Bridge to Base: Get Your ETH Ready for CLAW
CLAW lives on Base. To buy and use it, you need ETH on Base. Here's how to bridge your assets over.
What Is Bridging?
Moving crypto from one blockchain to another. In this case, moving ETH from Ethereum mainnet (or other L2s) to Base.
Option 1: Official Base Bridge
- Go to bridge.base.org
- Connect your wallet
- Select source chain (Ethereum)
- Enter ETH amount
- Confirm and wait ~20 minutes
Option 2: Coinbase (Easiest)
- Buy ETH on Coinbase
- Withdraw to your wallet
- Select "Base" network (not Ethereum)
- ETH arrives in seconds, almost no fees
Option 3: Third-Party Bridges
- Jumper: Aggregates multiple bridges
- LiFi: Similar aggregation
- Stargate: LayerZero-based bridging
Bridge Fees
- Base bridge: Gas on ETH (expensive) + small fee
- Coinbase: Minimal fees, best for small amounts
- Aggregators: Varies, often cheaper than direct
Timing
Official bridge takes 20+ minutes. Coinbase is instant. Plan accordingly if you're trying to catch a specific price.
After Bridging
Once you have ETH on Base:
- Verify balance in your wallet
- You're ready to swap for CLAW
- Keep some ETH for transaction fees