Discourse around mass adoption for the crypto industry has existed for a long time, but has yet to be achieved.
With a focus on culture, intuitive user experience, and a well-curated application ecosystem, Abstract Chain is building a network optimized for consumers and the masses.
This will be your definitive guide on bridging your assets to the Abstract network in the most efficient way possible.
How to bridge to Abstract Chain
There’s a plethora of bridging options available to bridge your assets to Abstract Chain. However, the best option in our opinion is deBridge.
DeBridge is a cross-chain bridge that operates at the same efficiency as a decentralized exchange (DEX).
Transactions get executed and fulfilled within a few seconds (depending on the source network), and the fees are variable yet lower than most of the competition (<$10).
deBridge has facilitated over 4.6 million trades since inception, with a total transaction amount exceeding $11.5 billion.
It is integrated with every network, so regardless of where you want to bridge your assets from, deBridge has you covered.
Here are the steps to transfer your assets:
Step 1: Wallet connection
Connect your wallet by clicking the “connect wallet” button on the top right.
Step 2: Chain selection
Select the chain you would like to transfer your assets from and select the asset you would like to transfer.
Step 3: Destination chain finalization
Select Abstract as your destination chain and the asset you would like to receive on Abstract.
Step 4: Confirmation
Click on ‘confirm trade’ and then approve the assets for transfer to your wallet.
Step 5: Signing
After the approval transaction is complete, sign the transaction to confirm the trade.
Step 6: Order fulfillment
Within a few seconds, the order will be created, executed, and fulfilled, and your assets will appear on the Abstract network.
Best alternative Abstract Chain bridges
If you would like different options, here are three options we recommend as a close alternative to deBridge.
- Stargate Finance: A cross-chain bridge powered by LayerZero’s messaging primitive that facilitates quick and cheap cross-chain transfers. The protocol has a TVL of $500 million and averaged upwards of $1.5 billion in monthly volume.
- Hyperlane: A bridging network that uses warp routes to facilitate transactions across 100+ chains with $5 billion+ value bridged since inception. The protocol’s fees are also very competitive with the likes of deBridge.
- Orbiter Finance: Orbiter is a cross-chain bridge that uses zk-tech to offer enhanced privacy, security, and speed. They offer competitive fees ($10-$20) with transactions getting executed within seconds. It’s most efficient when swapping between L2s, making it ideal for transferring from any other Ethereum L2 to Abstract.
Fees to expect when bridging to Abstract Chain
Bridging fee varies from bridge to bridge. This is because most bridging protocols have a flat fee. Over and above that, users are also required to pay a gas fee depending on the source network of the transaction.
As source chain gas fees, you can expect around $5-$10 on Ethereum mainnet, less than $1 on any Ethereum layer-2 chain, and less than $1 on any non-EVM chain.
On deBridge, there is a flat fee of 0.001 ETH charged by the platform, while for the other three alternative bridging protocols, there is no flat fee explicitly mentioned in their documentation.
What is Abstract Chain
Abstract is a layer-2 (L2) network built on ZKsync’s ZK stack, which aims to optimize the network for a consumer-centric experience.
Abstract uses a scaling solution called zk-rollups to offer cheaper and faster transactions with the familiarity of an Ethereum experience.
At the heart of Abstract’s ethos is the mission to make the phrase “the masses are coming” a reality.
Final thoughts on bridging to Abstract Chain
Bridging to Abstract Chain is straightforward, fast, and cost-efficient, especially while using tools like deBridge.
Whether you're moving assets from Ethereum, other L2s, or alternative chains, Abstract ensures a smooth onboarding experience with a user-friendly design at its core.
