DeFi und Governance

Bridge trust models

Bridges lock, burn, mint or release assets from cross-system messages.

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Overview

Bridges lock, burn, mint or release assets from cross-system messages.

Validator sets, proofs, upgrades and liquidity produce distinct failures.

Draw the exact source-to-destination authority path.

Chains und Netzwerke

Similar branding can cover different execution environments and validator arrangements.

Betrugsmaschen

A clone accepts approvals or deposits without a valid destination route.

Krypto-Geschichte

Harmony's Horizon bridge was drained in 2022 after enough validating keys were compromised.

Krypto-Geschichte

Multichain halted after abnormal transfers and uncertainty over control of cross-chain infrastructure.