# Bridging xVELO to VELO: A Simple Guide

By [Lynn Brooke](https://paragraph.com/@lynnbrooke) · 2025-02-21

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With Velodrome expanding as the Superchain hub, it has introduced **xVELO as the token for non-Optimims networks** like Ink, Soneium, and Mode. However, if you are looking to **convert xVELO into VELO on Optimism**, this guide will walk you thorugh two methods to get it done efficiently.

📌 **What you will find in this article:**

*   How to swap xVELO to VELO using Velodrome’s native swap feature.
    
*   How to use vFAT Tools as an alternative method.
    
*   Useful tips for a smooth conversion process.
    

✅ **What you need:**

*   A wallet connected to the correct network.
    
*   xVELO tokens on any supported chain (e.g., Ink, Soneium, Mode).
    
*   Enough gas for the transaction.
    

**METHOD 1: USING VELODROME’S NATIVE SWAP FEATURE**

Velodrome provides a built-in bridge function to swap xVELO into vELO directly on Optimism.

Follow these steps:

1️⃣ **Access Velodrome:** visit velodrome.finance and connect your wallet. If unsure, check this guide to lean how to connect.

2️⃣ Click on “_Swap_” from the top navigation bar.

3️⃣ **Select xVELO source**: in the “_From_” box, choose xVELO on the network where it’s currently held (e.g., Ink).

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4️⃣ **Select VELO as destination:** in the “_To_” box, choose VELO on Optimism.

5️⃣ **Enter amount:** input the amount you want to bridge or click your wallet balance to use the full amount.

6️⃣ **Bridge tokens:** click “_Bridge xVELO to OP Mainnet_”, confirm the transaction in your wallet, and wait for completion.

**💡 TIP: What if my VELO doesn’t appear?**

Sometimes, your VELO tokens may no appear after bridging because they are still wrapped as xVELO on Optimism. To resolve this:

*   Check if xVELO on OP appears in the “_From_” list in the Swap section.
    
*   If not, go to [Optimism Etherscan](https://optimistic.etherscan.io/), search for your transaction hash, and locate the xVELO contract address. If you want to know more about Optimism Etherscan and transaction hashes, you can check the article “[_Verify Transaction Hashes_](https://mirror.xyz/lynnbrooke.eth/pDRBOOP9P4Ew9x4zdcwRGW10EZATSYsI8v0Aa2powaU)”.
    

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*   Copy this contract address, paste it into the token search bar on Velodrome, and click “_Convert xVELO to VELO_”.
    

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Now, your VELO should be visible in your Optimism wallet!

**METHOD 2: USING vFAT TOOLS**

Another option is vFAT Tools, an unofficial bridge that allows you to move xVELO to VELO:

1️⃣ **Access vFat Tools**: visit [vfat.tools](https://vfat.tools/) and connect your wallet.

2️⃣ **Choose network:** select the chain where your xVELO is held (e.g., Ink) from the top menu.

3️⃣ **Select bridge option:** click on the xVELO → VELO bridge function.

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_📌 Notes:_

*   _By default, it swaps your entire xVELO balance unless manually adjusted._
    
*   _While effective, this is not the official Velodrome bridge._
    

**💡 TIP: Bridging only part of your xVELO**

If you don’t want to bridge your entire xVELO balance, wallets like **Rabby Wallet** allow you to adjust the transaction amount:

✏️ Tap the pencil icon when signing the transaction.

💰 Enter the exact amount of xVELO you want to bridge.

✅ Complete the transaction while keeping the rest of your balance!

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**Conclusion**

Bridging xVELO to VELO is simple with the Velodrome Swap feature or vFAT Tools. Using these methods correctly ensures a smooth and efficient conversion, whether you bridge all at once or just a portion.

Now, you are ready to use VELO on Optimism! 🚀

_Lynn Brooke_

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_This article serves educational purposes and is not financial advice. We encourage you to do your own research and be responsible for your actions in the financial space._

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*Originally published on [Lynn Brooke](https://paragraph.com/@lynnbrooke/bridging-xvelo-to-velo-a-simple-guide)*