Bridge Tokens
Overview
Bridges tokens from one chain to another — a simplified cross-chain operation where the token stays the same (e.g., USDC on Ethereum to USDC on Base). Delegates to the cross-chain-executor agent with tokenOut = tokenIn to streamline the workflow.
This is the simpler sibling of cross-chain-swap. Use this when the user just wants to move tokens, not swap them.
When to Use
Activate when the user asks:
- "Bridge 1000 USDC from Ethereum to Base"
- "Move my ETH to Arbitrum"
- "Transfer USDC to Optimism"
- "Send tokens to another chain"
- "Bridge tokens"
- "Move all my USDC from Polygon to Base"
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| token | Yes | — | Token symbol or address to bridge |
| amount | Yes | — | Amount to bridge (human-readable) |
| sourceChain | Yes | — | Source chain name (e.g., "ethereum") |
| destChain | Yes | — | Destination chain name (e.g., "base") |
| recipient | No | Same wallet | Recipient address on destination chain |
Workflow
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Extract parameters from the user's request. Identify:
- Which token to bridge.
- The amount.
- Source and destination chains.
- Resolve the same token's address on both chains via
mcp__uniswap__getTokenInfo.
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Validate inputs:
- Verify both chains are supported via
mcp__uniswap__getSupportedChains. - Verify the token exists on both chains.
- If source and destination chain are the same: inform the user no bridge is needed.
- Verify both chains are supported via
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Delegate to cross-chain-executor: Invoke
Task(subagent_type:cross-chain-executor)with:- tokenIn = token (on source chain).
- tokenOut = same token (on destination chain).
- amount, sourceChain, destChain, recipient.
- The agent handles quoting, safety, execution, monitoring, and confirmation.
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Present results: Format the bridge report for the user, highlighting:
- Amount sent and received (should be very close, minus bridge fee).
- Bridge fee.
- Settlement time.
Output Format
Bridge Complete
Token: USDC
Sent: 1,000.00 USDC on Ethereum
Received: 999.50 USDC on Base
Bridge Fee: 0.50 USDC ($0.50)
Settlement: 1 min 48 sec
Source Tx: 0xabc...123
Bridge ID: 0x789...abc
Dest Tx: 0xdef...456
Risk: LOW | Safety: APPROVED
Important Notes
- Bridge operations transfer the same token between chains. The received amount will be slightly less due to bridge fees.
- Settlement times vary by chain pair (typically 1-10 minutes).
- Not all tokens are bridgeable between all chains. The executor will check availability.
- For moving tokens AND swapping to a different token, use
cross-chain-swapinstead.
Error Handling
| Error | User-Facing Message | Suggested Action |
|---|---|---|
| Token not available on dest | "[Token] is not available on [destChain]." | Use cross-chain-swap to swap to a native token |
| Same chain | "Source and destination are the same chain. No bridge needed." | No action needed |
| Unsupported chain | "Chain [name] is not supported." | Check supported chains |
| Safety veto | "This bridge was blocked by safety checks: [reason]." | Reduce amount or check configuration |
| Bridge stuck | "Bridge settlement is delayed. Monitoring continues." | Wait — recovery instructions provided |
| Insufficient balance | "Not enough [token] on [chain]." | Check balance and reduce amount |