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AML check on Metis

Metis Andromeda is an Ethereum layer 2 that uses ordinary 0x addresses and charges network fees in METIS, so a Metis wallet looks identical to an Ethereum one.

Address format0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters (EVM) · chain ID 1088; fees are paid in METIS, not ETH0x2ef692d85c32db3d2eacef7670647a108d3a9f73Example for illustration, not a real address.
Note

A Metis address is the same string as an Ethereum address, but its balance and history on Metis are separate, so an AML check must cover Metis (chain ID 1088) specifically. Withdrawals back to Ethereum through the official bridge involve a 7-day challenge period.

Services that check Metis

01TRM LabsEnterprise platformPrice on requestSupportedNot scored
02Merkle ScienceEnterprise platformPrice on requestNot verifiedNot scored

How to check a Metis address

  1. Get the public addressAsk your counterparty for the address they will send from — or copy it from the incoming transaction.
  2. Pick a service that covers MetisChoose one marked “Supported” in the list above. Make sure your checker scans Metis (chain ID 1088) itself; a clean result for the same address on Ethereum says nothing about its activity on Metis.
  3. Run the check and read itNeither Tether nor Circle lists Metis as a native network, so any USDT or USDC there is a bridged token; check the token contract before accepting it.
A real AML check needs only a public address. Never share a seed phrase or private key.

Metis specifics

  • Metis Andromeda, the main Metis network, launched on 19 November 2021.[1]
  • Metis Andromeda uses chain ID 1088, and network fees are paid in the METIS token, not ETH.[2]
  • On 14 March 2024 Metis launched a decentralised sequencer: the job of putting transactions in order moved from a single operator to a pool of sequencer nodes (two at launch), which earn METIS for producing blocks.[3]
  • According to L2BEAT, Metis posts its transaction data to Ethereum (using cheaper 'blob' storage since May 2025), and withdrawals to Ethereum through the official bridge wait out a 7-day challenge period.[4]
  • Metis's newer network, Hyperion, is documented as testnet-only (chain ID 133717) and is meant to run alongside Andromeda, not replace it.[5]
  • L2BEAT warns that Metis's bridge contracts can be upgraded instantly with no delay, so users would have no time to withdraw before a malicious upgrade, which it rates as a critical risk.[6]
  • L2BEAT notes there is no way to force a transaction onto Metis if the sequencer goes down, and that only permissioned actors can create fraud-proof challenges.[7]
  • L2BEAT classifies Metis under 'Others' rather than as a full rollup and says it does not yet meet even its Stage 0 requirements.[8]

Common risks on Metis

DeFi protocolLowEstablished on-chain lending, swaps and liquidity pools.ScamHighMoney taken through fake investments, phishing, impersonation and similar deception.Stolen fundsHighCoins taken in hacks of exchanges, protocols or personal wallets.

FAQ

Is my Metis address the same as my Ethereum address?

Yes. Metis uses the same 0x address format, so the same address string works on both. Balances and transaction history are separate on each chain, though, so an AML check needs to look at Metis activity specifically.

How long does it take to move funds from Metis back to Ethereum?

Through the official bridge, withdrawals go through a 7-day challenge period before they can be finalised on Ethereum, according to the independent tracker L2BEAT.

What does a 'decentralised sequencer' mean on Metis?

A sequencer is the system that puts transactions in order. Since March 2024 Metis has used a pool of sequencer nodes instead of a single operator. L2BEAT still notes there is no way to force a transaction through if the sequencer stops.

How do I check a Metis address for AML risk?

Copy the public address, open one of the services listed above that supports Metis, and run the check. You never need a seed phrase or private key.

What does “Not verified” mean?

The service claims support somewhere — in marketing copy or a third-party page — but its own docs, pricing or FAQ do not list the network. Treat it as unknown.

Sources

  1. Metis — #AndromedaWeek: Experience Metis Network on our 1 year anniversary (14 Nov 2022). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  2. Metis docs — RPCs (Andromeda mainnet network details). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  3. Metis — The First Ever Decentralized Sequencer is Live (14 Mar 2024). Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  4. L2BEAT — Metis - L2BEAT. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  5. Metis docs — Hyperion Overview. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  6. L2BEAT — Metis - L2BEAT. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  7. L2BEAT — Metis - L2BEAT. Checked 4 Oct 2026.
  8. L2BEAT — Metis - L2BEAT. Checked 4 Oct 2026.