Introduction
The ForceBridge cross-chain bridge now supports seamless asset transfers between Binance Smart Chain (BSC) and Nervos. As the first decentralized exchange on Nervos' Layer 2 (Godwoken), YokaiSwap has launched BNB ILO and liquidity mining pools for YOK/BNB and CKB/BNB pairs.
This tutorial walks you through depositing BSC-based BNB into YokaiSwap—let’s dive in!
Quick Workflow Overview
- Copy your L1 YOKAI deposit address from YokaiSwap.
- Access ForceBridge and select BSC → Nervos.
- Enter the BNB/BUSD amount to deposit.
- Paste your L1 YOKAI address under Recipient and click Bridge.
- Wait 3–5 minutes for the transaction to shift from Pending to Succeed.
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1. Desktop Tutorial (MetaMask)
1.1 Configure BSC Network
- First-time users: Follow BSC’s MetaMask setup guide.
- Switch MetaMask to BSC Mainnet to view assets.
1.2 Transfer Assets to Wallet
Ensure BSC assets are in your wallet:
- Withdraw from exchanges using BEP20 (BSC).
- Confirm sender’s network is BSC before transferring.
1.3 Deposit BNB to YokaiSwap
1.3.1 Obtain L1 YOKAI Address
- Connect your wallet to YokaiSwap.
- Click the wallet icon and copy the L1 YOKAI deposit address.
1.3.2 Cross-Chain Deposit via ForceBridge
- Navigate to ForceBridge and select BSC → Nervos.
- Enter the BNB amount (leave enough for gas fees).
- Paste your L1 YOKAI address as the recipient.
- Click Bridge and confirm the transaction.
1.3.3 Verify On-Chain Data
- Check status under Succeed tab or:
- Confirm BNB balance in YokaiSwap’s Swap interface.
2. Mobile Tutorial (SafePal/imToken)
2.1 Prepare L1 YOKAI Address
- Open YokaiSwap in your wallet’s DApp browser.
- Copy the L1 YOKAI deposit address.
2.2 Deposit BNB
- Visit ForceBridge and select BSC → Nervos.
- Connect wallet and enter BNB amount.
- Paste your L1 YOKAI address.
- Sign the transaction and wait 3–5 minutes.
2.3 Track Transaction
- View Nervos chain data via mint asset on Nervos link.
- Check BNB balance in YokaiSwap.
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3. FAQs
Q1: Why does my full-balance transfer fail?
A: BSC transactions require BNB for gas. Reserve ~0.005 BNB to cover fees.
Q2: Why does my mobile wallet show "Switch MetaMask Network"?
A: The DApp detects network mismatch.
- SafePal: Tap the network switcher (⋮) to select BSC.
- imToken: Reopen ForceBridge after switching networks.
Key Takeaways
- Always keep spare BNB for gas fees.
- Double-check recipient addresses.
- Cross-chain transfers typically take <5 minutes.
Ready to explore YokaiSwap’s BNB pools? Start bridging today!