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Solana to Optimism bridge

There is no official bridge between Solana and Optimism. Most people use a fast intent-based bridge such as Relay, Mayan or deBridge, which usually finishes in seconds to a few minutes. For USDC, Circle CCTP delivers native USDC on OP Mainnet. SOL itself is swapped on the way, usually into ETH or USDC.

Reviewed October 27, 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 Solana to Optimism
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

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Live quotes

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

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

Short answer

Solana and Optimism use different wallets and address formats. You send from a Solana wallet such as Phantom or Solflare and receive at a 0x address in an wallet such as MetaMask or Rabby. Some wallets, Phantom included, hold both kinds of address.

Optimism (OP Mainnet) is an Optimistic Rollup on Ethereum that uses ETH for . SOL does not exist there as a , so swap it into ETH, USDC or another token.

Key facts
Most common routeIntent-based bridge (Relay, Mayan, deBridge)
Official bridgeNone for this route
Native USDCCircle CCTP
SOL on OptimismSwapped into ETH or USDC
GasSOL on Solana, ETH on Optimism
WalletsSolana wallet + EVM wallet

Why this route is difficult

No official route connects the two networks. Every option relies on a third party: , Circle or a messaging network.

You need SOL for fees on Solana and ETH for gas on Optimism. Arriving without ETH means you cannot move your tokens.

Possible approaches

1Intent-based bridge

You state what you want to receive on Optimism. A solver pays you there from its own funds and collects your SOL or USDC on Solana.

Trade-offFast and can swap tokens, but the price includes the solver's margin.

2Issuer transfer

Circle CCTP burns USDC on Solana and mints native USDC on OP Mainnet.

Trade-offNo and no pool limits, but only for USDC.

3Aggregator or exchange

LI.FI compares several bridges. A can take SOL and pay out on Optimism.

Trade-off depend on the bridge they pick; exchanges hold your funds and may ask for verification.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Intent-based bridgeETH, USDC and popular tokensSeconds to a few minutesSmall markup, Optimism fee includedMost SOL or USDC transfers
Circle CCTPNative USDCSeconds with Fast Transfer, longer in standard modeNetwork fees plus any fast transfer feeLarge USDC amounts
Centralized exchangeTokens the exchange supports on OptimismDepends on the exchangeTrading fee plus withdrawal feePeople with a verified account

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
RelayETH, USDC and popular tokensSolver pays youFast for common coins between Solana and EVM networks.
MayanETH, USDC and many tokensUses WormholeSolvers bid for your order. Offers Swift and MCTP, which is built on CCTP.
deBridgeMost Optimism tokensOrders, no poolsSwap and transfer in one step.
Circle CCTPNative USDCCircle confirmsBest for USDC. Fast Transfer is available from Solana.
LI.FIDepends on the routeSame as the chosen bridgeCompares several bridges for you.
Centralized exchangesTokens the exchange supports on OptimismThe exchange holds your fundsDeposit SOL or USDC on Solana, trade if needed, withdraw on Optimism.

How to move Solana to Optimism

Bridge from Solana to Optimism with an bridge

  1. 1

    Prepare both wallets

    Keep a little SOL for fees in your Solana wallet and copy your 0x address from an EVM wallet.

  2. 2

    Open a bridge

    Open Relay, Mayan, deBridge or an aggregator. Choose Solana as the source and Optimism (OP Mainnet) as the destination.

  3. 3

    Pick what you receive

    If you have no ETH on Optimism, receive ETH, or pick a route that adds a little ETH for gas.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check

    Check the amount you will receive, confirm in your Solana wallet, and check your balance on Optimism.

Fees and timing

Solana fees are usually a fraction of a cent.

Intent-based bridges build their margin and the Optimism fee into the quote. Compare the amount you will receive.

Every later transaction on Optimism needs a little ETH.

Common mistakes

  • Pasting a Solana address as the destination. Optimism needs a 0x address.
  • Choosing a different network such as Base or Arbitrum by mistake. They share the address format, so the funds arrive on the wrong network.
  • Arriving on Optimism with no ETH for gas.

Before you transfer

  • Test with a small amount first.
  • For large USDC transfers, CCTP avoids pool limits.
  • If the token does not show up in your wallet, add the correct token contract on OP Mainnet.

Frequently asked questions

No. Every route uses a third party. The most common are intent-based bridges like Relay, Mayan and deBridge, and Circle CCTP for USDC.

SOL is not used on Optimism. Bridges swap it into ETH, USDC or another token on the way.

With an intent-based bridge, usually seconds to a few minutes. CCTP with Fast Transfer takes seconds.

ETH. Receive a little ETH, or pick a route that adds some for gas.