Uniswap
est. 2018
The largest decentralised exchange — the foundational swap layer of Ethereum DeFi.
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Wormhole
Established 2021
The interoperability protocol connecting 30+ blockchains for transfers and cross-chain apps.
Wormhole is the leading general-purpose interoperability layer, moving tokens and messages between Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and 30+ other networks. Its Portal bridge handles user transfers, while developers build cross-chain apps on top of its messaging protocol.
Quick facts
Founded
2021
Category
DeFi
Platforms
Web
Key facts
Non-custodial, Cross-chain bridge, 30+ chains
Pros
- The widest chain coverage of any bridge
- Backed by major ecosystem players
- Protocol layer used by many top dapps
Cons
- Bridges remain the most-hacked category in crypto (2022 Wormhole exploit: ~US$325M, funds later restored)
- Bridging UX involves multiple confirmations
- Native-asset fragmentation across chains
Best for
Moving assets between major chains efficiently
Fees
Network gas on both chains plus a small protocol fee.
Security notes
The 2022 exploit was covered by backers, but bridges are the top hacker target. For large amounts, consider CEX transfers or native assets instead.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wormhole?
Wormhole is The interoperability protocol connecting 30+ blockchains for transfers and cross-chain apps. Wormhole is the leading general-purpose interoperability layer, moving tokens and messages between Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain and 30+ other networks. Its Portal bridge handles user transfers, while developers build cross-chain apps on top of its messaging protocol.
Is Wormhole safe to use?
The 2022 exploit was covered by backers, but bridges are the top hacker target. For large amounts, consider CEX transfers or native assets instead. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.
How much does Wormhole cost?
Network gas on both chains plus a small protocol fee. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.
