Nexus Core SDK API Reference
The Nexus Core SDK provides a comprehensive set of APIs for cross-chain bridging, token transfers, and balance management across multiple EVM chains.
Quick Start
Typescript
import { NexusSDK } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Initialize SDK
const sdk = new NexusSDK({ network: 'mainnet' });
await sdk.initialize(provider); // Your wallet provider
 
// Get unified balances
const balances = await sdk.getUnifiedBalances();
console.log('All balances:', balances);
 
// Bridge tokens
const bridgeResult = await sdk.bridge({
  token: 'USDC',
  amount: 100,
  chainId: 137, // to Polygon
  sourceChains: [10, 42161], // Only use USDC from `Optimism` and `Arbitrum` as source for bridge
});
 
// Transfer tokens (automatically optimized)
const transferResult = await sdk.transfer({
  token: 'ETH',
  amount: 0.1,
  chainId: 1, // Uses direct transfer if ETH + gas available on Ethereum
  recipient: '0x742d35Cc6634C0532925a3b8D4C9db96c4b4Db45',
  sourceChains: [8453], // Only use ETH from `Base` as source for bridge
});
 
const executeResult = await sdk.execute({
  contractAddress,
  contractAbi: contractAbi,
  functionName: functionName,
  buildFunctionParams: (
    token: SUPPORTED_TOKENS,
    amount: string,
    chainId: SUPPORTED_CHAINS_IDS,
    user: `0x${string}`,
  ) => {
    const decimals = TOKEN_METADATA[token].decimals;
    const amountWei = parseUnits(amount, decimals);
    const tokenAddr = TOKEN_CONTRACT_ADDRESSES[token][chainId];
    return { functionParams: [tokenAddr, amountWei, user, 0] };
  },
  value: ethValue,
  tokenApproval: {
    token: 'USDC',
    amount: '100000000',
  },
});Configuration Options
Supported Chains
Mainnet
| Network | Chain ID | Native Currency | Status | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | 1 | ETH | ✅ | 
| Optimism | 10 | ETH | ✅ | 
| Polygon | 137 | MATIC | ✅ | 
| Arbitrum | 42161 | ETH | ✅ | 
| Avalanche | 43114 | AVAX | ✅ | 
| Base | 8453 | ETH | ✅ | 
| Scroll | 534351 | ETH | ✅ | 
| Sophon | 50104 | SOPH | ✅ | 
| Kaia | 8217 | KAIA | ✅ | 
| BNB Chain | 56 | BNB | ✅ | 
| HyperEVM | 9000000 | HYPE | ✅ | 
Supported Tokens
| Token | Name | Decimals | Networks | 
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | Ethereum | 18 | All EVM chains | 
| USDC | USD Coin | 6 | All supported | 
| USDT | Tether USD | 6 | All supported | 
API Reference
Initialization
Typescript
import { NexusSDK } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
import type { NexusNetwork } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Mainnet (default)
const sdk = new NexusSDK();
 
// Testnet
const sdk = new NexusSDK({ network: 'testnet' as NexusNetwork });
 
// Initialize with provider (required)
await sdk.initialize(window.ethereum); // Returns: Promise<void>Event Handling
Typescript
import type { OnIntentHook, OnAllowanceHook, EventListener } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Intent approval flows
sdk.setOnIntentHook(({ intent, allow, deny, refresh }: Parameters<OnIntentHook>[0]) => {
  // This is a hook for the dev to show user the intent, the sources and associated fees
 
  // intent: Intent data containing sources and fees for display purpose
 
  // allow(): accept the current intent and continue the flow
 
  // deny(): deny the intent and stop the flow
 
  // refresh(): should be on a timer of 5s to refresh the intent
  // (old intents might fail due to fee changes if not refreshed)
  if (userConfirms) allow();
  else deny();
});
 
// Allowance approvals
sdk.setOnAllowanceHook(({ allow, deny, sources }: Parameters<OnAllowanceHook>[0]) => {
  // This is a hook for the dev to show user the allowances that need to be setup
  // for the current tx to happen.
 
