How to Bridge to Sophon

Can I Bridge to Sophon?

Yes, Sophon, a layer 2 built on the ZK Stack and part of ZKsync's Elastic Chain ecosystem, supports asset transfers through compatible bridges. Tokens like ETH, USDC, and DAI can be moved from Ethereum and other layer 2 networks using popular Ethereum wallets such as MetaMask.

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How to Bridge to Sophon

You can bridge assets to Sophon through Layerswap, a platform that supports over 40 chains and processes more than $2 million in daily transfers. It enables direct, fast, and low-cost transfers from layer 1 and layer 2 networks, as well as centralized exchanges (CEXes) to Sophon.

Follow the steps to bridge to Sophon with Layerswap:

1. Access Layerswap: Visit Layerswap and connect your Web3 wallet or link a supported CEX account.
2. Select Networks and Token: Choose your source (e.g., Ethereum or CEX) and set Sophon as the destination. Pick the token to transfer, such as ETH or USDC.
3. Approve the Transfer: Enter the amount, confirm the transaction, and authorize it in your wallet or CEX.
4. Complete the Transfer: Follow the prompts to finalize the process. Your assets will arrive on Sophon in minutes

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What are the Fees?

Bridging to Sophon via Layerswap has a service fee of around $2 per transfer. Additional costs may include:

• Exchange Fees: Centralized exchanges may charge fees for on-chain transfers. These fees vary and may not always appear in Layerswap’s breakdown, so users should check directly with their exchange.
• Gas Fees: Transfers from Ethereum Mainnet typically cost $5 to $10 due to network congestion and higher base gas fees. Transfers from Layer 2 or alternative Layer 1 networks are usually under $1.

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Alternative Sophon Bridges

The Sophon ecosystem currently only offers two bridging options, the native Sophon bridge and Layerswap.

The native bridge only supports transfers from Ethereum mainnet to Sophon, limiting its versatility for users requiring compatibility with other networks. 

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About Sophon

Sophon is a Validium-based blockchain built on the ZK Stack and integrated into ZKsync's Elastic Chain. It delivers high throughput, instant finality, and gasless transactions, with seamless interoperability across Elastic Chains.

Designed for consumer applications, Sophon automates account creation and supports gaming, live events, and predictive markets, combining Ethereum-level security with scalable, user-friendly onchain experiences.

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Bottom Line

Sophon offers two options for bridging assets: the native bridge, which supports transfers from Ethereum mainnet, and Layerswap, which allows fast, low-cost transfers from over 40 networks and centralized exchanges. 

These tools simplify the process of moving assets into Sophon’s ecosystem, providing users with easy access to its ZK Stack based layer 2 infrastructure.