Ensure you select the correct destination network in either method.
Layer 2 blockchains, such as Arbitrum, Optimism, Unichain, and Base, require ETH for transactions. This tutorial walks you through how to deposit ETH into a layer 2 blockchain wallet.
There are two main ways to deposit ETH into your layer 2 wallet:
Ensure you select the correct destination network in either method.
Using a centralized exchange to transfer is a simple, straightforward method.
If you already have ETH in your EVM wallet, such MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or Coinbase Wallet, but it's on the Ethereum mainnet, you can use a native bridge to transfer your ETH directly from Ethereum to a layer 2.
Visit one of the following bridges, depending on the layer 2 you wish to bridge to. Then, connect your EVM wallet to the bridge.