DeFi et gouvernance

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.

Réseaux et chaînes

Similar branding can cover different execution environments and validator arrangements.

Types d’arnaques

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

Histoire crypto

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

Histoire crypto

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