Things you have to know about MetaMask Bridge feature
Welcome to the exciting world of blockchain technology. If you are one of those crypto
enthusiasts who are looking to explore the newly built features in blockchain technology,
then take a dive with us in this write-up. Today we will talk about Bridge feature of
MetaMask, one of the best tools that allow you to transfer crypto tokens between different
blockchains.
In our further content, we will cover some topics such as supported networks and tokens on
the MetaMask Bridge and fees charged by the platform. In addition, we will also cover an
easy step-by-step guide that will make you understand how bridging works on MetaMask.
List of supported networks to bridge tokens on MetaMask:
Currently, the MetaMask Bridge interface allows its user to bridge between six different
blockchain networks including,
Ethereum mainnet
BNB Smart Chain
Polygon
Arbitrum
Avalanche
Optimism.
List of crypto tokens that you can bridge on MetaMask:
The MetaMask Bridge interface allows its users to bridge only nine different tokens between
the supported blockchain networks that we have covered in the previous section of this
write-up.
Tether USD (USDT)
USD Coin (USDC)
Dai Stablecoin (DAI)
Ethereum (ETH)
Polygon (MATIC)
Avalanche (AVAX)
Rocket Pool ETH (RETH)
Wrapped Ether (WETH)
What are the fees charged by MetaMask Bridge?
While using the Bridge feature on MetaMask you have to pay the given below fees that are
included in your bridge transaction.
Includes a 0.875% MetaMask fee on each bridge transaction, just like MetaMask Swaps.
Gas fees depend on the token you choose, the amount of token you entered for
bridging, and the bridge provider you are using.
For faster bridge transactions you will need to pay a higher amount of gas fees.
How does MetaMask Bridge work?
We have mentioned below an easy step-by-step guide that will help you to solve your query
of how does MetaMask Bridge work.
Note: We are going to bridge USDT from Optimism to BNB Chain as an example in our
further steps.
1. Open your Chrome or any other supported browser on which you have installed the
MetaMask Extension.
2. Launch the extension and get access to your wallet interface by using your registered
password.
3. Hit on “Bridge” and then you will be moved to the portfolio interface of the MetaMask
platform.
Note: If you are using the portfolio interface for the first time, then you have to connect
your MetaMask Wallet by clicking on the “Connect Wallet” button.
4. Once you connect your wallet, go ahead to the bridge section.
5. Click on the drop-down icon and select Optimism network in the “From this network”
selection field.
6. Select BNB Chain in the “To this network” selection field.
7. Now, select USDT in the “You Send” field.
8. Enter the amount of USDT that you wish to bridge in the “You send” text field.
9. Once, you select the token and its amount, several bridge service providers will start to
find the best quotes for you.
10. In order to choose a different quote, you need to click on the “Choose different quote”
option.
11. Select the bridge service provider according to your satisfied price amount from the list
of available options.
12. In last, you just need to follow the further prompts in your MetaMask pop-up to finish
the entire process.
Bottom Line:
In conclusion, MetaMask Bridge is a valuable tool for those who are looking for a reliable
and seamless way to transfer crypto tokens between different blockchains. Along with that,
if you want to bridge any token between supported blockchain networks on MetaMask,
then you can easily bridge it by following the instruction guide mentioned by us in the above
section of this write-up.