Base Bridge
The Base Bridge is the official bridging mechanism that allows users to move assets between Ethereum and Base, enabling deposits into Base and withdrawals back to Ethereum using the Optimism OP Stack infrastructure.
Overview
The Base Bridge is the official canonical bridge that enables users to transfer assets between Ethereum and Base, which is built using the Optimism OP Stack optimistic rollup framework. When users bridge assets such as ETH or ERC-20 tokens from Ethereum to Base, the tokens are locked on Ethereum and minted on Base, allowing fast deposits typically completed within minutes. For withdrawals from Base back to Ethereum, tokens are burned on Base and unlocked on Ethereum after a standard ~7-day challenge period, which is part of the optimistic rollup security model. This design ensures the bridge remains non-custodial and trust-minimized while inheriting Ethereum’s security guarantees, making it the primary and most secure route for moving assets into and out of the Base ecosystem.
The Problem
Ethereum mainnet offers strong security but suffers from high gas fees and limited scalability. Users need a way to access cheaper, faster transactions without sacrificing Ethereum-level security.
The Solution
Key Features
Canonical Bridge
Official Ethereum ↔ Base transfer route
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Pricing
Base Network Usage | |
|---|---|
| Price (Monthly) | Free |
| Price (Annual) | Free |
| Messaging | N/A |
| Support | Community support via Discord and GitHub |
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Resources
Base offers extensive developer resources including detailed documentation, builder codes for different developer roles, an active Discord community, and an engineering blog to keep users updated on new features and best practices.
