I’ve been taking a closer look at bPay on BNB Chain.
What caught my attention is the project itself, so I’m exploring the details and checking everything before interacting. If you’re researching bPay too, make sure to verify the contract address and do your own research.
The latest STON.fi integration example isn't just another cross-chain swap demo.
It's a Telegram Mini App architecture showing how an EVM-native product can become accessible to TON users.
The example combines:
TonConnect → TON wallet Dynamic → embedded EVM wallet Omniston → cross-chain execution The example route is: TON USDT ↔ Arbitrum USDT0
Why does that matter?
Because an EVM-native product doesn't necessarily need to rebuild itself as a TON-native application just to serve TON users.
The cross-chain layer can sit between the two ecosystems.
And putting the experience inside a Telegram Mini App makes the whole flow even more interesting.
For builders, I think the open-source part is the biggest takeaway. Instead of just reading about the architecture, developers can inspect the implementation and use it as a reference for their own TON ↔ EVM Mini App.
That's a much more practical starting point. GitHub example
How to Swap a TON Token by Contract Address on STON.fi
Not every TON token is easy to find by simply searching its name.
If I already have the official contract address, I can use that address directly on STON.fi.
Here's the process I follow: 1. Open the Ston_fi. 2. Open the token selector. 3. Paste the token's official contract address into the search field. 4. Check the detected name, symbol and decimals. 5. Import the token. 6. Enter the amount and review the swap details before confirming.
STON.fi's current documentation specifically recommends verifying the official contract address because scam tokens can copy popular token names.
That's the part I wouldn't skip.
A familiar name or logo isn't enough for me when dealing with an unfamiliar token.
I want to confirm the contract → token details → swap details before interacting with it.
STON.fi also has interface flags for certain risky tokens, including Fake, Honeypot and Taxable classifications.
So if you're trying to swap a less familiar TON token, the contract address can be a much more precise starting point than searching by name alone.
If you have USDT on TON and need USDT on Ethereum, you can use STON.fi's cross-chain swap flow.
The process is: USDT (TON) → USDT (Ethereum) Open the STON.fi cross-chain interface and select USDT on TON as the asset you're sending.
Then select Ethereum as the destination network and USDT as the receiving asset.
Before confirming, check the actual receive amount, fees, route and other swap details.
STON.fi's current cross-chain interface supports Ethereum alongside TON and several other networks, with Omniston handling the cross-chain execution layer.
The important thing is not to treat the two USDTs as if they're on the same network.
USDT on TON ≠ USDT on Ethereum. The network selection on the receiving side is therefore something I would always verify before confirming.
I Tried Looking at Cross-Chain Swaps From the User Side When a new chain gets added to a cross-chain system, it's easy to focus on the announcement and forget about the actual user experience.
So I looked at it differently. I wanted to see what it feels like to move USDT from X Layer to TRON through STON.fi.
The interesting part is that Omniston is working underneath the interface.
Instead of manually figuring out how to connect the two networks, the user gets a single swap flow where the route and expected output can be reviewed before confirming.
That's the part I think matters as more networks get connected. More chains shouldn't necessarily mean more complexity for users. Ideally, it should mean more destinations from the same simple interface.
That's the direction STON.fi appears to be pushing with Omniston. Try the cross-chain swap: STON.fi Cross-Chain Swap
This STON.fi Feature Makes More Sense After Trying It
I tried STON.fi’s new custom-address option today.
Instead of connecting a wallet on both sides of the swap, I kept my source wallet connected and entered a different wallet as the destination.
That means you can swap from one wallet while having the resulting tokens sent somewhere else.
I think that’s useful if you separate your trading and holding wallets, or simply need to send the output to another address.
The only part I’d slow down on is the final check. When you’re entering a destination address yourself, make sure the address and network are correct before confirming.
I Tested STON.fi’s Three New DeFi Tools Before Looking at Liquidity Pools
Whenever I look at liquidity pools, my first instinct is usually to compare APR.
This time I decided to slow down and test STON.fi’s three new DeFi tools first.
I started with the APR Calculator, changing deposit amounts, APR values and investment duration to see how different scenarios affected projected returns.
After that I moved to the Impermanent Loss Calculator.
What I found most useful wasn’t the impermanent loss percentage itself, but the comparison between simply holding the assets and providing them as liquidity.
Seeing both outcomes together made the concept much easier to understand.
Finally, I joined the STON.fi Pools Updates channel.
Instead of opening different pools every day, it keeps me informed through regular APR updates.
After using all three tools together, I don’t think of them as separate features anymore.
They’ve become part of my own process before evaluating liquidity opportunities.
They’re not investment advice, but they’re definitely useful for making more informed decisions.
Exploring different assets on Ston_fi has made me realize that discovery inside a DEX doesn’t always feel intentional.
Sometimes you open the interface just to perform a simple swap, and end up noticing completely different tokens and activity you weren’t initially looking for.
That small shift is interesting because it turns the platform from a simple tool into something closer to an exploration environment.
Even when you’re not actively researching, you still end up learning something new about the ecosystem just by interacting with it.
That’s something I didn’t expect when I first started using it.