A metis bridge moves your tokens to Metis from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Metis and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $480) from Ethereum arrived as about $450 of METIS in seconds.
What Is Metis?
Metis (Metis Andromeda) is an Ethereum Layer 2; gas is paid in METIS, not ETH.
| Metis | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | METIS |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | andromeda-explorer.metis.io |
Live Routes to and from Metis
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → METIS on Metis | $479.55 | $449.55 | $2.00 | $0.19 | seconds |
| $300 of METIS on Metis → ETH on Ethereum | $293.28 | $286.22 | $1.48 | $0.05 | seconds |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to Metis
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on Metis; add a little METIS for gas.
- Enter your Metis address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Metis
Reverse the route: choose the token on Metis as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough METIS on Metis to pay for the transaction.
Metis Tips
Arriving with only ETH is not enough to transact on Metis: take a little METIS for gas.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No METIS for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Metis uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.