Uniswap Launches Cross-Chain Bridging Across Nine Networks, Simplifying DeFi Asset Transfers
Uniswap Labs has rolled out a new permissionless bridging feature that enables users to transfer assets across nine blockchain networks directly through its interface and wallet, marking a significant step toward streamlining cross-chain operations in decentralized finance (DeFi).
The new functionality, powered by Across Protocol, supports major networks including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, OP Mainnet, Zora, Blast, World Chain, and ZKsync. Initially, the service will support native assets, such as ETH on Ethereum or ARB on Arbitrum, along with stablecoins.
“Moving assets between chains has been challenging,” Uniswap Labs noted in their announcement. “It required using external bridges, dealing with unfamiliar interfaces, and waiting for long transaction times.” The new feature aims to address these pain points by providing a seamless, integrated solution.
Unlike traditional bridging solutions, Across Protocol operates through a decentralized network of liquidity pools and relayers, enabling faster settlement times – reducing the usual minutes-long wait to seconds. This development comes as a direct response to user feedback, with bridging ranking as the top requested feature in a community poll conducted on X (formerly Twitter) in July.
The integration arrives at a strategic time for Uniswap, which has recently faced declining market share in decentralized trading. With over six million users already operating across multiple chains, this new capability could help reinforce Uniswap’s position in the DeFi ecosystem.
The process has been simplified to five steps: users open the Uniswap Interface or Wallet, navigate to the swap modal, choose their asset, select “Swap across networks,” pick their destination network, and confirm the transaction.
This launch follows Uniswap’s recent unveiling of UniChain, a layer-2 solution targeting DeFi and cross-chain liquidity, demonstrating the protocol’s continued commitment to developing multi-chain infrastructure. As the DeFi landscape evolves, Uniswap Labs appears focused on building products that accommodate the increasingly interconnected nature of blockchain networks.
