How to Bridge to Fuel Network

Can I Bridge to Fuel Network?

Yes, you can bridge assets to Fuel Network, an Ethereum Layer 2 built on FuelVM. With support for cross-chain transfers, Fuel enables instant transfers of tokens like ETH and USDC from Ethereum or other Layer 2s, all through popular wallets like MetaMask. Users can also withdraw assets from Fuel to Ethereum, which may take up to 7 days.

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How to Bridge to Fuel Network

Fuel Network’s native bridge on their app enables quick cross-chain transfers from Ethereum. It is built with a relayer protocol that handles asset movements and data messages between the chains. This bridge uses a robust event inbox and message outbox system, securing data flow and transactions between Ethereum (L1) and Fuel Network (L2).

Here’s how to bridge to Fuel Network:

1. Connect Your Wallet: Access Fuel Network’s bridge app and link your MetaMask or any compatible Web3 wallet.
2. Select Networks and Token: Set Ethereum as the source network, select Fuel as the destination, and choose the asset you wish to transfer.
3. Input Amount and Approve: Enter the transfer amount and approve the transaction in your wallet.
4. Finalize the Transfer: Complete the transaction steps to move your assets. Fuel’s relayer and block producer will verify the event, and the tokens will appear on Fuel within minutes.

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What are the Fees?

Bridging assets to Fuel Network is cost-effective, as the bridge itself is free to use. Users only need to cover gas fees, which vary depending on the origin network. 

Transfers from Ethereum mainnet typically range between $5 to $10 in gas costs, while Layer 2 networks, such as Arbitrum, keep gas costs under $1.

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About Fuel Network

Fuel Network is a high-performance Ethereum Layer 2, optimized for scalability and decentralization with its FuelVM, which supports parallelized transactions and a UTXO-based model, achieving up to 21,000 TPS per CPU core. Designed for low node requirements and mass adoption, Fuel also offers Sway, a Rust-based language tailored for efficient, secure smart contract development.

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Bottom Line

Fuel Network enables fast, cost-effective asset transfers like ETH and USDC between Ethereum and Layer 2s through its secure native bridge. With only gas fees to consider, bridging via MetaMask or other Web3 wallets is easy, making Fuel ideal for users looking to access low-cost transactions and a growing DeFi ecosystem.