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
5. Don't rush The fact that a cross-chain swap looks simple doesn't mean I should skip the checks.
The interface should make the process easier, but I still want to understand what I'm confirming.
My quick checklist: Source network ✓ Destination ✓ Expected output ✓ Fees/details ✓ Final review ✓ A few seconds of checking can make a big difference. If you want to explore the route yourself:
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.