How Do I Move SEI Between Native (Keplr) and EVM (MetaMask)?

The Problem

I need to transfer my liquid (non-staked) SEI tokens from my Native address (sei1..., managed by Keplr) to my EVM address (0x..., managed by MetaMask), or vice versa.

Solution Steps

Use the official Sei Bridge:

1. Ensure you have both wallets installed/accessible (Keplr & MetaMask).
2. Ensure both addresses have a small amount of SEI for gas fees (Native SEI for Keplr, EVM SEI for MetaMask if bridging from EVM).
3. Go to the Sei Bridge website.
4. Click to Connect both your Keplr (Native) and MetaMask (EVM) wallets.
5. Select SEI as the asset to bridge.
6. Choose the Source Chain (where the tokens are now) and Destination Chain (where you want them to go).
   • Native to EVM: Source = "Sei", Destination = "Sei (EVM)"
   • EVM to Native: Source = "Sei (EVM)", Destination = "Sei"
7. Enter the Amount to transfer.
8. Verify the details and click Transfer (or similar button).
9. Approve the transaction in your Source Wallet (the one you're sending from).
10. Wait 1-5 minutes for completion.

Explanation and Tips

• Cause: Native and EVM environments are separate. The bridge locks tokens on the source and issues corresponding tokens on the destination.
• Supported Assets: The bridge primarily supports native SEI but may support other specific tokens. Check the bridge interface for options.
• Transaction Time: Can take longer during high network activity.
• Tokens Not Appearing?
  • Verify the source transaction succeeded on its respective explorer (SeiScan for Native, SeiTrace for EVM).
  • Check the destination address on its explorer for the incoming bridge transaction.
  • See Bridged Assets Not Appearing in Wallet.
• Stuck Transfer? If pending for hours, check bridge status and potentially contact bridge support. See Cross-Chain Transfer Stuck for Several Hours.