Stargate Sunset and LayerZero Changes on Metis Andromeda: What You Need to Know

Two changes affect Metis Andromeda this October:

• October 23, 2026: Stargate support for Metis Andromeda ends.

• October 30, 2026: LayerZero Labs' DVN (Decentralized Verifier Network) and Executor stop serving Metis Andromeda.

Most token holders don't need to do anything. Check the table below to see if you're affected.

Developers and OApp/OFT owners: the full migration steps, addresses and configuration are in the [Technical Migration Guide], also available under the Technical tab on the Metis website.

Do I need to act?

What still works, and what doesn't

This change covers Stargate and LayerZero Labs' off-chain services. The Metis canonical bridge and other bridges are not affected.

Token holders

m.USDC, m.USDT, WETH and METIS on Metis Andromeda are issued by the Metis canonical bridge, not by Stargate or LayerZero. Minting and redemption through the Metis bridge continue as normal.

After October 23, 2026, these tokens can no longer be moved through Stargate. Stargate has never offered USDC on Metis Andromeda, and there are no Stargate Hydra assets (such as USDC.e) on Metis.

Liquidity providers: withdraw by October 23

If you provide liquidity to any Stargate pool on Metis Andromeda, withdraw it before October 23, 2026.

Affected pools

• Stargate V2: USDT, ETH and METIS pools

• Stargate V1: USDT, METIS and MAI pools

Steps

1. Unstake first. If your LP tokens are staked, unstake them before withdrawing.

2. Withdraw in the Stargate app. Select Metis Andromeda and redeem your LP position.

3. Confirm. Check your wallet to confirm the underlying tokens have arrived.

4. Don't wait for the last days. Withdrawals depend on available liquidity at the time.

Stargate V1 pools close on every chain on December 15, 2026. On Metis Andromeda, cross-chain messaging stops earlier, so please withdraw V1 liquidity by October 23 as well.

Pool and staking contract addresses are listed in the [Technical Migration Guide], Appendix A.

Bridging back in

Metis Andromeda stays open in both directions. Here is how to move assets in after these changes.

Ethereum assets (USDC, USDT, ETH) → Metis Andromeda

Use the Metis canonical bridge. It issues m.USDC, m.USDT and WETH on Metis. It connects Ethereum and Metis Andromeda, so from other chains, bridge to Ethereum first. Stargate can no longer be used for this after October 23, 2026.

METIS, HERA, QI or MTVT bridged out through LayerZero V1

Bridge them back to Metis Andromeda before October 23, 2026, using the same route you used to leave. After that date these V1 routes are no longer supported. If you can't make the deadline, contact the Metis team.

Other LayerZero-bridged tokens (for example USDe, FRAX and others)

Whether you can bridge these in or out depends on whether the issuing project has enabled its pathway on the new DVNs and Executor. Supported pathways are Metis ↔ Ethereum, BNB Chain and GOAT Network. Check the project's official channels before bridging.

For developers

If your application sends LayerZero messages to or from Metis Andromeda, you have two options before October 30, 2026:

1. Keep supporting Metis Andromeda. Get your pathways enabled on the new DVNs and Executor, then update your LayerZero V2 ULN Send and Receive configuration.

2. Migrate your OFT or assets to another EVM chain that LayerZero continues to support.

 [Technical Migration Guide]‍

Key dates

Date

What happens

Oct 23, 2026

Stargate support for Metis Andromeda ends. LayerZero V1 routes should be wound down by this date.

Oct 30, 2026

LayerZero Labs' DVN and Executor stop serving Metis Andromeda.

Dec 15, 2026

Stargate V1 pools close on all chains.

Need help?

For pathway enablement, migration, or any Metis integration question, contact the Metis team on Telegram: https://t.me/MetisL2

Source: LayerZero Labs, Support Update [September 25, 2026].