# Messina

> Track Messina with daily standardized on-chain data. Compare Messina with other bridges. See charts, financial statements and datasets in one place.

Source: [Messina on Token Terminal](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/messina). This page has no metric values. For current values, use the [Token Terminal API](https://tokenterminal.com/docs/api-reference/introduction) or the [MCP server](https://tokenterminal.com/docs/mcp/introduction).

- Sectors: Bridges
- Chains: algorand

## About

### What it is

Messina is a cross-chain protocol built on Wormhole that provides bridging and liquid staking services on Algorand. It enables asset transfers between Algorand and other blockchains.

### Who uses it

Users seeking to bridge assets to and from Algorand.

### How it works

Messina leverages Wormhole's guardian network to facilitate cross-chain asset transfers. It also offers tALGO liquid staking for Algorand consensus rewards.

## Metrics

Token Terminal tracks these metrics for Messina daily. Each page has a chart with the full history.

- [Active addresses (daily)](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/messina/metrics/active-addresses-daily)
- [Active addresses (weekly)](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/messina/metrics/active-addresses-weekly)
- [Active addresses (monthly)](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/messina/metrics/active-addresses-monthly)
- [Transaction count (contracts)](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/messina/metrics/transaction-count-contracts)
- [Gas used](https://tokenterminal.com/explorer/projects/messina/metrics/gas-used)

## Links

- [website](https://messina.one)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/MessinaOne)