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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 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Symbiosis. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Symbiosis
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, TON, Tron +53
Symbiosis is a cross-chain swap and bridge for moving supported tokens across 50+ networks. Its routing may save you from comparing bridges yourself, but check the quote, fees and route before approving.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $8.09M−10.8% - 2
Stargate V2
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Arbitrum +21
Stargate V2 is a cross-chain bridge for moving supported assets between networks. It offers broad chain coverage, but check the route quote and destination network carefully before transferring.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $79.2M+3.6% - 3
Hyperlane
Cross Chain Bridge · BNB Chain, Ethereum, Base +23
Hyperlane is an interoperability protocol for bridging assets and sending messages across blockchains, with a consumer-facing bridge called Nexus. Its wide reach may be useful, but fees and security details need checking before you move funds.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $69.9M−5.0% - 4
Stargate V1
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, Arbitrum, Mantle +9
Stargate V1 is a LayerZero-powered bridge for moving assets between blockchains. It may suit you if your route and asset are supported, but check the live quote and destination network before sending funds.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $8.59M−0.8% - 5
CrossCurve
Cross Chain Bridge · Taiko, xDai, BNB Chain +17
CrossCurve is a cross-chain DeFi app and integration layer for swaps, bridging and other on-chain operations. Its published fees and security details leave important questions to check before you move funds.
ScoreScore 5.3 out of 10TVL $33.6K−6.3% - 6
Meson
Cross Chain Bridge · Merlin, BSquared, BNB Chain +36
Meson is a cross-chain swap protocol, but key details about fees and safeguards are not established. Check the route and costs before confirming a swap.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $702K+6.4% - 7
BoringDAO
Cross Chain Bridge · Litecoin, Polygon, Doge +17
BoringDAO is a cross chain bridge project on Litecoin, Polygon, Doge and Ethereum that appears to be inactive. Check its current status before sending it any funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $331K−6.8% - 8
RelayChain
Cross Chain Bridge · Optimism, Polygon, Ethereum +10
RelayChain is described as a cross-chain bridge, but key details about its current operation, costs and safeguards are unclear. Verify the bridge and its supported routes before connecting a wallet or transferring funds.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $1.48K−1.8% - 9
Poly Network
Cross Chain Bridge · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Neo +20
Poly Network is a cross-chain bridge, but its current operating status, fees and safe way to get started are unclear. Its history includes a major 2021 exploit, so don’t send funds without first verifying the bridge is active and secure.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Cross Chain Bridges on Metis: the numbers
- Tracked
- 9
- Reviewed
- 9
- Total TVL
- $167M
- Avg. score
- 5.8/10
There are 9 cross chain bridges on Metis in the SkyBitcoins index. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 8 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $167M, 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 $702K.
Ranked by TVL, Stargate V2 ($79.2M), Hyperlane ($69.9M) and Stargate V1 ($8.59M) lead the field. On SkyBitcoins scores, Symbiosis ranks first at 6.2/10, ahead of Stargate V2 (5.8) and Hyperlane (5.8). The 5 rated cross chain bridges average 5.8/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (9), BNB Chain (9) and Polygon (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 fell 1.2%. Stargate V2 gained the most (+3.6%), while Symbiosis dropped the most (−10.8%).
Largest by TVL
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Stargate V2$79.2M
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Hyperlane$69.9M
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Stargate V1$8.59M
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Symbiosis$8.09M
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Meson$702K
Highest rated
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CrossCurve5.3
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins 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 $79.2M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Hyperlane ($69.9M) and Stargate V1 ($8.59M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which cross chain bridge on Metis has the highest SkyBitcoins score?
Symbiosis has the highest score at 6.2/10, ahead of Stargate V2 (5.8) and Hyperlane (5.8). 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 SkyBitcoins reviewed?
SkyBitcoins tracks 9 cross chain bridges on Metis. Of these, 9 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $167M 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 (+3.6%) and Symbiosis the biggest drop (−10.8%). Combined TVL moved −1.2% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for cross chain bridges on Metis?
The 5 rated cross chain bridges on Metis average 5.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.