How to Use Wormhole
Wormhole is a cross-chain messaging protocol enabling asset bridges between 20+ blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos chains.
Wormhole Overview
Supported Chains:- Ethereum and L2s
- Solana
- Cosmos chains
- Avalanche, BSC, Polygon
- And many more
Bridge Options
| Interface | Best For |
|---|---|
| . . . . . - | . . . . . |
| Portal Bridge | Most users |
| Wormhole Connect | Developers |
| Native Bridges | Specific chains |
Security Model
Wormhole uses Guardians:
- 19 validator nodes
- 13/19 consensus required
- Major institutional operators
- $2.5B+ secured
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare Wallets
Ensure you have wallets for both source and destination chains. For Solana, use Phantom.
Tips
- ✓Get destination chain wallet address ready
- ✓You need gas on destination for claiming
Visit Portal Bridge
Go to portalbridge.com and select the token transfer option.
Warnings
- ⚠Only use portalbridge.com
- ⚠Beware of phishing sites
Select Source and Destination
Choose your source chain and destination chain from the dropdowns.
Tips
- ✓Popular routes: ETH to Solana, Solana to ETH
- ✓Check supported tokens for your route
Connect Wallets
Connect wallet for source chain. You will connect destination wallet later.
Tips
- ✓MetaMask for EVM chains
- ✓Phantom for Solana
Select Token and Amount
Choose token to bridge and enter amount. Review fees and destination amount.
Tips
- ✓USDC bridges natively on many routes now
- ✓Check if wrapped or native on destination
Warnings
- ⚠Some tokens become wrapped versions
Initiate Transfer
Approve token if needed, then confirm the bridge transaction.
Tips
- ✓Transaction needs to finalize on source chain
- ✓Wait for confirmation
Claim on Destination
Connect destination wallet and claim your bridged tokens.
Tips
- ✓Need small gas on destination to claim
- ✓Automatic relayer sometimes covers this
Verify Receipt
Check your destination wallet for bridged assets.
Tips
- ✓May need to add token to wallet
- ✓Wormhole-wrapped assets have W prefix