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Users are able to deposit and withdraw their funds on Paradex via the native bridge or our cross-chain bridge partners. Starknet wallets are also supported via our cross-chain bridging partners.

## **Native Bridge**

Our native Paradex bridge, StarkGate, provides a trust-less route for users to transfer assets between Ethereum and Paradex. This ensures a seamless and secure transaction process. *(See* [*Deposits & Withdrawals*](deposits-and-withdrawals/ethereum-wallets) *for more info)*

## **Cross-Chain Bridge**

We have partnered with [Layerswap](https://layerswap.io/) to offer alternative flows for onboarding to Paradex. These partnerships ensure that onboarding is seamless, secure, and user-friendly, allowing users to easily fund their accounts with USDC. Bridge partners can offer fast transfer times and competitive fees with optimized gas usage, resulting in lower costs.

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## Starknet Wallets

We have extended key generation to Starknet accounts, enabling your connected Starknet wallet to [deterministically derive a Paradex Account](/docs/accounts/wallet-integration). Deposits and withdrawals on Starknet Wallets would be done via our [Cross Chain Bridging](deposits-and-withdrawals/cross-chain-bridging).

## EVM Wallets

EVM wallets (e.g., MetaMask) are supported as a direct onboarding path to Paradex. Users sign a [SIWE (Sign-In with Ethereum)](https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-4361) message to onboard, and a Paradex account is deterministically derived from the EVM wallet address. No key derivation is required — the wallet's secp256k1 public key is used directly.

For technical details on the EVM onboarding flow, see the [Wallet Integration](/docs/accounts/wallet-integration) page. For API-level authentication details, see [API Authentication](/api/general-information/api-authentication).

## Email and Social Wallets

Email or Social wallets are a simple way to get an Ethereum account without having to manage it yourself. They are secured by [Privy](https://www.privy.io/).

## Accepted Collateral

Paradex currently supports USDC as collateral to fund margin obligations. Plans are in place to transition to a multi-collateral model in the future, where Paradex will accept various cryptocurrencies, each adjusted for specific risk levels.

## Transfer and TVL Limits

Please be aware of the following limits:

* **Maximum Deposit per Transaction:** 500,000 USDC
* **Maximum Total Value Locked (TVL):** XX USDC across all users

These limits are designed to manage risk and ensure platform stability.

## [Guardian Keys](/chain/security/guardian-keys)

You may also use a [Guardian Key](/chain/security/guardian-keys) to safeguard your withdrawals. More information can be found [here](https://github.com/tradeparadex/paradex-cli/wiki/Tutorial:-Hardening-Account-Security).