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STON.fi has officially rolled out its Cross-Chain (Beta) swapping feature. But this isn't just a basic UI upgrade. Behind the scenes sits Omniston a protocol changing how cross-chain liquidit

STON.fi has officially rolled out its Cross-Chain (Beta) swapping feature. But this isn't just a basic UI upgrade.
Behind the scenes sits Omniston a protocol changing how cross-chain liquidity moves without relying on vulnerable bridges.
Let's look at the exact mechanics Stonfi of how it works 🧵👇

Most cross-chain swaps rely on locking assets in a centralized/shared vault on Chain A, then minting a 'wrapped' copy (like wbtc) on Chain B.
Step 1: The Request for Quote Marketplace
(e.g., USDT on TON to an asset on Base/Ethereum):👉When you enter a swap onSTON.fi
1️⃣ The protocol broadcasts your request to a network of independent Resolvers (professional liquidity providers).
2️⃣ These resolvers compete against each other in real-time to offer you the tightest spread and best rate.
3️⃣ Your wallet automatically selects the best winning quote. Step 2: The HTLC Cryptographic Lock Once a quote is selected, settlement is managed through Hashed Timelock Contracts (HTLC) on both chains.
Because of HTLC rules, there are only 3 absolute outcomes:
1️⃣ Success: Secret disclosed $\rightarrow$ both parties get their quoted assets.
2️⃣ Resolver Fails: Timeout hits $\rightarrow$ user is automatically refunded.
3️⃣ Secret Never Disclosed: Timeout hits $\rightarrow$ resolver is refunded. There is zero execution path where your funds just "get stuck" or stolen mid-transit.

To add to this momentum, the network token has officially rebranded from Toncoin to Gram ($GRAM) following an 81.22% community approval vote!
The Omniston beta currently supports TON, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Base, and Polygon. Have you tried it yet? Let me know! 👇