Cross-Chain Bridges: Why They Keep Getting Hacked

$2.5B lost. The architectural problems are deeper than security audits can fix.

Marcus Lin2026-02-187 min read

Cross-Chain Bridges: Why They Keep Getting Hacked

Introduction

Bridges are the most attacked component in crypto for structural reasons.

The Trust Problem

Most bridges depend on multi-sig validator sets — a centralized attack surface.

Cross-Chain Bridges: Why They Keep Getting Hacked — chart — Editorial illustration for DeFi coverage.

Native verification via light clients is technically harder but vastly safer.

Conclusion

The future of bridging looks like ZK light clients and shared sequencing — not honest multi-sigs.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.

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