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Bridge trust models

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

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

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.

Sources

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Harmony Horizon bridge

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

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Multichain bridge collapse

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

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