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# Withdraw ETH (L2 → L1)

> Move ETH from TeQoin L2 back to Ethereum in 7 days

Transfer ETH from TeQoin L2 back to Ethereum mainnet securely.

<Warning>
  **Important: Withdrawals take 7 days**

  Due to the optimistic rollup security model, withdrawals require a 7-day challenge period. This is a security feature, not a limitation.

  **Timeline:**

  * Initiate withdrawal: Instant
  * Challenge period: 7 days
  * Finalize withdrawal: \~15 minutes
  * **Total: 7 days + 15 minutes**
</Warning>

<Note>
  **Quick Facts:**

  * ⏱️ **Time:** 7 days + 15 minutes
  * 💰 **L2 Gas Fee:** \~\$0.001 (initiate)
  * 💰 **L1 Gas Fee:** \$10-30 (finalize)
  * 🔄 **Ratio:** 1 ETH on L2 = 1 ETH on L1
  * ✅ **Cancellable:** No (irreversible once initiated)
</Note>

***

## 📋 Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have:

<Steps>
  <Step title="ETH on TeQoin L2">
    You need ETH on TeQoin L2 to withdraw.

    **Minimum recommended:** 0.05 ETH (to cover finalization gas)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wallet Connected to L2">
    * MetaMask or TeQoin Telegram Wallet
    * Connected to **TeQoin L2** network
    * Sufficient ETH for L2 gas (\~\$0.001)
  </Step>

  <Step title="ETH for L1 Finalization">
    You'll need ETH on L1 to finalize withdrawal after 7 days

    **Amount needed:** \~0.01 ETH for L1 gas
  </Step>

  <Step title="Patience">
    Be prepared to wait 7 days before accessing funds on L1

    ⏰ **Set a reminder** for 7 days from now!
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## 🌉 How Withdrawals Work

### The Process

```mermaid theme={null}
sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant L2 Bridge
    participant Sequencer
    participant L1 Bridge
    
    User->>L2 Bridge: Initiate Withdrawal
    L2 Bridge->>L2 Bridge: Burn ETH
    L2 Bridge->>Sequencer: Record Withdrawal
    
    Note over Sequencer: 7-Day Challenge Period
    
    Sequencer->>L1 Bridge: Submit State Root
    
    Note over User,L1 Bridge: After 7 Days
    
    User->>L1 Bridge: Finalize Withdrawal
    L1 Bridge->>L1 Bridge: Unlock ETH
    L1 Bridge->>User: Send ETH (L1)
```

**Step-by-step:**

1. **You initiate withdrawal** on L2
2. **ETH is burned** on TeQoin L2
3. **Withdrawal is recorded** in the bridge
4. **7-day challenge period** begins
5. **After 7 days**, withdrawal is ready
6. **You finalize** on Ethereum L1
7. **ETH is unlocked** and sent to you

**Why 7 days?** [Learn about the challenge period →](/bridge/challenge-period)

***

## 🎯 Step-by-Step Guide

### Phase 1: Initiate Withdrawal (Day 0)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Visit the Bridge">
    Go to the official TeQoin bridge:

    **🔗 [https://bridge.teqoin.io](https://bridge.teqoin.io)**

    <Warning>
      **Security Alert:** Always verify you're on the official bridge URL.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Wallet to L2">
    1. Click **"Connect Wallet"**
    2. Select your wallet
    3. Approve the connection

    **Important:** Make sure you're connected to **TeQoin L2** (not Ethereum Mainnet)

    <Tip>
      Check your wallet network indicator. It should show "TeQoin L2" or chain ID "420377".
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Withdraw Tab">
    Click the **"Withdraw"** or **"L2 → L1"** tab

    The interface should show:

    * From: TeQoin L2
    * To: Ethereum Mainnet
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Amount">
    Enter the amount of ETH you want to withdraw

    **Examples:**

    * `0.1` - Withdraw 0.1 ETH
    * `1.5` - Withdraw 1.5 ETH
    * Click **"Max"** to withdraw all ETH

    <Note>
      **Keep some ETH on L2** for future transactions and gas fees!
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Transaction Details">
    The bridge will show:

    | Detail                  | Information                   |
    | ----------------------- | ----------------------------- |
    | **Amount to Withdraw**  | ETH you're withdrawing        |
    | **You'll Receive**      | Same amount on L1 (minus gas) |
    | **L2 Gas Fee**          | \~\$0.001 (very low)          |
    | **L1 Finalization Fee** | \~\$10-30 (estimated)         |
    | **Waiting Period**      | 7 days                        |
    | **Ready to Finalize**   | Date/time (7 days from now)   |

