Solana to MultiversX: Routes, xPortal and DeFi Guide

There is no direct bridge from Solana to MultiversX as of October 2026, so the practical way to move is to sell SOL for EGLD on an exchange that lists both and withdraw EGLD to a MultiversX wallet such as xPortal, or to take the longer route through Ethereum and the official MultiversX (Ad Astra) bridge. For most people the exchange route is simpler and cheaper. The Ethereum route suits stablecoin holders who want to stay on-chain and accept Ethereum gas costs.

JewelSwap does not operate on Solana and has no Solana product. It was born on MultiversX and also runs on Sui and Radix. This guide covers Solana only as the chain you are leaving.

Why people move from Solana to MultiversX

Solana and MultiversX are both high-throughput proof-of-stake chains, but they are built very differently.

• Sharding. Solana runs a single global state. MultiversX splits the network into shards that process transactions in parallel, with a metachain coordinating them. Our explainer on sharding covers the idea.
• Speed. MultiversX activated its Supernova upgrade on 10 September 2026, cutting block time from 6 seconds to 600 milliseconds, according to its official upgrade page. Solana's documentation puts full mainnet finality at about 12.8 seconds as of October 2026; its faster Alpenglow consensus is not yet live on mainnet.
• Language and tooling. Both chains use Rust. Solana compiles programs for its own runtime, while MultiversX compiles Rust smart contracts to WebAssembly. Tokens on MultiversX are native ESDTs handled by the protocol itself rather than by a token contract.
• Size and focus. Solana's DeFi is many times larger. MultiversX is a smaller, quieter ecosystem with its own DEXs, lending, liquid staking and an all-in-one wallet app, xPortal.

Moving chains does not remove risk. Smaller ecosystems have thinner liquidity, which means larger price impact on big trades.

Solana vs MultiversX at a glance

Attribute	Solana	MultiversX
Consensus	Proof of stake with Proof of History and TowerBFT (Alpenglow not yet on mainnet)	Secure Proof of Stake with adaptive state sharding
Smart-contract language	Rust (and C) programs	Rust compiled to WebAssembly
Speed	About 12.8 seconds to full finality (Solana docs, October 2026)	600 ms blocks since the Supernova upgrade on 10 September 2026
Fee model	Base fee per signature plus optional priority fees, paid in SOL	Gas used multiplied by gas price, paid in EGLD
Native token	SOL	EGLD
Typical wallet	Phantom, Solflare, Backpack	xPortal, MultiversX Web Wallet, Ledger
DeFi TVL (DefiLlama, 10 October 2026)	About $6.2B	About $14M
JewelSwap availability	No	Yes: JWLEGLD/SJWLEGLD liquid staking, NFT-backed loans and NFT mortgages, auto-compounded and leveraged farms on AshSwap, xExchange, OneDex and Hatom

How to move: step by step

1. Set up a MultiversX wallet. Install xPortal, the MultiversX wallet app, and back up its recovery phrase offline. MultiversX addresses start with "erd1". xPortal also supports Solana, so you can hold both chains in one app during the move.
2. Choose a route. Since no direct bridge exists, pick one of two paths. Exchange route: send SOL to an exchange that lists both SOL and EGLD, trade, and withdraw EGLD. On-chain route: move USDC from Solana to Ethereum with a CCTP bridge, then use the MultiversX bridge from Ethereum. Both are detailed in the bridge options section.
3. Bridge or trade. On an exchange, deposit SOL on the Solana network, trade to EGLD, and withdraw choosing the MultiversX network. On the Ethereum route, check that you receive native USDC on Ethereum first, then bridge it to MultiversX, where it arrives as WrappedUSDC, the Ethereum-backed version used across MultiversX DeFi. Test with a small amount.
4. Get EGLD for gas. Every MultiversX transaction is paid in EGLD. The exchange route gives you EGLD directly. On the Ethereum route you arrive with stablecoins only, so withdraw a little EGLD from an exchange as well.
5. Verify arrival on an explorer. Look up your erd1 address on the MultiversX Explorer and check the token identifier of what arrived, for example USDC-c76f1f for WrappedUSDC.

Bridge options

We checked official documentation in October 2026. Wormhole, the largest Solana bridge, does not list MultiversX among its chains, and we found no other live bridge that moves tokens directly between Solana and MultiversX. If you are new to bridges, read what a crypto bridge is first.

Route 1: an exchange that lists SOL and EGLD

As of 10 October 2026, EGLD spot markets were live on Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit and KuCoin, according to each exchange's public market data. All of them also list SOL. Which one you can use depends on where you live, and each will ask you to verify your identity.

• Pros: usually the cheapest and simplest path, and you end up holding EGLD for gas.
• Cons: your funds sit with a custodian for a while, and you pay trading and withdrawal fees. Listings change too: Bitfinex delisted EGLD earlier in 2026.

