Hop Protocol
Bridge optimized for Ethereum L2 transfers. Fast USDC bridging between rollups.
Using USDC on Hop Protocol
Hop Protocol is a bridge designed specifically for transferring tokens between Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks (rollups). It supports USDC transfers between Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon. Hop uses a system of Bonders who front liquidity on the destination chain, allowing transfers to complete in minutes rather than waiting for the standard L2 withdrawal period (which can take 7 days for optimistic rollups). This makes Hop particularly useful for moving USDC between L2s quickly. The protocol has been operating since 2021 and has processed over a billion dollars in transfers.
Supported networks
Key features
- Optimized for L2-to-L2 transfers
- Fast transfers via Bonders
- Skips 7-day withdrawal period
- Operating since 2021
- Focused on Ethereum ecosystem
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