Bridge Guide • Route Intelligence

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Network-specific checks before a cross-chain transaction.

Celestia and Polygon have separate network contexts. A cross-chain route must account for the source environment, destination environment and the mechanism used to transfer or represent the asset.

Route Intelligence

Source network

Celestia: Celestia uses a modular blockchain design, so asset and application context can differ from EVM networks.

Destination network

Polygon: Polygon provides an EVM-compatible environment with its own network balances and token representations.

Asset considerations

On the source side, Verify the supported asset representation for the route you are using. On the destination side, Confirm that the token is held on Polygon and verify its contract before moving or swapping it.

Fee considerations

Check the exact network and route mechanics before estimating transfer costs. On Polygon, Compare Polygon transaction costs with bridge and liquidity costs when consolidating small balances.

Before You Bridge

  • Source: confirm the asset is actually held on Celestia.
  • Destination: confirm the wallet and destination network.
  • Token: verify the exact asset representation rather than relying on ticker or logo.
  • Costs: compare gas, bridge fees, liquidity, price impact and the final received amount.
  • Security: Do not assume EVM wallet behavior or contract conventions apply directly. At the destination, Check network selection and contract addresses before signing, especially when an asset also exists on Ethereum.
Never use a seed phrase or private key to complete a bridge. A legitimate bridge flow should not require either.

Use the Live Bridge Tool

When a live route is available, open Dust Sweeper and review the current quote immediately before signing. Route availability, liquidity and network conditions can change.

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