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ActiveWavesBridge Review 2026: Waves Bridge With Small TVL
WavesBridge is a token bridge that moves Waves-ecosystem assets to Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana and Unit Zero. It is a niche tool with small TVL and no listed audits, so treat it with caution.
By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated
DappsAtlas score
5.5/10
Mixed
Our verdict on WavesBridge
5.5/10WavesBridge suits people who hold Waves or Unit Zero assets and need to move them to Ethereum, BNB Chain or Solana. Its main strength is a focused route for a niche ecosystem, backed by public documentation and a Unit Zero reference. The main caveat is risk: TVL is only about $14,000, no audits are listed, and the security model and fees are not published. Use small amounts and check the details in the interface before confirming any transfer.
Score breakdown
How WavesBridge scores
- Security
- 4.0/10
- Ease of use
- 7.0/10
- Fees
- n/a
- Features
- 5.5/10
Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.
What is WavesBridge?
WavesBridge is a cross-chain token bridge built around the Waves ecosystem. The data lists support for Waves, Solana, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Unit Zero, and describes its purpose as connecting Waves assets across blockchains. It has been tracked since January 2025.
The homepage pitches it as a simple way to transfer ERC20, SPL and other tokens in a few clicks. Unit Zero documentation also refers to WavesBridge as a bridge component of its network, and the project's X account has announced a route for the WAVES token to Ethereum.
Usage looks small. Total value locked is about $14,000, with Waves holding the largest share at around 69%. The project has no token, and the data lists no audits.
How WavesBridge works
A token bridge lets an asset on one blockchain be used on another. Typically the original token is locked or held on the source chain, and a matching representation is issued or released on the destination chain. Moving back reverses the process.
WavesBridge applies this to Waves-ecosystem assets and tokens on Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana and Unit Zero. The homepage says users transfer ERC20, SPL and other tokens in a few clicks. The project also documents a listing process for tokens that want a native bridge.
The homepage does not explain the validation model, such as who signs or verifies transfers. That detail matters, because the trust assumptions of a bridge determine how funds are protected.
6 features
Key features
01
Multi-chain transfers
Moves tokens between Waves, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana and Unit Zero from one interface.
02
ERC20 and SPL support
The homepage says it handles ERC20, SPL and many other token types.
03
Token listing process
Documentation sets out requirements for projects that want a native bridge listing.
04
Unit Zero integration
The Unit Zero documentation lists WavesBridge as a key component of its network.
05
WAVES to Ethereum route
The X account announced a bridge for the WAVES token to Ethereum.
06
Public documentation
A GitBook site explains how the bridge works and what listing requires.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Covers five chains, including Waves, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Solana
- Serves a niche where few bridges exist: Waves and Unit Zero assets
- Has public documentation, including token listing requirements
- Referenced in Unit Zero's own documentation as part of its network
- No token, so there is no extra asset to buy to use it
Watch out for
- Small TVL of roughly $14,000, so liquidity and usage appear limited
- No audits are listed in the data we have, and none are mentioned on the homepage
- Team, custody model and validator or relayer setup are not described on the homepage
- Fees and transfer times are not published on the homepage
- Narrow focus: mainly useful for assets connected to Waves and Unit Zero
- TVL slipped about 6.5% over the past seven days
WavesBridge fees
WavesBridge does not publish a fee schedule on its homepage. Any bridge fee or minimum amount would be shown in the transfer interface before you confirm.
In addition to any bridge fee, you pay network gas on the source chain and possibly on the destination chain. Gas costs vary by network, with Ethereum typically the most expensive of the supported chains.
Is WavesBridge safe?
No audits are listed for WavesBridge, and the homepage does not describe its security model, custodians or validators. The project does not publish team details in the information we reviewed. Bridges hold pooled assets and rely on signing or verification systems, which makes them a common target for exploits, so smart-contract and operational risk are real.
With TVL around $14,000, the bridge is small. No hacks or incidents appear in the data, but a short track record is not proof of safety. Use small test amounts first and verify the website address.
7 steps
How to get started with WavesBridge
- 1
Open the official WavesBridge site and check you are on the correct domain.
- 2
Connect a wallet that supports the source chain, such as a Waves wallet or an EVM or Solana wallet.
- 3
Choose the source chain, destination chain and the token to move.
- 4
Review the quoted amount, any fee and the destination address.
- 5
Confirm the transaction and keep enough native gas on the chain you are sending from.
- 6
Wait for the transfer to complete, then check the balance on the destination chain.
- 7
Start with a small test transfer before moving larger amounts.
Who WavesBridge is for
WavesBridge is for holders of Waves or Unit Zero assets who want to move them to Ethereum, BNB Chain or Solana, and for projects exploring a native bridge listing. It is less suited to users who need large-volume liquidity or a bridge with published audits.
WavesBridge FAQs
Which blockchains does WavesBridge support?
WavesBridge supports Waves, Solana, Ethereum, BNB Chain and Unit Zero. The homepage mentions ERC20 and SPL token transfers, plus other token types.
Is WavesBridge audited?
No audits are listed in the data we have, and the homepage does not describe any. Bridges concentrate funds in contracts and signing infrastructure, so lack of published audits is a risk to weigh.
How much does WavesBridge charge?
The project does not publish a fee schedule on its homepage. Users pay network gas on the chains involved, and any bridge fee would be shown in the bridge interface before confirming.
Does WavesBridge have a token?
WavesBridge has no token according to public information. Users only need the asset they are transferring and gas on the chains involved.
Can a project list its token on WavesBridge?
Its documentation includes a page on token listing requirements for a native bridge. Projects wanting a listing should read those requirements and contact the team through its official channels.
Is WavesBridge safe to use?
The bridge shows a listing from January 2025 and the Unit Zero documentation describes it as a component of that network. Even so, the small TVL and missing audit information mean you should only move amounts you can afford to lose.
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