Merlin Chain
Native Bitcoin Layer 2 with ZK-rollup technology bringing DeFi to Bitcoin's ecosystem
- No KYC or registration
- Non-custodial — your keys, your crypto
- 1000+ supported exchange pairs
- Best available exchange rate
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About Merlin Chain
Merlin Chain is a Bitcoin Layer 2 network using ZK-rollup technology to bring DeFi, NFTs, and smart contracts to Bitcoin's ecosystem. By batching transactions off-chain and submitting compressed ZK proofs to Bitcoin, Merlin Chain inherits Bitcoin's security while providing EVM-compatible smart contract execution. Users can bridge Bitcoin, BRC-20 tokens, Ordinals NFTs, and native assets to Merlin Chain and interact with DeFi protocols impossible on base Bitcoin. Merlin Chain launched in early 2024 with significant TVL growth, becoming one of the largest Bitcoin L2 networks. MERL is the native utility token for gas fees, governance, staking in the Merlin network, and validator operations.
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How to Swap MERL
Swapping Merlin Chain (MERL) on SyntheticSwap requires no registration or KYC. MERL runs on its own blockchain, supported by dedicated wallets. Open SyntheticSwap, select MERL as source or destination, enter your receiving wallet address, and confirm the floating rate. Send MERL from your personal wallet to the deposit address shown — once your transaction is confirmed on the network, the destination asset is automatically delivered to your specified wallet. Fully non-custodial.
How to Store MERL
Store MERL in MetaMask configured for the Merlin Chain network, or in Trust Wallet with Merlin Chain support. MERL is the native gas token of Merlin Chain.
