LINK → TON

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Floating Fixed

Market-rate quotes (may change before execution).

root@notkyc:~$ rates cached for everyone · ttl 60s · 0s

#	Exchange	Score	No-KYC record?	Rate	You receive (1 LINK)	Limits (LINK)
1	SideShift BEST	C priv 48trust 78	—	1 LINK = 4.45211896 TON	4.45211896 TON	min 0.38116104 · max 3392.62784912		swap on SideShift →
2	StealthEX	C priv 49trust 79	5/5 KYC-free	1 LINK = 4.3384053 TON	4.3384053 TON	min 0.1007223	swap on notkyc	swap on StealthEX →

SideShift BEST C

Rate1 LINK = 4.45211896 TON

You receive4.45211896 TON

Limitsmin 0.38116104 · max 3392.62784912 LINK

swap on SideShift →

StealthEX C

Rate1 LINK = 4.3384053 TON

You receive4.3384053 TON

Limitsmin 0.1007223 LINK

swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →

Swapping LINK to TON moves you from an Ethereum-based oracle token into the native asset of an entirely separate Layer-1 with its own asynchronous architecture. Common reasons: rotating staking-style yield from LINK collateral into TON's validator economy, funding a Telegram wallet for in-app payments or NFTs on TON, or reducing exposure to ERC-20 gas costs. A no-KYC route keeps the swap permissionless and avoids tying your Telegram-linked TON address to identity data.

// about this pair

Why LINK -> TON is not a trivial swap

LINK is an ERC-20 (also bridged to several chains via CCIP), while TON runs on its own workchain model with masterchain consensus and shard routing. There is no direct bridge most aggregators use - the swap is executed off-chain by a liquidity provider who receives your LINK on Ethereum (or BSC/Polygon if you hold a bridged version) and releases native TON on the TON network. That means two distinct network fees apply: Ethereum gas to send LINK out, and a small TON fee on the receiving side (typically under 0.01 TON).

Liquidity for this pair is decent but thinner than LINK -> USDT or LINK -> ETH. Expect rate spreads to widen on amounts above roughly 5,000 LINK, and watch for floating vs fixed quotes:

Fixed rate locks the quote but adds a 0.5-1% premium and tighter min/max bounds
Floating rate tracks the market until the LP receives your deposit - better for small amounts on fast networks, riskier if Ethereum is congested

What to check before you send

TON addresses come in multiple formats (raw, user-friendly bounceable, non-bounceable). Most services expect the EQ... or UQ... user-friendly form. Sending to a bounceable address that points to an uninitialized wallet can cause funds to bounce back minus fees - use a non-bounceable (UQ) address if your wallet is brand new.

Confirm the LINK network: native ERC-20 deposits are standard; do not send BEP-20 LINK to an ERC-20 deposit address
Check refund policy and whether a refund address is required upfront - some services hold funds indefinitely without one
Time large swaps during low Ethereum gas windows; LINK ERC-20 transfers can cost more than the TON-side fee by orders of magnitude
For amounts over a few thousand USD equivalent, split into two transactions to test the route first

// FAQ

Which TON address format should I use as the payout address?

Use the user-friendly base64 format starting with EQ or UQ. UQ (non-bounceable) is safer for fresh wallets that have not been activated on-chain yet, since bounceable EQ addresses can return funds if the destination contract is uninitialized. Avoid pasting raw hex addresses - most swap services will reject them or misroute the transfer.

Why is the LINK -> TON rate worse than LINK -> USDT plus USDT -> TON?

Direct LINK/TON liquidity is thinner, so providers route through stablecoins or majors internally and charge a spread for the extra hop. For large amounts you can sometimes save 0.3-0.8% by doing the two swaps manually, but you double the network fees and exposure time. Below ~2,000 USD equivalent, the direct route is usually cheaper after fees.

Do I need to send native LINK or can I use bridged versions?

Most aggregated quotes assume native ERC-20 LINK on Ethereum. Some services accept LINK on BSC, Polygon, Arbitrum, or Avalanche, but the deposit address and memo will differ - never assume cross-network compatibility. Sending BEP-20 LINK to an ERC-20 address (or vice versa) results in lost funds with no recovery path on no-KYC platforms.

How long does a LINK to TON swap typically take?

Ethereum confirmation for the LINK deposit dominates timing - usually 2-5 minutes for 12-30 confirmations depending on the provider's policy. The TON-side payout itself is near-instant, often under 10 seconds once triggered. Total end-to-end is normally 3-8 minutes. During Ethereum congestion or if you underpay gas, the deposit leg can stretch to 30+ minutes.

Is there a memo or tag required for TON deposits?

Native TON wallet addresses do not require a memo. However, if the recipient is a centralized exchange deposit address on TON, a memo or comment is mandatory and missing it usually means lost funds. For self-custodial wallets like Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, or the Telegram wallet, just the address is enough.

Can I swap LINK staked in the Chainlink staking pool directly?

No. Tokens locked in v0.2 staking must be unbonded first, which involves an unbonding period (currently 28 days) followed by a claim window. Only liquid LINK in your wallet can be swapped. Plan ahead if you are rotating from staked LINK into TON - the unbonding delay means you carry LINK price exposure during that window.

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