Troubleshooting for Bridging

Here are some common issues that may impact your ability to bridge your Layer 1 token (USDC or ETH) to Base. 

Insufficient funds: 

• Ensure your wallet has enough ETH to cover both the amount you’re bridging and gas fees.
• For bridging USDC, you’ll need sufficient USDC plus Layer 1 ETH for gas fees.
• If gas fees are high, use a gas tracker to find off-peak times for lower costs.

Network mismatch: 

• You must use a Base-compatible wallet like Uniswap, Coinbase or Metamask.
• Ensure your Base-compatible wallet is connected to the Base network. 

Long transaction times: 

• Bridging transactions, especially large ones, may take longer than expected due to network congestion or delays in Layer 2 confirmation. 

Bridging limitations or restrictions: 

• Check the bridge’s status and restrictions before initiating a transfer.
• Divide large transactions into smaller amounts if needed.

If you’re still having issues, please visit your bridging application’s help center or request support from Rails on Discord.