VECTOR_ANALYSIS // INFRASTRUCTURE
Bridging
NODE: BRIDGING
VERIFICATION: PASSED
01_DEFINITION
Strict Definition
"The process of moving assets or data between two different blockchain networks (e.g., moving USDT from Ethereum to Solana)."
Liability Check // Risk Analysis
The 'Centralization & Hack' risk. Bridges are the most targeted infrastructure in Web3. If a bridge's smart contract is hacked, the assets 'locked' on the source chain are stolen, rendering the 'wrapped' assets on the destination chain worthless.
Knowledge Context // Related Terms
Auditor NotesVS-AN-2026
Strategy Domain
"Minimize the time assets spend sitting in bridge contracts. Use 'Native' cross-chain protocols (like Circle's CCTP) where possible over third-party bridges."
Operations Standard
"Verify bridge security audits and the 'Liveness' of the relayers before moving significant corporate funds."
Legal & Compliance
"Ensure your AML tools can track 'Chain Hopping' to stay compliant with anti-money laundering regulations."
DOCUMENT_ID: CW3-BRIDGING-2026
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: KTO5TL
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: KTO5TL