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# bridge eth to manta pacific

Bridge ETH from Ethereum to Manta Pacific when you need funds on L2 for transfers, swaps, app interactions, or gas. This guide covers the basic deposit flow from L1 to L2 using Manta Bridge.

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**Before you start:** ETH is the gas token on both Ethereum and Manta Pacific. Keep enough ETH on Ethereum to pay for the deposit transaction, and leave some ETH on Manta Pacific after the transfer for future L2 activity.
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## What You Need

| Requirement           | Why it matters                                               |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ |
| EVM wallet            | Used to connect, sign, and submit the bridge transaction.    |
| ETH on Ethereum       | Pays the deposit amount and Ethereum gas.                    |
| Manta Pacific network | Lets your wallet display and use ETH after it arrives on L2. |

If Manta Pacific is not already available in your wallet, add it first using [Add Manta Pacific to MetaMask](file:///2078213/guides/add-manta-pacific-to-metamask.md).

## Bridge ETH

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### Open Manta Bridge

Open [Manta Bridge](https://mantabridge.cc/).
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### Connect your wallet

Connect the wallet that holds the ETH you want to bridge.
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### Select the networks

Set the source chain to Ethereum and the destination chain to Manta Pacific.
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### Choose ETH

Select ETH as the asset.
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### Enter the amount

Enter the amount of ETH to bridge.
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### Review the transfer details

Review the route, destination network, estimated fees, and wallet address.
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### Confirm the transaction

Confirm the bridge transaction in your wallet.
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### Wait for the deposit

Wait for the deposit to be processed and appear on Manta Pacific.
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Do not close or refresh critical wallet prompts while the transaction is being submitted. If the bridge interface provides a transaction hash or status page, keep it available until the deposit is complete.

## Review Fees Before Confirming

Your wallet and the bridge interface may show different parts of the total cost. Check all live values before you sign.

| Cost                 | Where to check                                                 |
| -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Ethereum gas         | Wallet confirmation for the deposit transaction.               |
| Bridge or route cost | Bridge transaction preview, when applicable.                   |
| Future L2 gas        | Your remaining ETH balance on Manta Pacific after the deposit. |

Gas changes with network activity and transaction complexity. For background on how gas works, see Ethereum's [gas documentation](https://ethereum.org/developers/docs/gas/). For bridge-specific cost categories, see [Bridge Fees](file:///2078213/reference/bridge-fees.md).

## After ETH Arrives

Switch your wallet network to Manta Pacific and check your ETH balance. You can use this ETH to pay gas on Manta Pacific for token transfers, contract interactions, and other L2 transactions.

If the balance does not appear immediately:

1. Confirm the wallet is connected to Manta Pacific.
2. Check that you are viewing the same wallet account used for the deposit.
3. Review the bridge transaction status in the bridge interface or block explorer.
4. Wait for the bridge process to complete before submitting another transfer.

Deposit timing can vary by route, network conditions, and bridge processing. See [Bridge Time](file:///2078213/reference/bridge-time.md) for the timing model and what to check when a transfer is still pending.

## Deposits vs Withdrawals

This page covers deposits from Ethereum to Manta Pacific. Withdrawals move assets in the opposite direction and follow the rollup exit model, which can involve additional steps and longer waiting periods. Ethereum's overview of [optimistic rollups](https://ethereum.org/developers/docs/scaling/optimistic-rollups/) explains the general rollup mechanism.

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**Important:** Do not rely on old screenshots, social posts, or previous transactions for current fees or timing. Always verify the live route, network, amount, and wallet prompts before confirming.
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