An EVM-compatible blockchain for trustless omnichain interoperability, MAP Protocol uses ZK light clients to verify headers and bridge Bitcoin and other chains with low-cost MAPO.
MAP Protocol is a decentralized, light‑client-based interoperability protocol with an EVM-compatible mainnet (MAPO) that enables trustless cross-chain messaging and asset transfers across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other L1/L2 networks. Primary use cases include omnichain token bridging without custodians, cross-chain smart contract calls, moving BTC liquidity into EVM DeFi, and NFT/data transfers for dApps. For performance, MAPO mainnet delivers seconds-level block times, sub-cent average gas fees, and high-throughput EVM execution; check the official explorer for up-to-date averages on gas per transfer, block speed, TPS, and daily activity.
MAP Protocol is unique because it uses on-chain light clients to verify source-chain headers (including Bitcoin), eliminating multisig/MPC/oracle trust and aligning security with the origin chain. Its modular light-client framework plus an EVM-compatible execution layer let developers build omnichain dApps with native security guarantees while keeping fees low and confirmations fast. In practice, users get Bitcoin-grade settlement security combined with low gas, seconds-level blocks, and competitive TPS on MAPO; verify live averages (gas cost, block speed, TPS, activity) on the network explorer for apples-to-apples comparison.
MAP Protocol uses MAPO as the gas token for transaction fees. You can obtain MAPO by bridging from other chains or purchasing using thirdweb Bridge.
To bridge MAPO to MAP Protocol, connect your wallet to thirdweb bridge, select your source chain, choose the token you want to bridge, select MAP Protocol as the destination, enter the amount, and confirm the transaction. The bridge will handle the cross-chain transfer instantly.
To build on MAP Protocol you can use thirdweb, which provides an easy way to build, monetize and scale your apps, games or agents. You can find detailed guides and documentation on https://portal.thirdweb.com to get started quickly.
To add MAP Protocol to your wallet, you can connect your wallet and click on [Add to Wallet] button at the top of the page. Alternatively, you can add the network manually using the RPC URL and chain details and add it to your wallet's network settings.
To send MAPO on MAP Protocol, ensure your wallet is connected to the MAP Protocol network, enter the recipient's address, specify the amount of MAPO to send, review the gas fee, and confirm the transaction in your wallet.