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Tutorial: Orbiter Finance (What It Is & How It Works)

Updated: May 22, 2025
Published: May 20, 2025
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Orbiter Finance is a decentralised cross-rollup bridge that allows users to transfer assets between Ethereum Layer 1 and Layer 2s (e.g. zkSync, Arbitrum & Optimism) with low gas fees and quick transaction speeds.

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How does it work? 

In very basic terms, Orbiter has a ‘Sender’ and a ‘Maker’. The Maker provides liquidity for the Sender. The Sender will initiate a transfer on the Source Network, and the Maker will send it back to the Sender on the Target Network. If there is a dispute in this process, Orbiter’s security model ensures that the Sender will be able to retrieve the assets and additional compensation. A more detailed overview can be found here.

This tutorial will go through how to bridge assets using Orbiter. Note that it will be possible to provide liquidity to Orbiter’s Maker in the future.Orbiter Finance

How to Use Orbiter Finance?

Start by heading to https://www.orbiter.finance/

Orbiter Alpha

Connecting your wallet 

MetaMask is the only wallet currently supported by Orbiter. Click here for our beginner’s tutorial on MetaMask. Simply click ‘connect’ and approve the connection. 

Orbiter Wallet

Transferring Assets 

First, select the token you would like to send. Currently, it is only possible to transfer ETH, USDC and USDT.

Orbiter Token

Next, select the network you are transferring from and the network you want to transfer to. Your token balance on both of these networks will be displayed. After this, simply enter the amount you want to send. Note that in the current Alpha phase of Orbiter, each token has a minimum transfer amount.

Click ‘send’ to proceed with the transaction.

On the following screen, you will be presented with more details of the transaction. This includes the withholding fee, which is used to pay the gas fee on the destination network (in this case, zkSync). Orbiter also charges a trading fee of 0.2 or 0.3 percent of the transaction amount.

Orbiter Finance Account

Here you also have the security code for your transaction. This is used to reclaim assets in the event that there is a dispute between the Maker and the Sender.

Once you click ‘confirm and send’, you will be prompted to sign and approve the transactions in your wallet.

Orbiter Transactions

You can view your transaction by clicking on either network.

Disclaimer: THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE. Only you are responsible for any capital-related decisions you make and only you are accountable for the results.

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1. How does orbiter Finance work?

Orbiter Finance enables cross-chain transactions by utilizing layer-2 solutions, allowing users to transfer assets seamlessly between different blockchains.

2. Is Orbiter Finance safe to use?

The platform employs security measures like smart contract audits, but users should always exercise caution and conduct their own research.

3. Is Orbiter Finance legit?

Yes, Orbiter Finance is considered legitimate, as it is used by a growing number of users and has established partnerships within the DeFi space.

4. What is the minimum amount for orbiter Finance?

The minimum amount for transactions on Orbiter Finance can vary; users should check the platform directly for specific limits on transfers.

5. How to use the Orbiter bridge?

To use the Orbiter Bridge, connect your wallet, select the source and destination chains, and specify the amount to transfer. Follow the prompts to complete the transaction.

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