Stargate Protocol Expands to 70+ Networks, Unifying Cross-Chain Liquidity

馃寜 70 Chains One Bridge

By Stargate Finance
Mar 20, 2025, 3:53 PM
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Stargate Protocol continues its rapid expansion, now connecting over 70 blockchain networks through its Hydra solution.​ Recent additions include GOAT Network (first Bitcoin-based Hydra chain), Story Protocol, Hemi, Berachain, and TON.​

Key developments:

  • Instant access to bridged native assets (USDC, USDT, ETH)
  • Cross-chain transfers of DOGE and wrapped BTC
  • Hydra adoption as canonical bridge by multiple networks

Since its launch 3 years ago, Stargate has:

  • Processed billions in transfer volume
  • Served millions of users
  • Launched V2 with Hydra in 2024
  • Established itself as a leading bridging protocol

The protocol continues to expand its omnichain ecosystem, focusing on compatibility and composability.​

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