Squid Expands Cross-Chain Infrastructure with Metacade Integration and New Intents Protocol
Squid Expands Cross-Chain Infrastructure with Metacade Integration and New Intents Protocol
🦑 Squid's quiet takeover
Squid has integrated its cross-chain swap widget directly into Metacade's gaming platform on Base, enabling seamless token transfers across their ecosystem.
This follows several Q1 2026 developments:
- Launch of Squid Intents, a new routing protocol using Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) for faster, cheaper cross-chain settlements
- Integration with Keplr wallet for Cosmos-EVM swaps
- Support for Mantra (RWA L1), Tempo (payments L1), and SaucerSwap on Hedera
- Release of an MCP adaptor for agentic cross-chain payments via natural language
- Upcoming mobile app launch
Squid Intents processes swap logic off-chain in TEEs, treating blockchains purely as settlement layers. This architecture prevents quote expiration issues and maintains reliability during network congestion.
The protocol now spans 70+ chains across Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems, having evolved from V1 through V2 and CORAL (Cross-chain Order Routing and Auction Layer) to handle growing complexity.
(1) Did you catch our vaguepost the other day? Squid is coming to a mobile device near you. Reply 🫧 on the post below to join the queue. x.com/squidrouter/st…
We're bringing more Squid to more people. Built with love at every layer, coming soon to a phone near you. Reply 🫧 to join the queue
(4) Q1 saw us dive into the agentic space. You can now perform cross-chain token swaps via natural language prompts using the Squid MCP. Check it out in the 🧵 below. x.com/squidrouter/st…
The Squid MCP is now live. because agents deserve a smooth cross-chain experience too details below 🫧
(12) Moving over to Squid on Base 🔵✨ Squid's widget was integrated directly into the @Metacade_ site for cross-chain swaps across their gaming platform. x.com/Metacade_/stat…
Metacade 🤝 @squidrouter We’ve integrated Squid’s cross-chain swap + on-ramp directly into the Metacade site. So, what does this mean for $MCADE? Let’s unpack it 👇
(2) Squid Intents builds on what began in Squid V1, V2, and CORAL. It pushes the limits of what's possible: meaning it's the fastest and cheapest intent protocol that is fully decentralized, globally accessible and permissionless. You tell Squid what you want, and it handles
(3) Squid Intents: How it works: Squid takes user intent (eg "I want to swap 100 USDC on Base to RLUSD on XRPL") and runs the complex logic of the swap privately off-chain in a Trusted Execution Environment (TEE). Squid treats the blockchain only as the final settlement layer,
(9) Squid is now powering cross-chain swaps in and out of Mantra ⚡️ You can now bridge to the L1 for RWAs. Here's how to swap USDC from Ethereum to Mantra in 5 seconds on Squid 👇 x.com/MANTRA_Chain/s…
Get your @mantraUSD on to MANTRA EVM via @squidrouter. Here’s how: pic.x.com/oTzmFujSsH
(5) Our new website is live! It contains more about who we are and what we do, as well as a new friend. Explore below 👇 x.com/squidrouter/st…
new website who dis ヽ•◡•ノ
(6) Squid is on @tempo, the new L1 for real-world payments at scale. We went live on launch day, as well as releasing our adaptor for agentic cross-chain payments... x.com/squidrouter/st…
Squid is live on @tempo Cross-chain distribution meets the blockchain for real-world payments. Bridge and swap to Tempo from any chain starting today. ✨
(8) Enter CORAL AKA the Cross-chain Order Routing and Auction Layer. We created our own intent-based Request-For-Quote model, and CORAL meant Squid could combine onchain liquidity sources and offchain inventory from market makers. tldr: instead of multiple gas-hungry steps,
Do you keep CRYING from Painful Gas Fees? Are you LOSING sleep from Waiting for Swaps? Stop CRYING and get some SLEEP. Because We Have the REMEDY❕ ⭐️ C O R A L ⭐️ ☆ 90% SAVINGS ON GAS ! ☆ SUB-5 SECOND SWAPS ! ☆ 100% LESS SLIPPAGE ! ☆ NO MEV ! It's SMOOTH, It's CHEAP,
(2) Squid Intents is live! We have pushed our routing engine to the limit of what's possible, making it cheaper, faster, and more reliable than ever. A complete solution for cross-chain settlement 💫 Dive deeper in our thread below 👇 x.com/squidrouter/st…
Squid Intents is live Our fully independent routing layer Cross-chain settlement that makes complexity invisible ✨ Here's how:
(6) By now Squid had grown into a bigger animal. We had reached over 70 chains across Ethereum and Cosmos, with each new piece of the puzzle creating challenges to solve. We found ourselves with a good problem: the web of chains we had connected was growing big, and optimal
Smarter, Faster, Better. Welcome to Squid 2.0 ✨
(1) Squid today starts with Squid Intents: our most complete cross-chain solution. Fragmentation still exists at every layer, and moving value at scale needs to be faster, more efficient, and more reliable. Squid Intents was built to solve this problem.
