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Bitcoin vs Toncoin (TON): which to accept

We compare Bitcoin and Toncoin (TON) from the point of view of a business taking payments: what the customer pays, how fast money arrives and which audience prefers what. You can accept both and let the customer choose on the checkout page.

Comparison

BitcoinToncoin (TON)
NetworkBitcoinTON
Network coinsBTCTON, USDT
Network feeabove averagelow
Speedslower, depends on network loadfast
Pricefloating pricefloating price
Address format1… / 3… / bc1…EQ… / UQ… (48)
Walletsany BTC wallet, exchangesTelegram Wallet, Tonkeeper
AudienceBTC holdersthe Telegram audience

Verdict

  • Network fee: Toncoin (TON) wins. Low network fee: paying even small amounts makes sense for the customer.
  • Speed: Toncoin (TON) wins. Transfers confirm quickly, so the customer does not wait on the checkout page.
  • Telegram audience: Toncoin (TON) wins. The wallet is built into Telegram, the shortest path to payment for a messenger audience.
  • Popularity: Bitcoin wins. One of the coins buyers know best, which means fewer abandoned payments.
  • Large amounts: Bitcoin wins. Good for large amounts: deep liquidity and counterparties trust it.
  • On the other criteria the two are comparable.

Bitcoin is still the main cryptocurrency for many customers. Moonvex issues a new address for each payment, locks the rate and notifies you when the funds are credited.

Toncoin is the native coin of the Telegram ecosystem. Accept TON and USDT on the TON network and get payment notifications right in the messenger.

Which is better for your use case

Online storeToncoin (TON) is better · 33% / 50%Telegram botToncoin (TON) is better · 0% / 83%Online schoolBitcoin is better · 60% / 20%SaaS and subscriptionsEqual · 25% / 25%Hosting and VPNToncoin (TON) is better · 40% / 60%Games and donationsToncoin (TON) is better · 0% / 100%Digital goodsToncoin (TON) is better · 0% / 80%Freelancers and agenciesBitcoin is better · 60% / 10%B2B invoicesBitcoin is better · 50% / 0%Paid channels and clubsToncoin (TON) is better · 0% / 75%

FAQ

Which is cheaper for the customer, Bitcoin or Toncoin (TON)?

Toncoin (TON) is usually cheaper: the network fee is lower. The exact amount depends on network load at the time of transfer.

Which is faster, Bitcoin or Toncoin (TON)?

Toncoin (TON) confirms faster. Moonvex credits a payment once two independent node providers confirm it.

Can I accept Bitcoin and Toncoin (TON) at the same time?

Yes. Enable both: the customer picks one on the checkout page, and all payments land on one project balance.

See also

USDT TRC-20 / BitcoinUSDT TRC-20 / Toncoin (TON)USDT BEP-20 / BitcoinUSDT BEP-20 / Toncoin (TON)USDT ERC-20 / BitcoinUSDT ERC-20 / Toncoin (TON)USDT on TON / BitcoinUSDT on TON / Toncoin (TON)

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