Setting the bridging slippage tolerance depends on the platform or bridge you're using to transfer assets between blockchains. Here's a general guide:
What is Bridging Slippage?
Slippage tolerance is the maximum percentage of price movement you're willing to accept before your transaction fails. In bridging, slippage can occur due to:
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Liquidity pool imbalances
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High volatility
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Network congestion
How to Set Bridging Slippage Tolerance
1. Find the Slippage Setting
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Most bridges (e.g., Synapse, Hop, Across, Stargate, cBridge) have a slippage setting in their UI.
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Look for a gear icon ⚙️ or "Advanced Settings" before confirming the bridge transaction.
2. Recommended Slippage Values
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Stablecoins (USDC, USDT, DAI): 0.1% - 0.5%
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High-liquidity tokens (ETH, WBTC): 0.5% - 1%
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Low-liquidity or volatile tokens: 1% - 3% (or higher if needed)
3. Adjust Based on Conditions
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If the bridge warns of low liquidity, increase slippage.
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If the transaction keeps failing, try raising it slightly (e.g., from 0.5% → 1%).
4. Example (Synapse Bridge)
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Go to Synapse Protocol
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Select tokens & chains
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Click the ⚙️ icon
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Set slippage (e.g., 0.5%)
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Confirm the bridge
5. Risks of Incorrect Slippage
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Too low: Transaction may fail repeatedly.
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Too high: You might get a worse exchange rate.
