How to bridge to Linea

Bridging moves your crypto from Ethereum onto Linea so you can transact cheaply. Here is how to do it safely.

What bridging means

A bridge locks your asset on Ethereum and issues the equivalent on Linea, where fees are tiny. You can also use the MetaMask Portfolio bridge for a smooth experience.

The simplest route

The easiest way is to withdraw from an exchange that supports Linea and choose the Linea network for ETH or USDC. No bridge needed.

Using the official bridge

• Use the official Linea bridge at bridge.linea.build (or MetaMask Portfolio).
• Connect your wallet, pick ETH/USDC and the amount, confirm on Ethereum (you pay Ethereum gas here).
• Funds arrive on Linea — usually within minutes.

Stay safe

Only use bridges linked from official sources — fake bridge sites are a common scam. Verify the URL and start small. Then keep a little ETH for gas and you are ready to create a token.

What is bridging to Linea?

Bridging to Linea means moving assets from another blockchain onto Linea so you can use them there. Because crypto is multichain — value is spread across many networks — bridges let you move funds to wherever you want to be active. Once your assets are on Linea, you can trade, use its apps, and pay Linea network fees. Bridges add a step and some risk, so always use trusted, official bridge routes.

After you bridge to Linea

Once you have bridged to Linea and have some of its assets for fees, the network is fully open to you — you can trade on Linea DEXs, explore its DeFi, and create your own token on Linea. Many people bridge to Linea specifically to launch a project there, and with a no-code creator you can create a Linea token in minutes once you are set up, keeping full ownership.

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