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Get Aptos Coins

{% hint style="info" %} This guide covers major Aptos bridging services for mainstream tokens. To Bridge CAKE between Aptos and BNB Smart chain, use PancakeSwap Aptos Bridge. {% endhint %}

The native token of Aptos Chain is Aptos Coin (APT).

To do most things on Aptos Chain, you will need to pay gas, which comes in the form of APT.

You will also need the tokens you want to trade or stake on Aptos Chain. There are a few ways to bring your assets to Aptos Chain, but here are the ones we recommend:

{% tabs %} {% tab title="🌉 Aptos Bridge" %} Aptos Bridge - LayerZero

  • The Aptos Bridge allows you to bridge mainstream tokens and stablecoins to Aptos
  • Supports "gas on destination" - receive a tiny amount of Aptos Coin (APT) for gas to kickstart your Aptos chain adventure
  • ⚠️ Note: for now assets are wrapped when bridged. (marked as "LayerZero")
    Before bridging your tokens, be sure to double-check the token list to see which wrapped version of the tokens you are trading. {% endtab %}

{% tab title="🌉 cBridge" %} cBridge

  • The cBridge allows you to bridge mainstream tokens and stablecoins to Aptos
  • ⚠️ Note: for now assets are wrapped when bridged. (marked as "Celer")
    Before bridging your tokens, be sure to double-check the token list to see which wrapped version of the tokens you are trading.

📖 cBridge Tutorial Provided by Celer {% endtab %}

{% tab title="🌉 Wormhole" %} Wormhole - Portal Token Bridge

  • The Portal Token Bridge allows you to bridge mainstream tokens and stablecoins to Aptos
  • ⚠️ Note: assets are wrapped when bridged. (marked as "Wormhole")
    Before bridging your tokens, be sure to double-check the token list to see which wrapped version of the tokens you are trading.

📖 Tutorial provided by Wormhole {% endtab %}

{% tab title="🥞 CAKE Bridging" %} To Bridge CAKE token between Aptos and BNB Smart chain, use PancakeSwap Aptos Bridge. Check out the guide to learn how to use it. {% endtab %}

{% tab title="💰 Binance.com" %} Binance.com

  • You can withdraw Aptos Coin (APT) on Aptos Chain via your Binance account.
  • ⚠️ Currently only Aptos Coin (APT) is supported. To bridge other assets, check out other available bridging options above.
  • ⚠️ You need an account to do so.

📖 Here's a quick guide they made to help you out. {% endtab %} {% endtabs %}