Bitcoin UTXO and account-chain boundary
Solana uses a non-UTXO source model while Bitcoin uses a UTXO destination model. Native Bitcoin deposits require a supported Bitcoin address, confirmation-aware input handling, and attention to change outputs; an EVM token labeled BTC or WBTC is not native BTC.
Bitcoin receipt-side execution
Bitcoin is a L1 Bitcoin Script network in the Bitcoin ecosystem. BTC pays destination-side network gas on Bitcoin. Native Bitcoin address supported by the route, including network-specific bech32 or legacy formats A Bitcoin destination creates a UTXO at a supported Bitcoin address; later spending pays a BTC miner fee and begins new confirmation progress.
Solana deposit-side execution
Solana is a L1 SVM network in the Solana ecosystem. SOL pays source-side network gas on Solana. Base58-encoded Solana account address A Solana source signs over accounts or token accounts, identifies SPL assets by mint, and spends SOL for transaction fees.
Choose an asset that exists on both route sides
The live quote lists the exact Solana input asset and Bitcoin output representation. A shared ticker is not proof of a shared contract, native ledger, decimals, or wallet support.
Solana to Bitcoin bridge mistakes
Route-specific mistakes include sending on a network other than Solana; using a destination that is not valid for Bitcoin; running out of SOL before the source transaction is submitted; assuming solana and bitcoin addresses are interchangeable. A Solana source signs over accounts or token accounts, identifies SPL assets by mint, and spends SOL for transaction fees. A Bitcoin destination creates a UTXO at a supported Bitcoin address; later spending pays a BTC miner fee and begins new confirmation progress.