Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One Bridge

Directions from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Polygon PoS	USDT Polygon → USDT Arbitrum	1 USDT Polygon = 1 USDT Arbitrum	200 USDT Polygon
Polygon PoS	USDC Polygon → USDT Arbitrum	1 USDC Polygon = 1 USDT Arbitrum	200 USDC Polygon

Polygon PoS vs Arbitrum One: network comparison

	Polygon PoS	Arbitrum One
Network type	Sidechain with checkpoints to Ethereum	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)
Fees are paid in	POL	ETH
Fee level	low	low
Speed	fast	fast
Block time	~2 sec	~0.25 sec
Address format	0x…	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	yes
Withdrawal to Ethereum via the official bridge	—	~7 days (challenge period)

Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

	Crystal-Trade	Classic bridge
What you receive	Native ETH or standard Arbitrum One tokens	Depends on the bridge: on some networks it is a bridged version of the token
Wallet connection and approvals	Not needed: you send coins to the order address	Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions
Coins for fees on Arbitrum One	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Polygon PoS confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks
Who holds the funds during the transfer	Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check)	The bridge smart contract or its validators

How to move coins from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Arbitrum One address (0x…) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the Polygon PoS network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Polygon PoS confirmations, the coins are sent to your Arbitrum One address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Arbitrum One

The receiving address must be on the Arbitrum One network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Arbitrum One as the network.
Send coins over Polygon PoS only — a transfer over another network will not reach the order.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One?

On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over Polygon PoS and receive USDT at your Arbitrum One address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.

Which assets can I move from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One?

Available now: USDT. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.

How long does a transfer from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One take?

The order is processed after the Polygon PoS network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Arbitrum One. A new Polygon PoS block appears about every 2 sec.

What do I need to pay fees on Arbitrum One?

Fees on Arbitrum One are paid in ETH. You do not need ETH to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for Arbitrum One?

An address on the Arbitrum One network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to Arbitrum One.

Directions from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One

Polygon PoS vs Arbitrum One: network comparison

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

How to move coins from Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One

Before you bridge to Arbitrum One

Polygon PoS to Arbitrum One bridge: FAQ

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