DeFi & governance
Bridge trust models
Bridges lock, burn, mint or release assets from cross-system messages.
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In this article
Overview
Bridges lock, burn, mint or release assets from cross-system messages.
Why it matters
Validator sets, proofs, upgrades and liquidity produce distinct failures.
What to check
Draw the exact source-to-destination authority path.