PrigeeX runs on the Arbitrum network. Before you can trade, your tokens need to be
on Arbitrum, including a little ETH to pay network fees (“gas”).
Why Arbitrum?
Arbitrum is a Layer 2 network: think of it as a fast, low-cost express lane built
on top of Ethereum. It has the same security as Ethereum, but transactions settle in
seconds and typically cost only a few cents. That’s why PrigeeX uses it.
Two common ways to get funds on Arbitrum
Option A: Buy directly on an exchange and withdraw to Arbitrum
The easiest route for most people:
- Buy ETH (and/or USDC) on a major exchange such as Coinbase, Binance, or Kraken.
- When withdrawing to your wallet, choose the Arbitrum network (often shown as
“Arbitrum One”) as the withdrawal network.
- Paste your wallet address, confirm, and the funds arrive on Arbitrum in a few minutes.
Pick the right network when withdrawing. If you send funds on “Ethereum” instead of
“Arbitrum”, they won’t show up on PrigeeX until you bridge them over (see Option B), and
you’ll pay higher fees. Double-check the network before confirming.
Option B: Bridge from Ethereum to Arbitrum
If you already hold funds on the main Ethereum network, you can move them to Arbitrum
using the official Arbitrum Bridge (bridge.arbitrum.io). A bridge simply moves your
tokens from one network to another. You’ll pay an Ethereum network fee to do this, so
Option A is usually cheaper if you’re starting fresh.
Make sure your wallet is on Arbitrum
Your wallet can connect to many networks. To see your Arbitrum funds, your wallet needs
to be switched to Arbitrum One.
- The easiest way: when you connect to PrigeeX, if you’re on the wrong network, PrigeeX
will show a button to switch to Arbitrum One automatically, just click it and
approve in your wallet.
- You can also switch networks manually inside your wallet app.
A quick checklist before you trade
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