> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ston.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ston.fi/developer-section/omniston/overview.md).

# Overview (Omniston)

## What Is Omniston?

Omniston is a liquidity aggregation protocol for swaps on TON and native cross-chain swaps. It aggregates connected liquidity sources and returns executable quotes for the requested route.

The same RFQ model supports swaps on TON and cross-chain routes, but settlement differs by flow:

* intrachain swaps use swap settlement
* cross-chain routes use order settlement
* cross-chain settlement uses HTLC rules to coordinate the source-side and destination-side legs

For cross-chain flows, resolvers provide destination-side liquidity, so integrators do not need to manage destination-side inventory themselves.

## How It Works

1. A client sends an **RFQ**.
2. Connected liquidity sources and resolvers return one or more **Quotes**.
3. The selected quote settles through **swap settlement** or **order settlement**, depending on the route.
4. The client tracks the settlement until completion, cancellation, or rollback.

## Cross-chain Settlement

Cross-chain routes use order settlement rather than immediate swap settlement.

In these flows:

* the trader funds the source-side leg
* the selected resolver provides the destination-side liquidity
* HTLC rules define the completion and rollback windows for the linked source-side and destination-side legs
* `orderTrack()` and `Order.status` are the primary lifecycle signals after submit

For lifecycle details, settlement objects, and HTLC phases, see [How Omniston Works](/developer-section/omniston/how-omniston-works.md) and [Cross-chain Example](https://github.com/ston-fi/docs/tree/main/omniston/cross-chain-example.md).

## Liquidity Sources

* AMM DEXs on TON, including STON.fi
* RFQ resolvers that provide executable quotes
* resolver-provided destination-side liquidity for cross-chain routes

## Key Benefits

Omniston provides:

* better pricing across connected liquidity sources
* a single integration model for TON and cross-chain swaps
* native cross-chain settlement with resolver-provided destination-side liquidity
* support for integrator fees in the current `v1beta8` model
* SDKs and low-level APIs for different integration needs

## Supported Chains, Routes, and Assets

This section is the maintained operational matrix for currently documented route coverage. RFQ remains the source of truth for live quote availability.

### Current Operational Chains

* Arbitrum
* Avalanche C-Chain
* Base
* BNB Chain
* Ethereum
* Polygon
* TON

For cross-chain swaps, Omniston currently supports the assets listed here. Use RFQ to check whether Omniston can return a quote for a selected asset pair, amount, and environment.

| Chain             | Asset | Type     | Contract address                                   |
| ----------------- | ----- | -------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| TON               | USDT  | `jetton` | `EQCxE6mUtQJKFnGfaROTKOt1lZbDiiX1kCixRv7Nw2Id_sDs` |
| Ethereum          | USDT  | `erc20`  | `0xdAC17F958D2ee523a2206206994597C13D831ec7`       |
| Ethereum          | USDC  | `erc20`  | `0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48`       |
| BNB Chain         | USDT  | `erc20`  | `0x55d398326f99059fF775485246999027B3197955`       |
| BNB Chain         | USDC  | `erc20`  | `0x8ac76a51cc950d9822d68b83fe1ad97b32cd580d`       |
| Base              | USDT  | `erc20`  | `0xfde4c96c8593536e31f229ea8f37b2ada2699bb2`       |
| Base              | USDC  | `erc20`  | `0x833589fCD6eDb6E08f4c7C32D4f71b54bdA02913`       |
| Polygon           | pUSD  | `erc20`  | `0xC011a7E12a19f7B1f670d46F03B03f3342E82DFB`       |
| Polygon           | USDC  | `erc20`  | `0x3c499c542cEF5E3811e1192ce70d8cC03d5c3359`       |
| Arbitrum          | USDT0 | `erc20`  | `0xFd086bC7CD5C481DCC9C85ebE478A1C0b69FCbb9`       |
| Arbitrum          | USDC  | `erc20`  | `0xaf88d065e77c8cC2239327C5EDb3A432268e5831`       |
| Avalanche C-Chain | USDT  | `erc20`  | `0x9702230A8Ea53601f5cD2dc00fDBc13d4dF4A8c7`       |
| Avalanche C-Chain | USDC  | `erc20`  | `0xB97EF9Ef8734C71904D8002F8b6Bc66Dd9c48a6E`       |

For `chain_id` values, chain matching rules, and cross-chain implementation details, see [Omniston API v1beta8](/developer-section/omniston/v1beta8.md) and [How Omniston Works](/developer-section/omniston/how-omniston-works.md).

## Integration

Omniston supports three integration approaches:

1. **SDK (recommended)** — easiest way to add swaps ([Node.js](/developer-section/omniston/sdk/nodejs.md) / [React](/developer-section/omniston/sdk/react.md)).
2. **WebSocket (JSON-RPC)** — low-level API for custom integrations.
3. **gRPC (TLS)** — primary low-level API for backend integrations and resolvers.

For implementation guidance:

* [Omniston Guide](/developer-section/quickstart/omniston.md)
* [Cross-chain Example](https://github.com/ston-fi/docs/tree/main/omniston/cross-chain-example.md)
* [React SDK](/developer-section/omniston/sdk/react.md)
* [How Omniston Works](/developer-section/omniston/how-omniston-works.md)
* [Omniston API v1beta8](/developer-section/omniston/v1beta8.md)
* [Legacy TON-only Guides](https://github.com/ston-fi/docs/tree/main/omniston/legacy.md) for historical TON-only flows and maintenance work

## Endpoints & Environments

### Production

* WebSocket (JSON-RPC): `wss://omni-ws.ston.fi`
* gRPC (TLS): `omni-grpc.ston.fi:443`
* Demo site: [omniston.ston.fi](https://omniston.ston.fi)

### Sandbox (Public Testing)

* WebSocket (JSON-RPC): `wss://omni-ws-sandbox.ston.fi`
* gRPC (TLS): `omni-grpc-sandbox.ston.fi:443`
* Demo site: [omniston-sandbox.ston.fi](https://omniston-sandbox.ston.fi)

Sandbox notes:

* the API model and chain naming stay the same as production
* tutorial asset addresses shown in these docs are reference examples, not a promise that the same pairs will quote in sandbox
* before building UI or automation around a pair, validate it in sandbox through RFQ discovery

> ⚠️ gRPC endpoints are **host:port** targets over TLS and should be used as bare gRPC targets rather than HTTP REST URLs.

## Learn More

* [How Omniston Works](/developer-section/omniston/how-omniston-works.md) - deep dive into routing, RFQ lifecycle, execution logic, and cross-chain settlement mechanisms.
* [Omniston Glossary](/developer-section/omniston/glossary.md) - definitions of protocol roles and objects.
* [Omniston API v1beta8](/developer-section/omniston/v1beta8.md) - latest API version with updated architecture, naming, and integration approach.
* [Migration v1beta7 to v1beta8](/developer-section/omniston/v1beta7-to-v1beta8-migration-guide.md) - step-by-step guide to upgrading flows, terminology, and integrations.
* [Integrator Fees](/developer-section/omniston/referral-fees.md) - current fee terminology and protocol-by-protocol payout mechanics.

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