A token on one chain that represents an asset held on another, or a tokenised version of a native coin.
Last verified 13 September 2026 · written by the DexLadder team
What it means
A token on one chain that represents an asset held on another, or a tokenised version of a native coin.
Why it matters when you trade
A wrapped token is only ever as sound as its custodian or contract. It trades at parity because it is redeemable, and it stops trading at parity the moment redemption is doubted. Knowing who holds the backing, and under what terms it can be redeemed, is the whole risk assessment.
Worked example
Wrapped ETH is a contract wrapper of the same asset on the same chain; a bridged wrapper is a cross-chain claim and is a different risk entirely.
See it on live markets
DexLadder runs wrapped token 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.