{"id":"map-protocol","title":"MAP Protocol","content":"**MAP Protocol,** also branded as MAPO, is an omnichain interoperability infrastructure designed for cross-chain swaps involving [Bitcoin](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin) (BTC), [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin), and tokenized assets. \n\nIt operates with relayer-free cross-chain verification and supports Substrate, EVM, and BTC ecosystems. Its intended use cases include [decentralized finance](https://iq.wiki/wiki/defi) (DeFi), [decentralized exchanges](https://iq.wiki/wiki/decentralized-exchange) (DEXs), tokenized assets, IoT, and privacy-preserving computation [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL)​[\\[2\\].](#cite-id-xqkL3ftEx0DAofYE)​\n\n### Overview\n\nMAP Protocol serves as an omnichain bridge and verification layer, featuring components like the MAP Feeder, Ultra-Light Verification Protocol (ULVP), and the MAP P2P stack. \n\nThese components facilitate low-storage verification and real-time message and state transfers across different [blockchains](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain). MAP Protocol maintains technical compatibility with the Substrate and [Polkadot](https://iq.wiki/wiki/polkadot) ecosystems. It supports [BTC](https://iq.wiki/wiki/bitcoin-btc), [stablecoins](https://iq.wiki/wiki/stablecoin), and tokenized assets as core elements [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### Features of MAP\n\nMAP Protocol incorporates several notable features:\n\n* Low-storage ultra-light verification of remote chain states.\n* Relayer-free cross-chain state writes with appropriate authority and consensus.\n* IBLT-based block transport that optimizes block size during relay.\n* Standardized P2P discovery and transfer stack for seamless peer interactions.\n* Privacy computation and cross-chain data confidentiality solutions.\n* Developer tools and SDKs designed to help build interoperable chains and applications [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### MAP Token Distribution\n\nMAP Protocol has an initial issuance of 10 billion tokens. The distribution is categorized into team, ecosystem, community, foundation, and partners, each following a published vesting schedule available on the project's website. Allocations are subject to multi-year vesting and staged unlocking. Readers are encouraged to consult the official tokenomics page for the latest details on vesting status and on-chain contract addresses [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### Tokenomics\n\nFor real-time market data such as circulating supply, market cap, and price history, users should refer to live data from [CoinMarketCap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinmarketcap) and [CoinGecko](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coingecko). The total supply of MAP tokens remains at its initial 10 billion, or as specified on the official site if updated [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### Awards\n\nMAP Protocol received early recognition and awards, including the Most Valuable Award at the 2020 [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) Hackathon, acknowledging its contributions to blockchain technology [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### Exchanges\n\nMAP is listed on various centralized and decentralized exchanges; for the latest market listings, see the [CoinMarketCap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinmarketcap) and [CoinGecko](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coingecko) market pages [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### ICO\n\nMAP Protocol did not conduct a traditional initial coin offering (ICO). Instead, the distribution and listing occurred through exchange allocations, emphasizing market-based distribution models [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).\n\n### Security Incident (May 2026)\n\nIn May 2026, [Cointelegraph](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cointelegraph) reported a significant security incident involving MAP Protocol, where an attacker exploited the Butter Network cross-chain bridge.\n\nThe exploit allowed the unauthorized minting of approximately 1 quadrillion MAPO tokens, drastically exceeding the legitimate circulating supply [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-N0gbRvfkU9TFlZFx). \n\nThis resulted in an immediate market impact, with MAP Protocol's token value plummeting by about 96%. Following the attack, MAP Protocol suspended its swap services and initiated an investigation to assess the damage and prevent future incidents [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-N0gbRvfkU9TFlZFx) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-P79cfxUnk8baaWHG) .","summary":"Omnichain interoperability infrastructure (MAPO) for BTC, stablecoins and tokenized asset swaps; relayer-free cross-chain verification across Substrate, EVM and...","images":[{"id":"Qma8HvCKccCAFy4D7EcukHiZo3ZHHf3Nmigkhfba67nh3b","type":"image/jpeg, image/png"}],"categories":[{"id":"projects-and-protocols","title":"Projects & Protocols"}],"tags":[{"id":"Bitcoin"},{"id":"DeFi"}],"media":[],"metadata":[{"id":"references","value":"[{\"id\":\"taj8nxzQ8qR1patL\",\"url\":\"https://mapprotocol.io\",\"description\":\"MAP Protocol Website\",\"timestamp\":1779359176169},{\"id\":\"xqkL3ftEx0DAofYE\",\"description\":\"MAPO\",\"timestamp\":1779359386365,\"url\":\"https://www.mapprotocol.io/what-is-mapo\"},{\"id\":\"N0gbRvfkU9TFlZFx\",\"url\":\"https://cointelegraph.com/news/map-protocol-loses-96-of-its-value-after-quadrillion-token-mint-exploit\",\"description\":\"Cointelegraph\",\"timestamp\":1779359635157},{\"id\":\"P79cfxUnk8baaWHG\",\"description\":\"map protocol on service suspension\",\"timestamp\":1779359973619,\"url\":\"https://x.com/MapProtocol/status/2057284292301221979?s=20\"}]"},{"id":"website","value":"https://www.mapprotocol.io/"},{"id":"twitter_profile","value":"https://x.com/MapProtocol"},{"id":"coinmarketcap_url","value":"https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/map-protocol/"},{"id":"arkham","value":"https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/token/marcopolo"},{"id":"coingecko_profile","value":"https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/map-protocol"},{"id":"etherscan","value":"https://etherscan.io/token/0x66d79b8f60ec93bfce0b56f5ac14a2714e509a99"},{"id":"bscscan","value":"https://bscscan.com/token/0x66d79b8f60ec93bfce0b56f5ac14a2714e509a99#transactions"},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"\"https://ipfs.everipedia.org/ipfs/QmejqwW6sSxpyaci2FDvr3g8mw6K43pmd6GRZDzCcdnqpn\""},{"id":"commit-message","value":"\"Updated title to Projects & Protocols and replaced multiple IDs\""},{"id":"previous_cid","value":"QmejqwW6sSxpyaci2FDvr3g8mw6K43pmd6GRZDzCcdnqpn"}],"events":[{"date":"2019-04-26","title":"Launch Period","type":"CREATED","description":"Map Protocol was launched in 2019","link":"https://x.com/MapProtocol","multiDateStart":null,"multiDateEnd":null,"continent":null,"country":null,"id":"1f6f0efb-5cd5-4bba-8faf-05c5bfe59a5b"}],"user":{"id":"0x8af7a19a26d8fbc48defb35aefb15ec8c407f889"},"author":{"id":"0x7da121Af2c3Fc2e65eDCD3573a403C352B4538Aa"},"operator":{"id":"0x1E23b34d3106F0C1c74D17f2Cd0F65cdb039b138"},"language":"en","version":1,"linkedWikis":{"blockchains":["bridge"],"founders":[],"speakers":[]},"recentActivity":"{\"items\":[{\"id\":\"e70b6dc8-b9be-4ffc-bcc1-c110edcb0cb0\",\"title\":\"MAP Protocol\",\"description\":\"Omnichain interoperability infrastructure (MAPO) for BTC, stablecoins and tokenized asset swaps; 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