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🌉 How to Bridge USDC → wUSDC via AOX

You can use AOX, a cross-chain bridge platform, to convert USDC from Ethereum into wUSDC on the AO (Arweave) network.
This process allows you to move liquidity from external chains into the AO ecosystem.
Start by visiting AOX here: https://aox.xyz/#/home.

🔎 1. What is AOX?​

AOX is the first cross-chain bridge in the AO ecosystem, developed by everVision Labs.
With AOX, users can transfer assets such as USDC, USDT, or AR from external chains like Ethereum into AO by wrapping them into AO-native tokens like wUSDC or wAR.

🛠 2. Step-by-Step Guide​

1️⃣ Step 1: Visit AOX​

Go to https://aox.xyz/#/home. AOX Homepage

2️⃣ Step 2: Connect Your Wallet​

You will need two wallets for the bridging process:

  • 🔑 An Ethereum wallet (such as MetaMask) to send and lock your USDC on Ethereum.
  • 💼 An AO wallet (such as Wander Wallet) to receive your bridged tokens (wUSDC) on the AO network.

Connect both wallets to the AOX interface before proceeding.

Connect Wallets

3️⃣ Step 3: Choose Your Asset​

  • Select USDC as the source asset on Ethereum.
  • Choose wUSDC as the destination on the AO network.

Choose Asset

4️⃣ Step 4: Enter the Amount and Review​

Type in the amount of USDC you want to bridge. Review the estimated fees, the amount of wUSDC you will receive, and the expected processing time.

5️⃣ Step 5: Confirm the Transaction​

Approve the transaction in your wallet. The bridging process usually takes about 30 minutes, depending on network conditions.

6️⃣ Step 6: Receive wUSDC in Your AO Wallet​

Once the transaction is completed, wUSDC will be delivered directly to your AO wallet.

📊 3. Quick Summary​

StepAction
1Visit AOX
2Connect wallets (MetaMask + Wander)
3Select USDC (Ethereum) → wUSDC (AO)
4Enter amount and review details
5Approve transaction (takes ~30 min)
6Receive wUSDC in your AO wallet

ℹ️ 4. Important Notes​

  • 🔄 AOX supports two bridging methods: directly from wallets or transfers from centralized exchanges (CEX).
  • ⏱ Bridging time is typically around 30 minutes. Be patient and always check your wallet balance once complete.
  • 🔒 Always ensure you are on the official AOX domain (aox.xyz) and never share your private key or seed phrase.

🎯 5. Conclusion​

Bridging USDC to wUSDC through AOX is a simple and secure process:

  1. Connect your wallet to AOX.
  2. Select USDC on Ethereum as the source and wUSDC on AO as the target.
  3. Confirm the transaction.
  4. Wait for it to complete.
  5. Afterward, your wUSDC will be ready to use in the AO ecosystem for DeFi applications and beyond. 🚀