> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://livepeerfoundation-d4522ba3.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Acquire LPT on Arbitrum

> Get LPT into a self-custody wallet on Arbitrum One so it can be delegated — by bridging, withdrawing, or swapping.

Delegation happens on **Arbitrum One**. Before you can bond, your LPT must be in a self-custody wallet
on that network, with a little ETH there for gas. This guide covers the three routes to get there.

<Warning>
  This applies only to **unbonded** LPT. If your LPT is already bonded, you must
  [unbond and withdraw](/network/guides/delegator-manage) — and wait out the unbonding period — before you can
  bridge or move it.
</Warning>

## What "ready to delegate" means

Your LPT is ready once **all** of these are true:

* the token is in a self-custody wallet on **Arbitrum One**,
* you hold a small **ETH balance on Arbitrum One** for future protocol transactions,
* the wallet can connect to [Livepeer Explorer](https://explorer.livepeer.org).

<Tip>
  You always need gas on the chain where you're signing. A canonical bridge deposit means **Ethereum
  mainnet** gas first, then a small **Arbitrum** balance for delegation actions afterward.
</Tip>

## Route 1 — Canonical bridge (Ethereum → Arbitrum One)

Use this if you already hold LPT on Ethereum mainnet and want the trust-minimized path.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the official Arbitrum bridge">
    Go to [bridge.arbitrum.io](https://bridge.arbitrum.io/) and connect the wallet holding your
    mainnet LPT.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select LPT">
    Search for `LPT`. If it doesn't appear, paste the Ethereum-mainnet LPT token address directly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Arbitrum One as the destination and approve">
    Confirm the destination is **Arbitrum One**, enter the amount, and sign the approval.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm the deposit">
    Sign the deposit. The bridge locks mainnet LPT and mints the Arbitrum-side token. Track it in the
    bridge UI or the [retryable dashboard](https://retryable-dashboard.arbitrum.io/).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify receipt on Arbitrum">
    Confirm the LPT is visible in your Arbitrum wallet before delegating.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  LPT uses **dedicated bridge contracts**, not the generic ERC-20 gateway flow. Don't assume a
  third-party bridge supports LPT unless it explicitly says so. See
  [Contract addresses](/network/reference/contracts).
</Warning>

## Route 2 — Withdraw directly from an exchange

If you're buying LPT on an exchange, the fastest route is often a **direct withdrawal to Arbitrum
One**. Don't rely on any static list of supported exchanges — verify the exchange's network selector
offers Arbitrum One at the moment you withdraw.

## Route 3 — Swap on Arbitrum One

If you're already on Arbitrum One with ETH, WETH, or stablecoins, swapping into LPT on a DEX can be
simpler than bridging LPT itself. The end requirement is identical: the LPT must end up in your own
Arbitrum wallet.

## Next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Choose an orchestrator" icon="list-check" href="/network/guides/delegator-choose-orchestrator">
    Compare operators before you bond.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Delegate your first LPT" icon="hand-holding-dollar" href="/network/tutorials/delegate-your-first-lpt">
    Execute the bond once your LPT is on Arbitrum.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>