Overview
Cross-chain bridges are essential components in the blockchain ecosystem, designed to facilitate interoperability between different blockchain networks. These bridges enable the seamless transfer of assets, such as tokens or non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and data between distinct blockchain platforms, overcoming the inherent limitations of individual blockchains.
How Cross-Chain Bridges Work
Cross-chain bridges operate by leveraging various mechanisms and cryptographic techniques to ensure the secure transfer of assets between blockchains. The most common mechanisms include:
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Lock and Mint: In this process, tokens on the source blockchain are locked in a smart contract, and equivalent wrapped tokens are minted on the destination blockchain. When the wrapped tokens are sent back, they are burned, and the original tokens are unlocked on the source chain.







