Bridging tokens to Arbitrum

Transferring tokens to Arbitrum can be done through various methods, including official bridges and multi-chain platforms. This guide outlines the steps for using the official Arbitrum Bridge, as well as bridges offered by Camelot's partners.

Using the Official Arbitrum Bridge (Ethereum to Arbitrum)

1. Go to the Arbitrum Bridge website and connect your wallet, ensuring you're on the Ethereum mainnet.

2. Enter the ETH amount you wish to move to Arbitrum and select "Move funds to Arbitrum One".

3. Approve the transaction in your wallet. This process, while conducted on layer 1, benefits from Arbitrum's reduced gas fees.

4. Confirm the displayed amount.

5. The transaction will then be listed as pending.

6. Once complete, your ETH will be available on Arbitrum for sending and receiving.

Camelot's Partner Bridges: Relay and Hop Protocol

Relay Bridge

1. Navigate to the Relay Bridge at https://bridge.relaychain.com/.

2. Connect and sign in to your wallet.

3. Choose the originating chain and token for transfer, then select Arbitrum as the target chain and ETH as the receiving asset. Starting with ETH is recommended for covering transaction fees on Arbitrum.

4. Input the desired bridging amount.

5. Click "Bridge & Swap" and approve in your wallet.

6. Confirm again in the following prompt.

7. The transferred funds should appear in your Arbitrum wallet shortly.

Hop Protocol

1. Visit the Hop Protocol at https://app.hop.exchange/.
2. Connect your wallet and sign in.

3. Choose the asset and originating chain for the transfer.

4. Select the destination chain and the transfer amount.

5. Verify the amount you will receive and click "Send".

6. Complete the bridge transaction following your wallet's instructions.

Note: Ensure you have sufficient GAS tokens on the originating network to complete these transactions.