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Jun 15, 20262 min read

Bridge to Ink: Kraken's L2 for the Next Generation of DeFi

Ink is Kraken's Layer 2 on Optimism's Superchain, built for DeFi with one-second blocks and sub-cent fees. Here is what Ink is and how to bridge to it from any chain with Across.

Bridge to Ink: Kraken's L2 for the Next Generation of DeFi
Jun 9, 20263 min read

Why Onchain Perps Run on Hyperliquid (and How Solana Compares)

Hyperliquid put the entire perps order book onchain with sub-second finality. Here is why that architecture won perps trading and how Solana's approach differs.

Why Onchain Perps Run on Hyperliquid (and How Solana Compares)
Jun 8, 20263 min read

The Solana DeFi Ecosystem in 2026: Apps, Yield, and Where to Bridge

Solana DeFi holds billions across DEXs, lending, and liquid staking. Here is what the Solana ecosystem looks like in 2026, why native USDC matters, and the fastest way to bridge in.

The Solana DeFi Ecosystem in 2026: Apps, Yield, and Where to Bridge
Jun 4, 20262 min read

How to Get Started on Hyperliquid: From CEX to First Trade

New to Hyperliquid? Move USDC from a centralized exchange or any chain to your HyperCore account with Across in about 2 seconds, then place your first trade. Here is the full path.

How to Get Started on Hyperliquid: From CEX to First Trade
Jun 3, 20263 min read

How to Bridge from Solana to Base

Move USDC from Solana to Base in about two seconds with Across, delivered as native USDC ready for Base DeFi. Here is how the route across the SVM-to-EVM gap works.

How to Bridge from Solana to Base
Jun 2, 20262 min read

How to Bridge from Solana to Ethereum: The Fastest Path

Bridge USDC from Solana to Ethereum in roughly two seconds with Across, delivered as native USDC ready for mainnet DeFi. Here is the fastest path across the gap.

How to Bridge from Solana to Ethereum: The Fastest Path
Jun 1, 20262 min read

Bridge from Arbitrum to Hyperliquid: A Trader's Guide

Move USDC from Arbitrum into your Hyperliquid HyperCore account in roughly two seconds with Across, where a relayer fronts your collateral so it lands trade-ready.

Bridge from Arbitrum to Hyperliquid: A Trader's Guide
May 28, 20267 min read

Why bridging security is critical for your crosschain infrastructure

Bridge hacks have drained billions and broken protocols. Here's how bridging security actually works, why most bridges fail, and what a safe crosschain stack looks like.

Why bridging security is critical for your crosschain infrastructure
May 27, 20266 min read

What Is MegaETH? The Real-Time Ethereum Layer 2

MegaETH is the real-time Ethereum L2 targeting 100,000+ TPS and sub-10ms blocks. Here's what makes the architecture different and how to get on it with Across.

What Is MegaETH? The Real-Time Ethereum Layer 2
May 26, 20265 min read

How to Bridge to Monad from Any Chain

Monad is the parallel-EVM L1 with 10,000 TPS and 0.8-second finality. Here's how to bridge to Monad with Across in seconds, plus what to do once you're on it.

How to Bridge to Monad from Any Chain
May 25, 20266 min read

How to Bridge to Unichain: Uniswap's L2 in Under 2 Seconds

Bridge to Unichain in under two seconds with Across. This guide covers what Unichain is, what assets are supported, and how to move funds in step by step.

How to Bridge to Unichain: Uniswap's L2 in Under 2 Seconds
May 21, 20265 min read

What Is Arbitrum? The Finance-Native Layer 2 Explained

Arbitrum is Ethereum's finance-native L2: $13B TVL, $20B+ secured, Robinhood building tokenized equities on it, and Stylus bringing Rust to onchain dev.

What Is Arbitrum? The Finance-Native Layer 2 Explained
May 20, 20265 min read

How to Bridge to Tempo, the Payments Blockchain Built by Stripe and Paradigm

Tempo is Stripe and Paradigm's payments-first blockchain, built around stablecoin gas and the Machine Payments Protocol. Here's how to bridge USDC in via Across.

How to Bridge to Tempo, the Payments Blockchain Built by Stripe and Paradigm
May 19, 20264 min read

All Eyes on Base in 2026

All Eyes on Base in 2026: Coinbase distribution, $17T in 2025 stablecoin volume, a coming network token, ZK roadmap via Base Azul, and the deepest L2 ecosystem flywheel. Here's what to watch.

All Eyes on Base in 2026
May 14, 20266 min read

Why Security and Decentralization Matter Now More Than Ever

A high-profile crosschain exploit just drained nine figures. Here's why bridge security is an architectural choice, and how Across' decentralized relayer network is built to put users first.

Why Security and Decentralization Matter Now More Than Ever
May 13, 20264 min read

AI Agents Will Bridge More Than Humans by 2027 - Here's the Infrastructure That Makes It Possible

By 2027, software will bridge more crypto than humans do. Here's the agent-native crosschain stack: Swap API, MCP server, MulticallHandler, already live on Across today.

AI Agents Will Bridge More Than Humans by 2027 - Here's the Infrastructure That Makes It Possible