As the blockchain ecosystem continues to fragment into dozens of Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks — from Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Fantom to Arbitrum, zkSync, and Avalanche — users need a secure, low-cost, and fast way to move their assets between them. This is where Anyswap comes in.
Built to serve as a universal cross-chain highway for digital assets, Anyswap offers seamless swaps between networks without relying on centralized exchanges (CEXs) or complicated wrapped token mechanics.
In this complete guide, we’ll explore what Anyswap bridge is, how it works, how to use it effectively, and why it’s become a critical infrastructure layer in the multichain DeFi economy.
Anyswap is a permissionless, decentralized cross-chain protocol that allows users to transfer digital assets from one blockchain to another. Originally launched on Fusion Network using DCRM (Decentralized Control Rights Management) technology, Anyswap is the backbone behind many multichain transfers — powering seamless and trustless bridging between Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, and others.
Unlike traditional bridges that wrap tokens, Anyswap bridge locks assets on the source chain and mints native equivalents on the destination chain. This design minimizes trust assumptions and reduces counterparty risk, making the protocol truly decentralized.
Let’s walk through how to transfer tokens from one chain to another using Anyswap: