We are excited to announce that dRPC has become an official RPC (Remote Procedure Call) endpoint provider for Metal L2, also known as The Banking Layer on the Optimism Superchain. This partnership plays a crucial role in enhancing the accessibility, reliability, and scalability of the Metal L2 network, further bridging the gap between decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi) ecosystems.

What is Metal L2?

Metal L2, also known as The Banking Layer, connects the Optimism Superchain directly to The Digital Banking Network (TDBN) by Metallicus. TDBN is an on-chain network of traditional financial institutions that provides seamless fiat onramps through Metal Pay Connect. Metal L2 facilitates easy movement between traditional finance and decentralized finance (DeFi) within the Superchain ecosystem while supporting token transactions on the Ethereum network. This infrastructure bridges fiat currency with digital assets, linking the DeFi world with on-chain traditional financial institutions.

The Role of dRPC in Metal L2

As Metal L2 continues to expand, the need for efficient, secure, and scalable infrastructure is more critical than ever. This is where dRPC comes in.

dRPC is a leading provider of fast, secure, and decentralized RPC endpoint services, allowing applications to interact with blockchain networks in real time. By offering dedicated RPC endpoints for Metal L2, dRPC will help enhance the network’s performance, ensuring faster and more reliable interaction between DeFi applications, wallets, and Metal L2 nodes.

With dRPC’s infrastructure, Metal L2 developers, users, and financial institutions benefit from:

• Increased Performance: dRPC delivers lightning-fast response times, enabling developers to build highly responsive applications.

• Enhanced Reliability: dRPC's decentralized design minimizes downtime risks, ensuring uninterrupted access to Metal L2.

• Improved Security: dRPC adheres to rigorous security standards, safeguarding transaction integrity and user data.

dApps Like Velodrome Leveraging dRPC on Metal L2

A significant advantage of this partnership is its impact on decentralized applications (dApps) building on Metal L2. One such dApp is Velodrome, a well-known DeFi protocol offering a decentralized exchange and liquidity layer, which will soon deploy on Metal L2.

By using dRPC's optimized RPC endpoints, Velodrome and other dApps will operate with enhanced speed, reliability, and security. This will translate into faster transaction times, better liquidity provisioning, and more efficient interactions with tokens on the Ethereum network, making it easier for users to leverage both DeFi and TradFi services.

How to Add Metal L2 to MetaMask Using dRPC

If you're ready to start interacting with Metal L2 through MetaMask, here's how to add the network either automatically or manually:

1. Login to MetaMask and open the network dropdown menu.

2. Click "Add Network."

3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select "Add a network manually."

4. Enter the following details:

• Network Name: Metal L2 Mainnet

• New RPC URL: https://metall2.drpc.org

• Chain ID: 0x6d6

• WebSocket (WSS URL): wss://metall2.drpc.org

Alternatively, you can visit the Metal L2 Chainlist Page for testnet RPC endpoints or click the "Add to wallet" button to add the network automatically.

How This Partnership Benefits Users

This collaboration between dRPC and Metal L2 delivers a more resilient and efficient infrastructure for users and developers alike. Expect faster transaction speeds, lower latency, and more reliable access to the Metal L2 ecosystem, allowing seamless movement between fiat and digital assets, all while participating in the broader DeFi landscape.

Developers, on the other hand, will benefit from access to high-quality, easily integrated RPC endpoints, simplifying the process of building on Metal L2 and scaling their decentralized applications.

Looking Ahead

The integration of dRPC as an RPC endpoint provider for Metal L2 marks a major step forward in the ongoing development of the Metal Blockchain ecosystem. As Metal L2 grows, dRPC will play a pivotal role in supporting the network's infrastructure, ensuring a seamless, secure, and scalable blockchain experience for users and developers.

With dApps like Velodrome set to launch, the Metal L2 ecosystem is primed for growth and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to enhance Metal L2’s capabilities, solidifying its position as the key bridge between TradFi and DeFi.