From Other Chains
Bridge assets from other blockchains to Celo and swap them for Mento stables. This guide covers the main bridging options and step-by-step instructions for obtaining cUSD, cEUR, cREAL, and eXOF from external chains.
Overview
To get Mento stables from other chains, you'll typically:
Bridge assets (like USDC, ETH, or other tokens) to Celo
Swap the bridged assets for Mento stables using the Mento protocol or DEXs
The most common path is bridging USDC and then swapping it 1:1 for cUSD through Mento.
Squid Router
SquidRouter V2 serves as an easy tool to access Mento stables. It allows you to mint and redeem Mento stables with other Celo assets and assets on various other blockchains. Squid also enables cross-chain swaps.
Key Features
One-click cross-chain swaps: Get Mento stables directly from any supported chain
Wide chain support: Works with Ethereum, Arbitrum, Polygon, BSC, and 20+ other chains
How to Use Squid
Visit app.squidrouter.com
Connect your wallet
Select source chain and token (e.g., USDC on Ethereum)
Select Celo as destination chain
Choose your desired Mento stable (cUSD, cEUR, etc.)
Review rates and fees
Approve and execute the swap
Portal Bridge (Wormhole)
You can also bridge using the the Portal Token Bridge powered by the Wormhole protocol.
How to Bridge with Portal
Go to portalbridge.com
Connect your wallet
Select source network (e.g., Ethereum)
Select Celo as target network
Choose token and amount
Approve token spending
Complete the bridge transaction
Tokens bridged using the Portal bridge will arrive in your wallet within a few minutes after completing the transaction.
After Bridging
Once your tokens arrive on Celo:
Swap to Mento stables on app.mento.org
Or use DEXs like Uniswap, Curve, or Ubeswap
Multichain Future with Wormhole NTT
Mento is expanding its decentralized onchain FX capabilities to other blockchains by integrating with Wormhole and its Native Token Transfers (NTT) standard. This will enable:
Movement of multi-currency stablecoins across 40+ blockchains with native issuance and redemption
Multichain FX trading between 17+ stablecoins (including USDT and USDC) with real-time price execution
Direct Mento stable access on multiple chains without bridging to Celo first
Best Practices
Compare Options
For specific tokens: Check which bridge supports your asset
For best rates: Compare fees between bridges
Security Tips
Always verify bridge URLs before connecting
Start with small test amounts
Check recipient addresses on Celo explorer
Keep some CELO for gas fees
Gas Considerations
Bridge fees vary by network congestion
Factor in both source chain and Celo fees
Need Help?
Check bridge documentation for specific issues
Join Mento Discord for support
Verify transactions on Celo Explorer
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