# How to Bridge

This guide walks you through bridging your Sphera NFTs between Hedera and Avalanche.

## Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

* [ ] **HashPack Wallet** - For Hedera transactions ([download](https://hashpack.app))
* [ ] **MetaMask or EVM Wallet** - For Avalanche transactions
* [ ] **HBAR** - Small amount for Hedera gas fees (\~2-5 HBAR)
* [ ] **AVAX** - Small amount for Avalanche gas fees (\~0.01 AVAX)
* [ ] **A Sphera NFT** - In one of the supported collections

## Bridge: Hedera → Avalanche

### Step 1: Connect Your Wallets

1. Go to [nftbridge.sphera.world](https://nftbridge.sphera.world)
2. Click **Connect HashPack** and approve the connection
3. Click **Connect MetaMask** and approve the connection

### Step 2: Select Your NFT

1. Your Hedera NFTs will appear in the grid
2. Click on the NFT you want to bridge
3. The NFT card will highlight when selected

### Step 3: Choose Destination

1. Click **Bridge**
2. Enter your Avalanche destination address (or leave blank to use connected wallet)
3. Review the transaction details

### Step 4: Approve & Lock

1. Click **Confirm Bridge**
2. **First transaction**: Approve the bridge contract to transfer your NFT
3. **Second transaction**: Lock your NFT in the bridge contract
4. Wait for confirmation (\~10-30 seconds)

### Step 5: Receive on Avalanche

1. The bridge will automatically mint your wrapped NFT on Avalanche
2. You'll see a success message with transaction links
3. Your NFT now appears on Avalanche!

## Bridge: Avalanche → Hedera

### Step 1: Connect Your Wallets

Same as above - connect both HashPack and MetaMask.

### Step 2: Select Your Wrapped NFT

1. Your Avalanche NFTs will appear in the grid
2. Click on the wrapped NFT you want to bridge back
3. Make sure your MetaMask is on Avalanche network

### Step 3: Burn & Unlock

1. Click **Bridge**
2. Enter your Hedera destination address (or leave blank to use connected wallet)
3. Click **Confirm Bridge**
4. Approve the burn transaction in MetaMask
5. Wait for the bridge to unlock your original NFT

### Step 4: Receive on Hedera

1. The bridge will unlock your original NFT on Hedera
2. You'll see a success message with transaction links
3. Your original NFT is back in your Hedera wallet!

## Transaction Times

| Direction          | Typical Time  |
| ------------------ | ------------- |
| Hedera → Avalanche | 10-30 seconds |
| Avalanche → Hedera | 10-30 seconds |

## Fees

| Network               | Approximate Fee   |
| --------------------- | ----------------- |
| Hedera (lock/unlock)  | \~1-2 HBAR        |
| Avalanche (mint/burn) | \~0.005-0.01 AVAX |

## Troubleshooting

### Transaction stuck?

* Check [HashScan](https://hashscan.io) for Hedera transactions
* Check [Snowtrace](https://snowtrace.io) for Avalanche transactions
* If stuck for more than 5 minutes, contact support

### NFT not appearing?

* Refresh the page
* Disconnect and reconnect your wallet
* Wait a few minutes for blockchain indexing

### Need help?

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