A solana bridge moves your tokens to Solana from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Solana and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $479) from Ethereum arrived as about $480 of SOL in seconds.
What Is Solana?
Solana is a high-throughput Layer 1 with its own virtual machine (SVM); gas is paid in SOL and tokens follow the SPL standard.
| Solana | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | SOL |
| Address format | Base58, 32-44 characters, no 0x |
| Explorer | solscan.io |
Live Routes to and from Solana
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → SOL on Solana | $478.71 | $480.29 | $1.20 | $0.37 | seconds |
| 500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDC on Solana | $500.55 | $499.59 | $1.25 | $0.01 | about 18 min |
| $300 of SOL on Solana → ETH on Ethereum | $300.00 | $296.79 | $1.11 | $0.01 | about 27 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 Solana
- 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 Solana; add a little SOL for gas.
- Enter your Solana address (Base58 (no 0x)).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Solana
Reverse the route: choose the token on Solana as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough SOL on Solana to pay for the transaction.
Solana Tips
Solana addresses look different from Ethereum ones: you need an address from a Solana wallet, not your 0x address. Keep about 0.01 SOL for fees.
Popular Solana Routes
Arbitrum to Solana, Base to Solana, BNB Chain to Solana, Polygon to Solana, Solana to Arbitrum, Solana to Base, Solana to BNB Chain, Solana to Ethereum, Solana to Polygon.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No SOL for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Solana uses Base58 (no 0x) 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.