Best of · Optimism · Updated Nov 5, 2026

The best Bridges on Optimism in 2026

We track 8 Bridges that run on Optimism and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is LayerZero V2. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

1
LayerZero V2
Bridge · Polygon, Ethereum, ApeChain +76
LayerZero V2 is a cross-chain messaging protocol that lets apps send data and assets between many blockchains, with about $17.6 billion in TVL listed on DefiLlama. Its strength is reach and configurable security; the main caveat is that safety depends on each app's setup.
Read the LayerZero V2 review Visit LayerZero V2(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 8.0 out of 10
TVL $16.7B+8.9%
2
CCIP
Bridge · Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche +17
Chainlink CCIP is a cross-chain messaging and token-transfer protocol run by Chainlink, listed with about $1.89 billion in TVL across 21 chains. It is infrastructure for apps and institutions rather than a consumer product.
Read the CCIP review Visit CCIP(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $1.85B−2.7%
3
USDT0
Bridge · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche +26
USDT0 is Tether's cross-chain system that puts USDT and tokenized gold (XAUT0) on 25+ networks with one unified supply. It has large reported volume and supply, but it ties you to Tether's own risks.
Read the USDT0 review Visit USDT0(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.5 out of 10
TVL $3.30B+7.0%
4
cBridge
Bridge · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon +23
cBridge is Celer Network's multi-chain asset bridge, supporting transfers across dozens of EVM chains and layer-2s. It offers broad coverage, but fees and security details need to be checked directly.
Read the cBridge review Visit cBridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.3 out of 10
TVL $11.6M−4.0%
5
Wan Bridge
Bridge · XRP Ledger, Ethereum, BNB Chain +28
Wan Bridge is the cross-chain bridge from the Wanchain project, linking more than 30 networks including Bitcoin, XRPL, Ethereum and Solana. Its range is the draw; small TVL and self-reported security claims are the caveats.
Read the Wan Bridge review Visit Wan Bridge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10
TVL $5.56M−13.1%
6
ShimmerBridge
Bridge · Ethereum, Avalanche, BNB Chain +5
ShimmerBridge is the official LayerZero wrapped-asset bridge for ShimmerEVM, moving assets from eight major EVM chains. It is a small, unaudited-on-record bridge, so it suits users who specifically need to reach ShimmerEVM.
Read the ShimmerBridge review
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $175K+0.1%
7
Ulysses
Bridge · Ethereum, Metis, Optimism +9
Ulysses is an omnichain liquidity protocol in the Maia DAO ecosystem, listed as a bridge on DefiLlama across 12 chains. Its TVL is very small, and public detail is limited.
Read the Ulysses review Visit Ulysses(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $25.6K+0.1%
8
RenVM
Bridge · Solana, Ethereum, Avalanche +6
RenVM is a decentralized cross-chain protocol that let users bring BTC, BCH and ZEC to Ethereum and other chains as wrapped tokens such as renBTC. Locked value has dropped sharply, so check its current status before using it.
Read the RenVM review Visit RenVM(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL —

Bridges on Optimism: the numbers

Tracked: 8
Reviewed: 8
Total TVL: $21.9B
Avg. score: 6.6/10

DappsAtlas tracks 8 bridges on Optimism. Every one of them has a full review. The 7 that report TVL hold $21.9B between them, counting value on every chain they support. LayerZero V2 dominates, with 76% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median bridge holds $11.6M.

By value locked, the largest bridges on Optimism are LayerZero V2 ($16.7B), USDT0 ($3.30B) and CCIP ($1.85B). On DappsAtlas scores, LayerZero V2 ranks first at 8.0/10, ahead of CCIP (7.6) and USDT0 (7.5). That makes LayerZero V2 both the biggest and the best-rated. The 8 rated bridges average 6.6/10; 1 reach 8 or above.

Beyond Optimism, these bridges most often also run on Polygon (8), Ethereum (8) and Arbitrum (8). All 6 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked rose 7.5%. LayerZero V2 gained the most (+8.9%), while Wan Bridge dropped the most (−13.1%).

Largest by TVL

1LayerZero V2$16.7B
2USDT0$3.30B
3CCIP$1.85B
4cBridge$11.6M
5Wan Bridge$5.56M

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How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest bridge on Optimism by TVL?

LayerZero V2 is the largest bridge on Optimism by total value locked, with $16.7B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by USDT0 ($3.30B) and CCIP ($1.85B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which bridge on Optimism has the highest DappsAtlas score?

LayerZero V2 has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of CCIP (7.6) and USDT0 (7.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many bridges on Optimism has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 8 bridges on Optimism. Of these, 8 have a full review and 7 report value locked, $21.9B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which bridges on Optimism grew the most this week?

Among bridges with at least $1M locked, LayerZero V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+8.9%) and Wan Bridge the biggest drop (−13.1%). Combined TVL moved +7.5% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for bridges on Optimism?

The 8 rated bridges on Optimism average 6.6 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

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