What is Arbitrum Bridge?
Arbitrum Bridge is the official gateway for transferring assets between Ethereum mainnet and Arbitrum's Layer 2 networks. As part of the Arbitrum suite of scaling solutions, the bridge provides:
- 90% lower fees compared to Ethereum mainnet
- EVM-compatible environment with full smart contract support
- Secure transfers backed by Ethereum's security
- Fast withdrawals with multiple speed options
- Support for tokens including ETH, stablecoins, and ERC-20s
How Arbitrum Bridge Works
Watch this official tutorial to understand how to bridge assets between Ethereum and Arbitrum:
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Key Features of Arbitrum Bridge
Ultra-Low Fees
Enjoy Ethereum transactions with 90% lower gas costs by moving your activity to Arbitrum.
Full EVM Compatibility
All your existing Ethereum tools and dapps work seamlessly on Arbitrum.
Secure Withdrawals
Multiple withdrawal speed options to balance cost and security.
Token Support
Bridge ETH, stablecoins, and popular ERC-20 tokens.
Arbitrum Bridge by the Numbers
How to Use Arbitrum Bridge
- Connect your wallet (MetaMask recommended) to the Arbitrum Bridge
- Select direction - Ethereum to Arbitrum or vice versa
- Choose token and enter amount to bridge
- Review transaction details including estimated fees
- Confirm transaction in your wallet
- Wait for completion (typically 10-30 minutes)
Arbitrum Bridge vs Alternatives
| Feature | Arbitrum Bridge | Optimism Bridge | Polygon Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Withdrawal Time | 7 days (or pay for instant) | 7 days | 20-30 min |
| Security Model | Optimistic Rollup | Optimistic Rollup | Plasma + PoS |
| EVM Compatibility | Full | Full | Full |
| Token Support | ETH + ERC-20s | ETH + ERC-20s | ETH + ERC-20s + MATIC |
User Testimonials
"Arbitrum Bridge has saved me thousands in gas fees. The process is simple and the security gives me peace of mind when moving large amounts."
- DeFi Trader
"As a developer, I appreciate how seamless it is to bridge test ETH to Arbitrum for dapp development. The documentation is excellent."
- Smart Contract Developer