Bridge Guide • Route Intelligence

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Network-specific checks before a cross-chain transaction.

Manta and Base 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

Manta: Manta provides an Ethereum-compatible environment with its own network balances and application context.

Destination network

Base: Base is an Ethereum Layer 2 environment with its own network balances, applications and token representations.

Asset considerations

On the source side, Verify the token contract and network-specific representation. On the destination side, Verify the token contract on Base and do not rely on ticker or logo alone.

Fee considerations

Compare network gas with route and destination costs. On Base, Consider Base transaction costs together with bridge and route costs when moving small balances.

Before You Bridge

  • Source: confirm the asset is actually held on Manta.
  • 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: Use trusted interfaces and verify the destination before signing. At the destination, Use trusted interfaces and verify destination network and token before signing.
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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