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Bridge to Monad — How to Transfer Assets

How to bridge assets to Monad — official bridge (Wormhole), third-party bridges (LayerZero, Chainlink CCIP), supported tokens, and CEX direct withdrawals.

Overview

There are multiple ways to get assets onto Monad — from the official Wormhole-powered bridge to third-party bridges and direct exchange withdrawals. This guide covers all options so you can choose the best path for your needs.

Official Bridge

The Monad Native Bridge at monadbridge.com is powered by Wormhole NTT (Native Token Transfer) and Axelar General Message Passing. It supports bridging MON and ETH between Ethereum and Monad.

  1. Visit monadbridge.com and connect your wallet
  2. Select the source chain (Ethereum) and destination (Monad)
  3. Choose the token and amount to bridge
  4. Approve and confirm the transaction
  5. Wait for cross-chain confirmation (typically a few minutes)

Third-Party Bridges

BridgeSupported TokensNotes
Chainlink CCIPcbBTCBridges cbBTC from Base to Monad
Circle CCTPUSDCNative USDC transfers between supported chains
LayerZero / StargateUSDT (as USDT0)OFT standard for USDT bridging
deBridgeMultipleMulti-chain, 20+ chains supported
Orbiter FinanceMON, USDCFast bridge
Garden FinanceWBTC, USDC, USDT, cbBTCTrustless bridge from 8+ chains

Supported Tokens

  • MON — via official bridge (Wormhole)
  • ETH / WETH — via monadbridge.com
  • USDC — native USDC via Circle CCTP, also via Portal Bridge
  • USDT (USDT0) — via Stargate / LayerZero OFT
  • cbBTC — via Chainlink CCIP from Base
  • WBTC — via Garden Finance

CEX Direct Withdrawals

The easiest way to get assets onto Monad — several exchanges support direct withdrawal to Monad:

  • Coinbase — MON, USDC
  • Binance — MON
  • Bybit — MON, USDC
  • KuCoin — MON, USDC
  • Gate.io — MON
  • Backpack — MON, USDC

Fastest Path

For most users, buying MON on an exchange and withdrawing directly to your Monad wallet is the fastest and cheapest option. No bridge fees or wait times.

Verify Your Bridge Transaction

After bridging, paste your transaction hash or wallet address into Monad AI Explorer to confirm your funds arrived. The AI assistant can also help you understand any bridge transaction — just ask "What does this transaction do?"

FAQ

What is the fastest way to get MON?
Buy MON on a centralized exchange (Binance, Coinbase, Bybit) and withdraw directly to your Monad wallet. This avoids bridge fees and wait times.
How long does bridging take?
The official bridge typically takes a few minutes. Third-party bridges vary — Orbiter is fastest (seconds to minutes), while CCIP and CCTP may take 10-20 minutes.
Is there a bridge fee?
Bridge fees vary by provider. The official bridge charges a small Wormhole relay fee. CEX withdrawals may have a flat withdrawal fee depending on the exchange.
Can I bridge NFTs to Monad?
Currently the bridges focus on fungible tokens (MON, ETH, USDC, USDT, BTC variants). NFT bridging is not widely supported yet.