# How to Bridge

### Important Reminder

* Double-check all addresses and steps.
* **Mistakes can result in permanent loss of funds.**
* We are **not affiliated** with any of the bridging solutions mentioned below.

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## Step 1: Get Your Subtensor Address

1. Open this URL:\
   `https://taostats.io/evm/address/`
2. Add your **EVM wallet address** to the end of the URL.\
   **Example:**\
   `https://taostats.io/evm/address/0x000000000`
3. Copy the **SS58 address** provided on the page.\
   This is your Subtensor wallet address linked to your EVM wallet.

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## ⚙️ Step 2: Choose Your Bridging Method

### Option 1: Centralized Exchange (CEX)

* Withdraw **TAO** from a **centralized exchange** to the **SS58 address** you copied in **Step 1**.
* Ensure the exchange supports **TAO withdrawals** to Subtensor addresses.

### Option 2: Decentralized Bridge

* Use [**taobridge.xyz**](https://taobridge.xyz) to bridge **wTAO (Wrapped TAO)** on **Ethereum** to **TAO** on **Subtensor Finney**.
* Enter your **SS58 address** (from Step 1) as the destination.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** Bridging happens every **300 blocks** (\~2 hours).\
It is **not instant** and may take up to **2 hours** to complete.
{% endhint %}

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### Best Practices

* Start with a **small amount** to ensure the process works smoothly.
* Always **double-check** the **SS58 address** before confirming any transaction.
* Be patient when using the decentralized bridge.

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### EVM to Finney Bridge

The EVM to Finney Bridge allows users to seamlessly transfer assets between Bittensor’s EVM layer and the Finney network, enabling full interoperability between the two environments.

The official OTF bridge facilitates trustless transfers by leveraging smart contracts on the EVM layer and Finney’s native transaction validation system. This allows assets such as TAO and subnet tokens to move efficiently between both ecosystems.

Go to the Bridge Interface: [https://bridge.bittensor.com](https://bridge.bittensor.com/)

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### Disclaimer

We are **not affiliated** with any of these solutions.\
Please proceed with caution and conduct your own research.


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