transactions, and Bitcoin miners’ fees for BTC transactions. TeleSwap makes it simple: it collects these fees in the source network’s native coin, so you don’t need to handle any extra tokens.