Can I Bridge to Sui?

Yes, you can bridge assets to Sui through compatible cross-chain bridges that link Sui's Move-based blockchain with Ethereum, Layer 2 solutions, Solana and other chains.

Assets such as ETH, USDC and USDT are generally supported, enabling users to transfer tokens to Sui and interact with its native application ecosystem in DeFi, gaming & other sectors.

How to Bridge to Sui

The safest way to transfer assets to Sui is by using the official Sui Bridge, which is directly secured by Sui network validators. The Sui Bridge exclusively supports transfers from Ethereum to Sui, has facilitated over $1 billion in asset transfers, and maintains a daily transfer limit of $8 million.

Follow these steps to bridge assets to Sui:

1. Connect Your Wallet: Open the official Sui Bridge website and connect your Ethereum-compatible wallet, such as MetaMask.
2. Select Asset and Enter Amount: Choose Ethereum as your source and Sui as your destination network. Currently supported assets include ETH, WETH, USDT & WBTC.
3. Approve the Transaction: Review transaction details, confirm, and approve the transfer through your wallet.
4. Complete the Transfer: Assets arrive on Sui within 13 minutes. This delay occurs because Sui validators require two finalized Ethereum epochs before confirming transactions.

Sui Bridging Fees

Sui Bridge itself charges no fees for transferring assets from Ethereum to Sui. It even covers the gas costs on the Sui side, unless the global subsidy limit is reached. 

If this limit is active, users only pay Ethereum gas fees, typically ranging from $5 to $15 per transaction, depending on Ethereum network congestion.

Alternative Sui Bridges

Portal Bridge (Wormhole) is currently the only alternative bridge supporting Sui. It enables direct bridging between Sui and non-Ethereum chains, including routes like Sui to Solana, Base, Aptos, Arbitrum, and Avalanche.

Users mint wrapped tokens on the destination chain, paying roughly $0.0001 per transfer and a flat 0.1% swap fee.

However, users should note Portal experienced a major exploit ($320M loss in wrapped ETH) in February 2022. Since then, security has been enhanced significantly, with audits from reputable firms like Open Zeppelin.

Sui Network Overview

Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain built on an object-based model, allowing simultaneous transaction processing, ultra-fast finality (~400ms), and fees far below Ethereum or Solana. Its ecosystem has quickly attracted over $1 billion TVL, boosted by DeFi apps and stablecoins (USDC, USDT). 

Built on Move, a security-first programming language, Sui simplifies development and reduces vulnerability to hacks. Features like zkLogin further ease user onboarding, positioning Sui as a practical, scalable blockchain for mainstream adoption.

Final Thoughts

Bridging assets to Sui is best achieved using its official bridge, secured directly by network validators. While Portal Bridge offers additional cross-chain routes, users should consider security trade-offs carefully. 

Before making your transfer, be sure to double-check the supported tokens and be mindful of potential gas fees before bridging.