    <Warning>
      **Important Notice:**

      ⏰ You must wait 7 days before finalizing

      After initiating, you CANNOT cancel the withdrawal!
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate Withdrawal">
    1. Click **"Withdraw"** or **"Initiate Withdrawal"**
    2. MetaMask popup appears
    3. Review transaction (connected to L2):
       * **To:** L2 Bridge Contract
       * **Amount:** Your withdrawal amount
       * **Gas Fee:** Very low (\~\$0.001)
    4. Click **"Confirm"** in MetaMask

    The transaction confirms in \~5 seconds on L2.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Transaction Info">
    **IMPORTANT:** Save this information:

    ```
        ✅ L2 Transaction Hash: 0x...
        ✅ Withdrawal Amount: X.XX ETH
        ✅ Initiated Date: [Today's Date]
        ✅ Ready to Finalize: [Date 7 days from now]
    ```

    <Tip>
      **Set a calendar reminder** for 7 days from now to finalize your withdrawal!
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait 7 Days">
    Your withdrawal is now in the challenge period:

    * ✅ L2 transaction confirmed
    * 🔥 Your ETH is burned on L2
    * ⏳ 7-day challenge period active
    * 💤 Nothing more to do - just wait

    The bridge interface shows:

    * **Status:** Challenge Period
    * **Time Remaining:** X days, Y hours
    * **Ready to Finalize:** \[Date/Time]

    ✅ **Withdrawal initiated!** Come back in 7 days.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

### Phase 2: Finalize Withdrawal (Day 7)

After 7 days have passed:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Return to Bridge (After 7 Days)">
    Go back to [https://bridge.teqoin.io](https://bridge.teqoin.io)

    **Check the date:** Make sure 7 full days have passed
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Wallet to L1">
    1. Connect your wallet
    2. **Switch to Ethereum Mainnet** (not L2)
    3. Make sure you have \~0.01 ETH for L1 gas

    <Warning>
      You MUST be on Ethereum L1 to finalize!
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Pending Withdrawals">
    The bridge shows your withdrawal:

    * **Status:** ✅ Ready to Finalize
    * **Amount:** Your withdrawal amount
    * **Action:** "Finalize" button enabled

    If you see "Still in challenge period", wait longer - the full 7 days must pass.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Finalize Withdrawal">
    1. Click **"Finalize Withdrawal"**
    2. MetaMask popup appears (connected to L1)
    3. Review transaction:
       * **To:** L1 Bridge Contract
       * **Amount:** 0 ETH (you're claiming, not sending)
       * **Gas Fee:** \$10-30 (Ethereum L1 gas)
    4. Click **"Confirm"** in MetaMask
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for L1 Confirmation">
    Your finalization transaction processes on Ethereum:

    * **Time:** 2-5 minutes
    * **Confirmations:** Wait for \~12 confirmations

    The bridge shows:

    * ⏳ Finalizing on L1
    * 🔄 Processing transaction
  </Step>

  <Step title="Withdrawal Complete">
    ✅ **ETH received on Ethereum L1!**

    Verify:

    1. Check your L1 wallet balance (should increase)
    2. View transaction on Etherscan
    3. Confirm amount matches your withdrawal

    🎉 **Congratulations!** Your withdrawal is complete.
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## 💰 Cost Breakdown

### Example: Withdraw 1 ETH

**Phase 1: Initiate (Day 0)**

```
Amount to Withdraw:          1.0 ETH
─────────────────────────────────────
L2 Gas Fee:                 ~0.0001 ETH ($0.20)
─────────────────────────────────────
Total L2 Cost:              ~$0.20
```

**Phase 2: Finalize (Day 7)**

```
L1 Gas Fee:                 ~0.005 ETH ($10-20)
─────────────────────────────────────
Total L1 Cost:              ~$10-20
```

**Total Withdrawal Cost:**

```
L2 Fee:                      $0.20
L1 Fee:                      $15.00 (average)
─────────────────────────────────────
Total Cost:                  $15.20

Amount Sent from L2:         1.0 ETH
You Receive on L1:          ~0.9925 ETH (after gas)
```

### When to Finalize (Gas Optimization)

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Best Times">
    Finalize during low Ethereum gas periods:

    * 🌙 **Late night** (2-6 AM US Eastern)
    * 📅 **Weekends** (Saturday-Sunday)
    * 🏖️ **Holidays**

