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# Cross Chain Deposit

> A step-by-step guide to bridging assets like USDC or USDT from Ethereum to Solana using Solayer’s cross-chain deposit feature powered by Wormhole and Mayan.

# How to Deposit to Solayer Using Cross-Chain Transfer

Solayer supports secure cross-chain deposits powered by **Wormhole** and **Mayan**, allowing users to bridge USDC or USDT from Ethereum to Solana in a few steps.\
This guide will walk you through the entire process using the Mayan integration built into the Solayer app.

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## step 1: Go to the Cross-Chain Section

Visit [https://app.solayer.org](https://app.solayer.org) and click on the **Cross-chain** button under the sUSD section.

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## step 2: Open Cross-Chain Deposit Panel

This will launch the **Mayan-powered cross-chain interface**. Choose the network you’re sending from (e.g., Ethereum).

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## step 3: Select Destination Wallet

Click **Select Destination Wallet** to proceed to choose your receiving Solana wallet (e.g., Phantom).

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## step 4: Connect Ethereum Wallet (MetaMask)

Choose your Ethereum wallet (e.g., MetaMask), and approve the connection request.

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## step 5: Select Token and Amount

Select the token you want to bridge (e.g., USDT), input the amount, and confirm destination is set to Solana.\
You will see an estimated amount in USDC after the bridge and fee deductions.

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## step 6: Approve Allowance in Wallet

You will be prompted to approve token allowance in MetaMask. Confirm the transaction.

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## step 7: Click Deposit

Once approval is complete, the **Deposit** button will activate. Click it to proceed with the actual cross-chain transfer.

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## step 8: Confirm Deposit Summary

Review the effective input, expected deposit amount, relayer fee, and destination wallet address.\
Then click **Confirm Deposit**.

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## step 9: MetaMask Transaction Approval

MetaMask will ask you to confirm the actual transfer. This includes gas fees and execution details.

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## step 10: Transaction Submitted

Once submitted, you’ll see a confirmation modal.\
You can view the transaction in the **Mayan explorer**.

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## Summary

You’ve successfully completed a cross-chain deposit from Ethereum to Solana using the Solayer app.\
Deposits typically arrive within a few minutes depending on network congestion. You can monitor progress through the Mayan explorer or directly in your Solana wallet.

For support or questions, reach out via the [Solayer Discord Support Channel](https://discord.gg/solayerlabs).