Move USDRIF to USDC on Symbiosis | Cross-chain transfers

Symbiosis is a cross-chain AMM DEX that enables asset transfers and swaps on Rootstock. Want to move tokens from Rootstock to other blockchains? This tutorial demonstrates how to securely and efficiently bridge USDRIF on Rootstock to USDC on Ethereum using Symbiosis.

Prerequisites

• Software wallet (e.g., MetaMask).
  • See how to Configure MetaMask Wallet for Rootstock.
• Ensure to have at least 0.000015 rBTC on Rootstock for gas.
  • No rBTC? See how to Get RBTC
• A minimum of 20 USDRIF
  • See how to Get RIF or stake RIF.
• Ensure you're connected to the Rootstock Mainnet network in your wallet.
  • See how to Add Rootstock network to MetaMask.

Getting Started

1. Visit Symbiosis and click on Go to Swap.

2. Connect Wallet and choose the asset & amount

   • Select a Rootstock token and enter the amount you want to bridge.
   • Select the destination chain and the token you want to receive

3. Approve

Note: The panel at the bottom shows the route and an estimate of the gas fees

4. Confirm the spending cap (approval limit) as prompted.

5. Rates often fluctuates, click the button to Update Rates.

6. Observe the rate changes in the updated rates image and click Swap:

7. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

8. View transaction status

9. Track wallet activity

You can monitor progress in your wallet’s Activity / Transactions tab.

Using Symbiosis to pay for gas

On the destination chain without its native token? You can use Symbiosis to pay fees with the same token you’re swapping.

1. Choose the token you just funded and select the native token of that chain as the output.

Note: Check the bottom section for route and gas fee details

2. Approve and confirm the spending cap (approval limit) as prompted.

Note: Fees are paid in the token you’re swapping, not in the native token.

3. Rates often fluctuates, click the button to Update Rates.

4. Observe the rate changes in the updated rates image and click Swap:

5. Confirm Transaction in Wallet.

5. View transaction status

6. Check wallet

Your native token is now available for gas.