How to Bridge to Astar

Based on our research, we found that Celer Bridge is the best way to transfer assets from Ethereum mainnet (and other networks) to Astar. Their platform is compatible with MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, WalletConnect and other Web 3 wallets and allow users to seamlessly bridge a variety of tokens to the Astar blockchain.

Follow this simple 4 step guide to securely transfer assets to Astar:

  1. Visit Celer Bridge and connect your Web 3 Wallet.
  2. Select Astar as your destination chain.
  3. Select the token you want to bridge and input the amount.
  4. Review the details and click 'Send'. The tokens will arrive in under 5 minutes.
Bridge to Astar from Ethereum

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What are the Fees to Bridge to Astar?

The fees to bridge to the Astar network will vary depending on the blockchain you are transferring assets from. For example, Ethereum may be more expensive because gas fees are generally around $10-$20 per transaction. That said, Layer 2's like Arbitrum and Optimism will be significantly cheaper and cost no more than $1 to bridge to Astar.

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What are Popular DeFi Apps on Astar?

According to Defillama, Astar has a rapidly growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem with over $63m in TVL on the network. Some of the most popular exchanges include Algem, ArthSwap, AstridDAO, Avault and siO2 Finance.

Due to the Astar DeFi ecosystem being relatively new and nascent, we recommend using these applications with extreme caution. A lot of the platforms have not received smart contract audits and may be subject to exploits and other bugs.

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Bottom Line

In conclusion, bridging to the Astar Network from Ethereum and other Layer 1 or Layer 2 blockchains is now more accessible with the Celer Bridge. By following the simple 4-step guide, users can easily transfer assets and take advantage of the emerging DeFi ecosystem on Astar. While the fees to bridge may vary depending on the blockchain, Layer 2's like Arbitrum and Optimism are significantly cheaper. As Astar's DeFi ecosystem continues to grow, it is important to use caution when using these new and untested platforms.