Swapping USD Coin for Toncoin: what you need to know
If you hold USDC TRC20 and want Toncoin, you don’t need an exchange account. At ROVEN exchange the swap takes a few minutes: you see the final amount in advance, and an operator checks every order by hand.
USDC TRC20 is the Tron version of the USDC stablecoin; since 2024 Circle no longer issues new tokens on this network. Toncoin (TON) is the coin of the TON blockchain, closely tied to Telegram and its built-in wallet.
Why swap USDC TRC20 for TON
A stablecoin is a handy way to hold dollars, but to benefit from market growth or use the TON network you need TON itself. With TON you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the TON network.
Networks and addresses
| You send USDC TRC20 | You receive TON | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Tron (TRC20) | TON |
| Address | “T” + 33 characters | “UQ…” or “EQ…” |
| Network speed | a block comes every 3 seconds | a transfer confirms in a few seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Only for an exchange address |
What to watch out for
- Send USDC on TRC20 specifically and check that it’s Circle’s official contract.
- A TON address starts with “UQ” or “EQ”; Tonkeeper or the wallet in Telegram both work.
- If you’re receiving TON to an exchange address, be sure to enter that exchange’s memo.
- To send USDC your wallet needs some TRX to pay the network fee.
- Send the exact amount from the order and do it within 30 minutes, while the locked rate is valid.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Tron (TRC20), a block comes every 3 seconds; on TON, a transfer confirms in a few seconds. The whole USDC TRC20 to TON swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
The current rate is 1 USDC = 0.65625 TON and the minimum amount is 20 USDC. Create an order in the form above, and ROVEN exchange will send swap updates by email or Telegram.
