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Tracking Solana Bridge Transfers

Overview​

This guide explains how to track TFT transfers from Stellar to Solana using the bridge. When you initiate a bridge transfer, the destination Solana address is encoded in the memo field of the Stellar transaction and requires conversion to be readable.

Prerequisites​

  • Access to a Stellar blockchain explorer
  • Basic understanding of hexadecimal and Base58 encoding
  • The transaction hash or details from your bridge transfer

Step 1: Locate Your Transaction on Stellar Explorer​

  1. Navigate to your Stellar transaction in the blockchain explorer
  2. Ensure you are viewing the transaction in HEX format

Stellar Explorer HEX Format

Step 2: Extract and Convert the Memo Field​

Extract the Memo​

The destination Solana address is encoded in the memo field of your Stellar transaction. This memo is in hexadecimal format and needs to be converted to Base58.

Convert Hex to Base58​

  1. Copy the hexadecimal memo from your Stellar transaction
  2. Use a hex-to-Base58 conversion tool such as the Base58 Encoder/Decoder
  3. Select hex as the input format
  4. Paste the memo content into the conversion tool

Example conversion process:

Hex to Base58 Conversion

Retrieve Your Solana Address​

The conversion output will display your destination Solana address:

Converted Solana Address

Step 3: Verify Transfer on Solana​

Search Your Address on Solscan​

  1. Navigate to Solscan: Go to Solscan

  2. Enter your Solana address:

    • Paste the Base58 converted address (from Step 2) into the search bar
    • Press Enter or click the search button

  3. Access your account page: Solscan will display your account details page

Check Balance Changes​

  1. Navigate to Balance Changes:

    • On your account page, look for the "Balance Changes" tab
    • Click on it to view your transaction history

  2. Verify your TFT transfer: Look for the incoming TFT transaction that corresponds to your bridge transfer

Example: View balance changes

This example shows how the balance changes section displays TFT transfers on a Solana address.

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  • Memo not visible: Ensure you're viewing the transaction in HEX format
  • Conversion errors: Verify you've copied the complete memo field
  • Address not found: Allow time for blockchain confirmation (typically 5-10 minutes)

Additional Resources​

Next Steps​

Once you've successfully tracked your transfer:

  • Verify the TFT balance in your Solana wallet
  • Use your TFT on the Solana network as needed
  • Keep transaction records for future reference

For additional bridge support, consult the Stellar-Solana Bridge documentation.