Infrastructure that moves value between blockchains, usually by locking an asset on one chain and issuing a representation on another.
Last verified 13 September 2026 · written by the DexLadder team
What it means
Infrastructure that moves value between blockchains, usually by locking an asset on one chain and issuing a representation on another.
Why it matters when you trade
Bridges concentrate value in contracts that must be trusted by two networks at once, which is why they have been the largest single category of crypto loss by value. The token you receive is a claim on the bridge, not the original asset, and if the bridge fails the claim is worth what the market thinks of the wreckage.
Worked example
Wrapped tokens from a compromised bridge trade at a steep discount to the asset they represent, instantly and permanently.
See it on live markets
DexLadder runs bridge against live market and pool data, with simulated capital, so you can watch it act on an order instead of reading about it — no account, no wallet, nothing installed.