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# Bridge using Stargate

## How to Bridge using Stargate Bridge

#### 1. Go to the Bridge section

Navigate to the Bridge section in the app to begin.\
🔗 <https://luminite.app/bridge>

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#### 2. Select Stargate

Choose the Stargate option to use Stargate’s cross-chain routing.\
🔗  <https://luminite.app/bridge/stargate>

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#### 3. Choose Chain, Token & Enter Amount

* Starting chain & token: Pick the token you want to bridge & the chain you’re sending from.
* Amount: Enter the amount to transfer.

Destination chain & token: Choose which token to receive & the chain you want to send to

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#### 4. Choose routing mode: Stargate V2 Taxi or Stargate V2 Bus

* Stargate V2 Taxi - higher fees, faster finality.
* Stargate V2 Bus - lower fees, slower finality.

Click the small v icon to view a breakdown of estimated fees. Review the fee estimate before confirming.<br>

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#### 5. Initiate the bridge

* Click “Bridge” to begin the process.&#x20;
* A notification will appear in the top right to confirm the request.

Note: You may need to confirm one or more wallet prompts (e.g., approve token / confirm transfer). Wait for wallet confirmations to complete.

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#### 6. Track and confirm completion

* While the transfer is processing, monitor it under the Open tab.
* After the transfer completes, it moves to the Completed tab.
* You can view the full history of successful transfers at any time in Completed.

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