Best of · Ethereum · Updated Nov 8, 2026

The best Canonical Bridges on Ethereum in 2026

We track 58 Canonical Bridges that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 22 of them in full. Our top pick is Arbitrum Bridge. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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Arbitrum Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Arbitrum Bridge moves supported assets between Ethereum and Arbitrum One through the networks’ canonical bridge. Check gas costs and the longer wait for withdrawals back to Ethereum before you transfer.
Read the Arbitrum Bridge review Visit Arbitrum Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10
TVL $3.27B−1.7%
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Arbitrum Nova Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum, Arbitrum Nova
Arbitrum Nova Bridge is the canonical route for moving supported assets between Ethereum and Arbitrum Nova. Expect Ethereum gas costs and a potentially long wait when withdrawing back to Ethereum; check the transaction details and route before approving.
Read the Arbitrum Nova Bridge review Visit Arbitrum Nova Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.1 out of 10
TVL $9.48M−5.3%
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Zircuit
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Zircuit combines an Ethereum-compatible L2, a bridge and yield products. You can explore those options, but check the vault risks and terms carefully: advertised returns are not guarantees, and key details such as fees and insurance coverage are not published.
Read the Zircuit review Visit Zircuit(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.1 out of 10
TVL $4.28M−1.5%
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Polygon Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Polygon Bridge is for moving assets between Ethereum and Polygon, but you should check the route, supported token and total network costs before sending. Polygon does not publish a fixed bridge fee schedule in its product details.
Read the Polygon Bridge review Visit Polygon Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.9 out of 10
TVL $2.65B−0.9%
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Base Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Base Bridge is the canonical bridge for moving certain assets and data between Ethereum and Base. It may suit you if you want to use Base, but fees, supported assets and withdrawal timing need checking before you move funds.
Read the Base Bridge review Visit Base Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10
TVL $2.89B+1.7%
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Lens Chain
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Lens Chain is a blockchain platform for Web3 social apps, not a bridge. It gives you a shared Lens account for social and creator tools, but published fee and security details are limited.
Read the Lens Chain review Visit Lens Chain(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10
TVL $469K−1.4%
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Linea Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Linea Bridge is a Linea funding hub with a native Ethereum bridge and other ways to move funds. Compare the route’s total cost and timing before you confirm.
Read the Linea Bridge review Visit Linea Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
TVL $207M−6.1%
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Ink Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Ink Bridge is Ink’s official route for moving ETH from Ethereum to Ink. The route is clear, but fees, audit details and the bridge’s custody model are not published.
Read the Ink Bridge review Visit Ink Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.4 out of 10
TVL $51.7M−1.0%
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RSK Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Rsk
RSK Bridge is for moving assets between Rootstock and Ethereum, but route details, fees and security assurances are limited. Check the exact bridge and transfer terms before connecting a wallet.
Read the RSK Bridge review Visit RSK Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.1 out of 10
TVL $86.6M−8.8%
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Eclipse Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Eclipse is an Ethereum Layer 2 that uses the Solana Virtual Machine. Its bridge can move assets to Eclipse, but check the exact route, fees and withdrawal process before sending funds.
Read the Eclipse Bridge review Visit Eclipse Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.1 out of 10
TVL $4.70M−1.7%
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Starknet Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
StarkGate is Starknet’s canonical bridge between Ethereum and Starknet. It can move supported assets between the networks, but check the current token list, fees and transaction details before bridging.
Read the Starknet Bridge review Visit Starknet Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $233M−7.8%
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Mantle Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Mantle Bridge is the official route for moving tokens between Ethereum and Mantle. Its purpose is clear, but fees, withdrawal timing and audit information are not published here, so check the transaction details before confirming.
Read the Mantle Bridge review Visit Mantle Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $104M−15.8%
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Manta Pacific
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Manta Pacific’s bridge moves tokens between Ethereum and Manta Pacific. The basic flow is clear, but check the bridge fee and security details before sending funds.
Read the Manta Pacific review Visit Manta Pacific(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $22.3M−2.1%
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Sonic Gateway
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum, Sonic
Sonic Gateway is a canonical bridge for moving assets between Ethereum and Sonic. The basic use case is clear, but fees, transfer timing and security details are not.
Read the Sonic Gateway review Visit Sonic Gateway(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10
TVL $54.8M−5.4%
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Blast Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Blast Bridge currently presents a tool for claiming eligible ETH, WETH or USDB on Blast—not a standard bridge for moving funds between networks. Check the claim details and costs before signing anything.
Read the Blast Bridge review Visit Blast Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10
TVL $1.84M−72.2%
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SKALE Network Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
SKALE Portal is a bridge into SKALE and between SKALE chains. Its purpose is clear, but check the transaction quote and route details before sending funds.
Read the SKALE Network Bridge review Visit SKALE Network Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10
TVL $7.82K+1.1%
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SX Rollup Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
SX Rollup Bridge is a route for moving assets from Ethereum to SX Network through the Arbitrum Bridge. Check the current route, fees and SX gas requirements before transferring funds.
Read the SX Rollup Bridge review Visit SX Rollup Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10
TVL $13.7M+3.1%
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MegaETH Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
MegaETH Bridge is the official route presented for moving assets to MegaETH, but published details on fees, supported assets and safeguards are limited. Check the exact transfer terms before sending funds.
Read the MegaETH Bridge review Visit MegaETH Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10
TVL $4.43M+2.6%
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Cronos zkEVM Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Cronos zkEVM Bridge is closing, with a stated deadline of June 2, 2027. Treat it as a withdrawal route, not a place to send new funds.
Read the Cronos zkEVM Bridge review Visit Cronos zkEVM Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10
TVL $18.0M−0.9%
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RISE Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
RISE Bridge is presented as a route between Ethereum and RISE Chain using LayerZero. Fee details and independent security assurances are limited, so verify the bridge interface and transfer risks before sending funds.
Read the RISE Bridge review Visit RISE Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10
TVL $170K−1.1%
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Elysium Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Polygon, Ethereum, Elysium
Elysium Bridge is a wallet-based bridge for moving supported tokens between Elysium, Polygon and Ethereum. Its basic purpose is clear, but check the exact route, token and costs before approving anything: fees, custody and security details are not published.
Read the Elysium Bridge review Visit Elysium Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.2 out of 10
TVL $18.6K+7.2%
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Taiko Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum
Taiko Bridge is reported to be under maintenance, and a June 2026 report described a $1.7 million exploit. Don’t send funds until its status and security are clarified.
Read the Taiko Bridge review Visit Taiko Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 2.0 out of 10
TVL $11.8M+7.8%
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Optimism Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum, Base, Optimism
Optimism Bridge is presented as a gateway for moving assets between Ethereum and OP Mainnet. The details are too limited and the listed networks conflict, so verify the live route and withdrawal process before connecting a wallet.
Read the Optimism Bridge review Visit Optimism Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $485M−14.4%
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xDAI Stake Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum, xDai
xDAI Stake Bridge is classified as a bridge between Ethereum and xDai, but there isn’t enough product-specific detail to assess its fees, security or current user flow. Treat it as unverified until you confirm the bridge and its contracts through Gnosis’ official channels.
Read the xDAI Stake Bridge review Visit xDAI Stake Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $250M+2.9%
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Avalanche Core Bridge
Canonical Bridge · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Avalanche
Avalanche Core Bridge is a canonical bridge project on Ethereum, Bitcoin and Avalanche. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Avalanche Core Bridge review Visit Avalanche Core Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $136M+1.6%

