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Author: Admin | 2025-04-27
What is XLink?XLink is a Bitcoin bridge that allows a trust minized swap between EVM chains to the Bitcoin network.Unlike other bitcoin bridge solutions out there, XLink is the only first on-chain bridge between EVM chains to the Bitcoin network without any dependency on external off-chain third parties to facilitate the bridging process.XLink Bitcoin Bridge Current Supported Network Here are the list of network currently supported by XLink:BitcoinStacksBinance Smart Chain (BSC)EthereumHow to Use XLink?#1: Buy STX with ETH (EVM-compatible tokens)If you have any EVM tokens, you can buy STX without going through CEX with XLink. Regardless if you are using BSC or ETH network, the user experience is similar.Go to XLink website and launch the XLink app, then connect your Stacks wallet and Metamask wallet. Head to 'EVM Bridge' and select either 'Ethereum' or 'BSC' network. (Choose the network where your USDT or wrapped Bitcoin is)Select which EVM token you will bridge to Stacks. You can wrap $USDT on ETH and BNB chain into $sUSDT on STX. You can also wrap $WBTC on ETH and $BTCB on BNB into $ aBTC. Check the rate of you will receive. (0.5% Fee applied)Select bridge to transfer assets.After bridging is complete, you will see sUSDT or aBTC in your Stacks wallet. Go to the ALEX app swap page, connect your Stacks wallet, and swap sUSDT or aBTC into STX.#2: Buy STX with BTC from Bitcoin NetworkHead to the 'Bitcoin Bridge' tab.Connect your Stacks wallet and Bitcoin wallet.Bitcoin can be transferred into Stacks as $STX, $aBTC (more information on aBTC can be found here) or select a different Stacks token to swap into.#3: Buy BRC-20 Tokens with ETH (EVM-compatible tokens) If you have any EVM tokens, you can buy BRC20 without going through CEX with XLink. Regardless if you are using BSC or ETH network, the user experience is similar.Fund your wallet with STX first, see 'Buy STX with ETH (EVM-compatible tokens)' section above.Head to ALEX B20 Orderbook here. To learn how to buy BRC20 with Stacks, read this article. You'll be able to place market and limit orders for the listed BRC20 tokens. There is also a smaller but growing selection of BRC20 token on the AMM swap.#4: Move BRC-20 Tokens from STX network to Bitcoin NetworkOnce you have your BRC20 tokens and want to move them back to your Bitcoin wallet:Head to the 'BRC20 Bridge' tab.Connect your Stacks wallet and Bitcoin wallet.Form "Stacks Chain" to "Bitcoin" (can also select to bridge from Bitcoin to Stacks)Select the BRC20 token you want to bridge.How to Connect Your Wallet to XLink?Click 'Wallet Manager' or 'Connect Wallet'.To enjoy the maximum experience, you need to connect three different types of wallet. (Stacks Chain, Bitcoin Chain and EVM
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