The Quickest Way To Bridge Solana (SOL) to Fantom (FTM)
Mike Harry
Feb 2024
3 min to read
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Introduction: The cryptocurrency space is constantly evolving and two of the most recent blockchain entrants are Solana and Fantom. Both Solana and Fantom were designed to provide faster transaction speeds and increased scalability to the crypto ecosystem. In this article, we break down the different methods to bridge assets from the Solana (SOL) ecosystem to the Fantom Opera (FTM) ecosystem.
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Bridge from Solana to Fantom (FTM)
There are two ways to bridge assets from the Solana ecosystem to Fantom Opera. The first option, which is the most straight forward one, is to use Allbridge.
1. Bridge from Solana to Fantom using Allbridge
1. Visit the Allbridge website and connect your Solana wallet (Fantom, Sollet, Solflare or Exodus). Make sure to select from Solana to Fantom Opera.
Bridge from Solana to Fantom using Allbridge
2. Enter the address, the amount and click send
Allbridge Amount & Address
2. Solana to FTM Bridge: Portal & Synapse Protocol
This option comes with a higher cost as you need to transfer assets between Solana and Ethereum, and then Ethereum and Fantom.
Considering there are two transactions to and from the Ethereum blockchain, you can expect a total transaction cost between $5-$20 dollars.
Ethereum to Fantom: Synapse Protocol
About Solana
Solana is a Layer 1 blockchain that uses a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism powered by its native token, SOL.
Solana boasts incredibly fast transaction times of up to 400 milliseconds with block times processed in 15 seconds. This makes Solana one of the fastest and cheapest blockchains on the market today
About Fantom
Fantom is an asynchronous and byzantine fault-tolerant Layer 1 blockchain optimized for high performance and EVM compatibility. It uses a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism with its own combination of Byzantine Fault Tolerance and Ghost Protocols to improve efficiency.
Fantom's native token, FTM, is used to power the network and incentivize users to stake on the network. Fantom's fast transaction times of up to 1 second combined with low transaction fees has made it an attractive option for users.
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