How Do Cross-Chain Bridges Work?

[nihalsari]

Bridges lock tokens on one chain and mint wrapped versions on another. While convenient, they introduce smart contract risk and potential exploits. Advanced users often diversify bridge use and track audits to mitigate losses.

[kelson10]

Cross-chain bridges enable asset transfers between different blockchains, expanding DeFi connectivity.

[alex10]

While crucial for interoperability, bridge security remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges.