Asset Guide - wETH

Guide to wETH on Sei

What is wETH?

Wrapped Ether (wETH) is an ERC20 version of ETH, enabling compatibility with DeFi protocols, DEXs, and EVM based applications. It allows ETH to be used like any other ERC-20 token across various ecosystems.

Where do I get wETH?

You can get wETH from:

• On-chain swaps via Sei based DEXs like Symphony.

• Centralized Exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, OKX.

• Manual wrapping of ETH via Uniswap or wallets like MetaMask and Rabby.

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The following are available as of Mar 17, 2025

Get wETH on Sei

Method 1: Swap for wETH on Sei

Need help getting assets onto Sei first? Check out our bridge guides for USDC, USDT, and more.

1

Swap vis Symphony

• Navigate to Symphony.

• Swap any asset for wETH.

• Approve the transaction.

Method 2: Bridge wETH to Sei via Yei Bridge

1

Acquire wETH

• Get ETH from a CEX and wrap the token directly using MetaMask

• Or, swap/wrap ETH for wETH on a DEX.

2

Bridge wETH to Sei

• Navigate to Yei Bridge.

• Select your source chain and Sei as the destination.

• Review the bridge details.

• Approve the transaction.

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Supply wETH on Yei

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Deposit wETH

• Navigate to the Yei Finance page.

• Locate wETH, and click "Supply".

• Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.

That’s it! 🎉 You are now utilizing your wETH to earn rewards.

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Bridge wETH out of Sei

Method: Cross chain via Yei Bridge

1

Bridge via Yei Bridge

• Navigate to Yei Bridge.

• Select Sei as the source chain and choose your destination chain.

• Review the bridge information.

• Approve the transaction.

For large transfers, start with a small test transaction to ensure a smooth process. Once comfortable, gradually increase the amount. Performing multiple test transactions is recommended to understand how the bridge operates.