How to Bridge from AVAX to Metis

How and to Bridge from AVAX to Metis

The easiest and most affordable way to bridge between AVAX to Metis is by going through a trusted cross-chain DEX that facilitates swaps between the Avalanche C Chain and the Metis L2. Synapse is by far the best bridging protocol due to its quick transactions and affordable fees.

Their platform will allow you to transfer USDC, USDT, DAI & WETH.e from Avalanche but you can only receive USDC or ETH on Metis.

1. Visit the Synapse Dapp and connect your Metamask Wallet
2. Select Avalanche C Chain as current network and Metis network as destination
3. Select the token (we use USDC below) you want to transfer from AVAX to Metis
4. Input the token amount
5. Approve and finalize the transaction (it will arrive in your wallet a minute)

How to add METIS to your Metamask Wallet

To view your bridged funds in your Metamask wallet, you will need to add the RPC information. To do so, simply click 'Networks' and 'Add Network' you will then be redirected to the Custom RPC page, input the below details to add Metis to your Metamask wallet.

The Metis Custom RPC is as follows:

• Network Name: Metis Network
• New RPC URL: https://andromeda.metis.io/?owner=1088
• ChainID: 1088
• Symbol: Metis
• Block Explorer URL: https://andromeda-explorer.metis.io/

AVAX to Metis Bridging Fees

When bridging between Avalanche and Metis there are two fees you need to consider. The first is the transaction fee on Metis which is a flat $5 USDC fee, no matter how much you send. The second is the actual bridging fee which is typically between $1 - $5 USD.

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Final Thoughts

To bridge from AVAX to Metis using your MetaMask wallet, Synapse is the recommended multi-bridging protocol, providing quick and affordable cross-chain swaps between the Avalanche C Chain and the Metis L2. With the ability to transfer USDC, USDT, DAI & WETH.e from Avalanche, Synapse offers seamless integration with over 16 EVM-compatible networks, including Metis.

To add Metis to your MetaMask wallet, simply follow the RPC details provided. Although there are two fees to consider when bridging between Avalanche and Metis, the Synapse platform ensures the lowest fees and slippage for cross-chain swaps.