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Bridges & Wrong-Network Mistakes
What Is a Crypto Bridge?
Learn what crypto bridges do, why they exist, and what users should check before moving assets across chains.
Network map
What this means
A crypto bridge helps move value or representation of assets between networks, but it introduces extra security and operational risk.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- Bridges connect different chains or layers.
- Bridged assets may be wrapped or represented tokens.
- Bridge transactions can involve source and destination steps.
- Bridge security depends on the bridge design.
User checklist
What to check before moving assets
- Use only official bridge links.
- Check source and destination chains.
- Confirm the receiving address.
- Understand fees and waiting time before bridging.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Fake bridge links are common.
- Bridge delays can cause panic.
- Wrong destination chain can create recovery problems.