How to Bridge to Bitlayer

Can I Bridge to Bitlayer?

Yes, you can bridge assets like BTC, ETH, and USDT to Bitlayer’s Layer 2 network. Leveraging Bitcoin’s security, Bitlayer offers a native cross-chain bridge secured by its Finality Bridge, powered by the OpVM trustless verification layer. Supported by popular wallets, including MetaMask, Bitlayer ensures secure, efficient transfers while remaining fully EVM-compatible. 

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How to Bridge to Bitlayer

You can securely transfer BTC and ETH to Bitlayer using its native Finality Bridge. This bridge directly supports transfers from the Bitcoin mainnet and Ethereum. For assets on other networks, you’ll need a third-party bridge before moving them to Bitlayer.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Connect Your Wallet: Open the Bitlayer bridge interface and connect a compatible wallet like MetaMask or another Ethereum-compatible wallet.
2. Select Networks: Choose Bitcoin or Ethereum as the source and Bitlayer as the destination.
3. Initiate the Transfer: Select BTC or ETH, enter the desired amount, and review transaction details.
4. Confirm and Complete: Approve the transaction in your wallet and wait for it to finalize on the Bitlayer network.

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What are the Fees?

Using Bitlayer’s native Finality Bridge is an affordable way to transfer assets, with median gas fees at just $0.10. Unlike third-party bridges, there are no extra service fees for direct transfers from Bitcoin mainnet or Ethereum.

If you're moving assets from other networks, additional fees may apply depending on the bridge you use and local gas fees, but the process remains cost-efficient overall.

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Alternative Bitlayer Bridges

To transfer assets from networks outside of Bitcoin or Ethereum mainnet to Bitlayer, third-party bridges are essential. Here are some reliable options:

• Meson: Ideal for stablecoins, Meson enables secure, cost-free, and instant cross-chain transfers for assets like USDT and USDC.
• Owlto Finance: An intent-centric interoperability protocol offering efficient and secure cross-chain asset transfers to Bitlayer.
• Orbiter Finance: Supporting over 30 chains, Orbiter provides a robust, decentralized solution for transferring assets to Bitlayer with flexibility and speed.

Each bridge has its own fee structures and processing times, so ensure compatibility with your chosen assets and networks for a smooth transfer.

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About Bitlayer

Bitlayer is a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution that combines Bitcoin's unmatched security with full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility. Using BTC as its native gas token, Bitlayer introduces advanced features like the trustless Finality Bridge and OpVM, a future-proof verification layer for secure asset transfers and state transitions.

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Bottom Line

Bridging to Bitlayer is easy, with its native Finality Bridge enabling direct transfers from Bitcoin and Ethereum mainnets at low cost.

For assets on other networks, alternatives like Meson, Owlto Finance, and Orbiter Finance offer reliable third-party bridging options.