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Alternatives to Arbitrum Nova Bridge

8 comparable canonical bridge apps to consider in place of Arbitrum Nova Bridge, ranked by value held. The largest is Arbitrum Bridge — but the right pick depends on your chain and risk tolerance.

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Ranked by value held

Comparable apps to Arbitrum Nova Bridge

Arbitrum Bridge Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $3.5 B

Base Bridge Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $2.9 B

Optimism Bridge Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $560 M

Linea Bridge Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $450 M

xDAI Stake Bridge Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $310 M Audits: 2

B2 Buzz Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $300 M

Starknet Bridge Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $260 M

World Chain Canonical bridge

Official bridge between two chains — moves your tokens across networks.

Value held: $260 M

Frequently asked

Switching from Arbitrum Nova Bridge — common questions

Why might I look for an alternative to Arbitrum Nova Bridge? +

Common reasons: better rates on a sister app, fewer chain dependencies, smaller smart-contract surface, or simply diversification. Concentration risk in a single protocol — no matter how well-known — is a real category of loss.

Are alternatives to Arbitrum Nova Bridge safer or riskier? +

Same category usually means similar risk shape but different code. A smaller alternative may have less audit history; a larger one may have more attack surface. Compare value held + audit count, and don't move funds to a protocol you can't quickly summarise.

Is it costly to switch from Arbitrum Nova Bridge? +

You'll pay gas to exit and re-enter, plus any spread or unbonding delay. For LP and lending positions, accumulated rewards or withdrawal queues add friction. Calculate the break-even rate gap before moving.

How do I choose the right alternative? +

Match category first, then chain (you don't want to learn a new chain just for yield), then size (bigger usually safer), then rate. The 'best' alternative is the one whose risks you understand.