Get FTM from MATIC
Tags: fantom, crypto, ethereum
Published: 2022-01-06 05:34:17

I wrote [the article about "Get MATIC from ETH"](https://blog.hdks.org/Get-MATIC-From-ETH/) a few months ago.  

This time, this article explains about getting **FTM (Fantom)** from **MATIC (Polygon)**.  
Because you're reading this article, you probably know a little about [what Fantom is](https://fantom.foundation/) so I don't explain about that. If you're curious, please see the official website.  


## 1. Get MATIC from somewhere

You can purchase it in exchanges or get by [swapping from ETH](https://blog.hdks.org/Get-MATIC-From-ETH/) if you own **ETH**.  


## 2. Set up MetaMask for Fantom Network

If you have not installed MetaMask, please install it to your web browser as extension from [here](https://metamask.io/).  

- 1. Open MetaMask from browser.
- 2. Click the Network (default is "Ethereum Mainnet").
- 3. Click the **Add Network**.
- 4. Add correct values for **Fantom Mainnet** and **Fantom Testnet**.
- 5. Click the **Save**.

**Fantom Opera**
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![screenshot_fantom_mainnet](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_fantom_mainnet.png)

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**Fantom Testnet**

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![screenshot_fantom_testnet](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_fantom_testnet.png)

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After that, you can connect **Fantom blockchain** with MetaMask.  

By the way, about setting up other networks, please see this [article](https://blog.hdks.org/Set-Up-MetaMask-on-Ethereum-Layer2-Networks)


## 3. Bridge MATIC (Polygon) to MATIC (Fantom) in SpookySwap

First of all, you must **bridge your MATIC from the Polygon chain to the Fantom chain**.

By the way, select the **MATIC mainnet** with MetaMask first.

Go to the **[SpookySwap](https://spookyswap.finance/bridge)** and click the **Bridge** tab.  

In the Bridge page, 

- 1. Select the **"Polygon (From Chain)"** and **"Fantom (To Chain)"**.
- 2. Select the **"MATIC"** in the **"Token to Bridge"** and set values which you want to bridge (**Set a MIN value at first to avoid a big loss due to some mistake**).
- 3. Click the **"Bridge Token"**.

*For details, please check [the official documents](https://docs.spookyswap.finance/products/bridge).  


![screenshot_spookyswap_1](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_spookyswap_1.png)

When opened MetaMask, click the **Confirm**.  

Please wait for a while until Bridging is completed. It takes **10 mins to a few hours**.  


## 4. Force the Bridging Tx in the AnySwap

As far as I've experienced, in most cases the **Bridging** process wouldn't be complete without inform it to the **AnySwap Explorer**.  

After the bridging transaction completed, MetaMask shows the transaction info in the **Activity** section (selected Network: **MATIC mainnet**).

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![screenshot_spookyswap_2](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_spookyswap_2.png)  

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Click this and copy the transaction ID.  

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![screenshot_spookyswap_3](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_spookyswap_3.png)  

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Go to the **[AnySwap Explorer](https://anyswap.net/explorer)** and paste the copied transaction ID in the form. Then click the **Search** icon.  

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![screenshot_anyswap_1](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_anyswap_1.png)  

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And then, fill each form as following.  
* Token: **MATIC**  
* From Chain: **Polygon**  
* To Chain: **Fantom**

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![screenshot_anyswap_2](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_anyswap_2.png)  

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After that click the **Send** button.  


## 5. Get Free FTM for Gas Fee

Perhaps you don't have any **FTM**. To get the free FTM, please see the [official page](https://docs.spookyswap.finance/getting-started/how-to-get-fantom-gas). You can get it for free from there!  


## 6. Swap MATIC (Fantom) to FTM

Go back to the **SpookySwap**, click the **Swap** tab.  

Connect to the **Fantom Opera (mainnet)** with MetaMask.  

In the Swap page, select the **MATIC** in the **From**, and select the **FTM** in the **To**.  

![screenshot_swap_1](https://blog.hdks.org/images/Get-FTM-From-MATIC/screenshot_swap_1.png)  

Click the **Approve MATIC** and **Confirm** in the MetaMask.  

After approving, click the **Swap**.  

Finally, you should have been able to get the **FTM** from **MATIC**.