TON Bridge Closure Announcement: What Message Does This Change Send to Users?

Hello everyone, Hope you are all well. The crypto world is constantly changing, and in the continuation of that change, an important decision has come to the fore. Recently, the TON Foundation announced that their old Token Bridge will be permanently closed from September 1, 2026. This news is quite important for users of the TON ecosystem, especially those who have been using the bridging facility of the TON network with Ethereum or BNB Chain.

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This old bridge of the TON network has been working to transfer assets between different blockchains for a long time. However, due to the development of technology and the development of new infrastructure, it has now been decided to say goodbye to this legacy bridge. According to the TON Foundation, the bridge will remain operational until September to give users enough time, so that everyone can transfer their assets safely.

For those who are holding TON Wrapped in Ethereum or BNB Chain, the most important task now is to return those tokens to the TON network before the scheduled time. Similarly, those who are storing j-tokens such as jUSDT, jUSDC, jDAI or jWBTC in their TON wallets will also have to transfer them back to the Ethereum network via the bridge. It has been informed that these assets will no longer be able to be used or retrieved after the specified time limit.

The most positive aspect of the matter for me is that the TON Foundation has waived the percentage-based transfer fee keeping in mind the convenience of users. Usually, the additional cost of bridging forces many users to delay, but this time that obstacle has been reduced somewhat. In addition, previously submitted transfers have been successfully completed and the costs of transfers that were not claimed have also been borne by the protocol itself.

Another important point is that from June 2026, the oracles of the bridge will start withdrawing their staked TON. Although they will continue the transfer process normally until September. This means that users still have a few months to wait, but waiting until the last minute can be risky.

In my view, this decision is not just a case of a bridge closure, but a sign of entering the next phase of the TON ecosystem. TON’s DeFi infrastructure has matured significantly over the past few years. Telegram’s involvement, the rapid expansion of the network, and new technological developments have helped TON establish itself as a strong blockchain platform. As a result, it seems natural to move away from the old infrastructure and move towards a more modern and efficient cross-chain solution.

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However, the most important thing in this change is user awareness. Sometimes we forget about small assets in our wallets, but if they become inaccessible after a certain period of time, we may face losses. Therefore, those who have used the TON Bridge should check their wallets now and complete the necessary transfers.

All in all, I see this move by TON as part of the long-term development of the network. However, in this period of technological change, users must be equally active and vigilant. Because in the crypto world, taking the right steps at the right time is often the biggest key to protecting assets.

What do you think? Will this decision by TON strengthen the network, or create new challenges for users? You can share your opinion in the comments.