zkSync Bridge: How to Bridge to and from zkSync Era

Q: "How do I bridge to zkSync Era?"

"Choose the token you have (for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum) as the source and the token you want on zkSync Era as the destination, enter your zkSync Era address, review the quote and confirm in your wallet."

Q: "What do I need for gas on zkSync Era?"

"Gas on zkSync Era is paid in ETH. Take a small amount when you bridge so you can move funds after they arrive."

Q: "How long does it take to bridge to zkSync Era?"

"In live quotes on October 23, 2026 the recommended route took seconds into zkSync Era and seconds back to Ethereum."

Q: "Which address do I use on zkSync Era?"

"zkSync Era uses 0x (EVM) addresses. Use an address from a wallet that supports zkSync Era."

Move ETH, USDC or other tokens to zkSync Era and back in one step. Gas on zkSync Era is paid in ETH; addresses: 0x (EVM).

NetworkzkSync Era
Gas tokenETH
Address0x (EVM)
TypeEVM

By Step Exchange Research · Updated October 23, 2026

A zksync bridge moves your tokens to zkSync Era from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on zkSync Era 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 $478 of ETH in seconds.

What Is zkSync Era?

zkSync Era is an Ethereum Layer 2 ZK rollup; gas is paid in ETH.

	zkSync Era
Gas token	ETH
Address format	0x… (EVM)
Explorer	explorer.zksync.io

Live Routes to and from zkSync Era

Route	Value in	You receive (value)	Route fees	Source gas	Time
0.2 ETH on Ethereum → ETH on zkSync Era	$479.17	$477.66	$1.28	$0.13	seconds
500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDC on zkSync Era	$500.55	$494.42	$2.33	$0.01	about 20 s
$300 of ETH on zkSync Era → ETH on Ethereum	$300.00	$299.31	$0.84	$0.06	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 zkSync Era

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 zkSync Era; add a little ETH for gas.
Enter your zkSync Era address (0x…).
Review the quote and confirm.

How to Bridge Back from zkSync Era

Reverse the route: choose the token on zkSync Era as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough ETH on zkSync Era to pay for the transaction.

zkSync Era Tips

Withdrawals through the official zkSync bridge wait for proof finality; cross-chain routes below return funds in seconds.

Mistakes to Avoid

No ETH for gas on arrival.
Wrong address format: zkSync Era 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.

FAQ

How do I bridge to zkSync Era?

Choose the token you have (for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum) as the source and the token you want on zkSync Era as the destination, enter your zkSync Era address, review the quote and confirm in your wallet.

What do I need for gas on zkSync Era?

Gas on zkSync Era is paid in ETH. Take a small amount when you bridge so you can move funds after they arrive.

How long does it take to bridge to zkSync Era?

In live quotes on October 23, 2026 the recommended route took seconds into zkSync Era and seconds back to Ethereum.

Which address do I use on zkSync Era?

zkSync Era uses 0x (EVM) addresses. Use an address from a wallet that supports zkSync Era.