Solana to Avalanche C-Chain bridge
All ways to move coins from Solana to Avalanche C-Chain on Crystal-Trade: pick a direction, send coins over Solana and receive them at your Avalanche C-Chain address.
Rate updated: Sep 21, 2026, 21:33
- From network
- Solana
- To network
- Avalanche C-Chain
- Fees are paid in
- AVAX
- Address format
- 0x…
Directions from Solana to Avalanche C-Chain
| Network | Direction | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana | 1 SOL = 10.7928 AVAX | 1.6983 SOL |
Solana vs Avalanche C-Chain: network comparison
| Solana | Avalanche C-Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Fees are paid in | SOL | AVAX |
| Fee level | low | low |
| Speed | fast | fast |
| Block time | ~0.4 sec | — |
| Address format | base58, 32–44 | 0x… |
| Memo / tag | not needed | not needed |
| EVM-compatible addresses (0x…) | no | yes |
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 Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
- After the Solana 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 Solana 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.
Solana to Avalanche C-Chain bridge: FAQ
How do I bridge from Solana to Avalanche C-Chain?
On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over Solana 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 Solana to Avalanche C-Chain?
Available now: AVAX. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.
How long does a transfer from Solana to Avalanche C-Chain take?
The order is processed after the Solana network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Avalanche C-Chain. A new Solana block appears about every 0.4 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.