🪄Bridge tokens to Mantle Network
Ready to embark on an exciting voyage to the luscious and exotic lands of the Mantle Network?
Buckle up, matey! The journey is packed with adventure, promise, and immense potential. Before we set sail, ensure you have your web3 wallet, like MetaMask, loaded with ETH and $MNT.
Reminder: In the world of Mantle, $MNT is the energizing fuel that propels your transactions. You simply cannot voyage without it!
Securing Your $MNT for Smooth Sailing on Mantle Network
Before you embark on your journey through the Mantle Network, remember to pack some $MNT tokens! These tokens are the key to navigating Mantle's waters, paying for those essential gas fees on every leg of your voyage. To keep things simple and streamlined, here's how you can easily stock up on $MNT:
Bybit: Set your sails towards Bybit, where you'll find $MNT waiting for you in three trading pairs: MNT/USDT, MNT/USDC, and MNT/BTC;
Uniswap: Dive into the Uniswap platform (https://app.uniswap.org/swap) to buy some $MNT. Be sure to select the Ethereum Chain and double-check that you're trading the right token by verifying here: https://etherscan.io/token/0x3c3a81e81dc49a522a592e7622a7e711c06bf354.
For all contract details and to ensure you're on the right track, visit https://www.mantle.xyz/.
Gather your $MNT and set course for a seamless journey across the Mantle Network! 🌴
Bridging to Mantle Network (L1 → L2): A Tropical Guide for Seamlessly Shifting from Ethereum L1 to Mantle L2
Your next step is to load your treasures (assets) onto the ship. In other words, you'll bridge your assets from the Ethereum Mainnet to Mantle Network. Here’s the link to the official bridge: https://bridge.mantle.xyz/
This is the process:
Choose the asset to bridge: You'll find a dropdown menu with a list of assets. Select the one you wish to transfer to Mantle Network and insert the amount;
Grant Permission for Non-ETH Treasures: If you're depositing assets other than ETH, you'll need to allocate allowance for the chosen asset;
Commence the bridge: Click on “Deposit to L2” to initiate the process;
A Note on Gas Fees: Remember, you'll need ETH on Ethereum L1 to cover the gas fees for this deposit. Once you arrive at Mantle L2, you'll use $MNT tokens for transaction fees.
Confirm transaction: A pop-up will emerge, presenting details like the amount you're bridging, an estimated transfer time, and the expected gas fee on Ethereum L1.
Final Check: Review all the details carefully. Once satisfied, click “Confirm” to begin your journey across the blockchain seas to Mantle L2.
As a token of gratitude for exploring Mantle Network, each wallet that completes this first deposit transaction will be welcomed with a 4 $MNT token bonus. This is a one-time reward to assist with your initial gas fees on Mantle L2.
Setting Sail Back: Withdrawing from Mantle Network Mainnet (L2 -> L1)
As your adventure in the Mantle Network reaches a temporary port, withdrawing your treasures back to Ethereum Mainnet is a breeze.
Let’s navigate these tranquil waters:
Anchor at the Withdrawal Port: Begin by steering your ship to the “Withdraw” tab on the Mainnet Bridge page (here's the link: https://bridge.mantle.xyz/withdraw), accessible via desktop or the Metamask mobile app dApp browser;
Select Your Assets: From the dropdown menu, choose the asset you wish to bring back to Ethereum Mainnet and select the amount you want to withdraw;
Permission for Non-MNT Assets: If you’re withdrawing assets other than $MNT, remember to allocate allowance for them;
Initiate the transaction: Click on “Withdraw Tokens from L2” to start your journey back;
Remember the Navigational Fees: You’ll need $MNT on Mantle L2 for the withdrawal initiation fee, and ETH on Ethereum L1 to claim your withdrawal.
Confirm the transaction: A confirmation pop-up will appear, showing the details of your withdrawal - the amount, estimated transfer time, and the gas fees on both Mantle L2 and Ethereum L1;
Final Check: Double-check all the information. Once everything looks in order, click “Confirm” to begin the withdrawal process.
Waiting times: The withdrawal journey takes approximately 7 days due to the rollup challenge period, ensuring a smooth and secure transition back to Ethereum Mainnet.
Here you can find the official guide to Bridge your tokens: https://www.mantle.xyz/blog/announcements/bridging-on-mantle-mainnet
In case you don’t wish to use Mantle's bridge, you can consider the following alternatives:
- Squidrouter: https://app.squidrouter.com/
- Symbiosis Finance: https://symbiosis.finance/
Explore the DApp Treasure Islands
Mantle ecosystem is an exotic archipelago brimming with dApps, tools, and more. Set sail and explore the islands of possibilities here: https://www.mantle.xyz/
Embark on this journey, and let the Mantle Network unfold its wonders before you. Happy bridging, explorer! 🍍🌴🌊
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