  // sources: an array of objects with minAllowance, chainID, token symbol, etc.
 
  // allow(allowances): continues the transaction flow with `allowances` array
  // allowances.length === sources.length;
  // valid values are "max" | "min" | string | bigint
 
  // deny(): stops the flow
  allow(['min']); // or ['max'] or custom amounts
});
 
// Account/chain changes
sdk.onAccountChanged((account) => console.log('Account:', account));
sdk.onChainChanged((chainId) => console.log('Chain:', chainId));Progress Events for All Operations
Typescript
import { NEXUS_EVENTS, ProgressStep } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Bridge & Execute Progress
const unsubscribeBridgeExecuteExpected = sdk.nexusEvents.on(
  NEXUS_EVENTS.BRIDGE_EXECUTE_EXPECTED_STEPS,
  (steps: ProgressStep[]) => {
    console.log(
      'Bridge & Execute steps →',
      steps.map((s) => s.typeID),
    );
  },
);
 
const unsubscribeBridgeExecuteCompleted = sdk.nexusEvents.on(
  NEXUS_EVENTS.BRIDGE_EXECUTE_COMPLETED_STEPS,
  (step: ProgressStep) => {
    console.log('Bridge & Execute completed →', step.typeID, step.data);
 
    if (step.typeID === 'IS' && step.data.explorerURL) {
      console.log('View transaction:', step.data.explorerURL);
    }
  },
);
 
// Transfer & Bridge Progress (optimized operations)
const unsubscribeTransferExpected = sdk.nexusEvents.on(
  NEXUS_EVENTS.EXPECTED_STEPS,
  (steps: ProgressStep[]) => {
    console.log(
      'Transfer/Bridge steps →',
      steps.map((s) => s.typeID),
    );
    // For direct transfers: ['CS', 'TS', 'IS'] (3 steps, ~5-15s)
  },
);
 
const unsubscribeTransferCompleted = sdk.nexusEvents.on(
  NEXUS_EVENTS.STEP_COMPLETE,
  (step: ProgressStep) => {
    console.log('Transfer/Bridge completed →', step.typeID, step.data);
 
    if (step.typeID === 'IS' && step.data.explorerURL) {
      // Transaction submitted with hash - works for both direct and CA
      console.log('Transaction hash:', step.data.transactionHash);
      console.log('Explorer URL:', step.data.explorerURL);
    }
  },
);
 
// Cleanup
return () => {
  unsubscribeBridgeExecuteExpected();
  unsubscribeBridgeExecuteCompleted();
  unsubscribeTransferExpected();
  unsubscribeTransferCompleted();
};The SDK emits consistent event patterns for all operations:
Bridge & Execute Operations:
- bridge_execute_expected_steps- once with full ordered array of- ProgressSteps
- bridge_execute_completed_steps- many; one per finished step with runtime data
Transfer & Bridge Operations:
- expected_steps- once with full ordered array of- ProgressSteps
- step_complete- many; one per finished step with runtime data
All events include the same typeID structure and runtime data such as transactionHash, explorerURL, confirmations, error, etc. This provides consistent progress tracking whether using optimized direct operations or chain abstraction.
Unified Balance(s)
Typescript
import type { UserAsset, TokenBalance } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Get all balances across chains
const balances: UserAsset[] = await sdk.getUnifiedBalances();
 
// Get balance for specific token
const usdcBalance: UserAsset | undefined = await sdk.getUnifiedBalance('USDC');Bridge Operations
Typescript
import type { BridgeParams, BridgeResult, SimulationResult } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Bridge tokens between chains
const result: BridgeResult = await sdk.bridge({
  token: 'USDC',
  amount: 100,
  chainId: 137,
} as BridgeParams);
 
// Simulate bridge to preview costs
const simulation: SimulationResult = await sdk.simulateBridge({
  token: 'USDC',
  amount: 100,
  chainId: 137,
});Transfer Operations
Typescript
import type { TransferParams, TransferResult } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Smart transfer with automatic optimization
const result: TransferResult = await sdk.transfer({
  token: 'USDC',
  amount: 100,
  chainId: 42161, // Arbitrum
  recipient: '0x...',
} as TransferParams);
 
