Across

Across Bridge is a decentralized cross-chain bridge protocol that facilitates fast, secure, and cost-effective transfers of assets across multiple blockchain networks, particularly between Ethereum Layer 1 and various Layer 2 scaling solutions. The bridge is designed to enhance interoperability, allowing users to move tokens and assets between different chains seamlessly while maintaining low transaction fees and high-speed transfers.

Fast and Low-Cost Transfers

Across Protocol is designed to minimize the time and cost involved in cross-chain transfers. It leverages Layer 2 scaling solutions and relayer networks to provide fast transaction finality, significantly reducing the fees that users would typically pay when bridging assets across chains, especially compared to using Ethereum Layer 1 directly.

Decentralized and Secure

Across Protocol operates in a decentralized manner, meaning it does not rely on centralized intermediaries for processing transfers. Instead, it uses a relayer network to facilitate the movement of assets, ensuring that users retain control of their funds and that transactions are processed securely. Its decentralized architecture reduces the risks associated with centralized bridges, such as custodial failure or hacks.

Flexible Liquidity Providers

Liquidity providers (LPs) play a key role in Across Protocol, helping to facilitate seamless cross-chain transfers. LPs can provide liquidity on one chain and earn rewards when users bridge assets. This incentivizes liquidity provision and ensures that Across has the necessary liquidity to enable fast, efficient transactions.