Bridge to INK
To participate in the Tydro ecosystem, users may need to transfer assets from other blockchains into Ink. This is achieved through cross-chain bridges, which are independent protocols that enable tokens to move between networks. Bridging allows users to bring liquidity securely into Ink while maintaining compatibility with Tydro and other Ink-based applications.
The Ink protocol does not operate a native bridge. All bridging is managed by third-party services that have added support for the Ink network.
Bridges use different mechanisms to move liquidity. Some rely on liquidity pools and relayers, while others use lock and mint or burn and redeem models. Each approach carries its own trade-offs in terms of speed, cost, security, and trust. Users should select the provider that best matches their needs.
Here are some of the ways you can bridge assets into Ink:
Bungee Exchange
Bungee is an aggregator of multiple bridges, providing a simple and unified interface for transferring assets to INK. It automatically routes your transfer through the most efficient bridge, minimizing cost and time.
Best For: Users who want to bridge quickly and cheaply without manually selecting routes or understanding underlying protocols.
Bridge to INK: Bungee Bridge
Superbridge
Superbridge focuses on simplicity and user experience, offering a streamlined interface for bridging ETH and other assets to INK. It abstracts the technical details while maintaining reliability and minimal slippage.
Best For:Users bridging ETH or native assets who want a clean UX and little slippage.
Bridge to INK: Superbridge
USDT0 Native Transfer
USDT0 is a native stablecoin transfer mechanism designed for direct movement of USDT between supported Superchain networks and INK. It eliminates traditional bridging complexity by using canonical token contracts on each network, ensuring instant settlement and no wrapping or synthetic assets.
Best For: Users who want to bridge stablecoins such as USDT or USDT0 into INK quickly, securely, and without conversion risk.
Bridge to INK: USDT0 Site
Eco Bridge
Eco focuses on simplicity and user experience. It provides a straightforward interface for moving assets into Ink without exposing much of the underlying complexity.
Eco is often the best choice for users who want to bridge stablecoins only.
Bridge to INK: Eco Portal
Across
Across is optimised for speed and low cost, particularly when transferring from Ethereum mainnet and Layer 2 networks. It relies on a relayer network that fronts liquidity to deliver funds quickly, with settlement finalised on the source chain later.
Across is well-suited for users who want fast transfers from rollups with minimal fees
Bridge to INK: Across Bridge
Aave (GHO Bridge)
Aave is a leading DeFi protocol for lending and borrowing crypto assets. It also launched GHO, a decentralized stablecoin that users can mint by supplying collateral. GHO is available across multiple networks and supports native bridging via Aave’s cross-chain system.
Best For: Purchasing or minting GHO and bridging it from Ethereum, Base, or Arbitrum to INK.
Supported Assets: GHO
Bridge to INK: Aave Markets
Bridge Comparison Table
Bridge
Best For
Supported Assets
Approx. Fee
Link
Bungee
Cheapest, fastest option across multiple bridges
ETH, USDT0, USDC, GHO
Varies (auto-routed)
Superbridge
Bridging ETH from Ethereum mainnet with zero fees
ETH, others
ETH: Free; Others: 0.05%
Aave
**Aave (GHO)**Purchasing or minting GHO and bridging it to INKGHO
GHO
Varies by network
Tip: A Simple Way to Get Started
One of the smoothest ways to get major assets into Ink and start using Tydro is:
Bridge USDT to INK using USDT0
Then, swap USDT0 for other tokens on Velodrome (DEX)
This route minimizes steps and lets you access key assets on Ink with less friction.
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