// The SDK automatically:
// 1. Checks if you have USDC + ETH for gas on Arbitrum
// 2. Uses direct EVM transfer if available (faster, cheaper)
// 3. Falls back to chain abstraction if local funds insufficient
 
// Simulate transfer to preview costs and optimization path
const simulation: SimulationResult = await sdk.simulateTransfer({
  token: 'USDC',
  amount: 100,
  chainId: 42161,
  recipient: '0x...',
});
 
// Check if direct transfer will be used
console.log('Fees:', simulation.intent.fees);
// For direct transfers: gasSupplied shows actual native token cost
// For CA transfers: includes additional CA routing feesExecute Operations
Typescript
import type {
  ExecuteParams,
  ExecuteResult,
  ExecuteSimulation,
  BridgeAndExecuteParams,
  BridgeAndExecuteResult,
  BridgeAndExecuteSimulationResult,
} from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Execute contract functions with dynamic parameter builder - Compound V3 Supply
const result: ExecuteResult = await sdk.execute({
  toChainId: 1,
  contractAddress: '0xc3d688B66703497DAA19211EEdff47f25384cdc3', // Compound V3 USDC Market
  contractAbi: [
    {
      inputs: [
        { internalType: 'address', name: 'asset', type: 'address' },
        { internalType: 'uint256', name: 'amount', type: 'uint256' },
      ],
      name: 'supply',
      outputs: [],
      stateMutability: 'nonpayable',
      type: 'function',
    },
  ],
  functionName: 'supply',
  buildFunctionParams: (
    token: SUPPORTED_TOKENS,
    amount: string,
    chainId: SUPPORTED_CHAINS_IDS,
    userAddress: `0x${string}`,
  ) => {
    const decimals = TOKEN_METADATA[token].decimals;
    const amountWei = parseUnits(amount, decimals);
    const tokenAddress = TOKEN_CONTRACT_ADDRESSES[token][chainId];
    return {
      functionParams: [tokenAddress, amountWei],
    };
  },
  waitForReceipt: true,
  requiredConfirmations: 3,
  tokenApproval: {
    token: 'USDC',
    amount: '1000000', // Amount in token units
  },
} as ExecuteParams);
 
// Simulate execute to preview costs and check for approval requirements
const simulation: ExecuteSimulation = await sdk.simulateExecute(executeParams);
if (!simulation.success) {
  console.log('Simulation failed:', simulation.error);
  // Error might indicate missing token approval
}
 
// Bridge tokens and execute contract function - Yearn Vault Deposit
const bridgeAndExecuteResult: BridgeAndExecuteResult = await sdk.bridgeAndExecute({
  token: 'USDC',
  amount: '100000000', // 100 USDC (6 decimals)
  toChainId: 1, // Ethereum
  sourceChains: [8453], // Only use USDC from `Base` as source for bridge
  execute: {
    contractAddress: '0xa354F35829Ae975e850e23e9615b11Da1B3dC4DE', // Yearn USDC Vault
    contractAbi: [
      {
        inputs: [
          { internalType: 'uint256', name: 'assets', type: 'uint256' },
          { internalType: 'address', name: 'receiver', type: 'address' },
        ],
        name: 'deposit',
        outputs: [{ internalType: 'uint256', name: 'shares', type: 'uint256' }],
        stateMutability: 'nonpayable',
        type: 'function',
      },
    ],
    functionName: 'deposit',
    buildFunctionParams: (
      token: SUPPORTED_TOKENS,
      amount: string,
      chainId: SUPPORTED_CHAINS_IDS,
      userAddress: `0x${string}`,
    ) => {
      const decimals = TOKEN_METADATA[token].decimals;
      const amountWei = parseUnits(amount, decimals);
      return {
        functionParams: [amountWei, userAddress],
      };
    },
    tokenApproval: {
      token: 'USDC',
      amount: '100000000',
    },
  },
  waitForReceipt: true,
} as BridgeAndExecuteParams);
 
