Fundamental analysis of the Synapse Protocol project | Leading cross-chain communication network (01/2024 - 07/2025)

(Last time, I also wrote an article, but it lacked data, now updated Data until 07/2025 and is just basic general information about the project to help easily assess fundamentals - Not investment advice)



🔥 Overview

Synapse Protocol (@Synapse Labs ) is the leading cross-chain communication protocol, allowing asset and data transfer between over 18 blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Optimism, and BNB Chain. With Synapse Bridge, cross-chain AMM, and Synapse Chain (an optimistic rollup on Ethereum), Synapse solves the compatibility issue between blockchains, providing fast transactions, low fees, and stable liquidity. From 01/2024 to 07/2025, Synapse achieved a TVL of $1.14 billion (according to DefiLlama) and processed over 12 million cross-chain transactions (according to Synapseprotocol), affirming its position in the Web3 ecosystem. 💥



🕒 Important milestones

- Q1/2024: Launch of Synapse Chain testnet, an optimistic rollup supporting cross-chain dApps Synapseprotocol.

- 07/2024: Integration with TON (@ton_blockchain), allowing token transfers via Telegram, attracting 200K new users (according to Synapseprotocol).

- 10/2024: Announcement of Synapse Grants Program, funding $50K for dApp projects integrating Synapseprotocol.

- 03/2025: Partnership with Unizen (@unizen_io), optimizing liquidity on Synapse Bridge (according to Binance Square).

- 07/2025: Launch of Synapse Explorer, a real-time cross-chain transaction tracking tool Synapseprotocol.



🤝 Strategic partnerships

Synapse collaborates with major projects and funds:

- Unizen (@unizen_io): Increasing liquidity for Synapse Bridge on EVM chains (according to X @unizen_io).

- TON (@ton_blockchain): Integration with Telegram, expanding user reach (according to TON blog).

- Chainlink (@chainlink): Providing real-time price data and Chainlink Functions for smart contracts (according to Chainlink blog).

- Binance Labs (@BinanceLabs): Financial backer from the 2021 funding round, supporting ecosystem development (according to Binance Labs).

- Circle (@circle): Supporting USDC bridging on Synapse Bridge (according to Synapseprotocol). 💼



💰 Tokenomics & Current Price

- Tokenomics: $SYN (total supply 250 million, circulating 213.05 million according to CoinMarketCap) used for governance, transaction fees, and staking rewards. 10% of total supply (25 million $SYN) is distributed through community programs and staking rewards from 2021-2024. 50% of transaction fees go to the $SYN treasury for airdrop, grants, and buyback.

- Price (07/2025): $SYN at $0.1338, 24h trading volume of $72.04 million (CoinMarketCap). Price increased by 1.2% in 24h. Historical low (ATL) $0.087. Check CoinMarketCap/CoinGecko for real-time updates! 📈



🔓 Token Unlock Schedule

- Currently (07/2025): 213.05 million $SYN are circulating (85.2% of total supply), with 50 million tokens unlocked through community programs and staking rewards from 2021-2024.

- Q3-Q4 2025: Estimated unlock of 20 million tokens (8%) for the team and early investors, vesting 12 months (based on the standard vesting schedule from docs.Synapseprotocol).

- 2026: Estimated unlock of 17 million tokens (6.8%) for the community treasury and development fund, vesting 24 months (based on treasury information).

- Note: The unlock schedule is an estimate as Synapse has not announced new details after 2024; it may be adjusted based on DAO voting.



🛠️ Products & Technology

- Synapse Bridge: A cross-chain bridge supporting native and wrapped token transfers across 18+ blockchains, using a stableswap algorithm to reduce slippage (according to Synapseprotocol).

- Cross-chain AMM: Supports token swaps between chains with liquidity from stableswap pools.

- Synapse Chain: An optimistic rollup on Ethereum, optimized for cross-chain dApps and smart contract calls Synapseprotocol.

- Generalized Messaging: Allows sending any data (such as smart contract calls) between chains (according to Synapseprotocol).

- Synapse Explorer: A tool for tracking cross-chain transactions, integrating on-chain data (launching 07/2025, according to X @SynapseProtocol). 🔧



💼 Business Model & Profitability

- Business model: Synapse earns revenue from cross-chain transaction fees (0.05-0.2% per transaction, according to Synapseprotocol) and swap fees on the cross-chain AMM. 50% of fees are distributed to the $SYN treasury for airdrops, grants, and buybacks. Revenue from Synapse Chain (rollup fees) also contributes significantly.

- Profitability: Estimated revenue from transaction and swap fees is $32 million/year (based on predictions from DappRadar, based on a TVL of $1.14 billion and 12 million transactions/month). Operating costs (**$10 million/year**, including server and audits, estimated based on similar projects like LayerZero) lead to a net profit of $22 million/year. The treasury supports the buyback of $SYN, increasing token value.



🗣️ Opinions from Famous KOLs

- @Route2FI (X post, 03/2025): “Synapse Bridge is a powerful cross-chain bridge, integrating TON opens up opportunities to reach millions of Telegram users.”

- @Crypto_McKenna (X post, 07/2025): “$SYN is not just a bridge, but a cross-chain communication platform with Synapse Chain. Huge potential for 2025!”

- @Slappjakke (X post, 06/2025): “Synapse Chain testnet shows ambitions for Layer-2, but needs to improve UX to attract retail.”

⚠️ Some KOLs are concerned about the security history and the sharp decline in $SYN price, but the community is optimistic with TVL growth and the integration of TON. 🌟



🛤️ Future Roadmap

- Q3-Q4 2025: Launch of Synapse Chain mainnet, integrating additional non-EVM chains like Cosmos, Polkadot (**planned** based on X @SynapseProtocol).

- 2026: Increase decentralized governance, improve Generalized Messaging, expand into GameFi and SocialFi (**planned** based on the roadmap of cross-chain projects).

- Long-term: Lead cross-chain communication, competing with LayerZero and Axelar. 🚀



✅ Opportunities

- Cross-chain potential: Supporting 18+ blockchains, Synapse Bridge and Synapse Chain lead in multi-chain interactions.

- Strong ecosystem: Collaborations with @unizen_io, @ton_blockchain, @chainlink enhance credibility and utility.

- Vibrant community: 500K+ users and 200K members on Discord, Telegram (according to Synapseprotocol). 💸



⚠️ Challenges

- Competition: @LayerZero_Labs, @axelarcore competing in cross-chain bridging.

- Price volatility: $SYN dropped ~82.3% from its peak, needs increased adoption to recover.

- Security risks: An $8 million hack (2022) remains a trust concern (according to CoinDesk). 🛑



📝 Conclusion

Synapse Protocol (@SynapseProtocol) is the leading cross-chain communication network with Synapse Bridge and Synapse Chain, achieving a TVL of $1.14 billion and revenue of ~32 million USD/year. Collaborating with @unizen_io, @ton_blockchain, and backers like Binance Labs, Synapse has the potential to lead Web3. Do you think $SYN will rise above 0.5 USD? Are you part of the community or waiting for a dip? Comment now to discuss! 🗣️



Reference sources:

- CoinMarketCap

- CoinGecko

- Synapseprotocol

- Blogtienao

- DappRadar

- DefiLlama

- CoinDesk

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