A mode bridge moves your tokens to Mode from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Mode and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $479) from Ethereum arrived as about $479 of ETH in seconds.
What Is Mode?
Mode is an Ethereum Layer 2 built on the OP Stack; gas is paid in ETH.
| Mode | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | ETH |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | explorer.mode.network |
Live Routes to and from Mode
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → ETH on Mode | $479.35 | $479.22 | $1.21 | $0.03 | seconds |
| $300 of ETH on Mode → ETH on Ethereum | $301.00 | $293.86 | $6.46 | $0.00 | about 13 s |
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 Mode
- 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 Mode; add a little ETH for gas.
- Enter your Mode address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Mode
Reverse the route: choose the token on Mode as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough ETH on Mode to pay for the transaction.
Mode Tips
The official OP Stack bridge withdraws to Ethereum in about 7 days; cross-chain routes below take seconds.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No ETH for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Mode 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.