Bridge BTC to ETH and more Ethereum assets like WBTC, USDC, and cbBTC in under 30 seconds.
If Bitcoin makes up most of your crypto portfolio, converting Bitcoin to ETH or other ERC-20 assets has become essential for accessing decentralized finance opportunities that have recently sprung for Bitcoin. Garden enables direct Bitcoin to Ethereum bridging through an intent-based architecture that maintains security while delivering institutional-grade execution speeds.
Whether you need to bridge BTC to ETH/WBTC for lending protocols, convert Bitcoin to USDC for stable value, or access cbBTC for regulated exposure, Garden's cross-chain infrastructure connects Bitcoin holders to Ethereum's DeFi ecosystem in seconds.
How Bitcoin to Ethereum Bridging Works
Garden's Bitcoin to Ethereum bridge operates through a trustless, intent-based system using Hash Time Locked Contracts (HTLCs) for atomic settlement:
Users express intent to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum assets. Market makers/Solvers compete to fulfill these intents, ensuring optimal pricing and execution speed.
Atomic Settlement Process
- Intent Creation: User specifies desired Bitcoin to Ethereum conversion
- Market Maker/Solver Matching: Liquidity providers compete for optimal execution
- Cryptographic Locking: HTLCs ensure atomic swap completion
- Settlement: Either both parties receive assets, or transactions revert
Security Model
- Non-custodial architecture maintains user control throughout the bridging
- Cryptographic proofs eliminate counterparty risk
- Time-locked contracts provide automatic refund mechanisms
- No trusted intermediaries or validator sets required
Garden supports Bitcoin bridging to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Solana, HyperEVM, Starknet, and other major networks.
How to Bridge BTC to Eth
Step 1: Connect Wallets
Connect both Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets to Garden's app. Support includes MetaMask, OKX, Rabby, Unisat, Coinbase Wallet, and other major wallets.
Step 2: Select Assets and Amounts
Choose Bitcoin as the send asset and ETH as the receive asset, then select the amount of BTC you want to bridge to Ethereum.
Step 3: Initiate Bridge
Hit swap and you're done, you can monitor your transaction in real-time on Garden explorer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum?
Garden typically completes Bitcoin to Ethereum bridges in 30 seconds to 10 minutes, depending on network congestion and chosen assets.
What are the fees for bridging Bitcoin to Ethereum?
Fees include market maker/solver fee and Bitcoin network fees. All fees are displayed transparently before transaction confirmation.
Is bridging Bitcoin to Ethereum secure on Garden?
Yes, Garden uses trustless, non-custodial architecture with atomic swaps, ensuring Bitcoin never leaves user control during bridging.
What's the minimum amount for Bitcoin to Ethereum bridging?
Garden supports bridges starting from 0.0001 BTC to various Ethereum assets.
Can I bridge Bitcoin to any Ethereum token?
Garden supports major Ethereum assets like WBTC, USDC, cbBTC, and ETH, with additional tokens added based on demand and liquidity.
How does Garden compare to wrapped Bitcoin services?
Unlike traditional wrapped Bitcoin services requiring custodial deposit, Garden provides direct bridging without custody risk or lengthy deposit processes.
What happens if bridging fails?
Garden's atomic swap architecture ensures either complete success or automatic refund. Failed bridges return the original Bitcoin to user's wallet.
Can I bridge back from Ethereum to Bitcoin?
Yes, Garden supports bidirectional bridging from Ethereum assets back to native Bitcoin with faster speed and security guarantees.
About Garden
Garden is the fastest Bitcoin bridge, enabling cross-chain Bitcoin swaps in as little as 30 seconds. It is built using an intent-based architecture with trustless settlements, ensuring zero custody risk for users.
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