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This guide explains how to migrate your $KUJI from EVM chains to Kujira and convert them to $RUJI.
Team Rujira
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Apr 4, 2025
Users with $KUJI on EVM chains (Optimism, Arbitrum, Ethereum or BNB) have to first send their $KUJI to the Kujira network to be able to Merge.
To convert your $KUJI tokens to $RUJI, follow the steps outlined below:
(Optional) Create a Keplr Extension Wallet.
Bridge your $KUJI to the Kujira network.
(Optional) Buy $ATOM to transact on the Cosmos Hub Chain.
Convert your $KUJI to $RUJI.
Table of Contents
⚡️(Optional) Create a Keplr Extension Wallet
To be able to complete the Merge, you’ll need an IBC-compatible wallet. If you don’t own one, we recommend using Keplr, as it provides all the necessary functions.
Download and install the Keplr extension from https://www.keplr.app/get.
Once installed, the Keplr extension should open automatically.
Click “Create new wallet”, then in the new window, select “Create new recovery phrase”.
Read the instructions and, after a few seconds, click “I understood, Show my Phrase”.
Your recovery phrase will appear and you have the choice to choose between 12 or 24 words. The more words a recovery phrase contains, the safer it is. Do not share your recovery phrase with anyone. Write it down or store it securely—this is the only way to regain access to your wallet.
On the next screen, enter two words from your recovery phrase, set a wallet name and password, then click “Next”.
In the next window, deselect all chains except Cosmos Hub, then click “Save”. Your wallet is now installed and set up.
Enable Kujira in Keplr
Open the Keplr extension, scroll down, and search for “Kujira” in the search bar.
Click “Enable”, then select the Kujira chain and press “Save”.
Open the Keplr extension again, scroll down, and you should see $KUJI in your asset list.
Next to Kujira, you’ll see a Copy icon. Hover over it to reveal your personal Kujira address.
Click the Copy icon to copy your Kujira address. This is where you will send the $KUJI to.
⚡️Bridge Your $KUJI to the Kujira Network
To bridge $KUJI back to the Kujira Network, we recommend using the bridge: https://app.squidrouter.com/.
In the top right corner, connect your EVM and Keplr wallet.
At the “Pay” section search for KUJI and select the chain you have your $KUJI on. Fill in a small amount for a test transaction or if you have already done that, click “Max”.
At the “Receive” section search for KUJI and select the Kujira chain. The system will automatically calculate the equivalent dollar value in $ATOM.
Press “Give permission to use tokens” and confirm the “Spending cap request”.
Press “Swap” and approve the transaction.
Your $KUJI is now being sent to your KUJI wallet address. This process typically takes around 20 minutes. You can monitor the status of the transaction on the Squidrouter app and once the process is completed, open your Keplr wallet to confirm that the $KUJI has arrived.
⚡️(Optional) Buy $ATOM to Transact on the Cosmos Hub Chain
For the second step and third step of the Merge, you will need to pay gas fees to do a transaction. If you already own $ATOM on the Cosmos Hub, you can skip this step.
Follow These Steps to Buy $ATOM
Go to https://mantaswap.app/ and connect your Keplr wallet in the top right corner.
At the section Swap, search for KUJI and enter 2 as the amount.
At the section To, search for ATOM. The system will automatically calculate the equivalent dollar value in $ATOM.
Click “Swap” and approve the transaction in your Keplr Wallet.
Follow These Steps to IBC Your $ATOM to the Cosmos Hub
Go to https://kujira.network/ and connect your Keplr wallet in the top right corner.
Go to Portfolio at the top, then scroll down to Token and search for your $ATOM.
Press the three dots, click “Withdraw” and choose the Cosmos Hub.
Click “Withdraw Max”, and fill in your address via the Keplr-icon.
Press “Withdraw” and sign the transaction. Your $ATOM is now being sent to the Cosmos Hub.
