Bridge Guide • Route Intelligence

PolygonMantle

Network-specific checks before a cross-chain transaction.

Polygon and Mantle 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

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

Destination network

Mantle: Mantle is an Ethereum-compatible scaling environment with its own network balances and applications.

Asset considerations

On the source side, Confirm that the token is held on Polygon and verify its contract before moving or swapping it. On the destination side, Confirm the token representation on Mantle before interacting with it.

Fee considerations

Compare Polygon transaction costs with bridge and liquidity costs when consolidating small balances. On Mantle, Compare the complete route cost rather than looking only at the bridge fee.

Before You Bridge

  • Source: confirm the asset is actually held on Polygon.
  • 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: Check network selection and contract addresses before signing, especially when an asset also exists on Ethereum. At the destination, Verify contracts, network and destination 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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