MATIC was the native token of Polygon and has since been upgraded to POL as part of the Polygon 2.0 roadmap. Whether you hold MATIC or the newer POL token, you can bridge it from Polygon to Arbitrum to access cross-chain liquidity and DeFi opportunities.

What Is POL (formerly MATIC)?

POL is the native token of the Polygon ecosystem. It is used to pay gas fees on Polygon, for staking to secure the network, and for governance. The Polygon team migrated from MATIC to POL in 2024 as part of the Polygon 2.0 upgrade, expanding the token's utility across multiple Polygon chains.

Can You Bridge POL to Arbitrum?

Yes. POL/MATIC can be bridged to Arbitrum where it trades as a regular ERC-20 token. On Arbitrum, POL can be used in DeFi protocols such as lending markets, liquidity pools, and trading pairs. Note that POL on Arbitrum is a bridged asset, not native to the Arbitrum ecosystem.

How to Bridge POL/MATIC to Arbitrum

Connect your wallet and switch to the Polygon network. Select POL or MATIC as the token to bridge. Choose Arbitrum One as the destination. Enter the amount, review the fees, approve the token spend, and confirm the transaction. The bridged POL will appear in your Arbitrum wallet within minutes.

POL vs ARB: Understanding the Tokens

POL is Polygon's native token while ARB is Arbitrum's governance token. They serve different purposes and are separate assets. Bridging POL to Arbitrum gives you POL on the Arbitrum network — it does not convert POL into ARB. To obtain ARB, you would need to swap on a decentralised exchange.

Liquidity for POL on Arbitrum

POL is listed on several Arbitrum-based DEXs including Uniswap v3 and SushiSwap. Liquidity may be thinner than on Polygon mainnet, so large trades should check price impact carefully. Consider bridging smaller amounts if you plan to immediately swap to another asset on Arbitrum.