Gnosis Wallets and the Ethereum to Polygon Route

Why this matters on Gnosis

Ethereum-to-Polygon transfers require attention to token representation and source gas. A route can be technically valid while still being uneconomical for a very small balance.

Gnosis provides an EVM-compatible environment with its own network balances and application ecosystem.

Gnosis uses EVM-style addresses and token contracts, which means the same address can hold balances on several EVM networks at once. A balance that is missing on Gnosis may simply be sitting on a different network.

Gnosis and this route

Gnosis is neither end of the Ethereum to Polygon route, but a wallet that uses Gnosis often holds balances on those networks too. If your assets are on Gnosis, they would first have to be on Ethereum for this route to apply.

Leaving Ethereum

Ethereum gas can make very small balance movements uneconomical, so compare total execution cost with the balance value. Pay close attention to contract approvals, transaction details and the exact domain used to initiate a transaction.

Arriving on Polygon

Confirm that the token is held on Polygon and verify its contract before moving or swapping it. Compare Polygon transaction costs with bridge and liquidity costs when consolidating small balances.

Gnosis: what to pay attention to

• Costs: Compare transaction costs with bridge and destination costs.
• Security: Review approvals and transaction details before signing.
• Assets and tokens: Verify the token contract on Gnosis.

A Gnosis checklist for this topic

• Do not assume a route from Gnosis is available; check the current interface and quote.
• Send a small test amount first if the route or address is new to you.
• Confirm that the token you hold on Gnosis is supported for the route you are reading about.
• Verify the source network, the destination network and the destination address before signing.

Bridge from Gnosis

Compare transaction costs with bridge and destination costs. On the Metis side: verify the token contract on Metis.

The bridge guide below is informational; any transaction depends on current network conditions and the route shown in the bridge interface.

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