bridging
Bridge assets to and from Celo. Use when transferring tokens between Celo and other chains like Ethereum.
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Bridging to Celo
This skill covers bridging assets between Celo and other blockchains, including native bridges and third-party solutions.
When to Use
- Transferring assets from Ethereum to Celo
- Bridging tokens from Celo to other chains
- Integrating cross-chain functionality
- Building multi-chain applications
Bridge Options
Native Bridge
| Bridge | Mainnet | Testnet |
|---|---|---|
| Superbridge | https://superbridge.app/celo | https://testnets.superbridge.app |
Native bridge provides direct transfers between Celo L2 and Ethereum L1 via the OP Stack standard bridge.
Source: https://docs.celo.org/tooling/bridges
Third-Party Bridges
| Bridge | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Squid Router V2 | https://v2.app.squidrouter.com | Cross-chain routing via Axelar |
| LayerZero | https://layerzero.network | Omnichain interoperability protocol |
| Jumper Exchange | https://jumper.exchange | Multi-chain DEX aggregator |
| Portal (Wormhole) | https://portalbridge.com | Decentralized interoperability layer |
| AllBridge | https://app.allbridge.io/bridge | EVM and non-EVM chains |
| Satellite (Axelar) | https://satellite.money | Axelar network bridge |
| Transporter (CCIP) | https://www.transporter.io | Chainlink CCIP bridge |
| Layerswap | https://layerswap.io/app | 60+ chains, 15+ CEX integrations |
| Hyperlane Nexus | https://www.usenexus.org | Messaging and interoperability |
| Mach Exchange | https://www.mach.exchange | Cross-chain exchange |
| Galaxy | https://galaxy.exchange/swap | Native DEX on Celo |
| SmolRefuel | https://smolrefuel.com | Gasless refueling |
| USDT0 | https://usdt0.to | Native USDT via LayerZero OFT |
Source: https://docs.celo.org/home/bridged-tokens/bridges
Native ETH Bridging
Bridge native ETH from Ethereum to Celo as WETH.
Contract Addresses
Ethereum Mainnet → Celo:
| Contract | Address |
|---|---|
| SuperBridgeETHWrapper (L1) | 0x3bC7C4f8Afe7C8d514c9d4a3A42fb8176BE33c1e |
| L1 Standard Bridge | 0x9C4955b92F34148dbcfDCD82e9c9eCe5CF2badfe |
| L1 WETH | 0xc02aaa39b223fe8d0a0e5c4f27ead9083c756cc2 |
| L2 WETH (Celo) | 0xD221812de1BD094f35587EE8E174B07B6167D9Af |
Sepolia Testnet → Celo Sepolia:
| Contract | Address |
|---|---|
| SuperBridgeETHWrapper (L1) | 0x523e358dFd0c4e98F3401DAc7b1879445d377e37 |
| L1 Standard Bridge | 0xec18a3c30131a0db4246e785355fbc16e2eaf408 |
| L1 WETH | 0x7b79995e5f793A07Bc00c21412e50Ecae098E7f9 |
| L2 WETH (Celo Sepolia) | 0x2cE73DC897A3E10b3FF3F86470847c36ddB735cf |
Bridge ETH to Celo
import { createWalletClient, custom, parseEther } from "viem";
import { mainnet } from "viem/chains";
const SUPERBRIDGE_WRAPPER = "0x3bC7C4f8Afe7C8d514c9d4a3A42fb8176BE33c1e";
const WRAPPER_ABI = [
{
name: "wrapAndBridge",
type: "function",
stateMutability: "payable",
inputs: [
{ name: "_minGasLimit", type: "uint32" },
{ name: "_extraData", type: "bytes" },
],
outputs: [],
},
] as const;
async function bridgeETHToCelo(amount: string): Promise<string> {
const walletClient = createWalletClient({
