🌉How to Bridge ETH to BASE chain

Once you’ve added the Base network to your wallet, the next step is to send Base ETH to your address.

This can be done in several ways:

To bridge your crypto to Base, do the following:

Select Trust Wallet (or Browser Wallet if that’s what you see).
Connect your wallet and accept the terms.
Select the asset dropdown (this will be the asset you want to bridge to Base).
Select the asset you want to bridge and enter the amount.
Select the deposit button and then follow the remaining instructions to bridge your crypto to the Base network.

The first way is to bridge your ETH to the Base network from the Ethereum (or other EVM) network.

To do this, head to orbiter.finance (or another similar bridging service).

*note: when bridging from the Ethereum network you may encounter higher gas fees.

Step 1: Connect your Wallet

Click the “Connect Wallet” button in the top corner of the screen.

A pop-up will appear in your wallet asking you to connect to the site.

Hit “connect” and you will be able to start interacting with the site.

Step 2: Bridge your ETH

You will then be presented with a screen that looks similar to the one in the image below.

Select “Ethereum” in the “from” section and “Base” in the “to” section.

Enter the amount of ETH you want to bridge and hit “send.”

Step 3: Confirm the Transaction

On the next screen, hit “Confirm and Send.”

A pop-up will appear in your wallet asking for confirmation.

Hit “confirm” and the bridging process will begin.

Step 4: Check your Balance

The bridging process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 15 minutes.

Switch your wallet to the Base network and wait for your Base ETH funds to display.

The second option is to send Base ETH to your wallet from a centralized exchange.

If you hold or purchase ETH on one of the following exchanges, you will be able to withdraw Base ETH directly to your wallet.

Upon withdrawing your ETH, ensure you select the Base network as your transfer network.

This will automatically convert your ETH to Base ETH.

Approve the withdrawal, and your Base ETH should appear in your wallet within 10–15 mins (depending on the exchange).

Note* This option is slightly cheaper but comes with the risks of using a centralized exchange to hold your funds (even for a short period).

Last updated 6 months ago