How to Bridge to Arbitrum Nova
The official Arbitrum Bridge is the easiest way to bridge ETH from Ethereum mainnet or the Arbitrum L2 to Arbitrum Nova. Other platforms like Connext and Synapse also offer bridging services to Arbitrum Nova, however our research and testing found that the fees and slippage are considerably higher.
Here is a simple guide to bridge to Arbitrum Nova with your MetaMask Wallet:
- Visit the Arbitrum Bridge and connect your MetaMask Wallet.
- Select the network you want to transfer assets from and Arbitrum Nova as your destination.
- Input the amount of ETH you want to bridge.
- Click 'Move funds to Arbitrum Nova' to finalize your transfer.

How to add Arbitrum Nova to MetaMask
The easiest way to connect Arbitrum Nova to your MetaMask Wallet is by using the ChainList app. This platform is an aggregator of all EVM-chains that allows users to connect to the verified RPC and Chain ID information at the click of a button. In order to add to Arbitrum Nova to MetaMask, all users need to do is search for Arbitrum Nova on ChainList and click 'Add to MetaMask'.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion, bridging to Arbitrum Nova is simple and straightforward with the official Arbitrum Bridge. With low fees and quick transactions, users can easily transfer their assets from Ethereum mainnet or the Arbitrum L2 to the Arbitrum Nova network.