How to Use the IBC Bridge

Bridging on Terra Classic requires precision. Follow this workflow to ensure your assets move securely between chains.

Step

Action

Why It Matters

On-Screen Cues

1. Access

Open Transfer ➜ IBC Bridge

Enters the dedicated Juris bridging interface.

Route map & dropdowns

2. Route

Select From & To chains

Sets the correct Source Channel (e.g., Channel-19 for Axelar).

Channel ID auto-fills

3. Asset

Select the token (e.g., $USDC)

Ensures the asset is whitelisted for that specific channel.

Wallet balance appears

4. Amount

Enter amount & review fees

Provides transparency on gas and relayer costs.

Net Arrival amount

5. Address

Provide destination address

Prevents mis-routing; cross-references the prefix (e.g., osmo1...).

Checksum validation

6. Execute

Confirm & Sign

Initiates the smart contract escrow and packet relay.

Progress status bar

7. Track

Monitor via LuncGoblins

Real-time visibility into the packet's journey across the Interchain.

Status: Success

If you want a deeper look "under the hood" or need to verify relayer health, use the LuncGoblins IBC Dashboard.

Real-Time Health: Check if Channel-1, Channel-19, or Channel-113 are currently processing packets.
Packet Search: Paste your transaction hash to see exactly where your funds are (Escrowed, Relaying, or Received).
Manual Recovery: If a packet times out, the dashboard provides the interface to trigger the refund back to your source wallet.

Portal: https://ibc.luncgoblins.com/

Maintain Gas Reserves: Always keep at least 1,000 $LUNC on Terra Classic and a small amount of the native token (e.g., $OSMO) on the destination chain to pay for the return trip.
The 1-Hour Rule: IBC transfers typically take 60 seconds. If it takes longer than 10 minutes, check the LuncGoblins dashboard. If it takes longer than 1 hour, the packet will usually "timeout" and refund automatically.
Stablecoin Priority: For the most stable experience, bridge Native USDC (Noble) or axlUSDC (Axelar). These have the highest liquidity and the most active relayers.
Avoid Small Transfers: Because IBC relayers have fixed gas costs, bridging very small amounts may not be cost-effective. We recommend bridging a minimum value of $10 USD.

Last updated 5 months ago