From Ethereum to OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Every way to get from Ethereum into OP Mainnet (Optimism): pick a route, send the coins in Ethereum and collect them at your address in OP Mainnet (Optimism).
Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 11:08
- From
- Ethereum
- To
- OP Mainnet (Optimism)
- Fees are paid in
- ETH
- Address shape
- 0x…
Ethereum → OP Mainnet (Optimism) routes
| Network | Route | Rate | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | ETH → ETH Optimism | 1 ETH = 0.999 ETH Optimism | 2.95 ETH |
| Ethereum |  USDC ERC20 → USDC Optimism | 1 USDC ERC20 = 1.0001 USDC Optimism | — |
| Ethereum |  USDT ERC20 → USDT Optimism | 1 USDT ERC20 = 1.0001 USDT Optimism | — |
| Ethereum |  DAI → USDC Optimism | 1 DAI = 1.0049 USDC Optimism | — |
| Ethereum | DAI → USDT Optimism | 1 DAI = 1.0056 USDT Optimism | — |
| Ethereum | USDC ERC20 → USDT Optimism | 1 USDC ERC20 = 1.0008 USDT Optimism | — |
| Ethereum | USDT ERC20 → USDC Optimism | 1 USDT ERC20 = 0.9994 USDC Optimism | — |
Ethereum against OP Mainnet (Optimism)
| Ethereum | OP Mainnet (Optimism) | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | Layer one (L1) | L2, optimistic rollup |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Fee level | high | low |
| Speed | medium | fast |
| Block | ~12 sec | ~2 sec |
| Address shape | 0x… | 0x… |
| Memo or tag | not needed | not needed |
| Ethereum-style address (0x…) | yes | yes |
| Official withdrawal to Ethereum | — | ≈ 7 days (challenge period) |
Fee and speed levels are comparative: both move with how busy the network is.
How this differs from a classic bridge
| RubyCash | Classic bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What lands at your address | Native ETH or ordinary OP Mainnet (Optimism) tokens | Depends: in some networks it is the bridged version of the token |
| Wallet and signatures | Not needed: the coins go to the address from the order | Needed: connect the wallet and sign contract transactions |
| A coin for fees in OP Mainnet (Optimism) | Not needed to receive | Often needed, or the funds cannot be claimed or moved on |
| Timing | After confirmations in Ethereum; the order page tracks it | Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks |
| Who holds the funds meanwhile | RubyCash for the life of the order, with an AML check | The bridge contract or its validators |
Moving from Ethereum to OP Mainnet (Optimism), step by step
- Pick a route in the table above and work out the amount in the calculator on its page.
- Enter your own address in OP Mainnet (Optimism) (0x…).
- Send the coins in Ethereum to the address from the order, for exactly the amount stated.
- Once Ethereum confirms the transfer, the coins leave for your address in OP Mainnet (Optimism). The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending to OP Mainnet (Optimism)
- The receiving address has to belong to OP Mainnet (Optimism) (0x…).
- Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon all use the same address shape (0x…). Make sure the wallet is switched to OP Mainnet (Optimism).
- Send the coins in Ethereum only: a transfer through another network never reaches the order.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Common questions: Ethereum → OP Mainnet (Optimism)
How do I get coins from Ethereum into OP Mainnet (Optimism)?
Through an exchange order: you send coins in Ethereum and ETH, USDC and USDT arrive at your address in OP Mainnet (Optimism). No bridge contracts, no wallet to connect, no wrappers.
What can be moved from Ethereum into OP Mainnet (Optimism)?
Right now: ETH, USDC and USDT. Rates and floors are in the table above.
How long does the move from Ethereum to OP Mainnet (Optimism) take?
First the confirmations in Ethereum, then the send into OP Mainnet (Optimism). After that it comes down to how busy the networks are. A block in Ethereum closes in about 12 sec.
What pays the fees in OP Mainnet (Optimism)?
The ETH coin. You do not need it to receive funds — only later, when you decide to move them on.
Which address does OP Mainnet (Optimism) need?
An address in OP Mainnet (Optimism): 0x… A plain Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet has to be switched to OP Mainnet (Optimism).
What is wrong with the official OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge?
An official deposit from Ethereum into OP Mainnet (Optimism) means connecting a wallet and signing a contract transaction. Here you simply send ETH to the address from the order.
Where else this can go
The other way round
Other routes into OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Bitcoin → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH- Arbitrum One → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH, USDC and USDT
- BNBBNB Smart Chain → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH, USDC and USDT
TRON → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH, USDC and USDT
Solana → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH, USDC and USDT
Polygon PoS → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH, USDC and USDT
TON → OP Mainnet (Optimism)ETH, USDC and USDT
Avalanche C-Chain → OP Mainnet (Optimism)USDC, USDT and ETH
Other routes out of Ethereum
- Ethereum → BitcoinBTC
- Ethereum → Arbitrum OneUSDT, ETH and USDC
- BNBEthereum → BNB Smart ChainETH, USDT and USDC
- Ethereum → TRONTRX, USDT and TUSD
- Ethereum → SolanaSOL, USDT and USDC
- Ethereum → Polygon PoSUSDT, USDC and POL
- Ethereum → TONGRAM and USDT
- Ethereum → Avalanche C-ChainUSDC, USDT and AVAX
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