ETH: changing network from Ethereum to OP Mainnet (Optimism)

It is still ETH, only in a different blockchain: you send ETH, and the payout of ETH Optimism goes to your address in OP Mainnet (Optimism). Bridge contracts, signatures and wrapped tokens play no part.

Rate and amounts for ETH → ETH Optimism 1 ETH = 0.99999 ETH Optimism 1 ETH Optimism = 1 ETH

Rate as of Nov 10, 2026 13:19

Orders from
0.036631 ETH ≈ $77.61
Payout network
Optimism
24 hours
0%
You get 0.99999 ETH Optimism
Create the order
Rate
1 ETH = 0.99999 ETH Optimism
From
0.036631 ETH
Up to
4,720 ETH

Preliminary figure: the final amount is locked in the order.

Right now 1 ETH gets you 0.99999 ETH Optimism; the other way round, 1 ETH Optimism is 1 ETH. Over 24 hours ETH/ETH Optimism came in at about 0%. Over the week, about 0%.

The weekly range ran from 1 to 1 ETH Optimism, a spread of 0%. One order takes from 0.036631 to 4,720 ETH. In dollars that is roughly $77.61.

The robot sends the payout in the Optimism network, so the address has to belong to that network — a transfer to another one will not arrive.

Which network ETH arrives in

The same ETH goes out in several networks. Each has its own rate and its own floor, and the fee is charged by the network itself.

NetworkPer 1 ETHFromNetwork feeSpeed
BNB Smart Chain (BEP20)0.999990.036631 ETH≈ $0.0022fast
Arbitrum One0.999990.036631 ETH≈ $0.0009fast
BASE0.999990.036631 ETH——
Optimism open0.999990.036631 ETH≈ < $0.0001fast

Rate and amounts for ETH → ETH Optimism

ETHETH Optimism≈ USD
0.050.0499995$105.93
0.20.199998$423.72
0.50.499995$1,059.30
22$4,237.18
55$10,592.95
2019.9998$42,371.80
ETH OptimismETH≈ USD
0.050.0500005$105.93
0.20.200002$423.72
0.50.500005$1,059.31
22$4,237.22
55.0001$10,593.06
2020.0002$42,372.22

How the ETH → ETH Optimism exchange runs

  1. Work out the amount in the calculator — orders start at 0.036631 ETH.
  2. Give a ETH address on Optimism and a contact for the order.
  3. Send ETH on Ethereum, exactly the amount the order shows.
  4. Nothing else is needed from you: as soon as the network confirms the transfer, the robot sends Ethereum Optimism to your address. The order page shows the status.

Swap ETH for ETH Optimism

Check this before sending ETH

  • The address network is Optimism. Sending through another network almost always means losing the transfer.
  • The transfer must not be smaller than 0.036631 ETH.
  • Copy the address in full, then check its first and last characters once it is pasted.
  • Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon addresses look the same (0x…) — make sure the wallet is switched to OP Mainnet (Optimism).
  • Send exactly the amount stated in the order: the automation matches your payment against it, and any difference sends the order back for recalculation.

How the ETH to ETH Optimism rate has moved

high 1 ETH Optimismlow 1 ETH Optimism
Nov 3, 2026 13:22Nov 10, 2026 13:22
high 1 ETH Optimismlow 1 ETH Optimism
Oct 11, 2026 05:00Nov 10, 2026 05:00
high 1 ETH Optimismlow 1 ETH Optimism
Aug 12, 2026 05:00Nov 10, 2026 05:00
high 1 ETH Optimismlow 1 ETH Optimism
Nov 10, 2025 05:00Nov 10, 2026 05:00
24 hours
0%
Week
0%
Weekly high
1 ETH Optimism
Weekly low
1 ETH Optimism
Spread
0%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Nov 10, 2026 12:57. The exchange rate is worked out separately and differs from the market one. How these numbers are counted

The ETH/ETH Optimism spread by period

PeriodHighLowMiddlePeriod result
24 hours1110%
Week1110%
Month1110%
Quarter1110%

Figures are in ETH Optimism per unit of the currency you send, taken from market data.

