Synapse

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Synapse Protocol lives under the Cortex umbrella, Convert SYN to CX before the end of the migration period. Learn more about Cortex in the Cortex Docs

Synapse is an Interchain Programming Interface. Developers read and write interchain data with Synapse, which has settled $50B in transactions between 2M+ users, and generated $30M+ in fees. Eventually, all Synapse Protocol features will fold into Cortex.

Source: Synapse Explorer analytics.

Interchain Bridge

Synapse Bridge

• Overview
• Bridge guide

Developers

Embed or build a custom Bridge application.

• SDK – Call Synapse Router functions from your frontend or backend application.
• REST API – Endpoints and example code
• Widget – Embed a customized Synapse Bridge in your application.

Synapse Routers

Synapse Router automatically determines the appropriate router for each Bridge transaction.

• Synapse Router – Returns and executes quotes for supported interchain transactions.
• CCTP – Native router for USDC transactions.
• RFQ – Relayers bid for the right to provide immediate delivery.

Synapse Router – Mint and burn any token between chains

CCTP – Use Circle contracts to mint and burn native USDC

RFQ – Take Immediate delivery from a destination relayer, who receives your origin chain assets on confirmation.

Community & Support

Connect with other developers and the Synapse team

• Discord
• Twitter
• Telegram
• Forum

Additional Links

Synapse transactions can be observed confirmed via the following methods:

• Synapse Bridge – Bridge, Swap, and Stake via Synapse's cross-chain pools.
• Synapse Explorer – Public explorer for Synapse Bridge transactions.