Announcing the Metaport Bridge.
30 May 2023, 20:06
Announcing the Metaport Bridge.
This powerful tool is designed to benefit both end-users and #SKALE developers alike, offering a secure, easy experience for transferring tokens across SKALE Chains, Dapps and #Ethereum.
The Metaport Bridge was built to support the unique SKALE multi-chain architecture which currently consists of 20 EVM-native #blockchains including application-specific chains, Hubs, and individual Dapp chains. A bridge was needed so users could easily navigate the advanced Multi-chain ecosystem and provide a way to easily and securely direct tokens to where they want to use them.
Free Token Transfers via Metaport are made possible by SKALE's zero-gas fee architecture.
What is the SKALE Metaport Bridge?
At its core, the Metaport Bridge is a user-friendly interface that simplifies the process of transferring tokens between Ethereum and SKALE Chains and between different SKALE Chains and Hubs. It visually guides users through the necessary steps making token migration effortless. It also supports moving tokens across multiple chains, for example from Ethereum to the Europa Liquidity Hub, and onward to any other SKALE chain.
Underneath the surface, the Metaport Bridge leverages SKALE IMA (Interchain Messaging Agent), a decentralized bridge solution supported by shared security from Ethereum validators, SKALE validators, and BLS threshold cryptography.
One of the standout features of the SKALE IMA Bridge is its exceptional speed. Thanks to the fast finality achieved on SKALE, users can experience rapid token transfers, enhancing the overall efficiency of the network.
To access the Metaport Bridge, users can connect their wallets, such as MetaMask or MEW's Enkrypt wallet. This allows for a seamless and familiar experience, ensuring widespread adoption and ease of use.
Read the full Metaport Bridge announcement on the SKALE Blog: