Metis’ Layer 2 network, which bundles Ethereum transactions and processes them off-chain then returns them to Ethereum for recording, aims to improve Ethereum scalability. Metis provides an NFT bridge between its Andromeda network and Ethereum, NFTstorage, a framework for its DAO, decentralized autonomous companies (DACs), andmiddleware to help developers manage their smart contracts. The Metis token (METIS) is used in the Metis ecosystem for staking andtransaction fees.