How to Transfer Your Sand from Ethereum to Polygon: A Comprehensive Tutorial
If you own sand on Ethereum and want to take advantage of the faster and cheaper transactions on Polygon, you can bridge your sand from Ethereum to Polygon. However, bridging can be confusing, and it requires a minimum amount of Ethereum for gas fees. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you through the process of bridging your sand from Ethereum to Polygon, so you can start using it on Polygon.
Requirements
Before you get started, you will need:
- A browser
- The MetaMask extension installed
- A minimum amount of 0.05 ETH in your wallet to pay for gas fees
- The contract address for the Polygon Sand token (which you can find in the description of the tutorial video)
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to bridge your sand from Ethereum to Polygon:
Step 1: Open Sandbox
Open your browser and go to sandbox.game. Click on the drop-down button next to the MetaMask icon to choose your network.
Step 2: Add Polygon Mainnet
If you don’t see Polygon Mainnet within the network menu, click “Add Network.” This will open a new tab within your browser to add the network. Fill in the Polygon Mainnet information (which you can find in the description of the tutorial video or follow along with the video). Once you’ve filled out the information, the Polygon network will be added to your MetaMask, and the Matic symbol will automatically appear.
Step 3: Import Polygon Sand Token
You will need to import the Polygon Sand token. With Polygon Mainnet selected in your MetaMask extension, click “Import Token.” Add the contract address (which you can find in the description of the tutorial video), then click “Add Custom Token” and “Import Token.” The Sand token will now be listed among your assets in Polygon Mainnet.
Step 4: Switch to Ethereum Mainnet
Go back to sandbox.game and switch your MetaMask back to Ethereum Mainnet. Go to your profile and click on “Bridge.”
Step 5: Bridge Your Sand
Your MetaMask will prompt you with a signature request. Read the prompt carefully, and if everything looks good, click “Sign.” The actual bridge menu will appear. You can select the amount of sand you want to bridge over (start with a small amount to test). Once you’ve entered the amount of sand you want to bridge, click “Deposit to Polygon.”
Step 6: Approve the Transaction
If this is the first time you bridge to Polygon, you will have to approve the transaction. Click “Approve.” This will prompt another request for confirmation from your MetaMask extension. Click “Confirm.”
Step 7: Confirm the Transaction
Go back to the bridge menu, wait a few seconds for the menu to update, and click “Deposit.” MetaMask will again prompt you to confirm this new transaction. Click “Confirm.”
Step 8: Wait for the Transaction to Complete
Congratulations, you have just bridged your Sand from Ethereum to Polygon. Please note that it can take up to 15 minutes before your Sand appears in your Polygon wallet. The delay can be due to network congestion or other factors. However, don’t panic if you don’t see your Sand appear immediately. You can check the status on etherscan.io.
Conclusion
Bridging your Sand from Ethereum to Polygon can provide faster and cheaper transactions, and it’s not as complicated as it may seem. By following this step-by-step tutorial, you can easily bridge your Sand and start using it on Polygon. Remember to start with a small amount, be patient, and always check the information carefully before confirming any transaction. If you need further support or have any questions, don’t forget to join the Sandbox Discord community.