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Metis Bridge

Bridge any token to and from Metis — the decentralized-sequencer L2 across 50+ networks — WETH, ETH and dozens more in one non-custodial transaction. Median delivery 38 seconds via Symbiosis routing layer.

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Proven at scale

Five years of secure cross-chain infrastructure

2021

Live Since

2021

50+

Chains

50+

58 sec

Avg bridge time

58 sec

$10B

Total volume

$10B

CROSS-CHAIN GUIDE

How to bridge to Metis

Example quote from 25 September 2026: sending 3,000 USDC (~$3,000) from Ethereum returns about 849.00 METIS on Metis via Symbiosis, estimated ~101 sec — no wrapped tokens beyond the standard route, fully non-custodial. Symbiosis works as a liquidity meta-aggregator, comparing routes across multiple DEXes and bridge providers and picking the best one by price, fee, and speed automatically. This is one of the most popular flows on this corridor; the same widget supports any source chain and token combination. Here's how the flow works:

Pick the source. Set Ethereum as source and Metis as destination — the USDC sits in an Ethereum wallet, and the goal is access to Metis Andromeda DeFi.
Connect wallets. MetaMask on the Ethereum side, MetaMask on the Metis side. Symbiosis reads the destination address automatically from the connected wallet — no manual paste required.
Enter the amount. 3,000 USDC (~$3,000) in this example. Keep enough ETH in the wallet to cover network gas.
Review the quote. Symbiosis displays the exact METIS amount on Metis (about 849.00 METIS in this example), the flat Symbiosis fee in USD, and ETA (~101 sec). The quote is locked in before signing — 2% slippage tolerance protects against sudden price moves.
Sign and confirm. Sign the Ethereum transaction in MetaMask. METIS arrives in MetaMask once the route completes — track the transfer on Symbiosis Explorer.

Metis Bridge — live route in PRO mode: 3,000 USDC (Ethereum) to 817.5 METIS (Metis) · Symbiosis

About bridging to Metis

Why this route. On Metis Andromeda a pool of sequencers, not a single operator, orders transactions, and METIS holders can stake into that pool. People bridge in to stake through Artemis Finance (artMETIS) or ENKI (eMETIS), and to trade on NetSwap or Hercules.
What you receive. METIS, the gas token of Andromeda, so what lands in your wallet already pays for later transactions there. Your USDC leaves Ethereum with one signed transaction.
Watch out for. Andromeda charges gas in METIS rather than ETH, so ETH brought over from another route cannot pay fees. Add Metis Andromeda (chain ID 1088) to your wallet; Hyperion, the newer Metis network, is a separate chain.
Speed. About 101 seconds per the Symbiosis quote on 25 September 2026.

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ROUTE ESTIMATES

Estimated fees

Approximate fees and swap time based on historical averages, updated 3x/week. Actual values may vary.

Amount

Receive

Fee + Gas

Time

100 USDC

27.86 METIS

$2.53

~101s

250 USDC

70.15 METIS

$3.24

~101s

500 USDC

140.5 METIS

$4.82

~101s

1,000 USDC

280.8 METIS

$9.78

~101s

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50+ networks. No signup, no KYC

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WHY SYMBIOSIS

Secure by design. Proven at scale

Audited in the open

No KYC, no custody, no intermediaries. Audited by Decurity, Zokyo, SlowMist, and Omniscia — 13 public audit reports across 11 protocol modules (Core, MetaRouter v3, Pool, TON Bridge v1+v2, Relayers Network, Staking, Frontend). All reports open-source on GitHub. 4+ years live on mainnet (since March 2022) with zero major security incidents. Active bug bounty program.

Two-layer staking security

Cross-chain transactions routed via Octopools AMM (scans liquidity across DEXs and chains for minimal slippage), then signed by an MPC group via Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS) — no single party can move user funds. Two security layers: Symbiosis PoS Staking (SIS-collateralised relayer nodes) + Symbiotic restaking (additional slash-able collateral). 2/3 stake quorum for epoch changes.

$8B+ across 54 chains

$8B+ total volume bridged across 5M+ transactions from 800K+ unique wallets. Supports 54 networks — more than any other cross-chain bridge (Across 35+, deBridge 30+, Allbridge 20). EVM + non-EVM in one route — Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, TON, Tron, Bitcoin, Arbitrum, Polygon, and 46 more. Per-transaction range: $10 to $140,000 — handles retail swaps and whale trades on the same route.

Still have questions?

How do I bridge to Metis?

Connect your wallet to the Symbiosis widget, then pick your source chain and token — for example, send USDC from Ethereum and receive METIS. Enter the amount, confirm the live quote, and approve the transaction. Delivery is fast, taking about 101 seconds per the Symbiosis quote on 25 September 2026.

What is the safest crypto bridge?

Symbiosis is non-custodial, audited, and requires no KYC, so you keep control of your funds the entire way through. Transfers to Metis take about 101 seconds per the Symbiosis quote on 25 September 2026. No bridge is risk-free, but a self-custodial, audited design with transparent on-chain performance is a strong baseline.

How much does it cost to bridge Metis?

The Symbiosis routing engine charged a fee that grows with the amount (full cost in the Symbiosis app plus gas) across the quote tiers on 28 September 2026. For example, bridging 1,000 USDC from Ethereum delivered 280.8 METIS with a $9.78 fee, with the exchange rate already reflected in the amount received. Smaller transfers like 100 USDC arrived as 27.86 METIS after a $2.53 fee.

How do I add Metis to MetaMask?

Open MetaMask, go to the network selector, and choose to add a custom network using the official Metis RPC and chain details. Once added, you can switch to Metis and see your bridged balances directly in the wallet. After bridging through Symbiosis, your METIS will appear under the Metis network.

What does Metis do?

Metis is a decentralized-sequencer Layer 2 network designed to scale Ethereum with lower fees and faster confirmations. Users bridge assets in to swap, transact, and interact with applications on the L2.

Why is ETH not showing up in MetaMask?

If your bridged funds don't appear, first confirm MetaMask is switched to the Metis network rather than Ethereum. Most transfers settle quickly — about 101 seconds per the Symbiosis quote on 25 September 2026 — so allow a moment before refreshing. You may also need to manually add the token to make the balance visible in your wallet.

How do I swap on Metis?

Use the Symbiosis widget to bridge your asset onto Metis first, selecting a source chain like Ethereum or BNB Chain. Once your METIS lands on the network, you can swap it within the Metis ecosystem. Bridging is non-custodial and typically completes in under two minutes.

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