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What does bridge mean?
A protocol that transfers tokens or data from one blockchain to another, letting assets 'cross' between ecosystems. Bridges are powerful but a frequent target of hacks.
"I used a bridge to move my USDC from Ethereum to Arbitrum."
Origin
Crypto infrastructure term for cross-chain transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bridge in crypto?
It is a protocol that moves tokens or data from one blockchain to another, letting assets cross between otherwise separate ecosystems.
Are crypto bridges safe?
Bridges are useful but risky, as they are a frequent target of hacks and have been behind some of the largest exploits in crypto.
How do you bridge crypto?
You connect a wallet to a bridge protocol, choose the source and destination chains and the asset, then confirm the transfer between them.
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