Daily ETH → ETH Optimism rate

DayCloseAgainst the day before
Nov 10, 20261 ETH Optimism0%
Nov 9, 20261 ETH Optimism0%
Nov 8, 20261 ETH Optimism0%
Nov 7, 20261 ETH Optimism0%
Nov 6, 20261 ETH Optimism0%
Nov 5, 20261 ETH Optimism0%
Nov 4, 20261 ETH Optimism0%

How the Velorex rate moved: ETH → ETH Optimism day by day

DayVelorex rateMarket rate
Nov 10, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 9, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 8, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 7, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 6, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 5, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 4, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 3, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 2, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Nov 1, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Oct 31, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Oct 30, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Oct 29, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1
Oct 28, 20260.99999 ETH Optimism1

Our own rate is recorded every hour, and the table keeps the last entry of the day. The column beside it is the ratio of the prices of the same two coins on CoinGecko at that same hour. How these numbers are counted

Market data: ETH

Ethereum ETH
Price
$2,118.59
24 hours
+1.39%
Week
−5.81%
Market cap
$258.91 B
24-hour turnover
$10.55 B
Rank by cap
#2
In circulation
122.21 M ETH
All-time high
$4,946.05

Source: CoinGecko, Nov 10, 2026 12:57.

Compared: Ethereum and OP Mainnet (Optimism)

EthereumOP Mainnet (Optimism)
What kind of networkBase network (L1)Optimistic rollup (L2)
What pays the feeETHETH
How expensive≈ $0.0022≈ < $0.0001
How fastmediumfast
Block time~12 sec~2 sec
Address format0x…0x…
Memo or tag needednot requirednot required
Ethereum-format address (0x…)yesyes
Withdrawal to Ethereum through the official bridge—≈ 7 days — the challenge window runs

The cost and speed marks are given against each other: both drift with the load on the network.

How an exchange differs from an ordinary bridge

VelorexOrdinary bridge
What arrives at the addressthe OP Mainnet (Optimism) network's own coin, ETHIt varies: a number of networks hand out the bridged version of the token
Wallet connection and signaturesWe do without them: the payout goes to the address from the orderMandatory: the wallet is connected, contract transactions are signed
Is a OP Mainnet (Optimism) coin needed for feesNot required to receiveAs a rule yes, otherwise the funds cannot be claimed or moved on
When it arrivesAs soon as Ethereum gathers confirmations; the status is shown on the order pageSet by the bridge itself and by the load on both networks
Who holds the funds on the wayVelorex — until the order is closed by the payoutThe smart contract of the bridge or its validators

Why people take the ETH → ETH Optimism route

  • Changing networkETH from Ethereum (fee ≈ $0.0022) moves over to Optimism (fee ≈ < $0.0001). That is how people top up a wallet or an exchange that takes one network only.

Common questions: ETH → ETH Optimism

What rate does ETH to ETH Optimism run at?
As of Nov 10, 2026 13:19 it is 1 ETH = 0.99999 ETH Optimism. The figure updates on its own, and the calculator always shows the current one. On the market that is around $2,118.57.
What amounts does ETH → ETH Optimism accept?
From 0.036631 to 4,720 ETH per order. The floor is roughly $77.61.
Why can I not swap less than 0.036631 ETH?
The network fee and the handling do not depend on the amount. On a transfer below 0.036631 ETH they eat a noticeable share of it, and the swap stops making sense for either side.
Is anything charged on top of the rate?
No. The payout is already worked out at the rate in the calculator. Separately you pay only the network fee for sending ETH, and the blockchain takes that one.
How long does swapping ETH for ETH Optimism take?
The clock starts with confirmations: as soon as Ethereum confirms your transfer, the order goes out for payout with no operator involved. After that the timing is set by how busy the network is — which is the difference between quick and instant. A block in Ethereum closes in about 12 sec.
Will real ETH be credited, or a wrapper?
Real. ETH Optimism is the OP Mainnet (Optimism) network's own coin, and transfers inside it are paid for with the same coin.
Is ETH needed to receive ETH Optimism?
No: fees in OP Mainnet (Optimism) are charged in the same ETH Optimism, so there is no second coin to hold.
Why not use the official OP Mainnet (Optimism) bridge?
An official deposit from Ethereum into OP Mainnet (Optimism) requires connecting a wallet and signing a contract transaction. Here it is enough to send ETH to the details in the order.
Which network will ETH Optimism arrive in?
The payout goes out on Optimism. Check that the receiving wallet supports that network.
Which network is cheaper for receiving ETH?
Usually ETH BEP20, ETH Arbitrum, ETH Optimism works out cheaper. Still, the network is picked by what the recipient accepts, not by the fee.
What happens if the rate moves while I am paying?
Nothing: the rate is locked in the order and holds for as long as the order is alive. It is recalculated only if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.
What did the ETH to ETH Optimism rate do over the month?
Over the month, about 0%: a low of 1, a high of 1, an average of 1 ETH Optimism per 1 ETH.
Can I swap back, ETH Optimism for ETH?
The ETH Optimism → ETH pair is not running at the moment. The directions available with ETH Optimism are listed below.

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