Polygon PoS to Ethereum Bridge

Directions from Polygon PoS to Ethereum

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Polygon PoS	USDC Polygon → USDC ERC20	1 USDC Polygon = 1 USDC ERC20	200 USDC Polygon
Polygon PoS	USDT Polygon → USDT ERC20	1 USDT Polygon = 1 USDT ERC20	200 USDT Polygon
Polygon PoS	USDC Polygon → USDT ERC20	1 USDC Polygon = 1.0001 USDT ERC20	200 USDC Polygon
Polygon PoS	USDT Polygon → USDC ERC20	1 USDT Polygon = 0.9999 USDC ERC20	200 USDT Polygon

Polygon PoS vs Ethereum: network comparison

	Polygon PoS	Ethereum
Network type	Sidechain with checkpoints to Ethereum	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	POL	ETH
Fee level	low	high
Speed	fast	moderate
Block time	~2 sec	~12 sec
Address format	0x…	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	yes

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 Ethereum 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 Ethereum	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 Ethereum

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Ethereum 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 Ethereum address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Ethereum

The receiving address must be on the Ethereum network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Ethereum 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 Ethereum bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Polygon PoS to Ethereum?

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

Which assets can I move from Polygon PoS to Ethereum?

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

How long does a transfer from Polygon PoS to Ethereum take?

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

What do I need to pay fees on Ethereum?

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

Which address do I need for Ethereum?

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

Directions from Polygon PoS to Ethereum

Polygon PoS vs Ethereum: network comparison

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

How to move coins from Polygon PoS to Ethereum

Before you bridge to Ethereum

Polygon PoS to Ethereum bridge: FAQ

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