# Bridge

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### What bridging means?

Bridging lets you move tokens from one blockchain to another, for example from Solana to Ethereum or Base. Tokens are locked or burned on the source chain and the same value is unlocked or minted on the destination chain. This process uses cross-chain protocols or smart contracts to verify the transfer, allowing access to DeFi features available on different blockchains without changing the total value.

**How bridging works in Bloom**

Bridging is fully managed inside the Bloom bot, including the user flow and confirmations.

When the bridge is executed, Bloom uses [Houdini Swap](https://x.com/HoudiniSwap) as the underlying bridge and swap provider.
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* Access <kbd>✈️ Bridge</kbd> easily from the home menu or by using the <kbd>/bridge</kbd> command.

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### Private vs Public

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Bloom supports both Private and Public (Standard) bridging modes through Houdini Swap. The key differences are below.

**Private mode**

Private swaps are designed for maximum privacy. Only the sender knows the original wallet and the recipient address. The transaction path cannot be reconstructed by the receiver or external observers. This is achieved through a dual-exchange system combined with a randomly selected Layer 1 that breaks the link between source and destination, preventing any single party from seeing the full flow.

Docs: <https://docs.houdiniswap.com/houdini-swap/private-swaps/private-mode>

**Public (Standard) mode**

Standard swaps use manual routing without wallet connect. A unique deposit address is generated for each transaction and funds are sent manually to initiate the swap. These transactions are traceable, but cross-chain routes still provide partial privacy since tracing requires advanced expertise and effort.

Docs: <https://docs.houdiniswap.com/houdini-swap/standard-swaps/manual-send>

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### How To Bridge

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From the SOL blockchain, you can directly bridge to BSC, Ethereum, and Base using Bloom.

* SOL → BSC: Send SOL and receive BNB on BSC.
* SOL → ETH: Send SOL and receive ETH on Ethereum.
* SOL → BASE: Send SOL and receive ETH on Base.
* SOL → MONAD: Send SOL and receive MON on Monad.
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Select the target receiver blockchain (BSC, ETH, BASE or MONAD). Only one option can be active at a time.

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Set the receiving addresses needed (BSC, ETH, BASE, MONAD) depending on your needs. Tap <kbd>💸 Set Address</kbd>, then enter your receiver address for the blockchain you’ve selected.

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Choose between <kbd>Private</kbd> or <kbd>Public</kbd> transfer by tapping the mode you want to use.

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Double-check that all details match, then tap <kbd>✈️ Bridge</kbd> to transfer your funds

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After bridging, if you’d like to switch the target receiving blockchain, ensure you select the new blockchain and eventually update the receiving wallet accordingly.
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### Locking/Unlocking Withdraw Address

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Protecting your funds is our top priority, and we’ve implemented a safety feature to help safeguard your wallet: Address Locking.

Each address can be locked or unlocked independently.
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<details>

<summary>Why locking your receiver address?</summary>

Locking your receiver address ensures it cannot be changed while locked, making it impossible for anyone—including potential attackers—to replace it and bridge your funds. This is a critical layer of security, especially in case of a malicious attack or if your wallet becomes compromised.

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<summary>Unlocking your receiver address</summary>

If you need to replace your receiver address, you must first unlock it. Once unlocked, a 24-hour security cooldown begins, ensuring that no changes can be made during this time. This delay provides a buffer to detect and prevent unauthorized attempts.

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