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Sui to Optimism Bridge

There is no direct official bridge between Sui and Optimism. USDC moves through Circle CCTP, while SUI and other tokens go through Mayan, Wormhole or an aggregator.

Reviewed October 31, 2026 ยท 5 solutions checked

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

Where to transfer

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

Short answer

Sui and Optimism work differently, so their wallets and addresses differ. To receive on Optimism you need a regular Ethereum address: 0x plus 40 characters, for example from MetaMask or Rabby.

on Sui is paid in SUI, and on Optimism in ETH. Keep some SUI to send and plan how you will get ETH on Optimism.

The SUI coin exists only on Sui. If you SUI, on Optimism you get either another token after a swap or a wrapped version.

Key facts
Direct official bridgeNo
Native USDCVia Circle CCTP
Receiving addressEthereum address (0x plus 40 characters)
Gas on OptimismETH

Why this route is difficult

Sui is a separate blockchain with its own virtual machine, while Optimism is an Ethereum . They share no .

Sui Bridge connects Sui only to Ethereum. Direct transfers therefore use CCTP, Wormhole and .

Possible approaches

1Burn and mint (CCTP)

USDC is burned on Sui, Circle confirms it, and native USDC is minted on Optimism.

Trade-offUSDC only, but no wrapped versions.

2Solvers

A third party pays you on Optimism right away and later receives your funds on Sui.

Trade-offFast and can pay out ETH, but not available for every token.

3Lock and wrap

The token is locked on Sui and a wrapped version is minted on Optimism.

Trade-offMany tokens, but not every app accepts the wrapped version.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Circle CCTPNative USDC on OptimismUsually a few minutesGas on both chains, sometimes a small app feeMoving USDC
MayanETH, USDC and other tokensUsually seconds or minutesFee included in the quoteSwapping SUI into ETH or USDC in one step
Wormhole or the return of previously wrapped onesA few minutesGas plus a small feeReturning tokens that came through Wormhole
Aggregator (LI.FI)Depends on the routeSame as the chosen bridgeBridge fee plus a possible feeComparing several routes

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
Circle CCTPNative USDCCircle Best path for USDC.
MayanETH, USDC and other tokensSolvers and Wormhole messagesCan swap SUI into ETH in one step.
WormholeWrapped tokensWormhole guardiansHandy for returning tokens that came through Wormhole.
Allbridge CoreUSDT or USDCAllbridge contractsFor . Check the route in the app.
LI.FIDepends on routeDepends on routeCompares several bridges and swaps.

How to move Sui to Optimism

Moving USDC or SUI to Optimism

  1. 1

    Prepare the address

    Copy your Ethereum wallet address, for example from MetaMask. It is the same on Optimism as on Ethereum.

  2. 2

    Open the bridge

    Go to the official site of Mayan, an app with CCTP, or an aggregator and connect your Sui wallet. Pick Sui as the source and Optimism as the destination.

  3. 3

    Compare the quote

    Check which token will arrive. If you have no ETH for gas on Optimism, pick a route that pays out a little ETH.

  4. 4

    Confirm and check the balance

    Sign the transaction in your Sui wallet. When it completes, check your balance on Optimism.

Fees and timing

Gas on Sui is tiny and paid in SUI. The main difference between options is the bridge fee and the swap rate.

If you send SUI and receive ETH or USDC, the price includes a swap, so compare the final amount.

Common mistakes

  • Pasting a Sui address instead of an Ethereum address in the recipient field.
  • Sending your last SUI and leaving nothing for fees.
  • Expecting native SUI on Optimism. It does not exist there, only a swap or a wrapper.
  • Picking another OP Stack network, such as Base, instead of Optimism in your wallet.

Before you transfer

  • Send a small amount first if you are using the route for the first time.
  • Check the recipient address: it must be in Ethereum format.
  • Open bridges only from their official addresses.

Frequently asked questions

No. The native Sui Bridge only works with Ethereum. To Optimism people use CCTP for USDC, Mayan, Wormhole or an aggregator.

There is no native SUI on Optimism. SUI is usually swapped into ETH or USDC during the transfer.

A regular Ethereum address from a wallet like MetaMask or Rabby. A Sui address will not work here.