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Avalanche to Optimism Bridge

There is no official bridge from Avalanche to Optimism. Tokens move through Stargate, Relay, deBridge and Synapse, and native USDC through Circle CCTP. Gas on Optimism is paid in ETH, so get a little ETH with your transfer.

Reviewed October 31, 2026 · 6 solutions checked

On this page
  1. Where to transfer
  2. Live quotes
  3. Short answer
  4. Why this route is difficult
  5. Possible approaches
  6. Options compared
  7. Working solutions
  8. How to move Avalanche to Optimism
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

Services that handle this route, with links to their official sites.

Live quotes

What popular services pay out right now for Avalanche → Optimism.

Data from the LI.FI aggregator, updated just now. Quotes are estimates: the service shows the final amount before you confirm.

Short answer

Avalanche C-Chain and Optimism are both compatible and your wallet address is the same on both. They are still different networks, and a normal send on Avalanche will not reach Optimism. You need a .

You pay the sending fee in AVAX, but on Optimism you need ETH. AVAX is not on Optimism: a bridge either swaps it or gives you a wrapped version.

Optimism (OP Mainnet) is built on the OP Stack. Native USDC on Optimism is issued by Circle, so USDC can move through CCTP without wrapped versions.

Key facts
Direct official bridgeNone
Native USDCVia Circle CCTP
Typical timeSeconds to a few minutes
Gas on OptimismETH

Why this route is difficult

Avalanche is a separate layer 1, while Optimism is an Ethereum . They have no shared .

The official Avalanche Bridge leads only to Ethereum and Bitcoin. Going via Ethereum is possible but costs more and takes longer than a direct third-party bridge.

Possible approaches

1Liquidity or intent bridge

You deposit tokens on Avalanche and the bridge pays you on Optimism from its pools or funds.

Trade-offFast and works for many tokens, but you trust the bridge's contracts and verifiers.

2Circle CCTP

Native USDC is burned on Avalanche and minted on Optimism after Circle's .

Trade-offNative USDC with no wrapped versions, but USDC only and dependent on Circle.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Stargate, Relay or deBridgeUSDC, USDT, ETH and other tokensSeconds to minutesFee included in the quoteMost transfers
Circle CCTPNative USDC on OptimismUsually under a minute, as Avalanche finalizes quicklyGas and a possible app feeMoving USDC
Aggregator (LI.FI, Bungee)Depends on routeSame as the chosen bridgeBridge fee plus a possible feeComparing several bridges

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
StargateUSDC, USDT, ETHLayerZero verifiers (DVNs)Pool based; price depends on pool balance.
Circle CCTPNative USDCCircle attestationNative USDC only.
RelayETH, USDC and others pays outFast for popular tokens.
deBridgeMany tokensdeBridge Can deliver ETH on Optimism directly.
SynapseUSDC, USDT, ETHSynapse verifiers for popular tokens.
LI.FIDepends on routeSame as the chosen bridgeAggregator that compares several bridges.

How to move Avalanche to Optimism

Bridging USDC or other tokens

  1. 1

    Keep AVAX for the fee

    Sending from Avalanche C-Chain needs AVAX. If you want gas on Optimism right away, pick a route that delivers a little ETH.

  2. 2

    Open the bridge

    Go to the official site of Stargate, Relay, deBridge or an aggregator. Choose Avalanche C-Chain as the source and Optimism as the destination.

  3. 3

    Check the token and amount

    Make sure you send native USDC rather than the older USDC.e if you want CCTP. Check the amount you will receive.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check the balance

    Sign the transaction on Avalanche. When it completes, switch your wallet to Optimism and check the balance.

Fees and timing

The Avalanche network fee is paid in AVAX and is usually small. The main cost is the bridge fee and rate.

If you bridge AVAX, the bridge usually swaps it into another token. Compare the final amount across several bridges.

Common mistakes

  • Sending from the X-Chain or P-Chain. Bridges work with C-Chain tokens.
  • Confusing native USDC with USDC.e. CCTP accepts only native USDC.
  • Expecting AVAX to work as gas on Optimism. Gas there is paid only in ETH.

Before you transfer

  • Send a small amount first if you are using the route for the first time.
  • Get a little ETH on Optimism for later transactions.
  • Open bridges only via their official addresses.

Frequently asked questions

No. The official Avalanche Bridge works only with Ethereum and Bitcoin. This route uses third-party bridges, or CCTP for USDC.

Not through CCTP, which accepts only native USDC. It is simpler to swap USDC.e to USDC on Avalanche first, or check quotes from other bridges.

AVAX is not gas on Optimism. A bridge usually swaps it to ETH or USDC, or gives you a wrapped version of AVAX.