Allbridge
Cross-chain bridge between TON and other networks. Two products: Allbridge Core (message-based, via a validator network) and Allbridge Classic (canonical-bridge, lock-and-mint).
Aliases: allbridge, allbridge core, allbridge classic
Allbridge is one of the cross-chain bridges that supports TON. The team ships two distinct products with different trust models:
Allbridge Core
A message-based bridge: tokens are not wrapped — they are transferred as messages between networks. A validator set attests to consensus, and the destination chain releases the actual asset. Supports USDC ↔ USDT and other native-stable swaps across chains.
Allbridge Classic
A canonical lock-and-mint bridge: the source token is locked in a contract on the source chain, and a wrapped version is minted on the destination chain. The reverse leg is burn-and-unlock. Wrapped forms appear on TON as aXXX jettons.
Comparison
| Property | Core | Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Messaging | Lock & Mint |
| Trust | Validator network | Bridge contract |
| Wrapped tokens | No | Yes |
| Speed | 2–5 min | 1–3 min |
Risks
- Bridge compromise = drain. The Nomad, Wormhole, Multichain histories are reminders of the stakes.
- Wrapped tokens lose value if the bridge contract breaks.
See also Symbiosis and Cross-chain swaps on TON.