// Comprehensive simulation with detailed step analysis and approval handling
const simulation: BridgeAndExecuteSimulationResult = await sdk.simulateBridgeAndExecute(params);
 
// The simulation provides detailed step analysis:
console.log('Steps:', simulation.steps);
 
console.log('Total estimated cost:', simulation.totalEstimatedCost);
 
console.log('Approval required:', simulation.metadata?.approvalRequired);
console.log('Bridge receive amount:', simulation.metadata?.bridgeReceiveAmount);Allowance Management
Typescript
import type { AllowanceResponse } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Check allowances
const allowances: AllowanceResponse[] = await sdk.getAllowance(137, ['USDC', 'USDT']);
 
// Set allowances
await sdk.setAllowance(137, ['USDC'], 1000000n);
 
// Revoke allowances
await sdk.revokeAllowance(137, ['USDC']);Intent Management
Typescript
import type { RequestForFunds } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Get user's transaction intents
const intents: RequestForFunds[] = await sdk.getMyIntents(1);Utilities
All utility functions are available under sdk.utils:
Typescript
import type { ChainMetadata, TokenMetadata, SUPPORTED_TOKENS } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Address utilities
const isValid: boolean = sdk.utils.isValidAddress('0x...');
const shortened: string = sdk.utils.truncateAddress('0x...');
 
// Balance formatting
const formatted: string = sdk.utils.formatBalance('1000000', 6);
const units: bigint = sdk.utils.parseUnits('100.5', 6);
const readable: string = sdk.utils.formatUnits(100500000n, 6);
 
// Token amount formatting
const formattedAmount: string = sdk.utils.formatTokenAmount('1000000', 'USDC'); // "1.0 USDC"
const testnetFormatted: string = sdk.utils.formatTestnetTokenAmount('1000000', 'USDC'); // "1.0 USDC"
 
// Chain & token info
const chainMeta: ChainMetadata | undefined = sdk.utils.getChainMetadata(137);
const tokenMeta: TokenMetadata | undefined = sdk.utils.getTokenMetadata('USDC');
const mainnetTokenMeta: TokenMetadata | undefined = sdk.utils.getMainnetTokenMetadata('USDC');
const testnetTokenMeta: TokenMetadata | undefined = sdk.utils.getTestnetTokenMetadata('USDC');
 
// Chain/token validation
const isSupported: boolean = sdk.utils.isSupportedChain(137);
const isSupportedToken: boolean = sdk.utils.isSupportedToken('USDC');
 
// Get supported chains
const chains: Array<{ id: number; name: string; logo: string }> = sdk.utils.getSupportedChains();
 
// Swap discovery utilities
const swapOptions: SupportedChainsResult = sdk.utils.getSwapSupportedChainsAndTokens();
 
// Chain ID conversion
const hexChainId: string = sdk.utils.chainIdToHex(137);
const decimalChainId: number = sdk.utils.hexToChainId('0x89');Provider Methods
Typescript
import type { EthereumProvider, RequestArguments } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Get chain abstracted provider
const provider: EthereumProvider = sdk.getEVMProviderWithCA();
 
// Make EIP-1193 requests
const result = await sdk.request({
  method: 'eth_accounts',
  params: [],
} as RequestArguments);
 
// Cleanup
await sdk.deinit();Usage Examples
Basic Bridge with Result Handling
Typescript
import { NexusSDK, type BridgeResult } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
const sdk = new NexusSDK();
await sdk.initialize(window.ethereum);
 
try {
  const result: BridgeResult = await sdk.bridge({
    token: 'USDC',
    amount: 100,
    chainId: 137,
  });
 
