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Ethereum to Scroll bridge
Scroll is a zkEVM rollup on Ethereum that uses ETH for gas. The official Scroll bridge deposits in minutes. Withdrawals back wait for a zk proof to be finalized on Ethereum and then need a claim. Orbiter and Stargate are faster third party options.
Reviewed October 25, 2026 ยท 4 solutions checked
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Short answer
Scroll is a layer 2 network on Ethereum. It is a zkEVM rollup: it groups transactions into batches and proves them to Ethereum with a validity proof. It uses the same 0x addresses as Ethereum and pays fees in ETH. The official bridge on portal.scroll.io credits deposits within minutes, and the portal also lists third party bridges such as Orbiter and Stargate.
The trip back is slower. A native withdrawal waits until its batch is proven and finalized on Ethereum, and then you claim the funds on Ethereum yourself. Guides report this taking from under an hour to a few hours, much shorter than the week on optimistic rollups. For deposits, third party bridges such as Orbiter and Stargate are other options, each with its own fee.
| Network type | zkEVM rollup |
|---|---|
| Gas token | ETH |
| Native deposit time | Minutes |
| Native withdrawal | Wait for proof, then claim on Ethereum |
| USDC on Scroll | Bridged USDC (Circle's Bridged USDC Standard) |
Why this route is difficult
Scroll settles on Ethereum, so moving in is quick, but moving out through the official bridge depends on when a batch is proven and finalized. That time changes with network activity.
USDC on Scroll was deployed under Circle's Bridged USDC Standard. It is bridged USDC that Circle can later upgrade to native, so it does not move through the same rails as native USDC on other chains.
Possible approaches
1Official bridge
Lock funds in the Scroll bridge contracts on Ethereum and receive them on Scroll.
Trade-offRelies only on Scroll and Ethereum contracts, but withdrawals wait for a proof and a claim.
2Intent based fast bridge
A relayer pays you on Scroll and is repaid later. Check that the bridge you pick still lists Scroll.
Trade-offSeconds instead of hours, but you pay a fee and rely on the bridge's design.
3Liquidity network
Stargate or Orbiter move funds through their own liquidity and messaging.
Trade-offUseful from many chains, but each adds its own trust model and fees.
Options compared
| Option | You get | Typical time | Cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Scroll bridge | ETH, USDC or listed tokens on Scroll | Minutes | Ethereum gas plus a small Scroll fee | Trust minimized transfers and larger amounts |
| Across | ETH, USDC and others on Scroll | Seconds | Bridge fee shown in the quote | Speed, if Across still lists Scroll when you check |
| Orbiter or Stargate | ETH or supported tokens on Scroll | Shown before you confirm | Bridge fee plus gas | Comparing quotes and routes from other chains |
Working solutions
| Solution | You receive | Custody / verification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scroll official bridge | ETH, USDC or listed tokens on Scroll | Scroll bridge contracts on Ethereum, secured by zk proofs | Deposits in minutes. Withdrawals wait for the proof and need a claim on Ethereum. |
| Across | ETH, USDC and others on Scroll | Intent based relayers | Scroll is not on Across's current list of supported chains. Check the Across app before you plan on this route. |
| Orbiter | ETH and supported tokens on Scroll | Makers front funds on the destination | Listed as a third party bridge in the Scroll portal. |
| Stargate | Supported tokens on Scroll | Liquidity pools with LayerZero messaging | Listed as a third party bridge in the Scroll portal. |
How to move Ethereum to Scroll
Deposit with the official Scroll bridge
- 1
Open the Scroll portal
Go to portal.scroll.io, open the bridge and connect an Ethereum wallet. Set Ethereum as the source and Scroll as the destination.
- 2
Choose token and amount
Pick ETH or a listed token such as USDC and enter the amount. The summary shows the Ethereum gas fee and the Scroll fee before you sign.
- 3
Confirm on Ethereum
Sign the deposit transaction and pay Ethereum gas. Tokens other than ETH may need an approval transaction first.
- 4
Check your Scroll balance
Funds usually arrive within minutes at the same 0x address. Add the Scroll network to your wallet if it does not show yet.
Fees and timing
A deposit costs Ethereum gas for the bridge transaction, plus a small fee for the Scroll side. Token deposits may also need an approval transaction.
A native withdrawal costs Scroll gas to start and Ethereum gas for the claim. The claim is a separate Ethereum transaction you pay for.
Fast third party bridges include their fee in the quote. Compare the amount you receive, not only the fee.
Common mistakes
- Expecting a native withdrawal to arrive like a deposit. It waits for the zk proof and needs a claim on Ethereum.
- Assuming USDC on Scroll is the same as native USDC on Ethereum. On Scroll it is a bridged version, so check the token address before you send it to an exchange or app.
- Bridging only tokens and no ETH. You need ETH on Scroll to pay for your first transactions.
Before you transfer
- For large amounts, the official bridge removes reliance on a third party, but plan for the slower trip back.
- Check which USDC an app on Scroll accepts. A bridged token with the right address avoids failed deposits.
- Test with a small amount first, especially when you send to an exchange that supports Scroll.
Frequently asked questions
Deposits through the official bridge usually arrive within minutes. Third party fast bridges can take seconds.
A native withdrawal waits until its batch is proven and finalized on Ethereum, then you claim it. Guides report from under an hour to a few hours.
ETH. Bring a little ETH along with any tokens you bridge.
No. It is bridged USDC deployed under Circle's Bridged USDC Standard, which allows a later upgrade to native USDC.
