# The $SHARDS Bridge (Official)

A crypto bridge connects two different blockchains so users can move digital assets between them.

At TGE, WorldShards runs on:

* **Ethereum Mainnet** (ERC20)
* **Binance Smart Chain** (BSC, BEP20)

WorldShards provides a single, **official $SHARDS Bridge** that lets players transfer **$SHARDS** between **Ethereum ↔ BSC**. The bridge contract was independently audited and complies with the latest crypto industry security requirements.

**Default issuance:** In-game rewards mint $SHARDS as ERC-20 on Ethereum Mainnet. Use the bridge if you want those tokens on BSC (or to move them back).

### Official links

* **Bridge Web App**:[ https://bridge.worldshards.online](https://bridge.worldshards.online)
* **$SHARDS Token – Ethereum** (ERC-20):[ https://etherscan.io/token/0x6efe65c2426b51e9aa0427b96c313e5d8715fd06](https://etherscan.io/token/0x6efe65c2426b51e9aa0427b96c313e5d8715fd06)
* **$SHARDS Token – BSC** (BEP-20):[ https://bscscan.com/token/0x38fd4ee2ade8b4be157dfee3d6b8979c78a56145](https://bscscan.com/token/0x38fd4ee2ade8b4be157dfee3d6b8979c78a56145)
* **Bridge Contract – Ethereum Mainnet**:[ https://etherscan.io/address/0x6efe65c2426b51e9aa0427b96c313e5d8715fd06](https://etherscan.io/address/0x6efe65c2426b51e9aa0427b96c313e5d8715fd06) (*same as token – not a typo*)
* **Bridge Contract – BSC:**[ https://bscscan.com/address/0x6Efe65C2426b51E9AA0427B96C313E5D8715FD06](https://bscscan.com/address/0x6Efe65C2426b51E9AA0427B96C313E5D8715FD06)

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This is the **ONE** and **ONLY** official bridge for $SHARDS.\
Avoid third-party bridges or “helpers” claiming to move $SHARDS.
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### When you need the bridge

* You obtained $SHARDS on **one network** and want to **trade/hold them on the other**.
* You want to consolidate balances across chains.

Otherwise, you can simply keep $SHARDS where they were issued.

### Security & trust

* **Using a bridge = using a smart contract.** Signing a transaction with a contract for any amount of crypto-assets almost always means you give the contract full power of using your assets in the specified amount in any way the contract code deems allowed.
* **The official bridge contract** is designed and proven for secure $SHARDS transfers **between Ethereum and BSC.**
* **Unofficial bridges/contracts** claiming to support $SHARDS **may cause loss of funds.**

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In crypto, trust no one – verify everything.\
For $SHARDS, **you can trust the official token addresses and the official bridge.**
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### Wallet requirements

* You may use **MetaMask** or another wallet of your choice.
* Ensure your chosen wallet(s) are **multichain** and support **Ethereum** and **BSC**.
* **The destination address must support the destination chain**. If it doesn’t (e.g., sending to BSC but the wallet doesn’t support BSC), **your tokens can be lost**.

### How to bridge $SHARDS (Ethereum → BSC with MetaMask)

(*BSC → Ethereum is symmetrical – just reverse the direction in Step 2*)

1. **Open the Bridge**

Go to[ https://bridge.worldshards.online/bridge](https://bridge.worldshards.online/bridge) and click **Connect Wallet**.\
Follow your wallet’s prompts. If the app asks to **switch networks**, it’s safe to accept.

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2. **Set the Transfer**
   * Enter the amount of $SHARDS to bridge.
   * **Destination address**: by default, this is your connected wallet. To change it, click Edit and carefully paste the new address.
   * **Double-check the destination address at every stage**.

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3. **Confirm & Approve**
   * Click **Confirm Transaction**. The button will switch to **Approve**.
   * Click **Approve** to let the bridge contract transfer the specified amount.

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4. **Deposit & Sign**
   * Click **Deposit**

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* Your wallet will prompt you to **sign** and then **send** the transaction(s)
* Wait while the networks process the transfer

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**Visibility note**: Some wallets may not immediately display bridged tokens. That does not affect your funds.
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### Known Issues & fixes

* **Gas fees apply on-chain**. Expect to spend a few USD equivalent per cross-chain transfer
* **Gas spikes happen**: fees can temporarily increase
* **Known minor bug** (BSC → ETH): some wallets may show a misleading warning like “< $2.29 in BNB”
  * Keep \~$3 in BNB to proceed if you see this alert
  * After that, the warning typically disappears and the actual fee is lower
* After signing, allow time for confirmations and relays to complete
* Sometimes **the destination address** **may unexpectedly change to the sender address (your own)**. This can happen after refreshing the page, and occasionally even after clicking buttons. **Always double-check the destination address before pressing any button.**
* If you are asked for **extra confirmation in MetaMask** during a transaction, simply check the box.\
  We’re aware of this temporary issue and will fix it soon. It will not affect your transaction in any way.

### Show $SHARDS in your wallet

By default, your wallet may not display $SHARDS, even if your balance is above. This section will show you how to make $SHARDS visible.&#x20;

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**Ethereum (ERC-20)**

* **Contract**: <mark style="color:$success;">0x6efe65c2426b51e9aa0427b96c313e5d8715fd06</mark>
* **Network**: <mark style="color:$success;">Ethereum Mainnet</mark>

**BSC (BEP-20)**

* **Contract**: <mark style="color:$success;">0x38fd4ee2ade8b4be157dfee3d6b8979c78a56145</mark>
* **Network**: <mark style="color:$success;">BNB Smart Chain</mark>

**Decimals**: <mark style="color:$success;">18</mark>

* Some wallets fill **the name** and **decimals** automatically; others ask you to type them
* If a wallet won’t let you set decimals, that’s fine – you might see values like X,000,000,000,000,000,000 for $SHARDS until it syncs formatting
* After adding the token, you should see your $SHARDS balance on the chosen network<br>

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### Critical reminders

* **Use only the official bridge and official token addresses** listed above.
* **Verify** you’re on the correct **domain** and **contracts** before approving.
* **Never rely on third-party bridges** for $SHARDS.
* Always **recheck the destination addres**s and **transfer direction**.

Stay vigilant, bridge safely, and enjoy WorldShards across both chains!

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