Which tokens can you transfer on Arbitrum One?

Arbitrum One is an Ethereum rollup, so it runs its own chain but posts data to Ethereum. It uses the same address format and ERC-20 token standard as Ethereum, so most Ethereum wallets can add it.

Which tokens can you transfer?

You can transfer ETH and any ERC-20 token that has a contract on Arbitrum One and allows transfers. Check a block explorer or token list to confirm the contract is on Arbitrum One, because names can be reused.

• A token with a contract on Arbitrum One can transfer if the contract allows.
• A token only on Ethereum must be bridged first.
• A contract can pause transfers or block addresses.

How do tokens get onto Arbitrum One?

A token that exists only on Ethereum must be bridged to Arbitrum One first. A bridge locks the token on Ethereum and issues a matching token on Arbitrum One.

• Bridge must support both networks.
• Bridge issues a matching token on Arbitrum One.
• Check the receiving address before you start.

What do you need to transfer tokens?

You need ETH on Arbitrum One to pay gas for a token transfer. ETH is the only gas token, so holding only the token is not enough to move it.

How does Arbitrum One relate to Ethereum?

Arbitrum One is an Ethereum rollup, so its transfers settle to Ethereum later. It processes transactions on its own chain and posts the data to Ethereum.

The ETH and tokens you hold on Arbitrum One are separate from the same assets on Ethereum.

Written byVahe HakobyanVahe Hakobyan is the editor-in-chief of World-Crypt. He covers bitcoin, markets and regulation, and leads the newsroom that fact-checks every story before it goes live.