How to get $IMX on Immutable zkEVM

Please note our disclaimer and risk statement here.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the objective is to get funds onto Immutable zkEVM, sending funds to your Immutable Passport address on Ethereum (L1) or any other chain that isn’t Immutable zkEVM will not work! You need to either perform a deposit to Immutable zkEVM and/or swap funds within Immutable zkEVM using an integrated third party solution to get the tokens you need.

So you want to get some $IMX tokens into your Immutable zkEVM Passport. Here is what you will need:

Immutable Passport (sign-up here)
Funds in ETH, USDC, or $IMX on a Centralized Exchange (CEX) or another compatible EVM chain on the Ethereum network (including ETH L1)

There are multiple options for getting $IMX onto Immutable zkEVM:

Bridging from a centralized exchange (CEX)
1. Layerswap (Supports $IMX, ETH, USDC and $GOG)
Bridging from another EVM chain or Ethereum (L1)
1. Squid (Supports $IMX, ETH, USDC and many more!)
2. Layerswap (Supports $IMX, ETH, USDC and $GOG)
3. Native Bridge powered by Axelar (Only supports moving $IMX, ETH or USDC from/to ETH L1)

**Note**: If you bridge ETH or USDC to Immutable zkEVM you will then need to swap those tokens for $IMX using one of the following options:

Native Swap (powered by Quickswap) accessible via Immutable Dashboard or Immutable Toolkit (Not available in US or Australia)
Warpgate
Quickswap

Bridging from a centralized exchange (CEX)

Currently, direct deposits from a CEX (e.g., Coinbase, Binance) to Immutable zkEVM are not possible. Consequently, do not transfer funds from a CEX to your Immutable Passport directly.

To bridge funds from a CEX to your zkEVM Immutable Passport make sure to follow the instructions below

Step 1: Go to https://toolkit.immutable.com/cex-deposit/

Step 2:

Input the CEX you would like to deposit from
Select which token, $IMX, ETH or USDC, that you would like to bridge

Step 3:

Select a withdrawal network your CEX supports (e.g., Ethereum, Optimism etc.)
Input the desired amount and the wallet address to deposit into (this can be your Passport address or another wallet that supports Immutable zkEVM)

Step 4:

Pro tip: Turn on “Refuel”. This will give you some $IMX to pay for gas on Immutable zkEVM. Without it you may need to bridge more funds to pay for gas!
Click "swap now" and copy the "deposit address" generated

Step 5:

Navigate to the centralised exchange you are withdrawing from (in this example it’s Kraken)
Input the same withdrawal network you selected in step 3 and input the deposit address copied in step 4
Withdraw from the centralised exchange

Bridging from another EVM chain or Ethereum (L1)

Option 1: Bridging funds using Squid

Step 1: Go to https://toolkit.immutable.com/squid-bridge/

Step 2:

Connect the wallet you would like to move funds from
Add a new address that you would like to send funds to

Step 3:

Select the network you want to send from (Note: you can send from ETH L1 or other compatible EVM chains)
Select the token you would like to move

Step 4:

Select the token you would like to receive
Input the desired amount you want to bridge (note make sure you have enough gas for the transfer if required)

IMPORTANT NOTE: With Squid you will be able to bridge and swap a token at the same time, if you wish. This means if you hold USDC or ETH in another wallet but want $IMX in your Passport, you will be able to send USDC and receive $IMX directly into your Passport. If you don’t want $IMX you can just bridge USDC or ETH straight into your Immutable Passport wallet.

Step 5:

Click on ‘Submit’
“Approve” or “Confirm” the transaction in your wallet

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Congrats!! you now have bridged funds into your Immutable Passport

Option 2: Bridging funds using Layerswap

Step 1:

Go to https://toolkit.immutable.com/faster-bridge
Connect the wallet you want to bridge funds from

Step 2:

Select ‘Ethereum’ in the ‘From’ dropdown
Select the token ($IMX, ETH or USDC) you want to bridge

Step 3:

Input the desired amount you want to bridge
Input your Immutable zkEVM wallet address
Pro tip: Turn on “Refuel”. This will give you some $IMX to pay for gas on Immutable zkEVM. Without it you may need to bridge more funds to pay for gas!
Click swap now

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Congrats!! you now have bridged funds into your Immutable Passport

Option 3: Bridging funds using Immutables Native Swap

Step 1: Go to Immutable Toolkit (*note this can also be done in your Immutable Passport Dashboard)

Note: Ethereum is currently the only supported network for the native bridge.

Step 2:

Select the wallet and network you want to send from
Select the wallet and network you want to send to

Where would you like to move funds between screen

Step 3:

Select which token ($IMX, ETH or USDC) that you would like to bridge
Enter the amount you want to bridge and click review

Step 4: Click ‘Confirm move’ and sign the transaction in your wallet

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Congrats!! you now have bridged funds into your Immutable Passport

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Swapping ETH or USDC into $IMX

If you have bridged ETH or USDC to Immutable zkEVM, you'll need to swap those tokens for $IMX using:

Native Swap (powered by Quickswap) accessible via Immutable Dashboard or Immutable Toolkit (Not available in US or Australia)
Warpgate
Quickswap

Disclaimer and risk statement:

This ‘How to’ guide is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. While Immutable has taken all reasonable care in preparing this guide, it is provided on an “As is” basis without any representations or warranty, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. In no event shall Immutable or any of its affiliates or any of its directors, officers, agents or employees be liable for any loss or damages in connection with the use of this guide. Some of the solutions referred to in this guide are provided by third parties; Immutable takes no responsibility for third party technology and you should refer to the policies, terms and conditions of those third party services before engaging with them. Dealing in crypto assets can be complex; you should be aware of the risks involved with dealing with crypto assets, including with respect to transferring and bridging assets across different blockchain environments.