Bridge Ethereum to Optimism: OP Stack and the Superchain

Optimism is an Ethereum Layer 2 built on the OP Stack — the same framework that powers Base. It uses optimistic rollups to batch transactions off-chain and settle them on Ethereum, delivering near-instant confirmations at a fraction of the cost.

Gas on Optimism typically runs $0.02-0.15 per swap. The network inherits Ethereum security and supports the same ERC-20 tokens and smart contracts.

Optimism is the flagship of the Superchain vision — a network of interoperable L2s built on shared infrastructure. Base, Zora and other chains are part of this ecosystem.

Velodrome is the dominant DEX on Optimism, handling the majority of swap volume with its ve(3,3) liquidity model. Aerodrome, its Base counterpart, shares the same architecture.

Aave, Uniswap, Synthetix and Lyra Finance all operate on Optimism, providing lending, trading and derivatives. OP token holders can also participate in governance and retroactive public goods funding.

The OP Stack ecosystem means apps built for Optimism can deploy across the entire Superchain with minimal changes.

Connect your wallet at app.aexi.cc. Set ETH or USDC on Ethereum as the source and the same token on Optimism as the destination.

AEXI routes through the cheapest bridge protocol for your pair — typically the native Optimism Bridge or a faster third-party alternative. The route preview shows total cost and estimated time.

Ethereum to Optimism bridges complete in 2-10 minutes. Once on Optimism, transactions confirm in about 2 seconds.

ETH from Ethereum to Optimism: $1-5 total cost, 2-8 minutes. USDC via CCTP: $2-6, 3-10 minutes. L2 to L2 routes (Optimism to Base): under $1, under 2 minutes.

For the cheapest total cost, consider bridging from another L2 instead of from Ethereum mainnet. The Ethereum confirmation is the slowest and most expensive leg.

AEXI compares all available routes and shows the breakdown before you sign, so you always know what you are paying.