Bridge
Infrastructure that enables moving assets or messages across blockchains.
A bridge enables users to move assets or data between blockchains. Common approaches include lock-and-mint (custodial or multi-sig), light-client verification, and message-passing for contract calls.
Bridges are frequent targets for exploits (key compromises, contract bugs). Prefer audited, widely used bridges and test small amounts first.
Related terms
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Decentralized Exchange
→A decentralized exchange (DEX) lets users trade digital assets from their wallets through smart contracts or peer-to-peer settlement.
Wrapped Token
→A tokenized representation of an asset on another chain, typically intended to be backed and redeemable 1:1.
Atomic Swap
→A trustless exchange of assets across chains using time-locked contracts.
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