Bridge Risk Comparison

Cross-Chain Security Analyzer

Compare top bridges by security score, fees, and speed. Don't just chase the lowest fee—understand the risks of moving your assets.

Top Bridges (Risk-Adjusted)

Bridge	Risk Score	Audit Status	TVL	Avg Fee	Time	Type
Stargate (LayerZero)	92/100	Audited	450m	$1.5	1 min	High
Across Protocol Insured	89/100	Audited	120m	$1.2	2 mins	High
Hop Protocol	88/100	Audited	85m	$2.1	5 mins	Medium
Synapse	82/100	Audited	65m	$1.8	3 mins	Medium
Orbiter Finance	75/100	Audited	45m	$0.8	30 secs	Low

Bridge Security Compare

Every bridge has a different trust assumption. We help you visualize the trade-offs between speed, cost, and security.

What is a "Risk Score"?

Our Risk Score (0-100) aggregates data from L2Beat, independent audits, and historical hack databases. A score below 50 indicates high centralization (e.g., admin key can upgrade contract instantly) or previous smart contract vulnerabilities.

Native vs. 3rd Party Bridges

Native Bridges (e.g., Optimism Gateway) are usually the safest but slowest (7 days withdrawal). They rely on the security of the underlying blockchain itself.
3rd Party Bridges (e.g., Hop, Orbiter) use liquidity pools for speed but introduce a new trust layer. If the bridge's smart contract is hacked, LPs can lose funds.

Common Bridge Attacks

Bridges are high-value targets for hackers. Common vectors include Validator Private Key Theft (e.g., Ronin Bridge) and Smart Contract Logic Bugs (e.g., Wormhole). Always diversify your bridge usage to spread risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

It determines how quickly until you can spend your funds on the destination chain. Fast finality bridges are better for trading arbitrage, while slow finality provides time for fraud proofs (better security).

It means a security firm has reviewed the code. However, audits are not a guarantee of safety. Many audited bridges have still been hacked. Risk scores consider *multiple* audits and bounty programs.

If you are bridging funds during a hack, or providing liquidity, you could lose your assets. Some bridges have insurance funds, but most do not. Self-custody bridges are generally safer than custodial ones.

Bridging native assets (like ETH to WETH) is often simpler. Bridging stablecoins involves 'mint-and-burn' or 'lock-and-mint' mechanisms, which can de-peg if the backing execution fails.

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