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# Bridge
### What is Bridging?
Bridging is the process of moving a token like USDT from one blockchain network to another. The same asset can exist across multiple chains, but funds on one chain can't be used directly on another. A bridge locks or burns your tokens on the source chain and releases the equivalent amount on the destination chain, so your USDT becomes usable on the network you choose.
On Rails, your USDT starts on the Stellar network and you can bridge it to any supported chain, such as Arbitrum, that better suits where you want to use or hold your funds.
### How to bridge USDT
The bridge function lets you move your USDT from the Ink network to other available chains. Ensure you have USDT in your linked wallet before you attempt to bridge.
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1. Click on **Withdraw** at the top-right-hand corner of the trading page.
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2\. Select the **Bridge** tab on the right, and input:
* the **Amount** you want to bridge
* the **Network** you want to bridge to
Then click **Bridge** to continue.
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3\. Approve the spending cap limit for the bridging transaction if prompted in your wallet.
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Example MetaMask Spending Cap Request
Example of spending cap transaction approval in MetaMask. You can edit the spending cap limit here as well.
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4\. Approve the bridging transaction if prompted in your wallet.
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Example MetaMask Bridging Transaction Request
Example of bridging transaction approval in a MetaMask wallet.
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5\. Wait for the transaction to complete. This could take up to 15 minutes.
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If you don't reach the success screen to the right and need help, please check out our [troubleshooting tips](/support/troubleshooting-guide.md#account-funding).
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