Bridging Assets
This guide covers bridging assets from EVM chains to your disposable Solana address.
Prerequisites
- MetaMask installed
- Assets on a supported chain
- Gas for the transaction
Connect Your Wallet
- Click "Connect MetaMask"
- Approve the connection request
- Your address and chain will be displayed
Select Source Chain
Use the dropdown to select your source chain:
- Ethereum
- Arbitrum
- Base
- BNB Chain
- Polygon
- Optimism
- Avalanche
If you're on a different chain, MetaMask will prompt you to switch.
Enter Amount
Type the amount you want to bridge. This is in the native token of the source chain (ETH, BNB, MATIC, etc.).
Start Small
For your first bridge, start with a small amount to test the flow.
Get Quote
Click "Get Quote" to see:
- Receive Amount: How much SOL you'll get
- Protocol Fee: deBridge fees
The quote accounts for:
- Bridge fees
- Price conversion
- Operating expenses
Execute Bridge
- Review the quote
- Click "Bridge Now"
- MetaMask popup appears
- Review transaction details
- Click Confirm
Transaction Processing
After confirming:
- Transaction submits to source chain
- Wait for source chain confirmation
- deBridge processes cross-chain message
- Funds arrive on Solana
This typically takes 1-5 minutes.
Monitoring
On-Page Status
The page shows real-time status:
- "Waiting for funds..."
- "Funds received!"
External Tracking
You can also check:
- Source chain explorer (Etherscan, Arbiscan, etc.)
- deBridge Explorer
- Solscan (destination address)
What You Receive
Bridged assets arrive as Wrapped SOL (wSOL) on Solana. This is automatically converted to native SOL when you claim.
Troubleshooting
Transaction Fails
- Check gas balance
- Try increasing gas limit
- Ensure sufficient funds for amount + fees
Funds Not Arriving
- Wait 5-10 minutes
- Check deBridge order status
- Verify correct destination address
Wrong Chain
- Use MetaMask network switcher
- Or click a chain button to auto-switch