Squid Intents is live Our fully independent routing layer Cross-chain settlement that makes complexity invisible ✨ Here's how:
(10) Squid is also powering swaps on @SaucerSwapLabs Squid is now integrated with the leading DEX on @hedera, moving value across 20+ blockchains at the touch of a button 🪄 x.com/SaucerSwapLabs…
Cross-chain is live on SaucerSwap. Powered by @Axelar + @squidrouter, the SaucerSwap Bridge page connects @Hedera to 20+ blockchains — including Base, Optimism, BNB Chain, and Avalanche. Read the full breakdown: saucerswap.finance/blog/saucerswa…
(8) Squid now lives inside @keplrwallet We are powering cross-chain swaps between Cosmos and EVM networks 💫 x.com/keplrwallet/st…
Keplr Swap now supports @squidrouter Hold to Swap, handle multiple transactions, and track pending transactions in Home. Update now to access more routes.
🦑 Squid Joins XRPL's Trusted Validator List
**Squid has been added to the XRPL Unique Node List (UNL)**, joining the network's trusted validators responsible for ledger consensus. **What this means:** - Squid is now recognized as a high-quality validator on the XRP Ledger - The company will participate in the consensus process that validates transactions - This follows their initial addition as an XRPL validator in February 2026 **Why it matters:** Being part of the UNL represents a significant trust milestone in the XRPL ecosystem. Validators on this list are considered reliable nodes that help maintain the network's security and integrity. Squid brings cross-chain expertise to their validator role, having built infrastructure that enables token swaps and transactions across multiple blockchain networks. [Official announcement](https://x.com/XRPLF/status/2024169850902356215?s=20)
Squid Doubles Down on Development Despite Market Downturn in Q1 2026
Squid reports increased activity in Q1 2026 despite challenging market conditions. The cross-chain protocol is maintaining its development momentum and expanding operations. **Key highlights:** - Team remains committed to building through market uncertainty - Q1 activity levels reached new highs - Full quarterly report and metrics to be released soon The update follows Spark's announcement of $5M in net returns generated within the first two months of 2026. Squid continues to focus on its core infrastructure for seamless cross-chain token swaps and transactions.
🛒 Buy CELO Mini App Launches on MiniPay for 14M+ Users Across 60 Countries
**MiniPay Integration Expands Access** Squid has launched its Buy CELO Mini App on MiniPay, enabling 14 million+ users across 60+ countries to purchase CELO tokens directly within the app. **Key Features:** - Instant CELO purchases in seconds - Integration with MiniPay's self-custodial wallet on Celo - Supports borderless stablecoin transactions - Powered by Squid's cross-chain infrastructure This follows Squid's previous Mini App launch on MiniPay for digital gold trading, continuing their mission to provide seamless access to both stablecoins and real-world assets.
🦑 Squid's CORAL Simplifies Cross-Chain Swaps
Squid launched **CORAL** (Cross-chain Order Routing and Auction Layer), an intent-based system that streamlines cross-chain transactions. **How it works:** - Users specify what they want - Squid handles execution automatically - Combines onchain liquidity sources with offchain market maker inventory through Request-For-Quote auctions **Key benefits:** - Reduces transaction steps from multiple to just 2 - 90% lower gas fees - Zero slippage - Faster execution times Currently live on Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Linea, with Avalanche and Optimism support coming soon. The system supports ETH, USDC, and USDT swaps, even for amounts as small as $5. [Try CORAL](http://app.squidrouter.com)