EWT Token Mobility
As part of the 2025 technology and governance upgrade approved by the Energy Web Chain (EWC) validators (for more see 2025 Energy Web Yellow Paper and 2025 EWT White Paper), an ERC-20–compatible representation of the Energy Web Token (EWT) has been implemented. This functional upgrade enables EWT to move between EWC, Energy Web X and Ethereum, expanding the platform’s interoperability and enhancing the EWT token utility. This documentation section serves to inform EWT holders on the impact of the 2025 upgrade but it should not be construed as an offer, recommendation, invitation, or inducement, to subscribe for or purchase the Energy Web Token. It does not constitute and is not intended to be financial or other advice and is not to be relied upon as the basis for any investment or other decision. Please be informed of all associated risks, and always verify all information presented here directly at the primary source, such as exchanges.
The functional conversion of EWT token ERC-20–compatible representation operates on a 1:1 basis,
Note: If you currently hold a native representation of EWT in a self-custodial wallet or on an exchange, no immediate action is required. Your existing tokens remain valid and can continue to be held, transferred, and used in applications that use the native representation of EWT. You may choose to convert, stake, or bridge your EWT at your own convenience. No deadline or mandatory conversion has been imposed.
In case you hold EWT in a hard or soft wallet, you can
Use the bridging function to bridge your tokens to and from various chains and exchanges
Stake your tokens on EWX and secure the network post-bridging
In case you hold EWT on an exchange,
If an exchange has already completed the conversion process and supports ERC-20 EWT, tokens can be withdrawn directly to an Ethereum token address (please see a list of actions by exchanges below, noting that this information should be verified directly with the respective exchange).
If an exchange still supports the original EWC chain and not yet the EWX and ERC-20 upgrade, tokens can be withdrawn to EWC and then bridged to EWX and from there to Ethereum, which has been facilitated by an interface at energywebx.com.
Please confirm the token representation supported by each wallet and/or exchange before making deposits and consider all risks related to token acquisition and management.
1. EWT Bridging Between Chains
Following the 2025 EWT technology and governance upgrade, bridging functionality has been made available through an interface energywebx.com, supporting token holders to move EWT across the following blockchains:
Energy Web Chain (EWC) → Energy Web X (EWX)
Use the Energy Web Bridge at www.energywebx.com
Lift locks tokens on EWC and mints them on EWX.
EWX ↔ Ethereum
Use the Energy Web Bridge at www.energywebx.com
Lift locks tokens on Ethereum and mints them on EWX while lower burns tokens on EWX and unlocks them on Ethereum
There is a step-by-step guide on how to swap your tokens.
When users bridge EWT from the Energy Web Chain (EWC) or Energy Web X (EWX) to Ethereum, the tokens they receive come from the official EWT ERC-20 contract on Ethereum (smart contract that represents EWT on the Ethereum network):
Official ERC-20 contract address: 0xb66a5d30d04f076e78ffb0d045c55846fdcde928
Users are solely responsible for understanding the characteristics and risks associated with interacting with blockchain networks, including staking, bridging, or transferring EWT. Once again, please bear in mind the associated risks, and verify all information presented here directly at the primary source, such as exchanges. Important: EWTb (the legacy bridged EWT token on Ethereum) is not the same as the new official ERC-20 EWT on Ethereum Mainnet. If you still hold EWTb, you must first bridge it back to EWC using the legacy bridge, and only then lift it from EWC to EWX. You cannot bridge EWTb directly to EWX, nor convert it directly into the new ERC-20 EWT on Ethereum via the new bridge.
2. Current Exchange Support for EWT ERC-20
Exchanges are in the process of updating their systems to support the EWT ERC-20 representation. Temporary suspensions of deposits or withdrawals may occur during these system updates. These processes are exchange-managed and follow standard operational procedures.
MEXC Official Announcement on EWT ERC-20 Functional Upgrade
Energy Web Token ERC-20 representation is active
Deposits and withdrawals via Ethereum are enabled.
KuCoin Official Announcement on EWT ERC-20 Functional Upgrade
Energy Web Token ERC-20 representation is active
Deposits and withdrawals via Ethereum are enabled.
Gate.io on EWT ERC-20 Functional Upgrade
Energy Web Token ERC-20 representation is active
Deposits and withdrawals via Ethereum are enabled.
Kraken
Kraken on EWT ERC-20 Functional Upgrade
Continues to support the Energy Web Chain (EWC) representation of EWT
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