A katana bridge moves your tokens to Katana from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Katana and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $480) from Ethereum arrived as about $478 of ETH in seconds.
What Is Katana?
Katana is a DeFi-focused EVM chain; gas is paid in ETH.
| Katana | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | ETH |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | katanascan.com |
Live Routes to and from Katana
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → ETH on Katana | $479.55 | $478.43 | $1.21 | $0.03 | seconds |
| 500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDT on Katana | $499.74 | $498.33 | $1.32 | $0.02 | seconds |
| $300 of ETH on Katana → ETH on Ethereum | $299.96 | $298.85 | $1.04 | $0.00 | about 12 s |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to Katana
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on Katana; add a little ETH for gas.
- Enter your Katana address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Katana
Reverse the route: choose the token on Katana as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough ETH on Katana to pay for the transaction.
Katana Tips
Katana is built for DeFi liquidity: most activity there is lending, swaps and vaults, so bridge the asset you plan to use.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No ETH for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Katana uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.