🌉Cross-Chain Bridge

Convert any cryptocurrency to SOL using Obsidian's integrated ChangeNow bridge. No KYC, no registration, 900+ currencies supported.

📋 Overview

Feature	Capability
Currencies	900+ supported
KYC Required	❌ No
Registration	❌ Not needed
Speed	10-30 minutes typical
Provider	ChangeNow.io

📍 Location: Sidebar → Bridge

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💱 Supported Currencies

Most Popular

Currency	Network	Min Amount
BTC	Bitcoin	~0.001 BTC
ETH	Ethereum	~0.01 ETH
USDT	Multiple chains	~10 USDT
USDC	Multiple chains	~10 USDC
BNB	BSC	~0.05 BNB
MATIC	Polygon	~10 MATIC
AVAX	Avalanche	~0.5 AVAX
ARB	Arbitrum	~0.01 ETH
SOL	Solana	~0.1 SOL
XRP	Ripple	~10 XRP

All Currencies

900+ options including:

• All major L1s (ETH, BNB, SOL, AVAX, etc.)

• L2s (Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, Base)

• Stablecoins (USDT, USDC, DAI, BUSD)

• DeFi tokens (UNI, AAVE, LINK, etc.)

• Memecoins (DOGE, SHIB, PEPE)

::: tip Search Feature Use the search bar in the currency dropdown to quickly find any token by name or ticker. :::

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🚀 How to Bridge (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Open Bridge

📍 Location: Sidebar → Bridge

Step 2: Select Currencies

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  FROM                    TO         │
│  ┌─────────┐            ┌─────────┐ │
│  │  ETH ▼  │     →      │  SOL ▼  │ │
│  └─────────┘            └─────────┘ │
│                                     │
│  Amount: [1.0 ETH      ]            │
│                                     │
│  You receive: ~42.5 SOL             │
│  Rate: 1 ETH = 42.5 SOL             │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

1. Click "From" dropdown

2. Select your source currency (e.g., ETH)

3. "To" is usually SOL by default

Step 3: Enter Amount

1. Type the amount you want to send

2. System shows estimated receive amount

3. Check the exchange rate

::: warning Minimum Amounts Each currency pair has a minimum. The interface will show if your amount is too low. :::

Step 4: Enter Addresses

Field	What to Enter
Receive Address	Your Solana wallet (where SOL arrives)
Refund Address	Your source wallet (if exchange fails)

Pro Tip: Click the wallet icon to auto-fill your Obsidian wallet address.

Step 5: Review & Create

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│         EXCHANGE SUMMARY            │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  You Send:      1.0 ETH             │
│  You Receive:   ~42.5 SOL           │
│  Rate:          1 ETH = 42.5 SOL    │
│  Network Fee:   Included            │
│                                     │
│  To Address:    5dr7...8Hnk         │
│  Refund:        0x3f8...9Ab         │
│                                     │
│  [     Create Exchange     ]        │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

1. Review all details carefully

2. Click "Create Exchange"

3. Exchange ID generated

Step 6: Send Your Crypto

After creating exchange, you'll see:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│         DEPOSIT REQUIRED            │
├─────────────────────────────────────┤
│  Send exactly: 1.0 ETH              │
│                                     │
│  To address:                        │
│  0x7a8b...3c4d                      │
│  [📋 Copy] [📱 QR Code]             │
│                                     │
│  ⚠️ Send from address:              │
│  0x3f8...9Ab (your refund address)  │
│                                     │
│  Status: ⏳ Waiting for deposit...  │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

1. Copy the deposit address

2. Send exact amount from your wallet (Metamask, Trust, etc.)

3. Wait for blockchain confirmations

Step 7: Receive SOL

Exchange processes automatically:

Timeline:
├── Deposit detected     (~1-5 min)
├── Confirmations        (~5-15 min)
├── Exchange processing  (~2-5 min)
├── SOL sent to you      (~1 min)
└── Complete! ✅          (Total: 10-30 min)

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📊 Exchange Status Tracking

Status Flow

⏳ Waiting     →  Awaiting your deposit
📥 Confirming  →  Deposit received, confirming on blockchain
🔄 Exchanging  →  Converting your crypto
📤 Sending     →  Sending SOL to your wallet
✅ Finished    →  Complete! Check your wallet
❌ Failed      →  Issue occurred (see refund)
🔙 Refunded    →  Funds returned to refund address

Check Status

1. Your exchange ID is shown after creation

2. Status updates in real-time

3. Can also check on ChangeNow website

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💰 Fees & Rates

Fee Structure

Fee Type	Amount
Obsidian Fee	0% (no additional fee)
ChangeNow Fee	~0.5-2% (built into rate)
Network Fees	Included in rate

Rate Types

Type	Description	Best For
Standard	Floating rate, best value	Most exchanges
Fixed	Locked rate for 20 min	Volatile markets

::: tip Get Best Rates Standard rates typically offer 0.5-1% better value than fixed rates. Use fixed only if you need price certainty. :::

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🔄 Refunds

When Refunds Happen

Scenario	Result
Exchange fails	Auto-refund to refund address
Sent wrong amount	May require manual support
Network congestion	Extended processing, usually completes

Refund Timeline

• Automatic refunds: 24-48 hours

• Manual refunds: Contact ChangeNow support

Important

Always use the same address you're sending from as your refund address. This ensures smooth returns if anything fails.

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✅ Best Practices

Before Bridging

• Verify receive address is correct

• Check minimum amounts

• Confirm network (ETH mainnet vs L2)

• Have refund address ready

During Bridge

• Send exact amount shown

• Send from refund address

• Save exchange ID

• Don't close the page until deposit confirmed

After Bridge

• Verify SOL received in wallet

• Check transaction on Solscan

• Save receipt for records

Common Mistakes

❌ Mistake	✅ Solution
Wrong network (ETH on BSC)	Triple-check network before sending
Wrong amount sent	Always send exact amount
Closing page early	Keep page open or save exchange ID
Not saving exchange ID	Screenshot or copy immediately

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⚠️ Important Notes

::: danger Mainnet Only Bridge functionality is mainnet only. On devnet, bridging is disabled as it involves real funds from other networks. :::

::: warning Irreversible Transactions Cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible. Double-check all addresses before confirming. :::

::: tip Test First For your first bridge, try a small amount ($10-20) to verify everything works correctly. :::

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📞 Support

Issues with Exchange

1. Note your Exchange ID

2. Check status on ChangeNow

3. Contact ChangeNow support if stuck

ChangeNow Support

• Website: changenow.io/support

• Email: [email protected]

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🔗 Related Guides

• Wallet Management - Set up receive wallet

• Quick Start - Getting started

• Network Toggle - Mainnet vs Devnet