> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whitechain.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting $WBT

> How to acquire WBT for gas on Whitechain L2: buy on the WhiteBIT exchange, use fiat on-ramps, or bridge ERC-20 WBT from Ethereum mainnet. Information provided herein is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice, nor a solicitation to purchase digital assets.

WBT is the native gas token on Whitechain L2 and an ERC-20 token on Ethereum mainnet. This page covers the three ways to acquire WBT for use on Whitechain: buying on the exchange, using a fiat on-ramp, or bridging from Ethereum. For test WBT on the public testnet, see [Testnet faucet](/learn/get-started/get-testnet-wbt).

## On the WhiteBIT exchange

<Note>
  Available now. Direct withdrawal to L2 Mainnet becomes available after Mainnet launch.
</Note>

[WhiteBIT](https://whitebit.com) is the primary listing for WBT and the deepest source of liquidity. WhiteBIT supports direct deposits and withdrawals to and from the Whitechain network. You can buy WBT with crypto via the Convert tool or with fiat through a deposit and trade. All exchange operations, fiat transactions, and withdrawals are governed exclusively by WhiteBIT's documents.

### Buy with crypto

1. Open [WhiteBIT](https://whitebit.com) and sign in.
2. Top up your balance with any supported asset.
3. Open the Convert tool, choose your source asset, and select WBT as the destination.
4. Confirm the conversion. WBT lands on your Main balance immediately.

### Buy with fiat

1. Deposit fiat to your WhiteBIT account using a card or bank transfer, depending on the supported methods in your region. Fiat availability is subject to geographical restrictions, local banking regulations, and user identity verification.
2. Use the Convert tool or the Spot Trading terminal to buy WBT.

### Withdraw to Whitechain

1. On the Balance page, find WBT and select Withdraw.
2. In the Network section, select the Whitechain option.
3. Enter the amount and your Whitechain address, then confirm with email and 2FA codes.

<Note>
  Native WBT on L2 Mainnet becomes available through the same withdrawal flow once Mainnet is live.
</Note>

## Bridge from Ethereum

<Note>
  The Portal bridge's Ethereum to Whitechain route is deployed on testnet today. Mainnet routes are published at Mainnet launch. On the public testnet, you can also claim test WBT from the [faucet](/learn/get-started/get-testnet-wbt) instead of bridging.
</Note>

WBT is an ERC-20 token on Ethereum. The [Portal bridge](/build/bridge/portal-bridge), Whitechain's centralized bridge, is the path for moving WBT between Ethereum and Whitechain. A transfer depends on liquidity on the destination network and on relayer processing, so no execution time is guaranteed. The OP Stack canonical bridge has no deposit or withdrawal path for native WBT, on testnet or mainnet.

1. Confirm you hold WBT on Ethereum. On mainnet, the token is at `0x925206b8a707096ed26ae47c84747fe0bb734f59`; verify on [Etherscan](https://etherscan.io/token/0x925206b8a707096ed26ae47c84747fe0bb734f59). Always independently verify token contract addresses. Sending assets to incorrect contracts or unsupported networks will result in permanent loss.
2. Submit the transfer through the Portal on Ethereum and sign one transaction, with your Whitechain address as the recipient.
3. Wait for the source network to confirm, about 12 minutes on Ethereum.
4. Once the destination network holds enough liquidity, the Portal relayer releases the funds on Whitechain as a native WBT balance.

Transfers are subject to the Portal's daily limits. For the full transfer flow, statuses, limits, and contract addresses, see [Portal bridge](/build/bridge/portal-bridge).

## On-ramps

<Note>
  Limited at launch. Acquiring WBT via independent exchange venues (such as WhiteBIT) provides the standard path for acquiring gas assets. Third-party on-ramp integrations operate under their own jurisdictional licenses and compliance terms.
</Note>

Most users today should route through WhiteBIT for fiat purchases. When additional on-ramp providers (MoonPay, Transak, Ramp, and similar) integrate WBT or Whitechain directly, they will be listed here.

Please note: third-party on-ramp providers operate independently. Whitechain assumes no liability for services, fees, or data processing by external payment processors.

## Token reference

| Network | Form | Address | Decimals |
| - | - | - | - |
| Ethereum mainnet | ERC-20 | [`0x925206b8a707096ed26ae47c84747fe0bb734f59`](https://etherscan.io/token/0x925206b8a707096ed26ae47c84747fe0bb734f59) | 18 |
| Whitechain L2 | Native gas token | n/a (native asset) | 18 |

## Testnet WBT

For development and testing on Whitechain Sepolia (chain ID `1874`), do not use mainnet WBT. Claim test WBT from the [Testnet faucet](/learn/get-started/get-testnet-wbt) instead. Test WBT has no real value and cannot be bridged to mainnet.

## Related

* [Network reference](/learn/network/reference)
* [Faucet](/learn/get-started/get-testnet-wbt)
* [Portal bridge](/build/bridge/portal-bridge)
* [OP Stack canonical bridge](/build/bridge/bridge-assets)
* [Migration to L2](/learn/general/migration)


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