How to Bridge to Sonic

Can I Bridge to Sonic?

Yes, you can bridge assets to Sonic using Sonic Gateway or third-party bridges. Sonic Gateway is the official bridge but only supports Ethereum transfers and is slower than other options. Third-party bridges like deBridge and Stargate enable faster, multi-network transfers for ETH, USDC, S, and other tokens.

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How to Bridge to Sonic

You can bridge to Sonic using deBridge, the preferred option for cross-chain transfers due to its broader chain compatibility and proven 100% uptime since launch. deBridge has settled $7.85 billion in volume and supports Sonic, Ethereum, Solana, Base, and multiple other networks.

Steps to Bridge to Sonic Using deBridge:

1. Connect Your Wallet: Open deBridge and connect a supported wallet like MetaMask.
2. Select Networks and Token: Choose your source network (e.g. Ethereum or Solana) and set Sonic as the destination. Select the token to transfer.
3. Approve the Transfer: Enter the amount, approve the transaction in your wallet, and confirm.
4. Complete the Transfer: Follow the on-screen prompts. Your assets will arrive on Sonic within minutes.

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What are the Fees?

Bridging to Sonic via deBridge has a flat 0.001 ETH transfer fee, with additional gas fees based on the source network:

• Ethereum Mainnet: Gas fees range from $5 to $10.
• Layer 2 Networks (e.g. Arbitrum or Base): Typically under $1.
• Other Layer 1 Networks (e.g. Solana or BNB Chain): Usually less than $1.

For the lowest costs, bridging from Layer 2 networks like Base reduces gas fees and slippage.

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What is Sonic Gateway?

Sonic Gateway is Sonic’s official bridge for transferring USDC, EURC, WETH, and FTM between Ethereum and Sonic. It batches transfers every 10 minutes from Ethereum and hourly from Sonic to optimize gas costs. A fail-safe mechanism allows users to reclaim funds on Ethereum if the bridge remains inactive for 14 days.

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About Sonic

Sonic is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain offering 10,000 TPS and sub-second finality through a DAG-based ABFT consensus. Built for DeFi and smart contracts, it supports Solidity and Vyper with proof-of-stake (PoS) for security. 

Its native token, S, powers transactions, staking, and governance, while developers earn up to 90% of app fees. Sonic also provides a bridge to Ethereum for liquidity access.

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Bottom Line

Sonic’s speed and low costs make it a popular Layer 1 blockchain, but bridge choice matters. Sonic Gateway works for Ethereum transfers but is slower, while deBridge offers faster, multi-network support with reliable uptime. 

Knowing the right bridge, costs, and networks ensures a smooth transition into Sonic’s ecosystem.