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Bridge Vara ↔ Ethereum Easily

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The Vara Bridge is currently in public test mode between the Vara Testnet and Ethereum’s Holesky Testnet. Stay updated on the mainnet launch by following Vara Network on X or visiting the Vara Blog.

EitherWay – the officially supported bridge interface designed for asset transfers between Vara and Ethereum. It currently supports transfers for the following assets:

  • VARA (Vara Native) ↔ wVARA (on Ethereum)
  • ETH (Ethereum Native) ↔ wETH (on Vara)
  • USDT (on Ethereum) ↔ wUSDT (on Vara)
  • USDC (on Ethereum) ↔ wUSDC (on Vara)

Quick Guide: Bridging Assets via EitherWay​

Wallet Requirements​

From Vara → Ethereum Connect your Vara wallet by selecting one of the supported wallets.

From Ethereum → Vara Connect your Ethereum-compatible wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet etc)

Step 1: Select Asset & Amount​

  • Pick the asset you want to transfer (VARA, USDC, USDT or ETH).
  • Specify the exact amount you want to bridge.

Step 2: Enter Destination Address​

  • Provide the receiving wallet address on the target network.

Step 3: Confirm and Initiate Swap​

  • If your wallet is not already connected, click Connect Wallet
  • Click Transfer to start the process
  • Review the transaction details
  • Approve and sign the transaction

Step 4: Track Your Transaction​

The Transactions tab lets you check the status of current and past transfers without leaving the interface.

Transfers usually complete within ~30 minutes.

Step 5: Claim Native VARA (if bridging from Ethereum)​

If you bridged wVARA from Ethereum back to Vara, the tokens will first arrive in your account as VFT tokens managed by the bridge.

To convert them into native VARA, you’ll need to unlock them manually:

  • Go to the “My Tokens” tab
  • Make sure your Substrate wallet is connected
  • Click Unlock next to your VFT token balance
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Who Pays the Transfer Fees?​

  • Vara → Ethereum: You only need VARA tokens to pay the fee. (No ETH required.)
  • Ethereum → Vara: You need ETH to pay the fee, regardless of the asset you’re bridging.