TESTNET LIVE — MAINNET GENESIS Q1 2026

One settlement layer for every asset you already hold.

Meridian anchors BTC, ETH, and stablecoins to a proof-of-stake chain built for sub-3-second cross-asset settlement — so lending, trading, and real-world-asset markets run on value you actually custody.

Launch the appHow anchoring works
ANCHORED CHAINSBTCETHUSDCXLMSOLMATIC
$84.2M
Total value anchored
across 4 bridged assets
<3s
Block finality
deterministic, no reorgs
0.02%
Settlement fee
paid in native MRD token

ECOSYSTEM

Built on Meridian.

Core DeFi protocols launching alongside the chain — audited once, inherited by every app.

AeoraDEX

Automated market maker with concentrated liquidity pools and cross-chain swaps.

VaultisLending

Over-collateralized lending vaults supporting anchored BTC, ETH, and stablecoins as collateral.

SynthexRWA

Synthetic real-world-asset marketplace tokenizing treasuries, commodities, and private credit.

StakeStoneStaking

Liquid staking protocol for MRD — deposit MRD, receive stMRD, and stay liquid while securing the network.

THE PROTOCOL

Four layers, one settlement graph.

Bridge

Native asset anchoring

Lock BTC, ETH, and stablecoins directly on their home chains. Meridian mints a 1:1 anchored representation you can move, pool, or lend — no wrapped-token custodian in the middle.

Settle

Sub-3-second finality

A masternode-secured proof-of-stake layer settles cross-chain trades before the next block on most source chains even confirms. Built for market makers, not just holders.

Build

DeFi primitives, on-chain

AMMs, lending vaults, and synthetic real-world-asset markets ship as core protocol modules — audited once, inherited by every app built on top.

Govern

Stake-weighted governance

Masternode operators and MRD stakers vote on fee schedules, listed collateral, and treasury grants. No foundation multisig holds unilateral upgrade keys.

TOKENOMICS

MRD token distribution.

Designed for long-term alignment between validators, builders, and the community.

1,000,000,000 MRD
Total supply
40%
Staking rewards
Emission directed to masternodes and delegators
25%
Ecosystem & treasury
Grants, liquidity programs, and partnerships
20%
Team & advisors
4-year linear vest with 1-year cliff
10%
Strategic sale
Institutional round, 2-year lock
5%
Community airdrop
Distributed to early testnet users and bridge LPs

ROADMAP

From testnet to a live asset graph.

STEP 1
Testnet

Public testnet with faucet, 4 anchored assets, and a bridge explorer.

STEP 2
Mainnet Genesis

Masternode onboarding opens; BTC and USDC anchoring goes live.

STEP 3
DeFi Suite

Native AMM, lending vaults, and the first synthetic RWA market.

STEP 4
Cross-Chain Expansion

SOL and MATIC anchors; third-party app SDK opens.

TEAM

Built by infrastructure engineers.

Core contributors with deep experience across L1s, bridges, and DeFi.

Alex Vinter
Founder & Core Contributor

Previous infrastructure lead at a top-10 L1. Specializes in consensus protocols and cross-chain messaging.

Maya Chen
Head of Engineering

Ex-Solana and Polygon core engineer. Built high-throughput relayer systems handling $2B+ in bridge volume.

Omar Hassan
Protocol Economist

PhD in mechanism design. Designed Meridian's fee schedule, staking curve, and RWA collateral framework.

Elena Rossi
Head of Ecosystem

Grew a major L2 DeFi ecosystem from 5 to 200+ protocols. Focused on Meridian's builder onboarding.

Dmitri Volkov
Security Lead

Former white-hat auditor with 50+ smart contract audits. Leads Meridian's internal review and bug bounty program.

Sarah Okonkwo
Head of Operations

Scaled operations across 4 continents for a leading crypto custodial platform. Ensures Meridian runs smoothly.

FAQ

Common questions.

What is Meridian Chain?+
Meridian is a proof-of-stake blockchain that anchors real-world assets (BTC, ETH, stablecoins) from their home chains into a unified settlement layer with sub-3-second finality.
How does anchoring work?+
You lock assets in a smart contract on the source chain. Meridian validators observe the lock and mint an equivalent anchored representation on Meridian. The reverse burns the representation and unlocks the original.
What is the MRD token used for?+
MRD is used for staking (securing the network), paying settlement fees, and governance voting. Stakers earn a portion of network fees and inflationary rewards.
Is there a risk of bridge hacks?+
Meridian uses a masternode-based consensus model rather than a multi-sig or light-client bridge. Security is enforced by the economic stake of validators, not a single custody key.
When will mainnet launch?+
Mainnet genesis is targeted for Q1 2026. The testnet is live now with a faucet and bridge explorer for testing.
How do I run a masternode?+
You need to stake a minimum of 10,000 MRD and run a Meridian node with the required hardware specs. Full documentation is available in the docs.

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