> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stratovm.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stratovm.io/stratovm-sdk/bridges/testnet-stratovm-bridge.md).

# Testnet StratoVM Bridge

The [StratoVM Bridge](https://bridge.stratovm.io/) facilitates the transfer of SVM and selected ERC-20 tokens between the Ethereum network and StratoVM.

## To use the bridge for transactions:

#### 1. Navigate to [StratoVM Bridge](https://bridge.stratovm.io/) <a href="#navigate-to-superseed-bridge" id="navigate-to-superseed-bridge"></a>

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#### 2. Follow the prompts to connect your wallet <a href="#follow-the-prompts-to-connect-your-wallet" id="follow-the-prompts-to-connect-your-wallet"></a>

#### 3. Specify the amount and the asset you wish to transfer <a href="#specify-the-amount-and-the-asset-you-wish-to-transfer" id="specify-the-amount-and-the-asset-you-wish-to-transfer"></a>

#### 4. Click *Deposit* <a href="#click-deposit" id="click-deposit"></a>

#### 5. Confirm dialog box and click *Initiate deposit* <a href="#confirm-dialog-box-and-click-initiate-deposit" id="confirm-dialog-box-and-click-initiate-deposit"></a>

#### 6. Follow the prompts in your wallet to confirm the transaction <a href="#follow-the-prompts-in-your-wallet-to-confirm-the-transaction" id="follow-the-prompts-in-your-wallet-to-confirm-the-transaction"></a>

## FAQ <a href="#follow-the-prompts-in-your-wallet-to-confirm-the-transaction" id="follow-the-prompts-in-your-wallet-to-confirm-the-transaction"></a>

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<summary><strong>What is the purpose of the bridge?</strong></summary>

To facilitate the transfer of assets and data from one blockchain ecosystem to another.

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<summary>What are the fees?</summary>

When bridging over tokens from L1 to L2, you will have to sign one or two transactions with their corresponding fees:

1. If you are bridging a token for the first time, you'll sign one **approval transaction**.
2. In all cases, you'll sign a **deposit transaction** that will send your tokens to the Bridge.

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<summary>Does StratoVM charges any fees on top? </summary>

StratoVM does not charge any extra fees. However, standard network fees still apply. These fees are not collected by StratoVM Bridge. The specific transaction fee can vary depending on the transaction type and the current network congestion.

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