---
title: "4. Bridge your first ETH"
description: "Learn how to bridge your first ETH."
url: https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/
tags: ["Getting Started"]
published: 2023-09-19
updated: 2026-06-21
---

# 4. Bridge your first ETH

**1\. Choose a Bridge**

Transacting directly on Ethereum can be expensive due to high gas fees that often increase with network traffic. Fortunately, Layer 2 solutions offer the capability to process more transactions at lower fees while benefiting from Ethereum's security. Many popular dApps for NFTs and DeFi are already building on these Layer 2 solutions.

One straightforward method to transfer your ETH for spending on a Layer 2 network is by using a bridge.

1.  Select a Layer 2 network you wish to bridge your ETH to, such as:

-   [Arbitrum](https://bridge.arbitrum.io)
-   [Base](https://bridge.base.org/deposit)
-   [Linea](https://bridge.linea.build)
-   [Optimism](https://app.optimism.io/bridge/deposit)
-   [Polygon zkEVM](https://wallet.polygon.technology/zkEVM-Bridge/bridge)

2.  Connect your wallet to the Bridge user interface:

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image-25.png)

3.  Enter the amount you wish to bridge from the Ethereum mainnet. Review the amount you will receive on the Layer 2 network and the associated processing fees. Then, confirm the transaction using MetaMask.

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image-26.png)

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**2\. Review Bridged Transaction**

To keep track of the status of your bridged ETH, you can view it on Etherscan. Here's how:

1.  Open Metamask.
2.  Click on the three dots menu (ellipsis icon).
3.  Select 'View on explorer.'

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image_2023-09-18_144138046.png)

After clicking, you will be directed to your address page on Etherscan. Next, click on the latest transaction hash you made.

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image_2023-09-19_154038445.png)

In the transaction details, you'll find:

1.  The status of bridged ETH from Ethereum.
2.  The amount of ETH bridged over to the Layer 2 network.
3.  The Ethereum address that initiated the bridging.

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image_2023-09-19_153707867.png)

To check if the ETH has reached the Layer 2 network you bridged to, click the Blockscan dropdown menu to access your address on the respective network:

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image-29.png)

Likewise, clicking on the latest transaction hash allows you to review information about your bridged ETH.

![](https://info.etherscan.com/bridge-your-first-eth/images/2023/09/image-30.png)