Step-by-step guide to moving assets from Ethereum to Arbitrum L2 for lower fees.
BridgingBeginner15-20 minutes6 stepsPrerequisites: ETH or tokens on Ethereum, ETH for gas
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Quick Overview
1Choose a Bridge
2Connect Wallet
3Select Asset and Amount
4Review and Confirm
5Wait for Confirmation
6Verify Receipt
Arbitrum is an Ethereum Layer 2 network offering 10-100x lower fees while maintaining Ethereum security. Bridging lets you move assets to take advantage of these savings.
Why Bridge to Arbitrum?
Benefits:
10-100x lower transaction fees
Same Ethereum security
Access to Arbitrum-native DeFi
Fast transaction confirmations
Bridge Options:
Bridge
Speed
Fee
Security
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Official Bridge
10-15 min
$5-15
Highest
Across
1-5 min
$2-8
High
Stargate
1-5 min
$3-10
High
Recommended: Official Bridge for Large Amounts
For amounts over $10,000, use the official Arbitrum bridge for maximum security.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Choose a Bridge
Go to bridge.arbitrum.io for the official bridge, or use Across/Stargate for faster transfers.
Tips
✓Official bridge is safest for large amounts
2
Connect Wallet
Connect your wallet to the bridge interface.
Warnings
⚠Verify you are on the correct URL
3
Select Asset and Amount
Choose what token to bridge and enter the amount.
Tips
✓Bridge ETH first for gas on Arbitrum
4
Review and Confirm
Check the fees and estimated time, then confirm the transaction.
Tips
✓Official bridge takes ~15 minutes
5
Wait for Confirmation
Wait for the bridge transaction to complete. Add Arbitrum network to MetaMask if needed.
Tips
✓Network RPC: arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
✓Chain ID: 42161
6
Verify Receipt
Check your Arbitrum balance on arbiscan.io or in MetaMask.