Torus Wallet
A Torus wallet connected. If you don’t have one, you can follow the setup guide here.
Fast Bridge
In this guide, we’ll bridge TORUS between Torus and Base using the Fast Bridge method. This process is necessary in order to obtain Native TORUS, which is required to interact with Torus directly. This process also works to bridge from Native TORUS to Base TORUS.
The Fast Bridge streamlines the bridging process by automating the intermediate steps, completing in minutes rather than requiring manual multi-step transactions.
Why bridge TORUS tokens?
You need Native TORUS to participate in Torus - it’s required for registering agents, becoming a Root Agent, staking, governance voting, and all on-chain activities. Bridging converts your Base TORUS into the native format.
To keep things clear and concise, Native TORUS will be referred to as TORUS from this point forward.
What we will accomplish
- Bridge TORUS from Base to TORUS in one streamlined process
- Bridge TORUS from Torus back to Base (bidirectional support)
Prerequisites
Base TORUS Wallet
For this guide, we will be using MetaMask as our wallet of choice. You must have enough funds to cover the bridge fees.
Steps for the Bridge Process
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Connect both the Torus and MetaMask wallets in the Fast Bridge Web App. At the top right corner of the app, connect both your Torus Wallet and MetaMask.
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Swap from Base TORUS to TORUS
- Make sure you are connected to both wallets
- Make sure it is FROM Base TORUS TO TORUS
Fill in the amount you want to convert, then click Submit Base to Torus transaction.
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Add Torus EVM network to MetaMask
The bridge will automatically prompt MetaMask to switch to the Torus EVM network for the second transaction. If this is your first time, you may need to approve adding this network. -
Sign both transactions in MetaMask
You will need to approve two transactions - one on Base and one on Torus EVM. The second step is automated by the bridge, but requires your signature to complete. -
Confirmation of the swap After the transactions succeed, your Base TORUS should now be displayed as TORUS. This process can take a while to complete on the blockchain, so please wait a few minutes and don’t refresh the page.
You should now have TORUS on Torus.
Bridging from TORUS to Base TORUS
The process to bridge from TORUS back to Base TORUS is nearly identical. Simply follow the same steps above, but swap the direction:
- In Step 2, make sure it is FROM TORUS TO Base TORUS
- Click Submit Torus to Base transaction instead
Everything else remains the same - you’ll still need to approve adding the Torus EVM network (if not already added) and sign both transactions in MetaMask. The bridge handles the rest automatically.
What’s Next?
Now that you have TORUS tokens, you can:
- Start earning rewards: Stake your TORUS to support agents and earn emissions
- Become an agent: Register an agent to provide services and earn directly
- Explore the ecosystem: Browse agents and allocators on the Torus Portal
- Understand tokenomics: Learn about TORUS economics and emission mechanisms
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