Canonical Bridges on Ethereum: the numbers

Tracked: 58
Reviewed: 58
Total TVL: $11.0B
Avg. score: 4.8/10

There are 58 canonical bridges on Ethereum in the SkyBitcoins index. Every one of them has a full review. The 56 that report TVL hold $11.0B between them, counting value on every chain they support. Arbitrum Bridge is the clear leader, holding 30% of it. The top five account for 87%, while the median canonical bridge holds $4.70M.

Ranked by TVL, Arbitrum Bridge ($3.27B), Base Bridge ($2.89B) and Polygon Bridge ($2.65B) lead the field. On SkyBitcoins scores, Arbitrum Bridge ranks first at 7.2/10, ahead of Arbitrum Nova Bridge (6.1) and Zircuit (6.1). That makes Arbitrum Bridge both the biggest and the best-rated. The 22 rated canonical bridges average 4.8/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Ethereum, these canonical bridges most often also run on Polygon (4), Base (4) and Bitcoin (3). Of the 46 with a confirmed status, 43 are active and 3 are inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 1.7%. Taiko Bridge gained the most (+7.8%), while Blast Bridge dropped the most (−72.2%).

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How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest canonical bridge on Ethereum by TVL?

Arbitrum Bridge is the largest canonical bridge on Ethereum by total value locked, with $3.27B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Base Bridge ($2.89B) and Polygon Bridge ($2.65B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which canonical bridge on Ethereum has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Arbitrum Bridge has the highest score at 7.2/10, ahead of Arbitrum Nova Bridge (6.1) and Zircuit (6.1). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many canonical bridges on Ethereum has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 58 canonical bridges on Ethereum. Of these, 58 have a full review and 56 report value locked, $11.0B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which canonical bridges on Ethereum grew the most this week?

Among canonical bridges with at least $1M locked, Taiko Bridge had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+7.8%) and Blast Bridge the biggest drop (−72.2%). Combined TVL moved −1.7% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for canonical bridges on Ethereum?

The 22 rated canonical bridges on Ethereum average 4.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 9 score below 5.

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