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# How to deposit ETH for vETH

vETH can be used across the Cronos zkEVM Ecosystem. It is pegged 1:1 to ETH but you can earn yield just by holding it. Depositing ETH also earns you points in the [pioneer program](https://blog.cronos.org/p/announcing-the-cronos-zkevm-pioneer).

## Before depositing ETH via the bridge

First, you need to hold ETH on Ethereum. You can purchase ETH via one of the following ways:

1. Swap on [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/swap)
2. Buy on a centralized exchange and withdraw to Ethereum

## Bridging ETH from Ethereum to Cronos zkEVM

1\. Head to <https://zkevm.cronos.org> and connect your wallet<br>

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2\. On the “Deposit” tab, in the “FROM” field select ETH. vETH will be automatically selected in the “TO” field.<br>

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3\. Enter the amount of ETH to bridge. Keep in mind that some additional ETH is needed to pay the gas fees.

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4\. Click “Deposit”.&#x20;

5\. Confirm ETH deposit transaction

6\. Your vETH should arrive in less than 10 minutes. You can check your vETH wallet balance in the top right hand corner.

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