Manta BridgeWhat does "ready to prove" mean?
Ready to prove means the withdrawal can now be proven on Ethereum Mainnet. It is an intermediate action state, not the final release of funds.
The Manta bridge SDK withdrawal guide names the state as READY_TO_PROVE and places it after WAIT_TO_PROVE. When the bridge app surfaces this stage, switch to Ethereum and submit the prove transaction with your wallet.
| Status | What it means | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| wait-to-prove | The withdrawal has been initiated but cannot be proven yet. | Wait and keep the transaction visible in bridge history. |
| ready-to-prove | The withdrawal is ready for an Ethereum proof transaction. | Switch to Ethereum Mainnet and prove the withdrawal. |
| in-challenge-period | The proof is submitted and the withdrawal is in the rollup challenge period. | Wait; do not expect the final complete button yet. |
| ready-for-relay | The withdrawal is ready for the final Ethereum-side completion. | Return to history and submit the complete or relay action. |
| relayed | The withdrawal has reached the final documented state. | No further bridge action is expected for that withdrawal. |
What happens during the challenge period?
During the challenge period, the proved withdrawal waits before it can be finalized on Ethereum. This is part of the OP Stack withdrawal security model, so it is not the same as a normal pending transfer.
The user-facing point is simple: once the withdrawal is in-challenge-period, there may be nothing to click until the state changes. For the full start-to-finish flow, read how to withdraw from Manta Pacific to Ethereum.
What happens if I don't complete a ready withdrawal?
If a withdrawal is ready-for-relay and you do not complete it, the process remains unfinished until the final Ethereum-side action is submitted. The status is a prompt to act, not a confirmation that the exit already completed.
Because the final action is on Ethereum, you need ETH for gas on Ethereum Mainnet. If the status looks confusing, compare it against the SDK state list in the documented withdrawal status enum or use the JS SDK guide for developer-oriented flows. For route selection, compare native and third-party Manta routes.
Finish the exit deliberately: when the state becomes ready-for-relay, return to Manta Bridge history and complete the Ethereum-side transaction instead of assuming the wait alone released funds.
Open BridgeWhat does "ready to prove" mean?
Ready to prove means the withdrawal has progressed far enough that you can switch to Ethereum Mainnet and submit the proof transaction. It is an actionable state, not the final withdrawal state, so the funds are not yet available on Ethereum.
What happens during the challenge period?
After the proof transaction, the withdrawal enters the standard rollup challenge period. During this stage the user generally waits; the next user-facing action comes after the withdrawal becomes ready for the final relay or complete step on Ethereum.
What does "relayed" mean?
Relayed is the finished withdrawal status in the SDK state list. It means the Ethereum-side completion has been submitted and the withdrawal message has been relayed, so the exit process has reached its final documented state.
Do I need to pay gas at the prove and complete steps?
Yes. Proving and completing a withdrawal are Ethereum Mainnet actions, so they require Ethereum gas. The original withdrawal initiation also requires Manta Pacific gas, and Manta Pacific uses ETH as its gas token.
What happens if I don't complete a ready withdrawal?
If a withdrawal is ready for the final action and you do not complete it, the bridge process remains unfinished from the user's perspective. Return to the transaction history and complete or relay it when you are ready and can pay the required Ethereum gas.