# How to Bridge to Base Chain

### 1) Add Base Network to Wallet

Head to the 'Settings' menu in your wallet and find the networks section. Add a new network manually, and fill in the details below for the Base network:

Network Name: Base

RPC Endpoint: <https://mainnet.base.org/>

Chain ID: 8453

Currency Symbol: ETH

Block Explorer: <https://basescan.org>

Once you've entered the information, click on 'CONNECT TO BASE' to save it. Afterward, you'll be able to connect to the Base network by selecting it from the network options menu.

<figure><img src="/files/tZBpX1LsWzzmZE5rffcM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Base Network Settings inside of MetaMask</p></figcaption></figure>

### 2) Add ETH to your Base Wallet

To add ETH to your Base wallet, you can choose from a few methods:

Transfer ETH from Coinbase, Binance, Byit, or OKX to your Base wallet. Make sure to select Base as the withdrawal network.

Use the following bridges to move ETH to Base from another chain:

Official Base Bridge: <https://bridge.base.org/deposit>

Orbiter: <https://www.orbiter.finance/>

Stargate: <https://stargate.finance/>

To use these bridges, connect your wallet, select the network you want to bridge from, choose Base as the target network, and indicate the amount of ETH you want to transfer.

<figure><img src="/files/g3I233DsjigAVN7rpHxt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Official Base Bridge</p></figcaption></figure>

### 3) Swap ETH for $CHONK on Base

Here are the steps to follow:

1\) Select Base from the network options in your wallet.

2\) Go to <https://app.uniswap.org/swap>

3\) Connect your wallet.

4\) In the lower swap section, select a token and input the official $CHONK token address: COMING SOON!

<figure><img src="/files/hEgqYow7Yi8BcHVW3ojD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Uniswap Interface</p></figcaption></figure>

### 4) Get $CHONK

To complete the swap, here's what you need to do:

1\) Enter the amount of ETH you want to swap.

2\) Set the slippage to 2-3% by clicking on the settings icon.

3\) Hit the "Swap" button.

4\) Confirm the transaction using your wallet.

<figure><img src="/files/888JJcjhn5G8DGKV1ckq" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>


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