  if (result.success) {
    console.log('✅ Bridge successful!');
    if (result.explorerUrl) {
      console.log('View transaction:', result.explorerUrl);
    }
  } else {
    console.error('❌ Bridge failed:', result.error);
  }
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Bridge error:', error);
}Execute with Receipt Confirmation
Typescript
import type { ExecuteResult } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// MakerDAO DSR (Dai Savings Rate) Deposit
const result: ExecuteResult = await sdk.execute({
  toChainId: 1,
  contractAddress: '0x373238337Bfe1146fb49989fc222523f83081dDb', // DSR Manager
  contractAbi: [
    {
      inputs: [
        { internalType: 'address', name: 'usr', type: 'address' },
        { internalType: 'uint256', name: 'wad', type: 'uint256' },
      ],
      name: 'join',
      outputs: [],
      stateMutability: 'nonpayable',
      type: 'function',
    },
  ],
  functionName: 'join',
  buildFunctionParams: (
    token: SUPPORTED_TOKENS,
    amount: string,
    chainId: SUPPORTED_CHAINS_IDS,
    userAddress: `0x${string}`,
  ) => {
    const decimals = TOKEN_METADATA[token].decimals;
    const amountWei = parseUnits(amount, decimals);
    return {
      functionParams: [userAddress, amountWei],
    };
  },
  waitForReceipt: true,
  requiredConfirmations: 3,
  tokenApproval: {
    token: 'USDC', // Will be converted to DAI in the bridge
    amount: '1000000',
  },
});
 
console.log('Transaction hash:', result.transactionHash);
console.log('Explorer URL:', result.explorerUrl);
console.log('Gas used:', result.gasUsed);
console.log('Confirmations:', result.confirmations);Complete Portfolio Management
Typescript
import type { UserAsset, ChainMetadata } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Get complete balance overview
const balances: UserAsset[] = await sdk.getUnifiedBalances();
 
for (const asset of balances) {
  console.log(`\n${asset.symbol}: ${asset.balance}`);
  console.log(`Fiat value: $${asset.balanceInFiat || 0}`);
 
  if (asset.breakdown) {
    console.log('Chain breakdown:');
    for (const chainBalance of asset.breakdown) {
      const chain: ChainMetadata | undefined = sdk.utils.getChainMetadata(chainBalance.chain.id);
      console.log(`  ${chain?.name}: ${chainBalance.balance}`);
    }
  }
}Error Handling
Typescript
import type { BridgeResult } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
try {
  const result: BridgeResult = await sdk.bridge({ token: 'USDC', amount: 100, chainId: 137 });
 
  if (!result.success) {
    // Handle bridge failure
    console.error('Bridge failed:', result.error);
  }
} catch (error) {
  if (error.message.includes('User denied')) {
    // User cancelled transaction
  } else if (error.message.includes('Insufficient')) {
    // Insufficient balance
  } else if (error.message.includes('Unsupported')) {
    // Unsupported chain or token
  } else {
    // Other errors
    console.error('Unexpected error:', error);
  }
}Typescript
import type { ExecuteSimulation, ExecuteResult } from '@avail-project/nexus-core';
 
// Simulate before executing
const simulation: ExecuteSimulation = await sdk.simulateExecute(params);
if (simulation.success) {
  const result: ExecuteResult = await sdk.execute(params);
}
 
// Cleanup when done
sdk.removeAllListeners();
await sdk.deinit();TypeScript Support
The SDK is fully typed with comprehensive TypeScript definitions. Import the types you need:
Typescript
import type {
  BridgeParams,
  BridgeResult,
  TransferParams,
  TransferResult,
  ExecuteParams,
  ExecuteResult,
  ExecuteSimulation,
  BridgeAndExecuteParams,
  BridgeAndExecuteResult,
  SimulationResult,
  SwapInput,
  SwapResult,
  SwapBalances,
  SupportedChainsResult,
  DESTINATION_SWAP_TOKENS,
  UserAsset,
  TokenBalance,
  AllowanceResponse,
  ChainMetadata,
  TokenMetadata,
  OnIntentHook,
  OnAllowanceHook,
  EthereumProvider,
  RequestArguments,
  EventListener,
  NexusNetwork,
} from '@avail-project/nexus-core';Last updated on