MATIC, now rebranded as POL, is the native token of the Polygon network used for staking, governance, and paying transaction fees. Bridging MATIC to Arbitrum opens up access to Arbitrum's growing DeFi ecosystem where you can swap POL tokens, provide liquidity, or participate in cross-chain strategies. The bridge wraps your MATIC into a compatible token representation on Arbitrum while maintaining the underlying value.
The process to bridge MATIC from Polygon to Arbitrum follows the same steps as other token bridges. Connect your wallet to the Polygon network, select MATIC as the source token, enter the amount you want to transfer, and confirm Arbitrum as your destination chain. Because MATIC is the native token of Polygon, you will need a small reserve of MATIC in your wallet to cover the originating network gas fees before the bridge can process your transaction.
