# Bridge and Cross-Chain Swap

### To start your journey with the Zora network, you need to perform a bridge from the Ethereum network - if you use the official bridge, but you can also use one of the unofficial bridges like Orbiter. I recommend using the official bridge at least once to increase your chances of receiving a Zora airdrop.

### Native Bridge

:thumbsup:[**Zora Energy** *<mark style="color:purple;">(guide)</mark>*](/knowledge-base/protocols-guides/zora-energy-bridge.md#bridge) *<mark style="color:purple;">-</mark>* allows users to transfer Ethereum (ETH) from the Ethereum mainnet to the Zora Network, a process essential for engaging with Zora's NFT ecosystem. Users can connect their Web3 wallets, like MetaMask, to bridge ETH, a transaction that is typically completed within 1-2 minutes. The bridging process usually incurs fees between $10 and $15 USD, making it a straightforward yet cost-involving aspect of using the Zora platform.

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### Regular Bridge

[**Orbiter** *<mark style="color:purple;">(guide) -</mark>* ](/knowledge-base/protocols-guides/orbiter.md#bridge)Leveraging ZK-tech, offers a decentralized cross-rollup bridge for transferring Ethereum-native assets, including bridging to the Zora Network. It supports transactions between various Ethereum networks and Layer 2 solutions, making it a versatile tool for users interacting with platforms like Zora.

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[**Owlto Finance** *<mark style="color:purple;">(guide)</mark>*](/knowledge-base/protocols-guides/owlto.md#bridge) *<mark style="color:purple;">-</mark>* This service is particularly useful for those looking to bridge funds to Zora, as it supports a range of Layer 2 networks, including Ethereum, zkSync, and others, facilitating the transfer of assets like ETH, USDC, and USDT across these platforms​​. A notable feature of Owlto is its high-security approach, ensuring safe asset transfers between the external owned accounts (EOAs) of the sender and liquidity provider across source and destination networks, adding an extra layer of security and reliability to the bridging process​​.

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:comet:[<mark style="color:blue;">**Merkly**</mark> *<mark style="color:purple;">(guide)</mark>*](/knowledge-base/protocols-guides/merkly.md#onft-and-zkonft-bridge) *<mark style="color:purple;">-</mark>* Offers specialized bridge services, including the ONFT Bridge, zkONFT Bridge, and OFT Bridge, as part of its platform offerings​​. The ONFT Bridge appears to be a core feature, designed for specific operations within the Merkly ecosystem​​. Additionally, Merkly offers a TurboBridge and other feautures.

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:comet:[**Layer3 Bridge** *<mark style="color:purple;">(guide)</mark>*](/knowledge-base/protocols-guides/layer3-bridge.md) *<mark style="color:purple;">-</mark>* This bridge aggregator, powered by Socket's (Bungee) interoperability stack, automatically finds the best routes for asset transfers, making it a user-friendly feature within the Layer3 platform​​​​. It's designed to offer a seamless, intuitive bridging experience, ensuring secure and transparent transactions. This makes it a valuable tool for users who wish to transfer their assets, including NFTs, across various chains efficiently and securely​​​​.

In the broader scope of blockchain and NFT ecosystems, the Layer3 Bridge enhances the interoperability and flexibility of platforms like Zora by enabling smoother asset transfers and cross-chain swaps.

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:comet:[**Bungee** *<mark style="color:purple;">(guide)</mark>*](/knowledge-base/protocols-guides/bungee.md#bridge) *<mark style="color:purple;">-</mark>* is a cross-chain bridge aggregator that functions like a "Google Maps" for the web3 space, helping users find the most efficient paths to transfer assets between different blockchain networks. This feature streamlines the process for users who want to engage with the Zora ecosystem by transferring assets from other chains into Zora, making it a valuable tool for cross-chain interactions within the broader blockchain and NFT spaces.

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