    **Potential savings:** 50-70% on L1 gas

    Example:

    * High gas (100 gwei): \$30 finalization
    * Low gas (20 gwei): \$10 finalization
    * **Savings: \$20**
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Gas Monitoring">
    **Check gas before finalizing:**

    1. Visit [https://etherscan.io/gastracker](https://etherscan.io/gastracker)
    2. Look at current gas price:
       * ✅ Low (\< 30 gwei): Good time
       * 🟡 Medium (30-70 gwei): Acceptable
       * 🔴 High (> 70 gwei): Wait if possible

    **You can finalize anytime after 7 days**

    No rush - save on gas by waiting for low prices!
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Set Alerts">
    **Get notified when gas is cheap:**

    1. Use [https://etherscan.io/gastracker](https://etherscan.io/gastracker)
    2. Set up email/SMS alerts
    3. Get notified when gas drops below your threshold
    4. Finalize during the low period

    This can save you \$10-20 per withdrawal!
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## 📊 Tracking Your Withdrawal

### On the Bridge Interface

The bridge tracks withdrawal status:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Day 0-7 (Challenge Period)">
    ```
        Status: ⏳ Challenge Period Active
        
        Progress Bar: [████░░░░░░] 3/7 days
        
        Time Remaining: 4 days, 12 hours
        Ready to Finalize: Feb 29, 2026 10:30 AM
        
        Details:
        ✅ L2 Transaction: Confirmed
        ✅ ETH Burned: Yes
        ⏳ Challenge Period: In Progress
        ❌ Ready to Finalize: Not Yet
        
        Actions:
        [View on L2 Explorer]
        [Track Progress]
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="After 7 Days (Ready)">
    ```
        Status: ✅ Ready to Finalize
        
        Progress Bar: [██████████] 7/7 days
        
        Ready Since: Feb 29, 2026 10:30 AM
        
        Details:
        ✅ L2 Transaction: Confirmed
        ✅ ETH Burned: Yes
        ✅ Challenge Period: Complete
        ✅ Ready to Finalize: Yes
        
        Actions:
        [Finalize Withdrawal] ← Click to complete
        [View on L1 Explorer]
    ```
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="After Finalization">
    ```
        Status: ✅ Complete
        
        L2 Transaction: 0xabc...
        L1 Finalization: 0xdef...
        
        Amount: 1.0 ETH
        Received: 0.9925 ETH (after gas)
        
        Timeline:
        ✅ Initiated: Feb 22, 2026 10:30 AM
        ✅ Finalized: Feb 29, 2026 11:45 AM
        
        Total Time: 7 days, 1 hour, 15 minutes
    ```
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### On Block Explorers

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="TeQoin (L2) - Initiation">
    **View L2 transaction:**

    1. Go to [https://explorer.teqoin.io](https://explorer.teqoin.io)
    2. Paste your L2 transaction hash
    3. Verify:
       * ✅ Status: Success
       * ✅ To: L2 Bridge Contract
       * ✅ Function: initiateWithdrawal
       * ✅ Amount: Your withdrawal amount
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Ethereum (L1) - Finalization">
    **View L1 transaction:**

    1. Go to [https://etherscan.io](https://etherscan.io)
    2. Paste your L1 transaction hash
    3. Verify:
       * ✅ Status: Success
       * ✅ To: L1 Bridge Contract
       * ✅ Function: finalizeWithdrawal
       * ✅ ETH received in your wallet
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

***

## 🔧 Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Can I cancel my withdrawal?">
    **No, withdrawals cannot be cancelled** once initiated.

    Once you initiate:

    * Your L2 ETH is immediately burned
    * Withdrawal enters 7-day challenge period
    * You must wait and finalize on L1

    **Options:**

    * Complete the withdrawal (finalize after 7 days)
    * Once on L1, you can deposit back to L2 if needed
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Finalize button is disabled / grayed out">
    The 7-day challenge period hasn't completed yet.

    **Solution:**

    1. Check "Time Remaining" on bridge interface
    2. Wait until countdown reaches 0
    3. Make sure 7 FULL days have passed
    4. Refresh the page

    The button enables exactly 7 days after initiation.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Forgot to finalize / Missed the deadline">
    **There is no deadline!**

    You can finalize your withdrawal:

    * 7 days after initiation ✅
    * 8 days later ✅
    * 30 days later ✅
    * 1 year later ✅

    Your funds are safe in the L1 bridge contract. Finalize whenever you're ready (preferably during low gas periods).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong network when trying to finalize">
    You're connected to L2 instead of L1.