Instant swap services also quote SOL to EGLD. They are custodial too, so check their terms and reputation before using one.

Route 2: Solana to Ethereum, then the MultiversX bridge

First move USDC from Solana to Ethereum with a CCTP-based bridge, such as Allbridge Core or Mayan's MCTP route, so you receive native USDC. Portal (Wormhole) also connects Solana and Ethereum; our Portal bridge explainer covers how it works. Then use the official MultiversX Bridge, also called Ad Astra.

According to the MultiversX documentation, last updated February 2026, the bridge runs two routes, Ethereum to MultiversX and BNB Smart Chain to MultiversX. Deposits are batched on Ethereum and, once Ethereum finality is reached, ten relayers vote; at least seven must approve before tokens are released on MultiversX. Only whitelisted tokens can cross, among them USDC, USDT, WETH and WBTC.

• Pros: stays on-chain and self-custodial throughout, and runs on the official bridge.
• Cons: two bridges means two sets of fees, plus Ethereum gas, which can make it uneconomic for small amounts. The documentation notes that fees are deducted on the way back out of MultiversX.
• Risk: you rely on two separate bridge systems, and bridges are a frequent target for attackers.

Does xPortal help?

Partly. xPortal's site lists Solana alongside MultiversX, Ethereum, Sui and others, and xPortal announced in April 2024 that SOL could be sent, received and used in cross-chain swaps inside the app. We could not confirm from official sources that a SOL to EGLD swap is offered in every region, so check inside the app. If it is, it is the simplest option, but read the quote and fees before confirming.

Solana apps and their MultiversX equivalents

Here is where to look on MultiversX for the kinds of app you used on Solana. The Solana names are only a starting point.

• DEX (instead of Raydium or Orca): xExchange, the main MultiversX DEX, and OneDex.
• Stablecoin and pegged-asset swaps (instead of Solana stableswap pools): AshSwap, a stableswap DEX.
• Lending (instead of Kamino): Hatom's lending protocol.
• Liquid staking (instead of Jito or Marinade): Hatom's sEGLD and JewelSwap's JWLEGLD. Our guide on how to stake EGLD compares native and liquid staking.
• Wallet (instead of Phantom or Solflare): xPortal.

For a wider list, see the best DeFi protocols on MultiversX.

Using JewelSwap after you move

MultiversX is where JewelSwap started, and our JewelSwap on MultiversX overview covers each product in detail. The main ones:

• Liquid staking: stake EGLD for JWLEGLD, then stake that for SJWLEGLD, the variant that accrues rewards. Validator delegation is steered by JewelSwap's gauge votes.
• NFT finance: NFT-backed loans and NFT mortgages.
• Yield farming: auto-compounded and leveraged farms on AshSwap, xExchange, OneDex and Hatom pools.

Rates change constantly, so check the app rather than any number quoted elsewhere.

Risks and common mistakes

• Wrong withdrawal network. When withdrawing EGLD from an exchange, choose the MultiversX network and an erd1 address. Exchanges can offer more than one network for a token, and a mismatch can lose funds.
• Wrapped assets. USDC, USDT, WETH and WBTC on MultiversX are bridged from Ethereum and depend on the bridge's backing. Know what you hold.
• Phishing. Fake bridge and wallet sites copy real ones. Type URLs yourself, and never enter a recovery phrase on a website. See our guide to fake wallet scams.
• No gas. Arriving with only stablecoins leaves you unable to move them. Get a little EGLD first.
• Thin liquidity. Large swaps on smaller DEXs can move the price. Check price impact before you confirm.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a bridge from Solana to MultiversX?

Not a direct one, as of October 2026. Wormhole does not list MultiversX, and the official MultiversX bridge connects only to Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. The practical routes are an exchange that lists both SOL and EGLD, or Solana to Ethereum followed by the MultiversX bridge.

How do I convert SOL to EGLD?

The simplest way is to deposit SOL on an exchange that lists both tokens, such as Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX, Bybit or KuCoin where available, trade to EGLD and withdraw on the MultiversX network. xPortal may also offer the swap in-app, depending on your region.

Does xPortal support Solana?

Yes. xPortal lists Solana among its supported chains, and SOL can be sent, received and swapped inside the app. It is mainly a MultiversX wallet, so it is a convenient place to hold both during a move.

Does JewelSwap work on Solana?

No. JewelSwap does not operate on Solana. It runs on MultiversX, Sui and Radix, and on MultiversX it offers JWLEGLD liquid staking, NFT loans and mortgages, and farms on AshSwap, xExchange, OneDex and Hatom.

Educational, not financial advice. Bridge support checked October 2026; verify before you send.