Everscale has got a new cross-chain solution called ChainConnect: the new protocol facilitates the transfer of cryptocurrencies across blockchains working on either Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) or TON Virtual Machine (TVM), improving connectivity within these two blockchain ecosystems. Read this article to learn about blockchains and cryptocurrencies supported by ChainConnect, along with its other useful features.
Built by Trusted Developers
ChainConnect is developed by Broxus, a primary contributor to Everscale and the creator of many dApps and other technologies, such as a crypto wallet called SparX, and the Tycho protocol, which is designed to enhance TVM network performance using the directed acyclic graph (DAG) consensus mechanism.
ChainConnect is built on the foundation of Octus Bridge, another Broxus-made protocol that has been the main cross-chain solution for the Everscale network and has not experienced any security issues since its launch in 2020. In addition to what Octus Bridge offers, ChainConnect provides better security with more features and overall higher performance.
Supported Networks and Cryptocurrencies
As of March 2025, ChainConnect supports the following TVM blockchains:
- Everscale.
- TON.
- Hamster Network.
- Venom.
The cross-chain bridge also integrates with several popular EVM networks:
- Ethereum.
- BNB Chain (BSC).
- Avalanche.
Currently, ChainConnect works as a bridge between TVM and EVM networks, as well as supports TVM-to-TVM transactions, in particular, between TON and Hamster Network.
When it comes to cryptocurrencies that ChainConnect is able to transfer, the actual list depends on the route you select. For instance, you can move USDT, USDC, WBTC, DAI and WEVER from Ethereum to Everscale.
Chain-Agnostic Transfers
One of the standout features of the ChainConnect bridge is its ability to transfer any crypto asset between any of the supported blockchain networks.
For example, a blockchain project either creates a new token on the Everscale network or receives a token from another chain. With ChainConnect, this token can be seamlessly transferred to any other blockchain. In the destination network, ChainConnect issues a corresponding token, with the bridge itself managing the minting process. In simple terms, when a token is moved into a new network, it is minted and burned upon getting returned to its original network.
Additionally, in TVM networks the bridge functions as an automatic router. This means that the merge pool mechanism maps tokens from different networks to a single token on the TVM network, streamlining cross-chain asset management.
Additional ChainConnect’s Features
Apart from crypto transfer between various networks, ChainConnect has a few more features described below.
Gas Fee Splitting
By default, you pay network fees for transfers with the native coin of the outgoing network. If you don’t have enough of it on your balance, you can pay part of the fee in the destination network’s crypto: navigate to the “Split gas” button in the transaction’s breakdown, click on it, and you will see that it will be updated with the calculation of the second network. Note that this function is not available for all the supported directions.
Statistics
ChainConnect has a dedicated section, which provides real-time data about the protocol activity, including the total number of transfers and transaction volumes for several blockchains supported by the cross-chain bridge. Users can also view a chronological list of all transfers, starting from the most recent ones, offering transparency and up-to-date information.
Liquidity Requests
Another ChainConnect’s distinctive feature is liquidity requests. In scenarios where the protocol lacks sufficient liquidity for a user’s desired transfer, it can post a public liquidity order. This order can be executed by any other user who has sufficient funds for a transaction. Every order specifies the amount to be transferred, the desired amount to be received and the reward offered to any user who fulfills the order. This mechanism enhances decentralization and usability by enabling peer-to-peer liquidity provision.
Conclusion
ChainConnect stands out as an advanced solution for cross-chain interoperability (in addition to other options such as Mesh Network), offering users a reliable and efficient solution for transferring value between various blockchain networks. Its foundation, built upon the proven security, combined with detailed statistics and decentralized liquidity requests, positions ChainConnect as a new step in blockchain interoperability, which will enrich both EVM and TVM’s broader blockchain ecosystems by setting up a connection.