    **Solution:**

    1. Open your wallet (MetaMask)
    2. Click network dropdown
    3. Select **"Ethereum Mainnet"** (NOT TeQoin L2)
    4. Return to bridge interface
    5. Finalize button should now work
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Finalization transaction failed">
    **Common reasons:**

    * Insufficient ETH on L1 for gas
    * Gas limit too low
    * Network congestion

    **Solution:**

    1. Check error message on Etherscan
    2. Make sure you have \~0.01 ETH on L1
    3. Try again with higher gas limit
    4. Your withdrawal is still safe - just retry
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Don't see my withdrawal on bridge interface">
    **Solutions:**

    1. **Wrong wallet:**
       * Make sure you're using the same wallet that initiated
       * Check wallet address matches

    2. **Wrong network:**
       * Bridge shows L2 → L1 withdrawals
       * Make sure you're looking at the right direction

    3. **Different browser/device:**
       * Withdrawal data is stored in browser cache
       * Use same browser or manually enter TX hash

    4. **Clear cache:**
       * Refresh the page
       * Clear browser cache
       * Reconnect wallet
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="ETH not received after finalization">
    Finalized but ETH not in wallet.

    **Solution:**

    1. Check finalization transaction on Etherscan
    2. Verify status shows "Success"
    3. Make sure you're on Ethereum L1 network
    4. Refresh wallet (disconnect/reconnect)
    5. Check the correct wallet address

    If finalization succeeded, ETH was sent to your address. Check you're viewing the right network and wallet.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## ⏰ Important Timeline Reminders

<Warning>
  **Set Multiple Reminders**

  Don't forget to finalize your withdrawal!

  **Recommended reminders:**

  * 📅 6 days after initiation: "Withdrawal ready tomorrow"
  * 📅 7 days after initiation: "Withdrawal ready - finalize now"
  * 📅 7 days + 1 week: "Finalize withdrawal (no rush, but don't forget)"

  **Add to calendar:**

  * Calendar app on phone
  * Google Calendar with email reminder
  * Outlook with notification
</Warning>

<Tip>
  **Gas Price Alerts**

  Since you can finalize anytime after 7 days:

  1. Wait for low gas periods
  2. Set up gas price alerts on Etherscan
  3. Finalize when notified about low gas
  4. Save \$10-20 on transaction costs!
</Tip>

***

## ✅ Post-Withdrawal Checklist

<Steps>
  <Step title="Verify L1 Balance">
    ```bash theme={null}
        1. Switch to Ethereum Mainnet in wallet
        2. Check balance increased by withdrawal amount
        3. Account for gas fees
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save Transaction Records">
    ```bash theme={null}
        # Keep these for your records:
        - L2 initiation TX hash
        - L1 finalization TX hash
        - Withdrawal amount
        - Initiation date
        - Finalization date
        - Total time taken
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Records">
    If you track your portfolio:

    * Remove ETH from L2 balance
    * Add ETH to L1 balance
    * Note withdrawal fees for tax purposes
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## 💡 Best Practices

<Tip>
  **Plan Withdrawals 7 Days in Advance**

  If you know you'll need ETH on L1:

  * Start withdrawal 7 days early
  * Don't wait until you urgently need funds
  * Withdrawals cannot be expedited
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Keep Some ETH on Both Networks**

  Maintain balances on both L1 and L2:

  * L1: For mainnet operations and gas
  * L2: For low-fee transactions
  * Never withdraw everything at once
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Batch Withdrawals**

  Instead of many small withdrawals:

  * Accumulate ETH on L2
  * Withdraw larger amounts less frequently
  * Save on L1 finalization fees
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Finalize During Low Gas**

  You can wait after the 7-day period:

  * Monitor Ethereum gas prices
  * Finalize during weekends or late night
  * Save 50-70% on finalization costs
</Tip>

***

## 🎯 Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Understand Challenge Period" icon="clock" href="/bridge/challenge-period">
    Learn why withdrawals take 7 days
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bridge FAQ" icon="circle-question" href="/bridge/faq">
    Common questions about bridging
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deposit to L2" icon="arrow-down" href="/bridge/deposit-l1-to-l2">
    Move ETH from L1 back to L2
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bridge Overview" icon="bridge" href="/bridge/overview">
    Learn more about the bridge
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

**Withdrawal complete?** Or learn more about the [7-day challenge period](/bridge/challenge-period) →