Router Nitro Becomes Official Bridge for Shido Network

🌉 Shido's New Bridge Just Dropped

By Router Protocol
Jan 6, 2025, 4:29 PM
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Router Nitro has been selected as the official bridge for Shido Network, enabling cross-chain connectivity with 30+ EVM chains.​

Key updates:

  • Direct minting of USDT and WETH on Shido Network via Nitro
  • USDC transfers enabled through Nitro's forwarder flow
  • Seamless cross-chain transfers and swaps now available

Shido Network is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 PoS chain featuring:

  • Ultra-low transaction fees
  • High scalability
  • Interoperability across Cosmos, EVM, and WASM ecosystems

Bridge now available at app.​routernitro.​com

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