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Explore METIS swap routes
Track how METIS appears across supported send and receive routes, with network-aware paths and non-custodial settlement flows.
Category: Layer 2 asset
Common role: Lower-cost chain asset
Supported networks: 1
Popular routes: 12
What is METIS used for in swaps?
METIS appears in routes where users want to move into, out of, or across the layer 2 asset bucket without relying on a custodial exchange flow.
This hub surfaces the supported networks, the strongest send and receive routes, and the intent patterns that show how METIS is actually used inside the broader route graph.
METIS route overview
METIS route pages are strongest when they explain why this asset appears in certain send and receive flows, which networks support it best, and which related routes users commonly choose next. This hub is designed to surface those patterns rather than show a flat list of links.
Supported networks
Each supported network changes cost, compatibility, and wallet expectations. Use the right rail for the wallet or ecosystem you plan to use next.
Popular ways to swap from METIS
Altcoins into Bitcoin
Routes that rotate a non-Bitcoin asset into BTC as a more conservative destination.
Altcoins into stablecoins
Routes that exit a volatile asset into METIS for a more stable landing asset.
Between ecosystem assets
Routes that move between ecosystems without using METIS as a stable stop in the middle.
Other supported route types
Routes that include METIS in a network-aware non-custodial swap flow.
This route is generally more relevant as a specific asset conversion than as a repeatable macro-style allocation pattern. This profile is generally associated with a specific transfer or allocation requirement rather than with a broad market-structure trade. This profile is generally associated with entering or rotating into an ecosystem asset rather than remaining in a preservation-oriented position.
Other supported route typesUse this route when the exact asset pair matters more than broad BTC, stable-value, or meme-family positioning. This profile is generally associated with a specific transfer or allocation requirement rather than with a broad market-structure trade. This profile is generally associated with entering or rotating into an ecosystem asset rather than remaining in a preservation-oriented position.
Popular ways to receive METIS
Stablecoins into other ecosystems
Routes that push METIS into another chain or app ecosystem without stopping in a custodial exchange account.
Useful when the user wants to deploy stablecoin value into native METIS on Ethereum for activity in the destination ecosystem.
Stablecoins into other ecosystemsUseful when the user wants to deploy stablecoin value into native METIS on Ethereum for activity in the destination ecosystem.
Bitcoin into other ecosystems
Routes that move BTC into another ecosystem when users need native settlement on the destination chain.
Other supported route types
Routes that include METIS in a network-aware non-custodial swap flow.
Use this route when the exact asset pair matters more than broad BTC, stable-value, or meme-family positioning. This profile is generally associated with portfolio reallocation or ecosystem rotation from one major asset into another destination. This profile is generally associated with a specific receiving-asset requirement rather than with a large, repeatable market transition.
Other supported route typesUse this route when the exact asset pair matters more than broad BTC, stable-value, or meme-family positioning. This profile is generally associated with portfolio reallocation or ecosystem rotation from one major asset into another destination. This profile is generally associated with a specific receiving-asset requirement rather than with a large, repeatable market transition.
Other supported route typesUse this route when the exact asset pair matters more than broad BTC, stable-value, or meme-family positioning. This profile is generally associated with portfolio reallocation or ecosystem rotation from one major asset into another destination. This profile is generally associated with a specific receiving-asset requirement rather than with a large, repeatable market transition.
Common route patterns
Other supported route types
6
Routes that include METIS in a network-aware non-custodial swap flow.
Altcoins into stablecoins
2
Routes that exit a volatile asset into METIS for a more stable landing asset.
Stablecoins into other ecosystems
2
Routes that push METIS into another chain or app ecosystem without stopping in a custodial exchange account.
Bitcoin into other ecosystems
1
Routes that move BTC into another ecosystem when users need native settlement on the destination chain.
More METIS routes
Rotate METIS into Bitcoin when the destination needs native BTC settlement.
Use METIS as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Use METIS as the source asset when the route should end in a more stable landing asset.
Useful when the user wants to switch ecosystems or rebalance from METIS into ETH while keeping the send and receive flow wallet-native.
This route is generally more relevant as a specific asset conversion than as a repeatable macro-style allocation pattern. This profile is generally associated with a specific transfer or allocation requirement rather than with a broad market-structure trade. This profile is generally associated with entering or rotating into an ecosystem asset rather than remaining in a preservation-oriented position.
Use this route when the exact asset pair matters more than broad BTC, stable-value, or meme-family positioning. This profile is generally associated with a specific transfer or allocation requirement rather than with a broad market-structure trade. This profile is generally associated with entering or rotating into an ecosystem asset rather than remaining in a preservation-oriented position.
Start a METIS swap
Open the live builder, choose the network that matches your wallet, and create the shift from there.
FAQ
What role does METIS play in swap routes?
METIS can appear as a send asset, a receive asset, or both depending on whether users are entering its ecosystem, leaving it, or rotating through it as part of a broader route.
Do I need a dedicated METIS wallet before swapping?
Yes. The destination wallet or address format still needs to match the selected receive network, so the receiving setup should be ready before the route is created.
How do network choices change METIS swaps?
Network choice changes wallet compatibility, transfer cost, and sometimes memo requirements. That is why this hub highlights the supported network rails rather than treating every METIS route as interchangeable.
Can I use METIS in non-custodial swaps without creating an exchange account?
That is the core idea of these routes: the builder sets the pair and network context first, then the shift page handles deposit instructions and status tracking without turning the flow into a custodial exchange workflow.