⚡️(Optional) Buy $RUNE to Transact on THORChain
To perform transactions on THORChain, you’ll need $RUNE to pay for gas fees. If you already own $RUNE on THORChain, you can skip this step.
Follow These Steps to Buy $RUNE
Go to https://rujira.network/swap/GAIA.ATOM/THOR.RUNE and connect your Keplr in the top right corner.
For $ATOM, fill in Amount 0.1. The system will automatically calculate the equivalent dollar value in $RUNE.
Click on “Select Destination” and select your THOR address.
Click “Instant Swap” and approve the transaction in your Keplr Wallet.
⚡️Convert Your $KUJI to $RUJI
To convert your $KUJI from the Kujira network to $RUJI on the THORChain network, follow these steps:
Box 1: Send $KUJI to the Cosmos Hub
Go to rujira.network/merge and connect your Keplr wallet in the top right corner.
The left box (“IBC to Cosmos Hub”) is to send your $KUJI to the Cosmos Hub.
If you're not already on the Kujira network, click “Click here to switch to the Kujira network”.
Click “Balance on Kujira” to select the entire amount. Reduce the total by 0.1 $KUJI to ensure you have enough for gas fees.
Example: If you want to send 100 $KUJI, manually change the amount to 99.9 $KUJI.
Click “Send to Cosmos Hub”, then approve the transaction in the Keplr wallet extension.
Your $KUJI is now being sent to the Cosmos Hub.
Box 2: Deposit $KUJI on THORChain
The middle box (“Deposit on THORChain”) is to deposit your $KUJI to THORChain.
If you're not already on the Cosmos Hub network, click “Click here to switch to the Cosmos Hub network”.
(Optional: If your “Balance on Cosmos Hub” doesn't show the expected amount, refresh the page.)
Click “Balance on Cosmos Hub” to select the entire amount.
Click “Deposit”, then approve the transaction in the Keplr wallet extension.
Your $KUJI is now being deposited on THORChain
Box 3: Convert $KUJI to $RUJI
The box on the right(“Convert to RUJI”) is to complete the final step to convert $KUJI to $RUJI.
If you're not already on the THORChain network, click “Click here to switch to the THORChain network”.
(Optional: If your “Balance on THORChain” doesn’t update within a minute, refresh the page.)
Click “Balance on THORChain” to select the entire amount.
Click “Merge to RUJI”, then approve the transaction in the Keplr wallet extension.
Once your $KUJI has been converted to $RUJI, you have successfully completed the Merge!
⚡️Claiming Your $RUJI Tokens
You will be able to claim your $RUJI on Token Generation Event (TGE) day, which will be announced at a later date. Once $RUJI is live, you can partially or fully claim your tokens on rujira.network/merge. For now, gas fees for interacting with the App Layer are set to 0, so you can claim your tokens and explore the ecosystem without paying any gas.
You have a few options for how to use your $RUJI:
Keep your tokens locked in the Merge contract and earn bonus tokens.
Unlock your tokens, start staking, and earn USDC rewards from protocol fees.
Unlock your tokens and use them within RUJI products.
Keep in mind that withdrawing from the Merge contract is a one-way bridge, meaning you won’t be able to deposit your tokens back in.
Stay updated on the TGE by following announcements from the Rujira X main account.
⚡️Questions and Help
We understand that some parts of the Merge are difficult, and that issues can arise. If you need support with the Merge, please join our official Telegram chat (https://t.me/Rujira_Community) and we will help you with any question you have. In our official Telegram chat, make sure to only interact with team members and admins (with a tag in their name), and never answer to any DM's. None of the team members and admins will DM you first, so anyone who does is most likely a scammer.
We also want to emphasize that all official updates, links, and announcements will come exclusively from the official Rujira X account. Any other sources claiming to provide guidance, links, or assistance are most likely scams. We urge you to stay vigilant and avoid engaging with unverified actors.
