Bridge Guide • Route Intelligence

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Network-specific checks before a cross-chain transaction.

Manta and Ethereum 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.

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Source network

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

Destination network

Ethereum: Ethereum is an EVM network and the base layer for a large ecosystem of tokens, applications and Layer 2 networks.

Asset considerations

On the source side, Verify the token contract and network-specific representation. On the destination side, Verify the ERC-20 contract address and distinguish Ethereum-native assets from representations on other networks.

Fee considerations

Compare network gas with route and destination costs. On Ethereum, Ethereum gas can make very small balance movements uneconomical, so compare total execution cost with the balance value.

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, Pay close attention to contract approvals, transaction details and the exact domain used to initiate a transaction.
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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