# MAP Protocol

> Omnichain interoperability infrastructure (MAPO) for BTC, stablecoins and tokenized asset swaps; relayer-free cross-chain verification across Substrate, EVM and...

- Canonical URL: https://iq.wiki/wiki/map-protocol
- Categories: Projects & Protocols
- Tags: Bitcoin, DeFi
- Created: 2022-08-22T10:00:52.123Z
- Last updated: 2026-05-24T13:56:24.906Z
- Source: IQ.wiki — the world's largest blockchain and crypto encyclopedia (https://iq.wiki)

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**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. 

It 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)​

### Overview

MAP 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. 

These 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).

### Features of MAP

MAP Protocol incorporates several notable features:

* Low-storage ultra-light verification of remote chain states.
* Relayer-free cross-chain state writes with appropriate authority and consensus.
* IBLT-based block transport that optimizes block size during relay.
* Standardized P2P discovery and transfer stack for seamless peer interactions.
* Privacy computation and cross-chain data confidentiality solutions.
* Developer tools and SDKs designed to help build interoperable chains and applications [\[1\]](#cite-id-taj8nxzQ8qR1patL).

### MAP Token Distribution

MAP 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).

### Tokenomics

For 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).

### Awards

MAP 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).

### Exchanges

MAP 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).

### ICO

MAP 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).

### Security Incident (May 2026)

In 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.

The exploit allowed the unauthorized minting of approximately 1 quadrillion MAPO tokens, drastically exceeding the legitimate circulating supply [\[3\]](#cite-id-N0gbRvfkU9TFlZFx). 

This 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) .