Cross-Chain Bridge

A Cross-Chain Bridge is a specialized protocol that enables the secure transfer of digital assets, data, and value between two distinct and otherwise incompatible blockchain networks, fundamentally addressing the challenge of interoperability within the decentralized ecosystem. These protocols function by typically locking or burning the original asset on the source chain and subsequently minting or releasing an equivalent, often "wrapped," representation of that asset on the destination chain, thereby allowing users to access diverse liquidity and applications across the multi-chain landscape.