Bridge (Bittensor ↔ Ethereum)
Overview
Section titled “Overview”The VoidAI Bridge connects native Bittensor assets to Ethereum wrapped tokens.
Primary corridor for:
- TAO ↔ WTAO
- ALPHA ↔ WALPHA
What Can Be Bridged
Section titled “What Can Be Bridged”| Native (Bittensor) | Wrapped (Ethereum) |
|---|---|
| TAO | WTAO |
| ALPHA (Subnet-specific) | WALPHA |
Bittensor → Ethereum
Section titled “Bittensor → Ethereum”- Lock native tokens
- Mint wrapped tokens
- Receive in EVM wallet
Example:
100 TAO → 100 WTAO
Ethereum → Bittensor
Section titled “Ethereum → Bittensor”- Burn wrapped tokens
- Unlock native tokens
- Receive in Bittensor wallet
Example:
100 WTAO → 100 TAO
ALPHA Subnet Requirement
Section titled “ALPHA Subnet Requirement”- Must specify subnet ID
- Cannot bridge between subnet IDs
- Each subnet has distinct ALPHA
Finality
Section titled “Finality”Bridge completes only after destination chain confirmation.
Wrapped Token Definition
Section titled “Wrapped Token Definition”- 1:1 backed
- ERC-20 standard
- Always redeemable
- Fully reversible
Status Types
Section titled “Status Types”| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| INITIATED | Request created |
| PENDING | Waiting source confirmation |
| COMPLETED | Destination settled |
| FAILED | Error |
Security Best Practices
Section titled “Security Best Practices”- Double-check addresses
- Test small amount first
- Save transaction hashes
- Confirm correct network
Bridge fees include:
- Gas (source + destination)
- Protocol fee
- Network fee
Fees vary by token and congestion. Please check How to Stake for futher details.
How long does it take?
5–15 minutes typically.
Can I cancel?
No.
Wrong address?
Transactions are irreversible.