tgBTC News

To the MOO: your first step into Bitcoin on Telegram

What if your first Bitcoin experience came from just playing a game? Over 100,000 users have already earned a bit of future tgBTC through To the MOO — many of them touching BTC for the first time. Along the way, they've picked up key insights into BTC, DeFi, and staking.

Powered by TON and Telegram, tgBTC is set to bring Bitcoin to the masses like never before. The mainnet’s almost here. Moo-ve fast or get left behind.

Read the blog!

For tgBTC updates: @tgbtc_news

Boosting BTC Transactions with Taproot & More

TON Teleport is back, stronger than ever, with improvements that provide greater stability and scalability.

Now you can perform Peg-in, Peg-out, and receive Refund BTC not only from SegWit (tb1q) addresses but also from Taproot (tb1p) addresses, unlocking new levels of TON Teleport usage. No limits. Just Bitcoin, as free as you are.

We’re also excited to introduce a range of technical improvements:

▪️ Hiding addresses 30 minutes before updates to prevent unwanted refunds
▪️ Interface optimization and increased stability provide a more seamless and user-friendly experience

Mint your first secure tgBTC - bringing Bitcoin to Telegram with the speed of a message!

TON Teleport BTC in Maintenance Mode

TON Teleport is temporarily undergoing maintenance as the TON testnet is being upgraded for improved stability and performance. Once complete, the TON Teleport team will run final checks before restoring the bridge.

💎 Stay tuned for updates on the completion of maintenance in the tgBTC news channel! Together, we're bringing Bitcoin to Telegram, secured by TON validators.

Over 10,000 people have chosen tgBTC

We're proud to share that the tgBTC channel has now surpassed 10,000 followers.

In nearly four months of testnet activity, over 2,379 tgBTC have been minted, and more than 4,641 transactions have been processed through the trustless, cross-chain bridge TON Teleport.

💎 Thanks to your feedback and active participation in the testnet, TON Teleport BTC is improving every day, bringing us closer to mainnet and exciting reward events like a bug bounty and more.

Stay tuned for tgBTC News and be part of BTCFi TON's next chapter!

Meet Your Transaction History on TON Teleport

TON Teleport is adding new features to make minting and burning your tgBTC easier and much faster. Now, you can quickly check your transaction history, including deposits, withdrawals, their dates, and statuses like pending or refunded.

TON Teleport automatically tracks transaction status changes, instantly displaying you of refunds, such as when a validator’s address changes. Significant improvements have reduced the fee from 0.7 TON to just 0.009 TON, making BTCFi on TON faster and more accessible than ever.

💎 Mint your first tgBTC on the TON Teleport testnet using the guide and securely connect Bitcoin to TON for seamless, user-controlled asset management across Web3.

TON Teleport BTC is getting better!

We are currently performing maintenance in preparation for an important update to the TON testnet, scheduled for January 22. After the update, all tgBTC tokens will be reissued, and current holders will automatically receive the newly issued tgBTC in their TON testnet wallets.

💎 Important notice:

A snapshot will be taken on January 20, so it’s crucial to avoid using or transferring the old tokens after this date.

💎 What’s next?

TON Teleport BTC will return from maintenance on January 23. Stay tuned for our next update announcement to make minting your first tgBTC smoother, faster, and easier with the trustless TON Teleport BTC cross-chain bridge.

Follow the latest updates on tgBTC News!

tgBTC is currently active only on the Testnet

The testnet is a crucial step in tgBTC's journey toward building a decentralized, trustless cross-chain bridge between Bitcoin and TON, designed to minimize errors and deliver the most secure and efficient solution. The mainnet launch is targeted for Q2 2025, and we're getting ready for it.

Please, don't trust to anyone who says there is a tgBTC token in mainnet!

Before tgBTC goes live on the mainnet, several important updates will be rolled out, including a developer contest and a bug bounty program as part of the final preparations. These will refine the system and ensure a smooth transition to the TON mainnet.

Stay tuned to the tgBTC News channel for updates on the TON Teleport mainnet release, contest, and bug bounty!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

The TON Teleport team wishes you a wonderful Christmas and an exciting New Year 2025 ahead. As BTCFi is coming to the TON blockchain, we’re taking tgBTC to the next level, connecting the power of yield, power of liquidity, and power of distribution!

Over 353 tgBTC have been minted so far, with more than 1,800 transactions completed in total in less than 2 months. A big thank you to everyone who’s already joined the testnet and helped shape the technology that will transform the TON blockchain and bring more liquidity to the ecosystem!

💎 See you in the next year, and stay tuned for updates in the era of BTCFi on TON.

TON Teleport BTC New Landing Page

With everything gathered in one place, it’s now easier to start minting your first tgBTC and explore the technology behind the bridge that brings your Bitcoin into Telegram — giving you the freedom to use it anytime, anywhere, as free as you are.

What’s on the new landing page:

▪️ How TON Teleport BTC Works
▪️ tgBTC Key Features
▪️ Guides and Resources
▪️ How to Become a tgBTC Ecosystem Partner
▪️ FAQs and News Updates

Your support and feedback drive the growth of the tgBTC ecosystem. Share your thoughts on the new landing page in the tgBTC Community Chat — we’d love to hear from you!

Explore the TON Teleport BTC landing page here.

Get test BTC with the TON Teleport BTC Faucet

We know some of you faced difficulties accessing test BTC due to overloaded Signet faucets. That issue is now resolved — everyone can now access test BTC, making TON Teleport accessible to all and bringing us closer to a technology that puts Bitcoin in your pocket, directly within the app you use every day.

