You'll need to wait until the bridge transaction status updates to 'ready to claim'. Unfortunately, there's no exact ETA for when this might happen, as it can vary depending on several factors. In some cases, the delay could be due to network congestion or technical issues on the bridge's end. It's best to wait

If your bridge transaction has been hanging in delayed mode for almost two days, you're likely dealing with something common in crypto bridges, like network traffic jams, low gas fees, or built-in security waits such as challenge periods on setups like Base or Arbitrum, where things can drag on for up to seven days or more in busy times. The typical hold-up varies by the bridge— for example, big transfers on Coinbase might need up to a week, while others like Linea or Multichain have seen folks waiting 36 hours to over a week due to glitches or high demand, but most resolve on their own once the system catches up. To push things along, check if it's still pending in your wallet like MetaMask and try bumping up the gas fee to speed it or cancel and retry; switch to a different RPC endpoint if the network feels sluggish, or clear your wallet's transaction history without losing funds. Many people on X have shared similar headaches, like ETH getting trapped on the wrong chain with Base, fixed by devs deploying rescue contracts after weeks, or Katana withdrawals taking 12 hours due to backlog— resolutions often came from waiting it out, reaching out to the bridge's support team, or using alternatives like third-party bridges for faster routes. If it's really stuck, some suggest contacting recovery helpers, but always verify them to avoid scams.

If your bridge transaction has been stuck in “delayed” for almost 48 hours, here’s what you need to know.

When you move funds across chains, bridges often rely on multiple validators/guardians to confirm the transfer. If one or more signatures are missing or the destination chain is congested, your transaction may appear stuck in “delayed.” Normal wait times range from a few minutes to several hours, but delays beyond 24 hours usually mean either the bridge network had an outage, the destination blockchain is experiencing issues, or your transaction got stuck waiting for relayers.

What you can do now You should first check the bridge’s official status page or Twitter/Discord for any reported downtime. Then, take the transaction hash and verify it on the block explorer for both the source and destination chains — this helps confirm if funds actually left the source chain or are just pending relay. If the transaction is confirmed on the source chain but not delivered to the destination, the issue lies with the bridge relayers. In that case, you’ll need to contact the bridge provider’s support (e.g., Wormhole, LayerZero, etc.) and provide your wallet address, transaction hash, and time of transfer.

Best practices next time To avoid stress, always test with a small transfer first and ensure you keep enough native tokens for gas on the destination chain. If you’re transferring during periods of heavy network activity (weekends or major token launches), expect longer delays.

Bridge transaction delays on Sui often stem from cross-chain congestion, validator threshold checks, or RPC latency in the bridging protocol. Typical wait times vary by bridge (e.g., Wormhole, Celer) but exceeding 24–48 hours may indicate a bottleneck. First, verify the transaction on both source and destination explorers (e.g., Suiscan, Etherscan) to confirm pending status. Contact the bridge’s support with your TX hash for manual escalation—many have Discord channels for stuck transactions. To avoid future delays, opt for bridges with status tracking dashboards and higher validator participation rates.

For a delayed bridge transaction:

1. Check Status – Use the bridge’s explorer with your TX ID.
2. Contact Support – Reach out to the bridge team (e.g., Wormhole, Celer) with details.
3. Wait – Some delays are normal during congestion or upgrades.

If Stuck Beyond 72h:

• Support can often manually reprocess it.

Prevention:
✔ Always test with a small amount first.

(Most bridges resolve automatically—patience is key.)

Bridge delays are unfortunately pretty common. The usual wait time can vary a lot, from a few hours to, in some rare cases, several days. It mostly depends on network congestion at the destination.

First, check the transaction on the block explorer for both chains. That'll confirm it's just delayed and not actually failed. If it's still pending, you usually just have to wait it out. The network will process it when congestion eases up.

I had a transfer sit for about 36 hours once during a big NFT mint. It was frustrating, but it finally went through on its own. You can sometimes check the bridge's status page or their Discord for updates on known delays.

If your bridge transaction has been in a 'delayed' state for almost 48 hours, it's not normal, but it’s not unheard of either—especially during network congestion, contract upgrades, or validator issues. Typically, most bridge transactions complete within minutes to a few hours. When it takes this long, you should first check the bridge's status page (if available) or look up your transaction hash on a block explorer to confirm it's still pending. Sometimes, delays occur on the destination chain due to finality issues or relayer problems. You can try reaching out to the bridge’s official support channels (like Discord or Telegram), and in some cases, you might be able to manually re-submit or re-trigger the transaction from their UI if they offer that feature.

You can read more about how to handle delays and what options are available on the bridge’s documentation or support FAQ. Here's a helpful link to get started: Understanding Delayed Transactions in Cross-Chain Bridges

Optional transaction block you might use if the UI supports it:

# Depending on the bridge, re-trigger might look like this in the UI:
Click on "Retry" or "Resubmit" under your transaction entry.

Reaching out to the support team with your wallet address and transaction ID can often speed things up.

You'll need to wait until the bridge transaction status updates to 'ready to claim'. Unfortunately, there's no exact ETA for when this might happen, as it can vary depending on several factors. In some cases, the delay could be due to network congestion or technical issues on the bridge's end. It's best to wait