Swap and bridge to Kaia
LayerHop swaps and bridges tokens to Kaia (KAIA) through LI.FI, and shows the 0.30% fee before you sign. Same-chain swaps on Kaia are supported too.
| Native token | KAIA (18 decimals) |
|---|---|
| Chain id | 8217 |
| Virtual machine | EVM |
| Route providers | 1: LI.FI |
| LayerHop fee | 0.30% in the app |
| Block explorer | kaiascan.io |
Route providers for Kaia
1 of LayerHop's six live route providers list Kaia. Each quote asks all of them and ranks the answers by what you receive.
| Provider | On Kaia | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| LI.FI | Same-chain and cross-chain | Bridge and DEX aggregator covering every pair of its chains, including Solana. |
From the providers' chain lists as of 2026-10-17. The app refreshes them every 6 hours.
How to bridge from Ethereum to Kaia
Routes from Ethereum to Kaia come from LI.FI.
- 1
Open the prefilled swap: ETH on Ethereum to KAIA on Kaia. Pick another token on either side if you like.
- 2
Connect an EVM wallet. Funds arrive at the same address on Kaia, or paste a different recipient.
- 3
Enter an amount. LayerHop asks LI.FI and shows the best return first, with the minimum you'll receive and the estimated time.
- 4
Check the fees (0.30% LayerHop fee, plus provider fees and gas when reported) and sign in your wallet.
- 5
Follow the order until it lands on Kaia, in the app or in the Explorer.
How to bridge from Solana to Kaia
LI.FI routes from Solana to Kaia.
- 1
Open the prefilled swap: SOL on Solana to KAIA on Kaia.
- 2
Connect a Solana wallet such as Phantom or Solflare to pay, and an EVM wallet (or paste an address) to receive on Kaia.
- 3
Compare the quotes from LI.FI, check the fees and sign once in your Solana wallet.
Tokens on Kaia
KAIA is the native token. In the app you can search any token the providers list on Kaia by name, symbol or contract address.
| Token | Type | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| KAIA | Native, 18 decimals | None (native coin) |
Kaia questions
What is the native token of Kaia?
KAIA is the native token of Kaia, with 18 decimals. Kaia is an EVM chain with chain id 8217. You need some KAIA on Kaia to pay network fees after you arrive.
Which LayerHop route providers support Kaia?
LI.FI lists Kaia as of 2026-10-17. LayerHop asks each of them for a quote and shows the best return first. The live list is refreshed from the providers every 6 hours.
How do I bridge from Ethereum to Kaia?
Open LayerHop with Ethereum as the source and Kaia as the destination, enter an amount and review the quote. Routes from Ethereum to Kaia come from LI.FI. You sign one transaction in your own wallet.
Can I bridge from Solana to Kaia?
Yes. LI.FI routes from Solana to Kaia. Connect a Solana wallet to pay and an EVM wallet (or paste an address) to receive.
Can I swap tokens within Kaia?
Yes. Same-chain swaps on Kaia are quoted by LI.FI.
What does it cost to swap to Kaia?
The LayerHop fee is 0.30% in the web app and widget, 0.20% through the API and 0.90% through the Telegram bot. Every quote shows it before you sign, along with provider fees and estimated gas when the provider reports them. You also pay network gas on the source chain.