# Stellar Launches Ethereum Bridge via VIA Labs

> VIA Labs enables Stellar's Soroban to communicate with Ethereum contracts bidirectionally on mainnet.
- Title: Stellar Launches Ethereum Bridge via VIA Labs · BigGo Finance
- Summary: VIA Labs enables Stellar's Soroban to communicate with Ethereum contracts bidirectionally on mainnet. VIA Labs launched a two-way bridge connecting Stellar's…
- Keywords: stellar, via labs, ethereum, soroban, meridian, securitize, dtcc, hashlock, viat, usdt0, layerzero, london
- Source: BigGo Finance — https://finance.biggo.com/news/e55e7136-7ea2-4a81-ad10-631878080637
- Author: BigGo Finance
- Published: 2026-10-29T11:25:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: stellar, via labs, ethereum, soroban, meridian, securitize, dtcc, hashlock, viat, usdt0, layerzero, london
## VIA Labs Launches Mainnet Cross-Chain Messaging
VIA Labs has launched mainnet cross-chain messaging for Stellar's Soroban smart contracts to communicate bidirectionally with Ethereum contracts.
## System Supports Token Transfers and Contract Coordination
The system enables token transfers, coordinated contract actions, and applications for stablecoins or tokenized real-world assets.
## Reference Token VIAT Uses Burn-and-Mint Design
VIAT, a reference token, uses a burn-and-mint method to maintain consistent supply across chains with transfers completing in one to three minutes.
## VIA Waives Protocol Fee on Stellar Routes During Launch
VIA waives its protocol fee on Stellar routes for the launch period, with relayers absorbing costs on the receiving side.
## VG1 Contracts Audited by Hashlock
The deployment uses VG1 contracts audited by security firm Hashlock, requiring messages to originate from contracts rather than wallets.
## Launch at Stellar's Meridian Conference in Lisbon
VIA Labs unveiled the deployment on October 28 at Stellar's Meridian conference in Lisbon, Portugal.
## Securitize Adds Stellar as 17th Blockchain
Securitize plans to add Stellar as its 17th supported blockchain for regulated assets, working with BlackRock, Apollo, and Hamilton Lane.
## Key takeaway

VIA Labs launched a two-way bridge connecting Stellar's Soroban smart contracts to Ethereum, supporting token transfers and contract coordination.