Synapse
Cross-chain bridge using nUSD and nETH liquidity pools, canonical wrapping, CCTP and an RFQ relayer network.
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Synapse key facts
| Category | Cross-chain bridge |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, Avalanche and other chains |
| Platforms | Web, API, SDK |
| Custody | Non-custodial |
| Chains | 20+ EVM and non-EVM chains |
| Token | SYN |
What is Synapse?
Synapse is a cross-chain bridge that routes transfers through nUSD and nETH liquidity pools, canonical token wrapping, Circle CCTP or RFQ relayers. Its docs say the bridge connects 20+ EVM and non-EVM chains and has settled $50B in transactions for 2M+ users.
Synapse usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
Synapse pros and cons
- Bridges between 20+ EVM and non-EVM chains
- Native USDC route through Circle CCTP
- SDK, REST API and embeddable widget for integrators
- Pool routes convert through nUSD or nETH intermediate tokens
- Docs say all features will fold into Cortex, so the product is in transition
- No audit list in the current docs
Synapse FAQ
What is Synapse?
Synapse is a cross-chain bridge that routes transfers through nUSD and nETH liquidity pools, canonical token wrapping, Circle CCTP or RFQ relayers. Its docs say the bridge connects 20+ EVM and non-EVM chains and has settled $50B in transactions for 2M+ users.
How much value is locked in Synapse?
$10.7M according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 20 chains: Ethereum, Avalanche, Blast, Arbitrum, Binance, Polygon and others.
How much do users pay Synapse in fees?
$872.1 over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Does Synapse hold my funds?
No. Synapse is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Synapse: official site, Synapse: Bridge, Synapse: About. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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