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Starknet Bridge Review 2026: StarkGate for Ethereum Transfers

StarkGate is the official bridge for moving tokens between Ethereum and Starknet, with about $251 million in TVL on DefiLlama. The project does not publish fees or audit details, so check those before moving funds.

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By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated Nov 4, 2026

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Our verdict on Starknet Bridge

StarkGate suits users who need to move tokens between Ethereum and Starknet using the network's official route. Its main strengths are the canonical status and roughly $251 million in TVL on DefiLlama. The main caveat is missing detail: no audits are listed and fees and transfer times are not published publicly. Verify the address and test with a small amount first.

Score breakdown

How Starknet Bridge scores

Security: n/a
Ease of use: n/a
Fees: n/a
Features: 6.5/10

Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.

What is Starknet Bridge?

Starknet Bridge, branded StarkGate, is the official bridge for moving crypto onto and off Starknet. DefiLlama describes it as a tool to transfer assets between Starknet and Ethereum, and files it as a canonical bridge.

The homepage meta description says StarkGate also supports transfers between Starknet and multiple chains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana. DefiLlama tracks about $251.2 million in TVL on Ethereum, down 4.0% over seven days, and lists the STRK token.

No audits are listed, and fees, supported tokens and transfer times are not stated. This review covers only what is published.

How Starknet Bridge works

A canonical bridge is the main route a network provides for moving assets onto it. Tokens are typically locked or held on the origin chain, and a matching representation is made available on the destination chain. Moving back reverses the process.

For StarkGate, DefiLlama describes the function as transferring assets between Starknet and Ethereum. The homepage says it also covers other chains, including Bitcoin and Solana. The project does not describe the exact mechanism or delay for each route.

Because assets sit in contracts while they are bridged, the safety of those contracts matters most. Readers should check Starknet's own documentation for how each route works.

5 features

Key features

Ethereum–Starknet transfers

The bridge moves tokens between Ethereum and Starknet, which is the core use DefiLlama describes.

Multi-chain routes

The homepage says it supports transfers between Starknet and multiple chains, including Bitcoin and Solana.

Canonical bridge status

DefiLlama classifies it as a canonical bridge, meaning it is the network's own route for moving assets in.

Official Starknet front end

The homepage names it the official bridge to Starknet, as published on the starkgate subdomain of the Starknet site.

STRK ecosystem link

DefiLlama lists STRK as the associated token, tying the bridge to the Starknet ecosystem.

Pros and cons

What we like

Presented as the official bridge to Starknet, per the homepage description.
About $251 million in TVL on DefiLlama points to substantial use.
Classified as a canonical bridge, the network's primary route for asset transfers.
Homepage says it covers several chains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana.
Linked to the STRK token and the wider Starknet ecosystem.

Watch out for

No audits are listed in the DefiLlama data, and the project does not link to any audit reports.
Fees, withdrawal times and supported token lists are not published.
DefiLlama tracks only Ethereum for this listing, so the Bitcoin and Solana routes mentioned on the homepage are not covered by the TVL figure.
Bridges concentrate large pools of locked funds, which makes them a standing target for smart-contract exploits.
TVL fell 4.0% over seven days, a minor move but a reminder that figures shift.

Starknet Bridge fees

The project does not publish fee figures for StarkGate. Users should expect to pay network gas on the source chain, which is a general feature of bridging.

Any bridge-specific charges, and the time a transfer takes, should be visible in the bridge interface before you confirm. Compare the quote with the gas cost at that moment.

Is Starknet Bridge safe?

DefiLlama lists no audits for this bridge, and public sources contain no audit reports, incident history or details of custody and upgrade controls. Treat security as unverified from this bundle and check Starknet's documentation for audit and risk disclosures.

Bridges hold pooled funds in smart contracts, so a contract flaw can affect many users at once. Only use the official address, be wary of look-alike sites, and avoid moving more than you can afford to have delayed or at risk.

6 steps

How to get started with Starknet Bridge

1
Open the bridge only through the official Starknet website or documentation, and check the address carefully.
2
Connect a wallet that supports the source chain, such as an Ethereum wallet.
3
Choose the source and destination networks and the token to move.
4
Review the quoted fees and expected transfer time shown in the interface.
5
Start with a small test transfer before moving a large amount.
6
Confirm the transaction and wait for the funds to appear on the destination chain.

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Who Starknet Bridge is for

This is for users who want to move assets onto or off Starknet through its official bridge, including those bridging from Ethereum. It suits people comfortable checking fees, timing and contract risk in the interface and in Starknet's documentation before transferring.

Starknet Bridge FAQs

What is StarkGate?

StarkGate is described on its homepage as the official crypto bridge for transferring tokens between Starknet and multiple chains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin and Solana. DefiLlama lists it as a canonical bridge between Starknet and Ethereum.

Is Starknet Bridge the official bridge?

The homepage meta description calls it the official bridge, and DefiLlama files it under Canonical Bridge. The project does not say who operates it beyond that, so confirm the address through Starknet's official channels.

How much does it cost to use StarkGate?

The project does not publish fee amounts. Users normally pay Ethereum network gas on the Ethereum side, and any other charges should appear in the bridge interface before you confirm a transfer.

Does Starknet Bridge have a token?

The bridge is listed with the STRK token on DefiLlama. The project does not say what role the token plays in the bridge itself.

Has StarkGate been audited?

DefiLlama shows no audits for this listing. That does not prove the contracts were never audited, but the project does not confirm it, so check Starknet's documentation yourself.

How much value is locked in the bridge?

DefiLlama reports about $251.2 million in TVL, down 4.0% over the past seven days. TVL changes with token prices and with deposits and withdrawals.

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