How to Bridge Token from Arbitrum Network L1 to L2: A Simple Guide for Beginners

Arbitrum Network is widespread in the crypto space and some users are preparing to use Arbitrum Network but they are still not up to date on how to bridge tokens from Arbitrum Network, and based on that here are some steps you can follow:

Arbitrum Network is a second layer solution that enables faster, cheaper and more secure transactions on Ethereum. To bridge a token from Arbitrum Network, you need to add Arbitrum Network to your MetaMask wallet, transfer ETH or ERC-20 tokens from L1 to L2 using Arbitrum Bridge. This process is simple and does not require much technical knowledge.

1. Add Arbitrum Network to your MetaMask wallet. This will allow you to access the Arbitrum network and transfer ETH or ERC-20 tokens from L1 to L2. To add Arbitrum Network to MetaMask wallet, you can follow these simple steps:

  • Install and set up the MetaMask wallet on your device or browser. You can download MetaMask from the official website. -Open MetaMask and click the drop-down menu, then select the Add Network option. Scroll to the bottom of the page that opens and click on the Add network manually text.
  • Enter the network information, including the network name, RPC URL and other details listed below, in the appropriate fields and click Save to add the Arbitrum network to MetaMask.
  • Network name: Arbitrum One
  • New RPC URL: https://arb1.arbitrum.io/rpc
  • Chain ID: 42161
  • Symbol: ETH
  • Explorer URL: https://arbiscan.io
  • You can switch to the Arbitrum network from your MetaMask by simply clicking on it in the network selector.)

2. Transfer ETH or ERC-20 token from L1 to L2. You can do this using Arbitrum Bridge, which is a simple and secure way to transfer funds between Ethereum and Arbitrum. Just select the token you want to transfer, enter the amount you want to transfer and confirm the transaction.

Hereby I would like to emphasize that you can get free Arbitrum Network tokens based on MirbInvestments membership, ie if you are a member of MirbInvestments.

If you are interested in using the Arbitrum Network, we encourage you to visit their website and join their community Also, always be careful and verify your transactions before confirming them.

Good luck and enjoy Arbitrum Network