Users with Merge Tokens on the Kujira Network
This guide explains how to migrate your Merge tokens from Kujira to THORChain and convert them to $RUJI.
This guide explains how to migrate your Merge tokens from Kujira to THORChain and convert them to $RUJI.
Desktop users that hold $KUJI, $rKUJI, $FZN, $NSTK and $WINK on the Kujira Network should follow the steps outlined below:
- (Optional) Buy $ATOM to transact on the Cosmos Hub Chain.
- (Optional) Create a Keplr Extension Wallet.
- Convert your Merge tokens to $RUJI.
⚡️(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/ and connect your Keplr in the top right corner.
- Select “from” token $ATOM on Cosmos Hub and “to” token $RUNE on THORChain.
- For $ATOM, fill in Amount 0.1. The system will automatically calculate the equivalent dollar value in $RUNE.
- Click “Initiate Swap” and approve the transaction in your Keplr Wallet.
⚡️(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 if you currently hold them on a centralized exchange or on another chain.
⚡️Convert Your Merge Tokens to $RUJI
To convert your Merge tokens on the Kujira network to $RUJI on the THORChain network, follow the steps outlined below. We will take $KUJI as an example but you will have to repeat these steps for every Merge token you own. You can swap between the tokens via the icons above the middle box.
Send $KUJI to Rujira and Deposit KUJI to merge to RUJI
Both sending KUJI from Kujira to Rujira and depositing KUJI in the RUJI merge contract are done via the same interface. In our example we assume that you haven’t sent any assets to Rujira yet, nor merged.
- Enter the amount of KUJI you have on Rujira and leave 0.1 KUJI for gas fees. The button will tell you to “Deposit KUJI to Merge to RUJI”.

- Next step is to deposit from Kujira chain (or Cosmos Hub) to Rujira.

- After depositing KUJI from Kujira (or Cosmos Hub) to Rujira, you should see the KUJI amount that arrive on Rujira.
- Select the KUJI amount on Rujira and click Merge to RUJI.

That’s it. Your KUJI is now merged in the RUJI merge contract. Repeat this process for each of the Merge tokens you own.
⚡️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.