# Seller Settlement Flow

### Before Settlement

* The seller owns tokens on the TGE Chain
* The order exists on the Listing Chain
* No tokens have been moved yet

### Initiating Settlement

When the seller clicks the Settle button, the system checks:

* The exact token amount required for this order
* Whether sufficient wrapped tokens already exist on the Listing Chain

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If the balance is insufficient, a bridge step is required.

### Bridging Tokens

The interface will display:

* The exact amount required to settle the order
* The bridge direction (TGE Chain to Listing Chain)

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The seller must:

1. Switch the Network to the TGE Chain

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2. Approve and sign the bridge transaction

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3. Wait for LayerZero confirmation, then click on Settle

**Note: The bridge process may take several minutes depending on LayerZero network conditions.**

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### After Bridging

Once the bridge is confirmed:

* Wrapped tokens are minted on the Listing Chain
* Minted amount equals the bridged amount
* Tokens are backed **1:1** by locked assets on the TGE Chain

The original tokens:

* Are locked in a smart contract
* Remain owned by the seller
* Cannot be reused or withdrawn

### Completing Settlement

After sufficient wrapped balance exists:

* The seller click on settle and signs the settlement transaction

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* Assets are transferred according to contract rules
* Payment is released to the seller
* The order status updates to Settled

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### FAQs

<details>

<summary>When does a seller need to bridge tokens during settlement?</summary>

A bridge step is required if the system detects an insufficient balance of wrapped tokens on the Listing Chain to fulfill the specific order amount.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What actions must a seller take on the TGE Chain to initiate bridging?</summary>

The seller must switch their network to the TGE Chain, then approve and sign the bridge transaction as displayed in the interface.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How long does the bridging process typically take?</summary>

The bridge process may take several minutes, as it depends on the current network conditions of the LayerZero protocol.

</details>

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<summary>What happens to the seller's original tokens after bridging?</summary>

The original tokens are locked in a smart contract on the TGE Chain; they remain owned by the seller but cannot be reused or withdrawn once the bridge is confirmed.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How is the settlement finalized after bridging is complete?</summary>

Once sufficient wrapped balance exists, the seller clicks "Settle" and signs the transaction to release the payment and update the order status to "Settled".

</details>