A ink bridge moves your tokens to Ink from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Ink and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $480) from Ethereum arrived as about $478 of ETH in seconds.
What Is Ink?
Ink is an Ethereum Layer 2 from Kraken built on the OP Stack; gas is paid in ETH.
| Ink | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | ETH |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | explorer.inkonchain.com |
Live Routes to and from Ink
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → ETH on Ink | $479.52 | $478.22 | $1.21 | $0.03 | seconds |
| 500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDC on Ink | $499.74 | $499.98 | $1.25 | $0.01 | about 18 min |
| $300 of ETH on Ink → ETH on Ethereum | $300.00 | $299.45 | $0.85 | $0.00 | seconds |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to Ink
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on Ink; add a little ETH for gas.
- Enter your Ink address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Ink
Reverse the route: choose the token on Ink as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough ETH on Ink to pay for the transaction.
Ink Tips
Ink is a separate chain from your Kraken exchange account: bridge to your own wallet address.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No ETH for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Ink uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.