How to bridge tokens from other chains to the Polygon Network
To do anything on Polygon, you'll need MATIC, which isn't always easy to come by from other networks' DEXes. Bridging assets could help solve issues like scalability, speed and high fees. Bridging means users can move their tokens between blockchain networks quickly and cost-effectively.The Polygon Bridge is used for cross-chain transactions between the Polygon (MATIC) and Ethereum (ETH) blockchains. It allows users to transfer ERC tokens and NFTs to the Polygon sidechain through smart contracts.This guide will show you how to bridge Polygon with other blockchains. However, given that....
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