OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain bridge

All ways to move coins from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain on Crystal-Trade: pick a direction, send coins over OP Mainnet (Optimism) and receive them at your Avalanche C-Chain address.

Rate updated: Sep 21, 2026, 21:33

From network: OP Mainnet (Optimism)
To network: Avalanche C-Chain
Fees are paid in: AVAX
Address format: 0x…

Directions from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
OP Mainnet (Optimism)	ETH Optimism → AVAX	1 ETH Optimism = 225.7069 AVAX	0.0725711 ETH Optimism

OP Mainnet (Optimism) vs Avalanche C-Chain: network comparison

	OP Mainnet (Optimism)	Avalanche C-Chain
Network type	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	ETH	AVAX
Fee level	low	low
Speed	fast	fast
Block time	~2 sec	—
Address format	0x…	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	yes
Withdrawal to Ethereum via the official bridge	~7 days (challenge period)	—

Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

	Crystal-Trade	Classic bridge
What you receive	Native AVAX or standard Avalanche C-Chain tokens	Depends on the bridge: on some networks it is a bridged version of the token
Wallet connection and approvals	Not needed: you send coins to the order address	Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions
Coins for fees on Avalanche C-Chain	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the OP Mainnet (Optimism) confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks
Who holds the funds during the transfer	Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check)	The bridge smart contract or its validators

How to move coins from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Avalanche C-Chain address (0x…) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the OP Mainnet (Optimism) network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the OP Mainnet (Optimism) confirmations, the coins are sent to your Avalanche C-Chain address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Avalanche C-Chain

The receiving address must be on the Avalanche C-Chain network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Avalanche C-Chain as the network.
Send coins over OP Mainnet (Optimism) only — a transfer over another network will not reach the order.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain?

On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over OP Mainnet (Optimism) and receive AVAX at your Avalanche C-Chain address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.

Which assets can I move from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain?

Available now: AVAX. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.

How long does a transfer from OP Mainnet (Optimism) to Avalanche C-Chain take?

The order is processed after the OP Mainnet (Optimism) network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Avalanche C-Chain. A new OP Mainnet (Optimism) block appears about every 2 sec.

What do I need to pay fees on Avalanche C-Chain?

Fees on Avalanche C-Chain are paid in AVAX. You do not need AVAX to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for Avalanche C-Chain?

An address on the Avalanche C-Chain network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to Avalanche C-Chain.