Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism) Bridge

Directions from Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism)

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Solana	USDC SOL → USDC Optimism	1 USDC SOL = 0.99999 USDC Optimism	200 USDC SOL
Solana	USDT SOL → USDT Optimism	1 USDT SOL = 1 USDT Optimism	200 USDT SOL
Solana	USDC SOL → USDT Optimism	1 USDC SOL = 1.0006 USDT Optimism	200 USDC SOL
Solana	USDT SOL → USDC Optimism	1 USDT SOL = 0.9994 USDC Optimism	200 USDT SOL

Solana vs OP Mainnet (Optimism): network comparison

	Solana	OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)
Fees are paid in	SOL	ETH
Fee level	low	low
Speed	fast	fast
Block time	~0.4 sec	~2 sec
Address format	base58, 32–44	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	no	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 ETH or standard OP Mainnet (Optimism) 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 OP Mainnet (Optimism)	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 OP Mainnet (Optimism)

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your OP Mainnet (Optimism) 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 OP Mainnet (Optimism) address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to OP Mainnet (Optimism)

The receiving address must be on the OP Mainnet (Optimism) network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows OP Mainnet (Optimism) 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 OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism)?

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

Which assets can I move from Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism)?

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

How long does a transfer from Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism) take?

The order is processed after the Solana network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over OP Mainnet (Optimism). A new Solana block appears about every 0.4 sec.

What do I need to pay fees on OP Mainnet (Optimism)?

Fees on OP Mainnet (Optimism) are paid in ETH. You do not need ETH to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for OP Mainnet (Optimism)?

An address on the OP Mainnet (Optimism) network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to OP Mainnet (Optimism).

Directions from Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism)

Solana vs OP Mainnet (Optimism): network comparison

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

How to move coins from Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism)

Before you bridge to OP Mainnet (Optimism)

Solana to OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge: FAQ

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