> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://taraxa.gitbook.io/taraxa-network/ficus-root-bridge.md).

# Ficus Root Bridge

Introducing Taraxa's [Ficus Root Bridge](https://bridge.taraxa.io/), a native, generalized, fully permissionless bridge connecting the Ethereum and Taraxa ecosystems. For a detailed description of the bridge's technical and commercial advantages, please [refer to this article](https://www.taraxa.io/posts/consensus/taraxas-fully-permissionless-ficus-root-cross-chain-bridge-efb88b6d60568cd33f1e440d9adf5e38). 

In this documentation we'll cover the following topics, 

* [Using the Ficus Root Bridge - a step by step guide](/taraxa-network/ficus-root-bridge/bridge-usage-guide.md)
* [Core on-chain Bridge contract addresses](/taraxa-network/ficus-root-bridge/on-chain-contracts.md) 
* Deploying new assets onto the Ficus Root Bridge (coming soon...)