💎 Thanks to tgBTC community, we’ve gathered over 13 test BTC, covering more than 130,000 requests! You can still help by donating any extra test BTC (Signet) to support our faucet:

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Explore the TON Teleport BTC Faucet to receive test BTC and experience the full potential of TON Teleport.

TON Teleport is Back Online

TON Teleport BTC is back after maintenance! We’ve been working to improve stability and efficiency, so you can enjoy a secure and fast Bitcoin wallet right inside Telegram.

Additionally, we’ve launched a new TON Teleport Dashboard for everyone! Now, you can easily track:

▪️ Total minted and burned tgBTC
▪️ Historical tgBTC supply data
▪️ Detailed mint and burn tgBTC transactions
▪️ Bitcoin client and network states
▪️ Advanced developer insights

Discover all the details here.

We’re just getting started — stay tuned for the next big steps! 💎

TON Teleport BTC in Maintenance Mode

TON Teleport BTC is currently undergoing maintenance and will be temporarily unavailable until 2 December. We’re working to make the system more stable and efficient, ensuring that we can turn Telegram into your personal Bitcoin wallet — secure, fast, and always in your pocket.

The TON Teleport team is excited to share some impressive stats: 244 tgBTC minted and 872 transactions so far, showing the TON community's strong interest in tgBTC, even in the testnet phase!

💎 Thank you for being part of this journey — together, we’re bringing the best of the world’s most decentralized asset into the world’s most intuitive messenger, on TON.

Introducing the TON Teleport BTC Whitepaper

We’re excited to announce that the TON Teleport BTC whitepaper is now publicly available!

This detailed document outlines the fundamental principles, technical mechanisms, and future vision of tgBTC. It offers a deep dive into the architecture that enables a trustless cross-chain bridge between Bitcoin and TON.

Explore key concepts such as transaction confirmation, processing, tgBTC minting, and upcoming system enhancements — each designed to unlock new opportunities and drive the growth of the TON ecosystem.

Available now - learn more about the TON Teleport BTC whitepaper in the updated tgBTC documentation.

Help us build a testnet faucet for TON Teleport!

We’re working to make it easier for everyone to mint your first tgBTC in the TON Teleport testnet. Getting test BTC on Signet can be challenging, and we want to fix this issue by creating a dedicated faucet with test BTC for TON Teleport community.

💎 Donate your test BTC (Signet) to help build the dedicated faucet:

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If you have extra test BTC in your Signet wallet, we’d love your help! This will make it easier for all testnet contributors to access test BTC and mint test tgBTC smoothly.

For now, you can request test BTC from external faucets with test BTC or in the TON Teleport community chat. Thank you for helping us build a stronger ecosystem!

tgBTC Documentation has been updated!

We’re excited to announce major updates to the tgBTC documentation, featuring 5+ updated guides.

What’s new in the documentation:

💎 Improved Guides — a cleaner structure and new screenshots to help you at every step. It’s easy to follow, even if you’re new to TON Teleport.

💎 New Guide for Installing Signet on Mobile — a simple guide to help you set up your signet BTC wallet on your mobile device, with clear screenshots. Getting started has never been easier.

We’d love your feedback in the chat to help us enhance your experience. During the testnet phase, we’ll keep improving TON Teleport to make tgBTC minting easier for everyone — turning Telegram into your personal Bitcoin wallet by 2025, ready for mainnet. Secure, fast, and always in your pocket.

New detailed guides and links for minting your first tgBTC here.

Over 139 test tgBTC have been minted in just 14 days!

TON Teleport testnet is thriving, and the strong interest from users highlights the real potential of a fully decentralized system without intermediaries. TON Teleport is building a smooth and simple cross-chain bridge that seamlessly connects BTC to TON.

Thanks to TON Teleport, we’re closer than ever to putting crypto in every pocket, with over 236 unique wallets and 611 unique transactions already completed. This bridge allows BTC holders to put their assets to work within TON's DeFi ecosystem, unlocking new opportunities like yield farming and using Bitcoin as collateral.

TON Teleport community has shown incredible support and teamwork in the chat, demonstrating the strength of our community and the bright future we can build together.

This is just the beginning — join the testnet on the TON Teleport website and help shape the future of the TON ecosystem!

TON Teleport BTC is Back Online

We’re happy to announce that maintenance is complete! After thorough checks, everything is secure, balances are accurate, and transactions are running smoothly. You can now claim and withdraw your tgBTC! 🥳

💎 Please be mindful of network resources during this testnet phase. While sending lots of test BTC may be tempting, we recommend keeping transactions small to avoid network overload. During the testnet phase, balance resets may also occur occasionally as we refine the system for mainnet.

Thank you for your patience and support! Join us in the chat to share your experiences, ask questions, and help grow the tgBTC ecosystem together.

Welcome to TON Teleport BTC Community

We're happy to announce that TON Teleport BTC finally available in a public testnet! 🥳

Key resources:
— TON Teleport BTC (testnet app)
— tgBTC News (this channel)
— tgBTC Community Chat
— Onboarding Page

Many things are still to be done, but we're happy to share with you current stage of development!

As a completely decentralized project, we're deeply rely on shoulders of community. Your testnet participation is crucial to activate the potential of tgBTC ecosystem.

1) How to join?

💎 Please, read our essential principle from BTC Whitepaper to join tgBTC community:

“What is needed is an electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust, allowing any two willing parties to transact directly with each other without the need for a trusted third party.”
— Satoshi Nakamoto

Thank you for joining us. We will share more technical information soon.

2) What to do next?

💎 Please, mint your first tgBTC, share your feedback in the chat and invite your friends.

3) How to get started?

💎 Please, visit the onboarding page, check out the FAQ, and follow the guides to mint your first tgBTC.

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