chain: mainnet,
transport: custom(window.ethereum),
});
const [address] = await walletClient.getAddresses();
const hash = await walletClient.writeContract({
address: SUPERBRIDGE_WRAPPER,
abi: WRAPPER_ABI,
functionName: "wrapAndBridge",
args: [200000, "0x"],
value: parseEther(amount),
});
return hash;
}
Natively Bridged Tokens
These tokens have official bridges from Ethereum via native bridge:
| Token | L1 Address (Ethereum) | L2 Address (Celo) |
|---|---|---|
| WETH | 0xc02aaa39b223fe8d0a0e5c4f27ead9083c756cc2 | 0xD221812de1BD094f35587EE8E174B07B6167D9Af |
| WBTC | 0x2260fac5e5542a773aa44fbcfedf7c193bc2c599 | 0x8aC2901Dd8A1F17a1A4768A6bA4C3751e3995B2D |
| DAI | 0x6B175474E89094C44Da98b954EedeAC495271d0F | 0xac177de2439bd0c7659c61f373dbf247d1f41abe |
| AAVE | 0x7Fc66500c84A76Ad7e9c93437bFc5Ac33E2DDaE9 | 0xF6A54aff8c97f7AF3CC86dbaeE88aF6a7AaB6288 |
| LINK | 0x514910771af9ca656af840dff83e8264ecf986ca | 0xf630876008a4ed9249fb4cac978ba16827f52e91 |
| UNI | 0x1f9840a85d5af5bf1d1762f925bdaddc4201f984 | 0xeE571697998ec64e32B57D754D700c4dda2f2a0e |
| CRV | 0xD533a949740bb3306d119CC777fa900bA034cd52 | 0x75184c282e55a7393053f0b8F4F3E7BeAE067fdC |
| rETH | 0xae78736cd615f374d3085123a210448e74fc6393 | 0x55f3d16e6bd2b8b8e6599df6ef4593ce9dcae9ed |
Source: https://docs.celo.org/home/bridged-tokens
Cross-Chain Messaging Protocols
For building cross-chain dApps:
| Protocol | URL | Celo Support |
|---|---|---|
| Chainlink CCIP | https://chain.link/cross-chain | Mainnet |
| Hyperlane | https://www.hyperlane.xyz | Mainnet, Sepolia |
| Wormhole | https://wormhole.com | Mainnet |
| LayerZero | https://layerzero.network | Mainnet |
| Axelar Network | https://axelar.network | Mainnet |
Source: https://docs.celo.org/tooling/bridges/cross-chain-messaging
Using LI.FI SDK
For cross-chain swaps and bridges:
import { createConfig, getQuote, executeRoute } from "@lifi/sdk";
// Initialize LI.FI
createConfig({
integrator: "your-app-name",
});
// Get bridge quote
const quote = await getQuote({
fromChain: 1, // Ethereum
toChain: 42220, // Celo
fromToken: "0xA0b86991c6218b36c1d19D4a2e9Eb0cE3606eB48", // USDC on Ethereum
toToken: "0xcebA9300f2b948710d2653dD7B07f33A8B32118C", // USDC on Celo
fromAmount: "1000000000", // 1000 USDC (6 decimals)
fromAddress: userAddress,
});
// Execute the bridge
const result = await executeRoute(quote, {
updateRouteHook: (route) => {
console.log("Route updated:", route);
},
});
Bridge Considerations
Security
- Native bridges (Superbridge) are the most secure
- Third-party bridges rely on their own security models
- Always verify contract addresses before bridging
Timing
- Native L1→L2 bridges: ~15-20 minutes
- L2→L1 withdrawals: 7 days (challenge period)
- Third-party bridges: varies (minutes to hours)
Fees
- Native bridges: gas fees only
- Third-party bridges: gas + bridge fees
Dependencies
{
"dependencies": {
"viem": "^2.0.0"
}
}
For LI.FI integration:
{
"dependencies": {
"@lifi/sdk": "^3.0.0"
}
}
Additional Resources
- bridge-contracts.md - All bridge contract addresses
- bridged-tokens.md - Complete list of bridged tokens
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