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The best Cross Chain Bridges on Metis in 2026
We track 9 Cross Chain Bridges that run on Metis and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is Stargate V2. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Stargate V2
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +21
Stargate V2 is a cross-chain bridge built on LayerZero for moving USDC, USDT, ETH, BTC and OFTs between chains. DefiLlama lists about $81 million in TVL and two audits, but fees are not stated in the source material.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL $79.3M+4.1% - 2
Hyperlane
Cross Chain Bridge · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base +23
Hyperlane is an open interoperability framework for sending tokens and arbitrary messages across 150+ chains. It suits builders and bridge users who want permissionless setup, but public sources list no audits.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $71.7M−4.5% - 3
Symbiosis
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, TON, Tron +53
Symbiosis is a cross-chain swap and bridge protocol that routes trades across 50+ networks, including Bitcoin, Solana, TON and Tron. It offers wide coverage and says it is non-custodial and audited, but as with any bridge, users take on smart-contract risk.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $8.23M+0.4% - 4
Stargate V1
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Mantle +9
Stargate V1 is a cross-chain bridge built on LayerZero that moves native assets between chains using shared liquidity pools. It is an established, audited design with modest TVL, and the usual bridge risks apply.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $8.62M−0.3% - 5
Meson
Cross Chain Bridge · Merlin, BSquared, BNB Chain +36
Meson is a cross-chain swap protocol focused on stablecoin transfers across dozens of chains using hash time-locked contracts and pre-deposited liquidity. It looks broad in reach, but no audits are listed and liquidity is modest.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $582K−11.1% - 6
Poly Network
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Neo +20
Poly Network is a cross-chain protocol that moves tokens between blockchains, with DefiLlama listing it as a bridge across more than 20 networks. It is best known for a roughly $600 million exploit in August 2021, a large part of which was later returned by the attacker.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL — - 7
CrossCurve
Cross Chain Bridge · Taiko, xDai, BNB Chain +17
CrossCurve, formerly EYWA, is a cross-chain swap and bridge protocol that combines Curve-style pools with a multi-messenger design. It suffered a bridge exploit in early 2026, and its TVL is now very small, so caution is warranted.
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10TVL $34.9K−2.5% - 8
RelayChain
Cross Chain Bridge · Optimism, Polygon, Ethereum +10
RelayChain is a crypto bridge described as connecting users to cross-chain opportunities across multiple networks. Its listed network coverage is broad, but current availability, fees and security details need careful verification.
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10TVL $1.49K−1.2% - 9
BoringDAO
Cross Chain Bridge · Litecoin, Polygon, Doge +17
BoringDAO was a cross-chain bridge and bridge aggregator, but its website now directs users to information about past services. Treat it as a legacy service rather than an active option for moving assets.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $334K−5.3%
Cross Chain Bridges on Metis: the numbers
- Tracked
- 9
- Reviewed
- 9
- Total TVL
- $169M
- Avg. score
- 6.2/10
There are 9 cross chain bridges on Metis in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 8 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $169M, counting value on every chain they support. Stargate V2 is the clear leader, holding 47% of it. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $582K.
Ranked by TVL, Stargate V2 ($79.3M), Hyperlane ($71.7M) and Stargate V1 ($8.62M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Stargate V2 ranks first at 7.6/10, ahead of Hyperlane (7.4) and Symbiosis (7.2). That makes Stargate V2 both the biggest and the best-rated. The 8 rated cross chain bridges average 6.2/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (9), BNB Chain (9) and Arbitrum (9). Of the 7 with a confirmed status, 6 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL was roughly flat (−0.2%). Stargate V2 gained the most (+4.1%), while Hyperlane dropped the most (−4.5%).
Largest by TVL
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Stargate V2$79.3M
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Hyperlane$71.7M
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Stargate V1$8.62M
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Symbiosis$8.23M
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Meson$582K
Highest rated
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Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest cross chain bridge on Metis by TVL?
Stargate V2 is the largest cross chain bridge on Metis by total value locked, with $79.3M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Hyperlane ($71.7M) and Stargate V1 ($8.62M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which cross chain bridge on Metis has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Stargate V2 has the highest score at 7.6/10, ahead of Hyperlane (7.4) and Symbiosis (7.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many cross chain bridges on Metis has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 9 cross chain bridges on Metis. Of these, 9 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $169M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which cross chain bridges on Metis grew the most this week?
Among cross chain bridges with at least $1M locked, Stargate V2 had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+4.1%) and Hyperlane the biggest drop (−4.5%). Combined TVL moved −0.2% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for cross chain bridges on Metis?
The 8 rated cross chain bridges on Metis average 6.2 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.