Meson.​fi and BNB Chain Launch Gas-Free Bridging Event

**Meson** has launched **USDC bridging** support for Monad, a new blockchain network currently in early alpha testing. Key features: - **Low gas fees** for cross-chain transfers - **High-speed** transaction processing - Early access to Monad's alpha network This follows Meson's recent expansion to support **USDT0** on Berachain and their **zero-fee bridging** promotion for BNB Chain. Monad is positioning itself as a high-performance blockchain, and early bridge support suggests growing ecosystem development. *Bridge available at [meson.fi](https://meson.fi/)*

**Monad blockchain has officially launched its mainnet** with immediate cross-chain transfer capabilities through Meson bridge. **Key developments:** - Cross-chain transfers to and from Monad are now live - Meson bridge provides fast, synchronized bridging services - Dexalot exchange is already operational on the new network The launch represents a significant milestone for the Monad ecosystem, with **native token listings** now available for projects building on the platform. More features and integrations are expected to roll out in the coming weeks as the network gains traction.

**Meson has launched its x402 Chrome Extension**, bringing web3 payment functionality directly to browsers. The extension offers several key features: - **Wallet integration** with MetaMask and Phantom - **Auto-discovery** of x402 endpoints via Bazaar - **Payment testing** and execution capabilities - **X-Payment header generation** for developers This tool aims to streamline web3 payment workflows by providing a **browser-native solution** for developers and users working with the x402 protocol. The extension is now available on the [Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/meson-x402/ppdppbgbdlnnmompceomhadjminblalp).

**Meson Finance temporarily halts BounceBit operations** due to network upgrade - Cross-chain channels from/to BounceBit suspended **Oct 13-17** - Service interruption caused by BounceBit's **V3 upgrade** - Normal operations resume **Oct 17** after upgrade completion This follows a similar pattern from June when Meson suspended Merlin Chain services during their mainnet upgrade. The temporary suspension affects all cross-chain transactions involving BounceBit network. *Users should plan accordingly and avoid BounceBit transactions during the upgrade window.*

**Meson Finance has upgraded its bridge to support USDT0 transfers** to and from the HyperEVM ecosystem, expanding cross-chain capabilities. Key features: - Seamless USDT0 bridging now available - Integration with HyperEVM's powerful infrastructure - Access through [Meson.fi platform](https://meson.fi/) This follows recent additions including **USD1 support on Solana** and previous integrations with Hemi network for ETH, USDC, and USDT bridging across 60+ blockchains. The upgrade strengthens Meson's position as a multi-chain bridge solution, offering users more options for moving assets across different blockchain ecosystems.