Bridge Ethereum (ETH) to Optimism

If you want to bridge Ethereum (ETH) to the Optimism Layer 2 network with the lowest gas fee, you've come to the right place.

Discover the cheapest and quickest way to connect to Optimism using the leading interoperability protocol for all smart-contract platforms.

A. How to bridge from Ethereum (ETH) to Optimism

The best way to bridge from Ethereum (ETH) to the Optimism L2 is through a cross-chain DEX like Synapse Protocol. The platform allows you to bridge ETH, or stablecoins like USDC or USDT for the lowest fees on market.

To transfer funds from ETH to Optimism, follow this step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Visit the Synapse Protocol and sign with Metamask or another Web3 Wallet

Connect wallet
Connect wallet

Step 2: Choose Metamask and click “Next” on the pop-up to proceed

Choose Metamask
Choose Metamask

Step 3: Add Optimism to Metamask

Add Optimism to Metamask
Add Optimism to Metamask

Step 4: Select ETH as your current network & Optimism as your destination network

Switch Optimism as the destination to bridge funds to
Switch Optimism as the destination to bridge funds to

Then select Ethereum as the current network

Select ETH as the current network
Select ETH as the current network

Step 5: Input the token you want to bridge to Optimism (ETH, USDC, USDT or DAI)

Input amount of Token
Input amount of Token

Step 6: Confirm the details and process the transaction

Confirm the transaction
Confirm the transaction

Step 7: The funds will arrive on your Optimism Wallet within 5 minutes. Done!

B. Depositing Funds into PoolTogether on Optimism

Once you have ETH and USDC on Optimism, deposit USDC into PoolTogether to earn OP tokens as well as participate in daily prize draws. The prizes come from the interest that is accrued on all deposited funds.

Step 1: Log on to PoolTogether on Optimism and connect your wallet on Optimism.

Connect with Metamask
Connect with Metamask

Step 2: Given that USDC and ETH have been bridged to Optimism, proceed to deposit.

Proceed to deposit
Proceed to deposit

Step 3: Enter the amount of USDC you want to deposit and click the Review Deposit button.

Enter amount of tokens to deposit
Enter amount of tokens to deposit

Step 4: Click on Confirm Deposit.

Confirm the details
Confirm the details

Step 5: Confirm the transaction on your Metamask.

Confirm the transaction
Confirm the transaction

Step 6: Click on Account to view your total balance.

Check balance
Check balance

With this, we have bridged funds to Optimism and deposited USDC on PoolTogether, earning guaranteed OP rewards in addition to the chance to win prizes.