How to Bridge to Polygon zkEVM

The only platform that supports bridging to the Polygon zkEVM is the official Polygon Bridge. This platform allows users to transfer ETH, MATIC, WBTC, USDT, USDC and DAI from Ethereum Layer 1 to the Polygon zkEVM with zero fees (not including gas fees). As at the time of writing, other popular bridges like Synapse and Stargate do not support transfers to the zkEVM Layer 2.

Here is a simple step-by-step guide to getting started:

  1. Visit the Polygon zkEVM Bridge and connect your wallet.
  2. Select the token you want to bridge from Ethereum mainnet to Polygon zkEVM.
  3. Input the amount of tokens you want to bridge.
  4. Review your transaction and click 'Continue' to finalise the transfer.
Bridge to Polygon zkEVM to MetaMask

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What are the Fees?

The Polygon zkEVM does not charge any fees to transfer assets between both networks. The only fee users need to be aware of are the network transaction fees, which can vary depending on network demand at the time of transfer. The fees to transfer assets from Ethereum will average at around $5-$10. You can check gas fees by using a website like ultrasound.money.

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What is the Polygon zkEVM

Polygon zkEVM is a leading ZK scaling solution that enables Ethereum scalability with the performance and security of zkEVM. It is equivalent to Ethereum Virtual Machine, which means that the vast majority of existing smart contracts, developer tools, and wallets work seamlessly. Polygon zkEVM harnesses the power of zkSNARK proofs to reduce transaction costs and lowers the total cost of usage for end-users. It offers fast network finality with frequent validity proofs and uses Polygon Zero technology, the fastest ZK proof in the world, and Recursive STARK for extreme scalability.

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Bottom Line

In conclusion, the official Polygon zkEVM Bridge provides a simple and efficient way to transfer assets from the Ethereum mainnet to the innovative Polygon zkEVM Layer 2 network. With zero bridging fees and compatibility with popular tokens, users can enjoy the enhanced scalability and performance offered by Polygon zkEVM. Just follow the step-by-step guide outlined in this post to begin experiencing the benefits of this leading ZK scaling solution.