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How to move SOL out of Solana and back
SOL is the native coin of Solana. Moving SOL to an EVM network usually means swapping it into ETH, USDC or another token on arrival, because wrapped SOL on other networks has little use. Bridges such as Mayan, deBridge and Relay do this in one step.
What happens to SOL on another network
SOL cannot leave Solana, just like BTC cannot leave Bitcoin. Wrapped SOL exists on some EVM networks, but few apps use it. Most people want ETH or stablecoins on the other side, so bridges swap SOL into them during the transfer.
Going the other way, you can send ETH, USDC or other tokens from an EVM network and receive SOL on Solana directly.
Main options
These cover most needs:
- Mayan: built on Wormhole, swaps SOL into ETH, USDC and other tokens on EVM networks, and the reverse.
- deBridge: intent-based, fast, supports Solana and many EVM networks.
- Relay: intent-based, usually finishes in seconds between Solana and popular EVM networks.
- Aggregators such as LI.FI and Jumper compare these routes.
- Exchanges: deposit SOL and withdraw another coin on another network.
Wallets and addresses
Solana uses its own address format. Send from a Solana wallet such as Phantom, Solflare or Backpack, and enter a 0x address for the EVM side. Some wallets, like Phantom, support both Solana and EVM networks, so check which account you are copying.
Fees
Solana network fees are tiny, but bridges charge their own fee and include the cost of the swap. Keep a little SOL in your wallet: Solana needs a small balance to keep token accounts open and to pay for future transactions.
Common mistakes
Avoid these:
- Pasting a Solana address where an EVM address is required, or the reverse.
- Sending all your SOL and leaving none for fees.
- Receiving wrapped SOL on an EVM network and finding no app that accepts it.
- Using a fake bridge site found through ads.
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