How to Bridge an ERC-20 Token to Arbitrum

Using the Arbitrum Bridge is the official method provided by Arbitrum. It's a user-friendly interface that works with most ERC-20 tokens.

Bridging tokens to Arbitrum allows you to take advantage of lower fees and faster transactions on this Layer 2 scaling solution. Follow these steps to bridge your ERC-20 tokens from Ethereum mainnet to Arbitrum:

1. Connect your wallet

   • Use a compatible wallet like MetaMask

   • Ensure you have ETH for gas fees on both networks

2. Choose a bridge

   • Popular options include the Arbitrum Bridge or third-party bridges like Hop or Across

   • For this tutorial, we'll use the official Arbitrum Bridge (bridge.arbitrum.io)

3. Select token and amount

   • Choose the ERC-20 token you want to bridge

   • Enter the amount you wish to transfer

4. Approve the token

   • If it's your first time bridging this token, you'll need to approve it

   • This requires a separate transaction

5. Initiate the bridge

   • Confirm the transaction in your wallet

   • Pay the Ethereum gas fee

6. Wait for confirmation

   • The bridging process typically takes about 10 minutes

   • You can track the status on Arbiscan

7. Add Arbitrum network to your wallet

   • If you haven't already, add Arbitrum to your wallet

   • You can find network details on Arbitrum's website

8. Add the token to your Arbitrum wallet

   • Import the token address on Arbitrum

   • You should now see your bridged tokens

By following these steps, you can efficiently bridge your ERC-20 tokens to the Arbitrum network and begin exploring its ecosystem.

Remember to always double-check addresses and amounts before confirming transactions. Happy bridging!