# Bridging to Fantom 101

**Published by:** [bobthedegen.eth](https://paragraph.com/@bobthedegen/)
**Published on:** 2021-11-14
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@bobthedegen/bridging-to-fantom-101

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With @FantomFDN booming with activity again, the musical chairs continue once more. Here's a guide on how you can bridge funds over to the Fantom chain and other information. To set up the Fantom RPC on Metamask, enter the following:Network Name: Fantom OperaRPC Url: https://rpcapi.fantom.network (or https://rpc.ftm.tools)ChainID: 250Symbol: FTMBlock Explorer URL: https://ftmscan.comYou'll need $FTM to pay for gas fees. To obtain some $FTM: 1. Head over to @FantomFDN's official discord and look for the server named "faucet" and follow the instructions or 2. Buy $FTM on @FTX_Official and send it to your Metamask address To bridge additional funds, use either of the following bridges depending on where your funds are allocated at:https://spookyswap.finance/bridge (powered by the Anyswap Network)https://bridge.evodefi.com (downsides: 0.5% fees)The main Dapps on Fantom: Dex: @Spirit_Swap @SpookySwap @SushiSwap Lending and borrowing: @CreamdotFinance Auto compounder: @beefyfinance Tools:Charts: https://kek.toolsTrack tokens: https://degen.watchDashboard: https://defillama.com/chain/Fantom

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