How a mayan bridge transfer moves crypto across chains

A mayan bridge transfer moves crypto between chains, and it can also swap your token into a different asset on arrival. A basic bridge carries an asset across; Mayan can combine that move and the swap in one cross-chain transaction. The mayan bridge is therefore best understood by the result you want: a particular token, on a particular chain, in a particular wallet.

How does a mayan bridge transfer work?

You choose an input token and chain, then a destination token, chain and wallet address; the available route determines how the transfer settles. A quote shows the expected output and a minimum, so check both before you sign. On eligible routes, a guaranteed price fixes the output at the quoted amount; on other routes, the final output can vary within the quoted range.

Routes can work differently under the hood. Mayan’s Swift route uses destination-chain liquidity to deliver funds quickly, while MCTP uses Circle’s CCTP for stablecoin transfers; Wormhole Swap is another route. Which options appear depends on your selected assets and chains, so compare the quoted output, route and fees instead of assuming every transfer follows the same path.

How do you make a mayan bridge transfer?

Use these steps to move funds through a wallet or an integration that supports Mayan:

1. Select the chain and token you are sending, then enter the amount.
2. Choose the destination chain and token, and confirm the receiving wallet address belongs to that chain.
3. Compare the available quotes, including the minimum output, fees and route, then connect your wallet and sign the source-chain transaction.
4. Keep the transaction record and track its status until it completes or is refunded.

On an EVM chain, sending an ERC-20 token may first require approving a token allowance. That approval lets the contract spend the amount you authorize; check the token and allowance in your wallet before confirming. Some routes also require source-chain gas, though gasless execution is available for eligible transfers.

What should you check before sending crypto across chains?

For a mayan bridge transfer, the destination address and token matter as much as the amount: a valid address on the wrong chain may not receive the asset you intended. Check the exact network and asset names, and make sure the quoted minimum is acceptable. If the order cannot be completed before its deadline, it can be refunded to the sending wallet, so keep access to that wallet while the transfer is pending.

For most readers, the better choice is the route whose destination asset and minimum output fit the plan, not simply the one with the shortest displayed time. Once funds arrive, the trade-off is clear: one signed move can replace a separate bridge and swap, while route availability and the final output still depend on the quote you accept.